Fifth place last season cost Jan van Breda Kolff his job. Atiba Prater head a veteran team. Most significant newcomer is Stallings. Freshman Rick Jones, Kentucky's Mr. Basketball last season, excels. Memorial Gym Magic and new-coach enthusiasm only go so far.
Players make the difference.
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