Some introductions are in order.
With a roster which holds over three players from last season's team, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Coach Jack Margenthaler has nine new players who will hit the court when practice begins Oct. 15 for Midnight Madness at the Vadalabene Center. I know every coach says that, but it's wide open. We're so young and have a lot of people who can play. Nick Hartwig, a senior from South Wayne, Wis., averaged 5.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per contest last season. Although he's a good rebounder, I think he's become a better rebounder because he understands the importance of that aspect of the game.