Utah State University

Last season

Record: 23-9, lost in first round of NCAA

WAC:11-5, tied for second, lost in title game of tournament

Starters returning: 2

• Jaycee Carroll, G, second on the team in scoring at 16.3 ppg

• Durall Peterson, G/F, averaged 7.2 points and 3.4 rebounds

The Aggies also hope to rely on:

• Michael Earl, F, averaged 17.2 points on JUCO team that went 37-0

• Chaz Spicer, F, excellent perimeter shooter; needs work on defense

• Kris Clark, G, needs to be solid at the point-guard position

• O.J. Harrison, F, athletic wing player; could thrive in WAC

• Stephen DuCharme, F, led JUCO team in scoring and rebounding

• Nick Hammer, F, started one game last season

Starters lost: 3

• Nate Harris, C/F, three-time all league selection

• David Pak, G, led the team in assists

• Cass Matheus; C, was a force inside