Big 12 looks for new stars after talent drain
Conference preview notes major losses from Missouri Texas Texas Tech Oklahoma State and Colorado. Kansas State fires and returns reveal shifts with Kansas favored as Roy Williams' team emphasizes leadership and practice to translate to wins. Jamaal Tinsley Iowa State shines while Nebraska and Kansas State face rebuilding in 2002 03 season.
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Chris Mihm
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Marcus Fizer
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Desmond Mason
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Big 12 Capsule Preview Highlights Key Coaches
Baylor led by Dave Bliss faces turnover with transfers Chad Elsey and Greg Davis. Colorado, Iowa State, Kansas, Texas feature strong backcourts and veteran stars like Jamaal Tinsley and Drew Gooden. Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State navigate coaching changes and depth gaps as Texas A&M and Texas Tech reload with youth and frontcourt questions.
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Dave Bliss
DeMarcus Minor
Wendell Greenleaf
Terry Black
John Filppen
Tevisa Stokes
Jamie Kendrick
Ben Echals
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Greg Davis
New Mexico
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Carolina Tops Winthrop In Draining Opener At Chapel Hill
North Carolina, under new coach Roy Doherty, escaped with a 66-61 victory over Winthrop in the NABC Classic. Freshmen Brian Morrison and Kris Lang led UNC with 14 points each while 7-foot center Brendan Haywood contributed early. Winthrop, led by Derrick Knox with 21 points, used multiple defenses to challenge the Tar Heels, who shot 39 percent and held on at the free throw line.
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