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LA SALLE EXPLORERS (2009-2010)

TOUGH SEASON AHEAD... John Giannini decided to move up as the school's new Athletic Director and vacate the head coaching post after 4 years at the. The decision was easy taking after former UC Riverside head coach Raymond Rose affirmed his desire to move to Philadelphia and rebuild the Explorers. For this season, however, Rose and the Explorers will try nothing but hard to improve on a disappointing 11th place in Big West and make this a winning season from last year's 15-17 (8-8) record.

Expectations are high though as Rose is blessed by four returning seniors focused on returning the program to the NCAA Tournament with main man/ shooting guard Rodney Green leading the quartet. Green is one of four players from Giannini's first full recruiting class which includes Yves Bartel (75), Kimmani Barrett (76) and Reuben Gilliam (76).

Rose also welcomes center Aaric Murray (76), a prized recruit, to La Salle. Murray spurned several programs from top conferences to sign with the Explorers. A preseason All-Atlantic 10 Rookie Team selection, Murray is expected to see immediate playing time in 2009-10.

BACKCOURT... One of the top point guards in the conference, Rodney Green (76) returns for his fourth year as a starter. Green is a big point guard at 6-foot-5 and uses his height advantage to post up smaller opponents. He will be joined in the backcourt by Reuben Gilliam (76), 6-foot-6 shooter with exceptional range.

A pair of freshman, Parrish Grant (71) and T.T. Carey (66) will look to gain experience in their rookie campaigns. Junior walk-on Greg Daniels (65) provides depth.

FRONTCOURT... In the front court is a pair of athletic forwards in Kimmani Barrett (76) and Yves Bartel (75). Barrett is a slasher, shoots well front from three and will figure in the Explorers' scoring load while Bartel is a good inside player and a great rebounder.

Freshman Aaric Murray (76) is big, athletic and skillful post player. Back up center Vernon Elridge (74) will see significant playing time in the post. Elridge, a junior transferee from Mississippi State, sat out last year to complete his eligibility. Both he and Murray will add muscle in rebounds and both offense and defense.

Junior Jerrell Williams (70) will be coming from the bench for Barrett at the 3 position. Williams will use his athleticism and speed for points. Another junior Steve Worthington (66) and redshirt freshman Devon White (64) will compete for minutes in a deep frontcourt. Worthington earned a scholarship after walking onto the team while White sat out last season as a redshirt and is now primed to contribute as a freshman.

La Salle Explorers 2009-2010
#	NAME	POS	HT	WT	CLASS	HOMETOWN
1	Vernon Eldridge	C	6'9	230	Sr.	Brooklyn NY
2	Devon White	C	6'8	240	So.	Philadelphia PA
3	Terrell Williams	SF	6'8	210	Jr.	Parterson NJ
4	Parrish Grant	SG	6'2	170	Fr.	Philadelphia PA
5	Kimmani Barrett	SF	6'6	195	Sr.	Parterson NJ
10	Rodney Green	SG	6'5	190	Sr.	Philadelphia PA
12	Yves Bartel	PF	6'7	210	Sr.	Elizabeth NJ
20	Jerrell Williams	SF	6'8	210	Jr.	Parterson NJ
21	Matt Sheehan	PF	6'10	235	Fr.	Philadelphia PA
23	T.T. Carey	SG	6'5	185	Fr.	Colonial Beach VA
24	Aaric Murray	C	6'10	230	Fr.	Philadelphia PA
25	Greg Daniels	PG	5'10	160	Jr.	Nazareth PA
34	Reuben Gilliam	PG	6'5	195	Sr.	Brooklyn NY
41	Steve Worthington	PF	6'8	215	So.	Baltimore MD

Schedule of Non-Conference Games

Nov 7, 2009 vs. McNeese State Cowboys

Nov 11, 2009 at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights

Nov 13, 2009 at Appalachian State Mountaineers

Nov 14, 2009 vs. Navy Midshipmen

Nov 19, 2009 at Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns (Puerto Rico Tip-Off)

Dec 4, 2009 at Arizona State Sun Devils

Dec 6, 2009 vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Dec 11, 2009 vs. New Mexico State Aggies

Dec 12, 2009 at VCU Rams

Dec 22, 2009 vs. Boston College Eagles

Dec 29, 2009 vs. Norfolk State Spartans

Dec 30, 2009 at Villanova Wildcats