Coach: Lucas Turner (fifth year)

Last year’s record: 7-13, lost Western C quarterfinal

Returning letterwinners: Senior — Marcques Houston (6-4 center), Brandon Goff (6-1 guard), Brett Wilson (6-0 guard); Junior — Kasey Smith (6-4 forward).

Key loses: Billy Cummings (guard), Drew McFarren (forward), Devin West (guard).

Promising newcomers: Seniors — Nick Tozier (6-4 forward); Alex Curtis (6-4 forward); Freshman — Hunter Richardson (6-0 forward).

Outlook: The Mustangs bounced back after a one-year absence from the tournament and even pulled off an upset in their prelim with friendly rival Winthrop. They have the talent and experience to return to Augusta, and the length to give many other MVC teams problems. Goff, a four-year letterman, will lead the offense.