European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 30, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Monday november 30, 1992 sports the stars and stripes Page 25penn state May by Scott Horner United press International Welcome to big ten basketball Penn state. Now prepare to be devoured. The Kittany Lions enter their first season in the big ten without last years starting guards and Center who accounted for 96 minutes of playing time and 54 percent of the scoring per game. And this years big ten is As Good As Ever with dominating players at All positions throughout the conference. Can Penn state make even a slight impression on the league veterans in its freshman season a no. Honestly not a said Bruce Park Hill who has coached the Kittany Lions to an 87-40 Mark and one Mcaa tournament berth the last four years. A there Are As Many As eight Mcaa tournament Caliper teams without exaggeration a Parkhill said. A Indiana and Michigan Are at the top of the Heap but its still six More  Michigan which Rode the shoulders of five freshmen to last years National championship game and Indiana which also earned a final four berth with several underclassmen Are expected to make Strong bids to unseat two time National titlist Duke. Indiana won the preseason nit. Iowa Rhino is Michigan state and Minnesota also return the bulk of their top performers and should improve. Ohio state and Purdue each lost key players but bring in intriguing and potentially Stellar freshmen classes. Stu Jackson former coach of the new York kicks brings a speedier professional style to Wisconsin which returns virtually everyone from last season. Traditional Doormat Northwestern May catch a break with Penn state in the league but must avoid season ending injuries to key players a problem in recent seasons. And where does Penn state fit in Parkhill says somewhere on the Steps leading to the cellar. A a in a a realist a he said. A if in a looking Down the rosters that a where id pick us at the Bottom. That does no to bother me a its just reality. How they the Penn state players Deal with it will determine How much we improve. We still have to play the games. I never concede anything to  the Kittany Lions bring Back senior forwards Deron Hayes 13.4 Points 4.9 rebounds per game and Eric Carr 5.2 pig 3.3 regard Reserve Forward Matt Claudio 8.6 pig 4.1 Reg. The backcourt will be of great concern with inexperienced Sophomore Donovan Williams and freshman Wade Parsons. Michigan a Steve Fisher will often Start five sophomores but there is Little concern about their experience. The a fab five Quot just one season removed from a loss to Duke in the National finals Are again expected to Battle for the championship. A the experience of last year should make us much better prepared for this it ear a Fisher said. A we got to the final four which did Many things not the least of which was heighten expectations which were already astronomical. How is react will be the Issue. But we reacted to being called the fab five before they bounced the  Forward Chris Webber 15.5 pig 10 Reg and 6-8 Point guard Jalen Rose 17.6 pig 4 assists led the charge last year helped by classmates Juwan Howard Jimmy King and Ray Jackson. Adding depth and experience off the Bench Are seniors Eric Riley Michael Talley James Voskuil and Rob Pelinka. Indiana should be nipping at Michigan All the Way. The hoosiers losers to Duke in the National semifinals bring Back most of their key players including 6-6 Forward Calburt Cheaney 17.6 pig6-9 Forward Alan Henderson 11.6 pig 7.2 Reg and guard Damon Bailey 12.4 pig a the High school wonder who coach Bob Knight feels is ready to make a big Impact in College. A the is in a different position from anybody in be Ever had at Indiana. He had to change his position he had to change his work habits a Knight said a in a anxious to see the player 1 think Bailey can be. His mind is where we want it to  also returning for Indiana Are Point guard Chris Reynolds 4.3 pig 3.8 aug Greg Graham Pat Graham and Pivot Man Matt Nover. At Iowa 6-10 acid Earl averaged 19.5 Points and 7.8 rebounds per game last season and has a Chance to break the Mcaa record for career blocked shots. Veterans Val Barnes Chris Street Kevin Smith Wade Lookingbill and James Winters also return. Mike Peplowski the Bulky 6-10 Pivot Man for Michigan state brings 13.3 Points and 8.6 rebounds and a 63.2 shooting percentage Back to the spartans. He a helped by Long Range shooting Ace Shawn Respert 15.8 pig and Forward Dwayne Stephens. At Illinois 6-8 Deon Thomas 19.4 pig 6.9 Reg will have the help of bomber Andy Kaufmann who missed last season with academic problems. Many questions surround Purdue most notably 6-9 Glenn Robinson. Robinson Indiana a or. Basketball in 1991, sat out last season but coach Gene Keady Hopes he can compensate for the loss of to o scorers from last year. A Ohio state lost Jim Jackson to the pros but Junior Forward Lawrence Funderburke 12.2 pig 6.2 Reg could fill in quickly. Two High school All americas 6-2 Greg Simpson and 6-7 Charles Macon could keep the buckeyes in the Hunt. Minnesota coach Clem Haskins will turn to depth and experience in an Effort to reverse last seasons nosedive. Guards Vashon Leonard 12.8 pig and Arriel Mcdonald 11 pig Lead the returnees. If Stu Jackson plans to turn up the throttle at Wisconsin he has the player to do it in 5-11 Junior Tracy Webster 17.3 pig 49 percent on 3-pointers. A a our pressing style and More wide open offence will add a style to the mix a Jackson said. A usually Wisconsin is a solid Hal court team. We want the Pace a Little bit quicker. It la be exciting to  Northwestern brings Back guard Pat Baldwin who left last season with a blood clot in a shoulder. The wildcats return Kevin Rankin 14.3 pig 7.6 Reg in the Pivot. 71th in big ten Rio Michigan a fab five freshmen arc now final four tested sophomores who should Challenge Indiana for the big Len title. From left Are Ray Jackson Chris Webber Jalen Rose Juwan Howard and Jimmy King. Calburt Cheaney and Greg Graham Are Back to Lead the Hoosier so charge. Filo 2 Bama basketball goes on without 1 or in Quot my my i la by Paul Newberry Tuscaloosa Ala. A unlike his a reduces David Hobbs does no to seem to have any affection plaid. The plaid Palace closed when wimp Sander Alabama Sall time win Nigest basketball coach was n a Pink slip for allegedly punching his Secretary before the Mcaa tournament in March trying to fill his shoes a if not his extensive Collie of plaid jackets a is Lobbs a Sanderson assistant past seven years. The most difficult thing about taking Over Here o i ing up to the expectations Quot said Hobbs who is preparing for the Start of practice this week. A i realize at Alabama there a a certain amount of responsibility that goes with this Opportunity. I feel like in a  during Sanderson a 12 years As head coach a following 2b it ears As a file assistant a his teams won 267 games lost Only 119. There were live Southeastern conference tournament titles and six trips to the Mcaa final 16. Like the late Crimson fide football coach Bear Bryant who usually wore a count tooth hat. Sander on Marie his own fashion statement a and in the process made it fashionable to be a basketball Tan in a football town. Coleman coliseum a aka the plaid Palace a was regularly sold out idled with tans wearing plaid jackets and wimp masks. There was a plaid design at Center court. The Pep band called itself the plaid players. Then came the startling allegations by Nancy Watts Sanderson a longtime administrative assistant. He was forced to resign and now the matter is tied up in court. Meanwhile the Prim try color at Alabama has switched t to k to it e l ill Mill