Fans have been waiting, and the time has finally come. At 7pm tomorrow night the Lions will host Chapman University in what will be the team's one and only exhibition game. While the result won't affect LMU's record, it will be a great opportunity to see the team in competitive action for the first time this season.
Things to watch for:
1)The Lions should gel as a team much better than last season. The majority of the Lions traveled to Spain this season on what in the end turned about to be an incredible bonding experience. I look for those strengthened relationships off the court to improve communication and timing on the court as well.
In addition, the core group of Lions are back for their second season together. Junior Drew Viney and senior Vernon Teel are the team's leaders, and it is going to be important for them to continue to get a better feeling of each other on the court, especially after a year playing together under their belts.
2) This will be a great opportunity for some of the key freshmen to play in front of a crowd in Gersten and get any college basketball jitters out of their systems. Furthermore, it's a great chance for LMU students to see new faces on the court, and become fans before the regular season officially gets under way.
3) Lastly, it will be an opportunity for Head Coach Max Good and his coaching staff to work out any kinks in their rotation and for the players to get an inkling of what their position and playing time will be like this season.
I hope to see a crowded Gersten tomorrow night.
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