The returning UC Santa Barbara Nor Cal players

UCSB Gaucho Hoops has posted a season preview with Coach Bob Williams. The sections featuring northern California returnees:

"John Green has to find a way to stay healthy. He is a major impact player, and can play the 3 and 4 on defense, but his is so skilled offensively that he can play the 2, 3, and 4. He can bounce the ball,  drive, shoot it, post up, and pass it--he is very skilled.  Both his wrist and feet are healthy. Keeping him healthy requires changing his workouts. He undergoes physical therapy to change how his feet land and to keep his hips straight. Instead of jumping rope or running, he's on the elliptical, the stationary bike, and in the pool. They have backed off on his work outs, and will limit his minutes in a 3-game tournament. 

Michael Bryson had minor knee surgery to repair a smart cartilage tear, so they are controlling his return. He had a great spring working on ball handling. Last season, he was more consistent with his shooting, playing inside/outside, became a better defender, and improved his ball handling. He is working on taking the ball off the bounce. He is talented, strong, and is the only player who can defend the 2, 3, and 4 positions. He's still growing and is over 6'5" now, and perhaps why he had knee issues. 

TJ Taylor is 100% healthy, is much more aggressive, and being pushed by Zalmico and Eric. He knows he needs to be more physical, but he has good knowledge of the offense, passes the ball well and is a very good shooter."