Maupin not big on the Dons

In previewing the West Coast Conference, Will Maupin has USF finishing low:

"Rex Walters and his staff have to contend with the loss of eight players from last year's squad. Well, actually 12 if you include the seniors who are no longer eligible. Walters has proven to be one of the worst coaches in the country at keeping his players around for a full four years. It doesn't seem to matter if you're a benchwarmer or the best player on the team. Nor if the Dons are coming off of a good season, a bad season (which is the case this year) or even in the first month of a promising season.

However, things aren't all bad on the Hilltop. Senior guard Tim Derksen (12.6 ppg), who narrowly missed our preseason all-WCC team, is back for one last go around. Joining him in the backcourt is Devin Watson (8.4 ppg), who was named to last year's WCC all-Freshman team despite not getting a start until January. Five total players return from last year's squad. Those five averaged 26.6 points per game. Derksen and Watson account for 21 of those 26.6 points.

The backcourt is solid for the Dons. Aside from that though, there isn't much to inspire confidence."