One problem for Cornell last season was the lack of a frontcourt presence. With the return of senior Jumana Salti from a knee injury, some players can return to their natural position. Salti, a 6'2 center from Amman, Jordan, was the team's leading scorer before suffering the season-ending injury.

All that means Kristie Riccio can return to her preferred spot at small forward. Riccio was the team's overall leading scorer, averaging 13.0 ppg. Junior Jennifer Linker, who set the Cornell record for blocks shots in a season with 39, will return to power forward.

A pair of sophomore guards rounds out the starting lineup. Breean Walas was last season's Ivy League Rookie of the Year with 12.4 ppg and 102 assists. Shooting guard Deborah Stevens scored 11.5 ppg and dished out 111 assists.

"We have a lot of experienced players returning this season," said fifth-year Coach Marnie Dacko. "We also have much more size on the front line."

With nine players taller than 6', the Big Red has improved its frontcourt. Unfortunately, any improvement this year won't move Cornell out of the pack in the middle of the league.

6. BROWN

The loss of Vita Redding, a first team All-Ivy player and Brown's all-time leading scorer, will be too much for the Bears (12-14, 7-7, t-4th) to overcome. The Bears are expected to fall off considerably.

The bright points for the Bears will be in the backcourt. Sophomore Rada Pavichevich had a stellar freshman year and saw action in all 26 games. A versatile guard/forward, Pavichevich averaged 5.8 ppg and 2.9 rpg last year. Junior Kris Wiig has been a backup the last two seasons but seems poised to move into the starting role.