Another void that must be filled is in the rebounding department, as Tim Coleman withdrew from school for the 2000-01 season and took his 7.6 boards per game with him. Brian Sigafoos, a 6'11 center who spent last season on the JV team, should fill at least some of the void left by Coleman. As the tallest player on the roster, the New Jersey native is a much-needed 'true center' for the Crimson squad.
"[Brian] worked hard in the spring and summer on his strength and skill development," Sullivan said.
For now, the four newcomers will continue to compete for playing time in anticipation of opening night on Nov. 21 against Holy Cross. Nothing is set in stone, but each player has the ability to make a unique contribution to the team--Walton with his innate basketball sense and willingness to work, Causey and Harvey with their long-range capability and Sigafoos with his size.
Perhaps, even more intriguing than where these four rookies have come from is where they will be four months from now.