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The following conference preview is provided by Blue Ribbon. For the nation's most comprehensive look at all Division I teams, be sure to order the 2001-02 Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, on sale now at 1-800-775-2518.
| Patriot League |
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| Projected order of finish |
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| 1 |
Holy Cross |
5 |
Bucknell |
| 2 |
Navy |
6 |
American |
| 3 |
Colgate |
7 |
Lafayette |
| 4 |
Lehigh |
8 |
Army |
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| All-Conference Team |
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| Pos. |
Name |
Year |
School |
PPG |
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G
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Bryan Bailey
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SR
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Bucknell
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17.7
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G
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Chris Spatola
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SR
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Army
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18.5
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F
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Pat Campolieta
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SR
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Colgate
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14.4
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F
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Tim Szatko
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JR
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Holy Cross
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11.4
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C
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Patrick Doctor
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SR
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American
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17.7
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| Player of the Year |
Tim Szatko, JR, Holy Cross
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| Newcomer of the Year |
Steven Miles, JR, American
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| Outlook |
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Holy Cross lost some key ingredients from last season's NCAA tournament team, most notably 7-1 center Josh Sankes. But the Crusaders still appear to have enough talent to rule the league again, especially if Tim Szatko, the 6-8 junior, continues to keep his game at a high level. A year ago, he was chosen the league's MVP. Holy Cross could have a strong front line again if Patrick Whearty can step in at center. Jave Meade and Ryan Serravalle form a potent backcourt. As long as veteran coach Don DeVoe is at Navy, the Midshipmen will be a factor in the Patriot League race. DeVoe doesn't have great size, but he's got an athletic lineup with solid guards and a part of junior frontcourt performers in Kyle Barker and Francis Ebong who can impact games -- Barker with his versatile scoring ability (he can post or shoot the three-pointer) and Ebong with his rebounding. Colgate will build around all-league forward Pat Campolieta, but has plenty of additional firepower in guards Dave Hardy, Mark Linebaugh and Tim Sullivan, all of whom averaged double-figure scoring a year ago.
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