Marshall Thundering Herd (22-11, 9-7)
Projected starting five:
So. G DeAndre Kane
Sr. G Damier Pitts
Sr. G Shaquille Johnson
Sr. F Dago Pena
Jr. C Nigel Spikes
Important departures:
Tirrell Baines: 12.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg
Johnny Thomas: 9.1 ppg, 4.5 rpg
Additions:
Two-star PF Jamir Hanner
Two-star SG Devince Boykins
Two-star SG Chris Martin
% returning scoring and rebounding:
Scoring: 63.9 percent
Rebounding: 57.2 percent
Schedule highlights
Key nonconference game: at Syracuse Dec. 6
Key conference stretch: vs. UAB Jan. 25, at Memphis Jan. 28
Outlook:
Marshall didn’t have the best finish in C-USA last season. The Thundering Herd tied for sixth in conference play. Don’t let that fool you into writing them off this year. Marshall proved to be a difficult opponent for its conference rivals, and, thanks to a trio of talented guards, led by DeAndre Kane, Marshall should easily be the No. 2 team in C-USA.
