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1. Longwood: The 17-win Lancers return four starters, including guard Dana Smith and versatile performer Kevin Swecker.
2. SIU-Edwardsville: All-Independent candidate Mark Yelovich and guard Barry Wellington lead a solid returning corps.

3. Cal State Bakersfield: The Roadrunners have perhaps the league's best frontcourt combo in Trent Blakley and Santwon Latunde.

4. Seattle: The Redhawks won 21 games a season ago, but need to replace the forward duo of Austen Powers and Michael Wright.
5. North Carolina Central: The departure of Jamar Briscoe to Charlotte is a huge loss, and Vincent Davis will have to step up.
6. Savannah State: The Tigers went 13-3 at home last season, and Rashad Hassan leads a very solid returning group.

Player of the Year: Dana Smith, G, Longwood

All-Conference Team:
G- Dana Smith, Longwood
G- Vincent Davis, North Carolina Central
F- Mark Yelovich, SIU-Edwardsville
F- Trent Blakley, Cal State Bakersfield
F- Santwon Latunde, Cal State Bakersfield

Second Team:
G- Kevin Swecker, Longwood
G- Chris Gweth, Seattle
G- Barry Wellington, SIU-Edwardsville

G- Aamir McCleary, SIU-Edwardsville
F- Rashad Hassan, Savannah State