Only three upperclassmen remain for head coach Steve Hawkins. Nine freshmen make up the bulk of the roster, including two redshirts. However, Hawkins is straightforward in his expectations of his inexperienced players.
“They’re going to need to compete because we need guys out there. We are short of upperclassman,” Hawkins said.
Hawkins is aware that the team will face its share of difficulties, but believes it’s all a part of the growing process.
“They’re not always going to know exactly where they’re going. It takes a while for them to fit into this system and to figure that out.