We wrap up our 2004-05 preseason basketball previews with a report on the men's teams in the SIAC.
Benedict--After winning the SIAC tournament last season, and advancing to the NCAA tournament, and going 20-9 last season, the Tigers have been named the preseason favorites to win the regular season title. Sophomore forward Joshua Obiajuwan hopes to lead the Benedict men back to postseason play.
Morehouse--The Maroon Tigers will look to Jason Patterson for leadership, as they hope to improve on last season's 25-6 record.
Miles--The Golden Bears will rely on some inside muscle from 6-7 forward Joseph King.
Lane--The Dragons have another big man leading the way in Jason Williams.
Albany State--Center Nick Wallery hopes to lead the Golden Rams to an SIAC championship.this season, but must get through a tough schedule that includes defending Gulf South Conference champion Montevallo, as well as 20-game winners Florida Gulf Coast and West Georgia, not to mention Division I Mercer.
Paine--Three of first six games are against Peach Belt Conference also-rans Augusta State and Georgia College & State University.
Fort Valley State--The Wildcats have a brand new head coach in Travis Williams.
Tuskegee--Ondray Wagner takes over as the interim head coach for a Golden Tigers team that finished 15-13 last season, but lost to Fort Valley State in first round of the SIAC tournament.
Kentucky State--The Thorobreds look to turn the corner after a dismal 8-21 season last year.
LeMoyne-Owen--The Magicians hope to perform their most challenging magic act of all: staying out of the SIAC basement.
Clark Atlanta--The Panthers face an uphill battle after struggling to a 8-20 record last season.
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