SAN ANGELO, TX — The Angelo State University men’s basketball team unofficially begins its season at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, when the Rams welcome Arlington Baptist to the Junell Center for an exhibition.
The Rams are coming off a 17-14 season in which they sported the second-best scoring defense in the Lone Star Conference.
ASU head coach Vinay Patel returns six players from last season’s squad, including Jhordan Ryan of St. John's, Montserrat; Jabbari Barry of Lake Charles, Louisiana; Davon Scott of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Chace Fields of San Angelo; Ashraf Barsham of Amarillo, Texas; and Kollin Allbright of San Angelo.
Ryan was named to the LSC Preseason Players to Watch List following a season last year in which he averaged 7.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game.
ASU was picked to finish eighth in the LSC Preseason Coaches Poll.
Arlington Baptist finished 11-12 last season. The Patriots compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association.
Arlington Baptist is led by Davion Allen, a Pflugerville native who averaged 15.6 points per game last season.
The Patriots are coached by former Texas Tech standout Bubba Jennings.
The Rams will play another exhibition at home at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, when they host
ASU officially opens the season on the road at Adams State on Friday, Nov. 13, in Alamosa, Colorado.
The Rams’ home opener is 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, against Sul Ross State.
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