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SEMO Redhawks Reload for OVC Championship Run
7 Oct
Summary
- SEMO finished top three in OVC defensive efficiency twice in three seasons.
- Senior Marqueas Bell returns as a key player and team leader.
- Nine new players, including seven transfers, join the SEMO roster.
The SEMO Redhawks are entering the upcoming Ohio Valley Conference season with high aspirations, aiming to build on their consistent defensive strength. Last season, the team narrowly missed a chance to play in the OVC championship game, demonstrating their competitive edge.
Head coach Brad Korn is thrilled to have senior Marqueas Bell return for his fourth year. Bell, a 6-foot-4 guard, has been a consistent performer, averaging 9.1 points and 5.2 rebounds last season. Coach Korn highlighted Bell's rare commitment to a four-year journey in college basketball.
The Redhawks will feature a significantly different lineup this season, with only four players returning from last year's squad. Nine new players have been added, seven of whom are transfers, including dynamic guards Fontaine Williams Jr. and Alonzo Clawson-Smith.
SEMO's frontcourt also sees new additions, notably Darrion Sutton, a transfer from Missouri State. Coach Korn plans to utilize a more versatile lineup, capable of playing with size and mobility, to enhance the team's offensive and defensive capabilities throughout the season.
