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Saint Louis Basketball: 2018-19 season preview for the Billikens

By Brian Rauf

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 20: Saint Louis Billikens mascot cheers against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the second round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 20, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 20: Saint Louis Billikens mascot cheers against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the second round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 20, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 08: Hasahn French #22 of the Saint Louis Billikens looks on against the George Washington Colonials during the first half in the Second Round of the Atlantic 10 Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 8, 2018 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 08: Hasahn French #22 of the Saint Louis Billikens looks on against the George Washington Colonials during the first half in the Second Round of the Atlantic 10 Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 8, 2018 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Projected starters

Jordan Goodwin
The 6-3, 215-pounder actually led Saint Louis is both rebounds (7.5) and assists (4.0) per game as a freshman and seems poised for an even bigger sophomore campaign. The 13-point, 15-rebound, 10-assist performance he had against Duquesne in January shows what he’s capable of.

Tramaine Isabell
Isabell started his college career at Missouri before playing last season at Drexel. He lit it up for the Dragons, averaging 21 points per game, but also showcased a great all-around skill set with 7.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game as well. Isabell will be in the starting lineup because of his scoring ability.

Javon Bess
Bess, the Billikens’ leading scorer a year ago, is a tough, physical player who excels at getting to the rim. The 6-6, 220-pounder is also a quality perimeter defender because of his size, strength, and quickness.

Hasahn French
Another sophomore who is coming off a good freshman campaign, French (9.3 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 1.8 bpg) provides more muscle and rim protection in the post. Saint Louis needs him to expand his offensive game but the potential is there for him to become a star.

D.J. Foreman
Foreman, a senior, was a role player who provided more muscle inside a year ago. He’s solidly built at 6-8 and 240 pounds and will only be a supporting player in this lineup.

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