Stephen F. Austin Basketball: 2018-19 season preview for the Lumberjacks

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DALLAS, TX – MARCH 15: Kevon Harris #1 of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks reacts to their 60-70 loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at American Airlines Center on March 15, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Starters

JR Aaron Augustin

The 5’11 point guard led the team in assists last season at 3.3 apg, while also ranking in the top-10 in the conference in steals as well. He only played in around 23 mpg but Augustin‘s growth in all aspects of the game makes him a solid contributor. Even though he only shot 1.5 threes a game, his 37% percentage still makes him a threat.

SO John Comeaux

As a freshman, Comeaux was able to carve out a role for himself, averaging 14 mpg. He was able to provide some offensive production while showing himself potentially to be an elite perimeter defender. There’s enough scoring throughout the lineup where Comeaux doesn’t have to score but could take pressure off Bogues and Augustin on the other end.

SR Shannon Bogues

He could’ve easily started last season but there was no point in disrupting the nucleus of the veteran lineup. But Bogues still managed to lead the Lumberjacks in scoring at 15.4 in just 24 mpg off the bench, which equates to a massive 25.4 ppg per 40 minutes. Assuming that he gets around 30 mpg as a starter, look for the 6’2 senior guard to possibly lead the entire conference in scoring and get on the shortlist for Southland Player of the Year.

JR Kevon Harris

As a sophomore, Harris‘s offensive production took a major leap, averaging 14.5 ppg while improving his three-point percentage by nearly 10 points. If need be, the 6’6 forward can play the 3,4, and five spots which create huge matchup problems for opponents. The only returning Southland player ranked in the top-10 in both offensive and defensive efficiency, Harris is right up there with Bouges as the most valuable player for the Lumberjacks.

SR TJ Holyfield

A starter his entire college career, Holyfield can continue to improve on the offensive end – particularly shooting the ball. The 6’7 forward can spread the floor somewhat and averaged 12.9 ppg and 6.4 rpg as a junior a year ago. Where he shines the most is on defense, ranked as the top individual defender in the Southland. Already the all-time blocks leader in program history, Holyfield will have Stephen F. Austin as a tough collective defensive unit.