Stanford Basketball 2013-14 November 2013, Issue 4.1 | Page 9

STANFORDBASKETBALL November 2013

2013-14 Season Outlook
The squad...
With a talented group of newcomers joining a veteran-loaded upperclass group, Stanford looks poised
to contend for the Pac-12 title and make a deep postseason run. Heavy on experience, the Cardinal boasts
substantial depth, which should prove invaluable in a conference that is strong top to bottom.
Headlining the squad are senior co-captains Dwight Powell and Josh Huestis, both of whom are
looking forward to capstone seasons. Powell, who last year was named to the All-Pac-12 First Team and was
voted the conference’s Most Improved Player, led the team with 14.9 points and 4.8 assists per game. The only
player in the conference to rank in the top 10 in both categories, Powell proves a challenging matchup for
opponents with his combination of length and athleticism. Huestis is the stalwart of the Cardinal defense and
one of the greatest shot-blockers to ever don a Cardinal jersey. He also led the squad with 9.0 rebounds per
game last year. Aaron Bright is another veteran leader of the class and will bring basketball savvy to the point
guard position, which will be crucial in Stanford’s revamped up tempo offense. Both John Gage and Robbie
Lemons are known for their three-shooting prowess, and Gage led the conference last year, shooting nearly
50% from beyond the arc. Andy Brown suffered a career-ending fourth ACL tear over the summer but remains
a dedicated teammate and leader.
The junior class is also long on talent and experience. Anthony Brown will make a highly anticipated
return to the court after redshirting last year due to hip injuries. Chasson Randle, who scored an impressive 37
points in the exhibition against Seattle Pacific, is a playmaker who can play either guard position and is just as
dangerous driving the lane as he is from the perimeter. Stefan Nastic brings an improved game after spending
the summer playing for the Serbian national team, and Jack Ryan, Wade Morgan and Elliott Bullock are all
walk-ons who have seen limited playing time but are crucial in helping the squad prepare for upcoming
opponents in practice.
Rosco Allen, Grant Verhoeven and Christian Sanders make up the sophomore class. Like Nastic,
Allen also gained international playing experience this summer while playing for the Hungarian national team.
Verhoeven is one of the Cardinal’s most physical players and a force to be reckoned with in the paint. Sanders,
who has struggled with injury recently, had season-ending surgery and will redshirt this year.
Lastly, the Cardinal adds an exciting crop of newcomers to the squad. Continuing Stanford’s heralded
tradition of signing twins, Marcus and Malcolm Allen of Las Vegas will suit up for the Stanford backcourt this
year. Schuyler Rimmer, a post player from Florida, will add depth in the paint, and native Californian walk-on
Scott Woods rounds out the squad.