2012-13 College Basketball Preview: 22. Stanford Cardinal

By Kels Dayton
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Updated: September 21, 2012

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22. Stanford Cardinal

WHY THEY’RE SCARY: It’s been a few years, but opponents in the Pac-12 finally have reason to once again Fear the Tree. Sophomore guard

Chasson Randle (13.8 ppg, 3.4 rpg) is an explosive scorer who like Tennessee’s Stokes, has the potential to win Player of the Year in the conference. Randle came on strong last season, hanging 30 on Arizona State before helping lead the Card to the NIT title. Backcourt mate Aaron Bright (11.7 ppg, 3.7 apg), could also challenge for all-league honors.

WHAT SCARES US: The Cardinal is thin up front with the loss of Josh Owens (11.6 ppg, 5.8 rpg) and Andrew Zimmerman (4 ppg, 2.5 rpg) to graduation. Stanford will count on freshman Rosco Allen to make an immediate impact.

FINAL DESTINATION: Stanford is in better shape than it has been at any point since the Mike Montgomery era ended. Look for the Cardinal to make a serious push at the Pac-12 title.

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2012-13 STANFORD CARDINAL
NO	NAME	POS	HT	WT	CLASS	HOMETOWN
2	Aaron Bright	G	5-11	177	SO	Bellevue, WA
3	Anthony Brown	G-F	6-6	210	SO	Fountain Valley, CA
4	Stefan Nastic	C	6-11	245	FR	Thornhill, ON
5	Chasson Randle	G	6-1	175	FR	Rock Island, IL
10	Robbie Lemons	G	6-3	205	SO	Carmichael, CA
11	Andy Brown	F	6-7	215	SO	Yorba Linda, CA
13	Josh Owens	F-C	6-8	240	SR	Kennesaw, GA
14	Jack Ryan	G-F	6-7	200	FR	Glenview, IL
20	Wade Morgan	G	6-1	165	FR	South Orange, NJ
22	Jarrett Mann	G	6-4	195	SR	Middletown, DE
23	Gabriel Harris	G	6-2	190	JR	Birmingham, AL
24	Josh Huestis	F	6-7	225	SO	Great Falls, MT
33	Dwight Powell	F	6-9	225	SO	Toronto, ON
34	Andrew Zimmermann	F	6-8	230	SR	Oostburg, WI
40	John Gage	F-C	6-9	225	SO	Vashon Island, WA
50	Jack Trotter	F-C	6-9	225	SR	Moraga, CA