THE GOOD NEWS
Assuming Stephen Curry is returning, the Wildcats will have a number of players back from this year's squad led by a superstar guard. Curry is obviously going to be one of the top scorers in the country, but players like Bryant Barr and Andrew Lovedale played well this year and look ready to step into bigger roles next season.

THE BAD NEWS
Even if Curry comes back, the Wildcats do lose some key pieces to the 2007-08 squad, including point guard Jason Richards. Also graduating are Boris Meno and Thomas Sander, which means the Wildcats will need to have players step forward on the front line. Davidson won't be sneaking up on anyone, so the Wildcats will have to be ready for every opponent's best shot.

KEY RETURNEES
Stephen Curry is the key to the Wildcats having any chance of repeating as Southern Conference champions, much less making another big splash on the national scene. If Curry is back, he'll likely be a first-team All-American and will help the rest of the returning Wildcats to adjust to their new roles. Bryant Barr needs to become another scorer on the perimeter for Davidson, while Andrew Lovedale needs to be more of a presence in the paint.

ROSTER REPORT

--G Stephen Curry became only the fourth player in NCAA Tournament history to score 30 or more points in his first four games in NCAA Tournament play.

--With 13 assists in the March 28 win over Wisconsin, G Jason Richards became the school's all-time leader in assists. Richards was also the first Davidson player to record 1,000 career points and 600 career assists.

--F Thomas Sander was named third-team All-Southern Conference by the Southern Conference Sports Media Association.

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