William and Mary preview

Coach: Dane Fischer.

Last season: 21-11, 13-5 Colonial Athletic Association.

Fans in stands?: Only a small number of student-athletes’ and coaches’ family and friends will be allowed in Kaplan Arena until further notice. Where to watch/listen: FloHoops. com (subscription video); TuneIn radio; The Tide (92.3FM); virtual season tickets are available at TribeAthletics.com.

Storylines: A disappointing firstgame loss in the CAA tournament aside, Fischer’s first season was a success as the Tribe enjoyed its winningest season in a decade. But, with four starters gone — including 6-10 Nathan Knight (20.7 ppg, 10.5 rpg), the CAA Player of the Year, and 7-0 Andy Van Vliet (13.2 ppg,

8.7 rpg) — Fischer must rebuild with a smaller, less-experienced group. Fischer will employ some four-guard lineups, so defense and 3-point shooting will be important for the Tribe to exceed the preseason forecast of last in the CAA. Luke Loewe, the CAA leader in 3-point shooting a year ago, leads a bevy of capable long-range bombers. Freshmen Jake Milkereit and Yuri Covington could be called on for ball-handling chores, while 6-6 Quinn Blair (4.8 ppg, 2.1 rpg) will be important in the post. December games at ACC schools North Carolina State and Virginia highlight the schedule.

Schedule

Nov. 28 at Old Dominion

Nov. 30 at North Carolina State Dec. 3 vs. Hampton

Dec. 5 at George Washington Dec. 9 at Norfolk State

Dec. 12 at Virginia

Dec. 15 at Hampton

Dec. 19 vs. High Point

Jan. 2 at Hofstra

Jan. 3 at Hofstra

Jan. 9 vs. Delaware

Jan. 10 vs. Delaware

Jan. 16 at Drexel

Jan. 17 at Drexel

Jan. 23 vs. College of Charleston Jan. 24 vs. College of Charleston Jan. 30 at Towson

Jan. 31 at Towson

Feb. 6 vs. James Madison

Feb. 7 vs. James Madison

Feb. 13 at UNC Wilmington

Feb. 14 at UNC Wilmington

Feb. 18 at Elon

Feb. 20 vs. Elon

Feb. 27 vs. Northeastern

Feb. 28 vs. Northeastern

March 6-9 CAA tournament in Washington, D.C.