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Men's basketball transfer expects to return before season opener

Larry Austin made it clear — the prized men's basketball transfer wants to give all of his effort to Central Michigan.

While dealing with a minor foot injury, he elected not to play in the Chippewas exhibition game 89-84 win over Davenport on Oct. 29.

“I couldn’t really move laterally and when I’m out there I want to give it my all on both ends of the floor,” Austin said. “I didn’t want to be a liability on the defensive end and I really take pride in defense because it’s my biggest strength.”

This absence comes after Austin played in the Maroon and Gold contest on Oct.