SAN MARCOS, Texas – The Texas State men's basketball team is coming off a 15-win season and making its second straight appearance in the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. Returning six players, including Preseason All-SBC Third Team selection Kavin Gilder-Tilbury, from last year, the Bobcats look to defy expectations with eight new players on the rosters.
In the third of a five-part series previewing the 2016-17 team, TXStateBobcats.com takes a look at the players competing for time at the small forward position.
Two newcomers, Deris Duncan and Nijal Pearson, are battling for playing time at small forward for the Bobcats.