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STILLWATER, Okla. -- A year ago, accomplished Oklahoma State guard Phil Forte called then-incoming freshman Jawun Evans the best player on the team.It took a while, but Evans proved him right.Evans began the season deferring to others, but the point guard eventually learned what he could do, became more assertive and averaged 12.9 points and 4.9 assists before missing the final nine games with a shoulder injury. He scored 42 points in a loss to Oklahoma and he led the Cowboys with 22 points, six rebounds, eight assists and two steals in an upset win at home over No. 3 Kansas. The Big 12 freshman of the year has healed, and hes a preseason all-conference pick who is expected to help the Cowboys improve on last seasons 12-20 campaign.When new coach Brad Underwood got his first look at Evans after arriving from Stephen F. Austin, he was floored.He is very gifted in the fact that he sees plays before they happen, and there are not a lot of people who do that, Underwood said. And Jawun has an uncanny ability, and I use a cliche, `Good players make themselves better, great players make their team better. Jawun falls into that category.Evans will have a key playmaker back in Forte, who was lost for most of last season with an elbow injury. Forte averaged 15 points and was a third-team All-Big 12 pick as a junior in 2014-15. He ranks fourth in school history with 244 career 3-pointers.Hes one of those guys that nobodys really talking about, and they should be, Underwood said.Here are some things to watch this season:UNDERWOOD WINSUnderwood led Stephen F. Austin to a win over West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament last season. He went 89-14 in his three years there, tied with Brad Stevens for the most wins by a head coach in his first three seasons at an NCAA school.FORTES AGEForte, a 23-year-old senior, gets plenty of grief for his elder statesman status. He couldnt believe some of his teammates didnt know who rapper Ludacris was when he visited campus. Underwood appreciates Fortes experience.Im the most blessed coach on the planet, Underwood said. When you walk in here trying to establish a culture and having a young man who in high school learned how to work hard, learned a passion for the game. And to have him here to teach our young players -- he deserves to have a good year.LEYTON HAMMONDSHammonds, a senior, is back after a breakout season in which he averaged 10.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per contest. He averaged 2.3 points two seasons ago and 1.5 points as a freshman.Leyton Hammonds (is) a senior who has proven it, has done it, has been successful and has tremendous leadership, Underwood said.HIGH EXPECTATIONSEddie Sutton led the Cowboys to Final Fours in 1995 and 2004, so the bar is sky high. Travis Ford was run out of town after he reached the NCAA Tournament five times in nine years, including three of his final four seasons.REMEMBERING COGERTyrek Coger, a forward, died this summer after a workout, and it was eventually found that he had an enlarged heart. The team is still dealing with it.Well never forget Ty, Underwood said. Thats one thing that will stay without team. We talk about family a lot. Everything we do, whether theres a patch or not, hes a part of every single thing we do, every single day.---Follow Cliff Brunt on Twitter (at)CliffBruntAP Uomo Nike Air Max 270 Photo Blu Scarpe Nere . Note: The Calgary Flames announced Tuesday that Sean Monahan would not be made available to Canadas World Junior team. 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CINCINNATI -- Redshirt freshman quarterback Ross Trail headed for the cooler in the corner of the room and asked his teammates if they needed a drink. Given how theyd helped him through his first collegiate start, it was a fitting gesture.Tion Green ran for 83 yards and a late touchdown on Saturday, rallying Cincinnati to a 27-20 victory over Miami (Ohio), its 11th in a row over the regional rival.The Bearcats (3-1) pulled it out with a field goal and Greens 2-yard run with 5:09 to go, overcoming the loss of starting quarterback Hayden Moore. Moore suffered a sprained ankle during a 40-16 loss to Houston in the last game. Trail got into that game late and threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown.Cincinnati didnt reveal the quarterback change until right before kickoff. In his first start, Trail was 25 of 38 for 276 yards with two interceptions and an 11-yard touchdown run. He also fumbled on a sack.It was nerve-racking at first, Trail said. But overall, I thought I played well, not just me but the whole offense.Cincinnati rushed for 185 yards, taking the pressure off the passing game. Also, the defense clamped down in the fourth quarter.Ross made some mistakes, coach Tommy Tuberville said. We knew he was going to make some mistakes, but our defense showed up and made some plays.Miami (0-4) hasnt won at Nippert Stadium since 2002, losing six in a row in Cincinnati. The Bearcats got to keep the Victtory Bell trophy for another year.ddddddddddddI felt we could play toe-to-toe with Cincinnati, coach Chuck Martin said. We were going to grind and come close in the fourth quarter. They made some plays in that last drive so hats off to them.Cincinnati also had a new kicker -- Andrew Gantz is recovering from a leg injury. Josh Pasley was good from 28 and 23 yards, but missed badly on a 42-yard try in the closing seconds of the first half, which ended 10-10.THE TAKEAWAYMiami: RedHawks failed again for a signature win during their rebuilding. Theyre 5-35 over the last four seasons.Cincinnati: Tuberville said theres a chance that Moore could be back for the game next Saturday against South Florida. If not, Trail will start. Gunner Kiel, who was the starter the last two seasons, is third in line and didnt get into the game on Saturday.Hes ahead of Gunner in terms of knowing the offense, and Ross has a good arm, Tuberville said.UP NEXTMiami: Hosts Mid-American Conference rival Ohio, which has won nine of the last 10 in the series. The Bobcats won 34-3 in Athens last season.Cincinnati: Hosts the Bulls on Saturday night. The Bearcats lost at South Florida 65-27 last season. 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