Oct. 21, 2009

Senior Todd Brown and junior Vaughn Duggins were both named to the Horizon League Preseason First Team as released by the League offices Wednesday.

Brown (Canton, OH), a second-team selection last year, led the Raiders in scoring last year at 11.7 points a game. He registered 19 double-digit scoring efforts in his final 22 games of the year with five games of 20 points or more. The 6-5 guard also joined the school’s 1,000-point Club and was named to the San Juan Shootout All-Tournament Team in December.

Duggins (Pendleton, IN), a first-team selection two years ago, missed all but four games last year due to a broken finger. In his four games, he averaged 11.8 points. Two seasons ago, the 6-3 guard averaged led the team by averaging 13.8 points per contest. Both players were named to the All-Newcomer team as freshmen.

"It is nice to see Todd and Vaughn recognized by the coaches and media for what they have accomplished," said WSU head coach Brad Brownell. "They are outstanding players who have been an integral part in the success of Wright State basketball."

Wright State, picked to finish second by the Horizon League poll release Tuesday, starts the regular season November 13 at the University of Washington in the first round of the Athletes In Action Basketball Classic in Seattle. The home opener will be November 24 against Central Michigan. The Raiders ended last year 20-13, its third straight season of 20 wins or more.

The following are the Preseason All-Horizon League Teams:

First Team

Second Team

Preseason Player of the Year: Matt Howard, Butler