– Last season: 19-63, 5th.
– Coach: Sidney Lowe (2nd season with Wolves; 13-39).
– Probable starters: Mike Brown, Christian Laettner, Chuck Person, Doug West, Micheal Williams.
– Added: G Isaiah Rider (5), Brown (trade with Jazz). Lost: C Felton Spencer (trade with Jazz).
– Strengths: Laettner (18.2 ppg, 8.7 rpg) exceeded the expectations of most as a rookie, showing the grit and toughness some doubted he possessed. West (19.3 ppg, 51.7 FG pct) is the best guard no one knows about, Williams (15.1 ppg, 90.7 FT pct, 8.7 apg, 165 steals) is quick, and Person (16.8 ppg, 118 3s) can fill it up.
– Weaknesses: Person hurts with his attitude, getting in spats with Laettner, a passionate winner. Luc Longley, a first-round bust two years ago, hasn’t shown sufficient desire near the glass. Brown is an improvement over lethargic Spencer.
– Outlook: The Wolves have no real identity, something that may change once Laettner gets together with Rider.
