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Mr. Michael Southall
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Home Phone: -- Southall interested in returning to UL Bruce Brown Could Robert Lee do even better next yeat? Lee’s first season as head coach of Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns has been a solid success, and if some pieces fall into place next year could be just as impressive. The Cajuns (17-8, 11-2) finish the regular season this week with a Sun Belt Conference Western Division title up for grabs in games at Arkansas State and Arkansas-Little Rock. Seniors Orien Greene, Brian Hamilton, Chris Cameron and Dwayne Mitchell are attempting to finish their UL careers on a high note with a second straight NCAA Tournament appearance. But Mitchell is currently appealing to the NCAA in order to regain another year of eligibility with the Cajun program, and his athletic overall game and leadership would be a major addition on the 2005-2006 squad. Likewise, Cameron could file an appeal and possibly play another year at center. Then there is the mystery element. Former Ragin’ Cajun Michael Southall has expressed interest in returning to the UL program once he clears up legal questions in his home state of Wisconsin. The 6-foot-11 Southall averaged 12.9 points and 7.5 rebounds playing for the Cajuns in 2001-2002 and 2002-2003. He also blocked 165 shots in two years as UL went 20-11 and 20-10 with a pair of National Invitation Tournament berths. But Southall experienced academic difficulties last year, the final campaign under former coach Jessie Evans, and missed an entire season in which the Cajuns won the Sun Belt championship. He then was charged with violating probation by a judge in Wisconsin last summer. “Michael needed to pass 6 hours in summer school in order to come back to the program last fall,” Lee said on Monday. “We’re checking with the NCAA about whether he would still need the same 6 hours, or if he would need more, to rejoin the program. “He has said he was interested in coming back if it could be worked out.” Southall would have one more year of eligibility remaining in college. Another possible return on the front line could be forward Cedric Williams, who averaged 8.8 points and 4.2 rebounds per game last season after 8.0 and 4.0 figures in 2002-2003. Williams was not academically eligible for competition with the Cajuns this season, but has remained in school at UL. If he is able to return, he also would have one year remaining. “Cedric is in class,” Lee said. “He’s still got some things to work out, but there’s a chance he could come back.” Lee has instituted stern new academic policies for the Cajuns this season and the team’s performance in the classroom has improved. He would expect the same consistency from Southall and Houston product Williams if they were to rejoin the squad next fall. The door remains open, if the right steps are taken. Originally published February 23, 2005
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