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	Vol.7, No 35, October 28, 1999
	One coach's loss creates another's opportunity By Andres Cardenas Daily Forty-Niner The Long Beach State men's basketball team is still less than one month away from tipping off the basketball season, but it is already making some noise. The 49ers men's basketball Head Coach Wayne Morgan hired former LBSU basketball player Kevin Cutler as the men's basketball administrative assistant and strength coach Wednesday. Cutler will replace Brian Yankelevitz who left the team on Monday to accept a similar position at the University of South Florida. Former LBSU men's basketball Head Coach Seth Greenberg coaches at USF along with former 49er assistant Clyde Vaughan. As a 49er from 1990 to 1991, Cutler averaged 11.5 points and 6.9 rebounds in his two years at The Beach. Cutler was the team leader in blocks and rebounds in those two years. Morgan said that Yankelevitz's leaving was hard. "Brian was an important member of our staff," Morgan said. "He did a lot of things that we thought were important. But, each one of us has divided those things up and we are all doing a little bit more right now." Despite the loss of Yankelevitz, the 49ers basketball team has moved on. With more than a week under its belt, the team has looked good, Morgan said. "I think they've worked hard," he said, "they are learning and they are enthusiastic." Even though Morgan said he was happy with his team so far, they still have to smooth things out. The team is not in mid-season form, he said. "We have a lot of veterans and they've been extremely helpful," Morgan said. "However, we have a lot of new guys and they are still learning." Morgan said James Williams, Keith Felton and Travis Reed are three new players that have surprised him. Both Williams and Felton are much better shooters than what Morgan anticipated. As for Reed, Morgan said the player has shown a lot of ability and has helped the other players in practice. Reed will become eligible next season. The men's team will open their exhibition season with a Black and Gold intrasquad game on Sunday at noon. Morgan said he is looking for team execution and how well they perform in a game situation. The regular season opens on Nov. 20 at Pepperdine at 2 p.m.		Volunteer service stressed at fair   Students bring life to 'Day of the Dead' on campus   Chemical alarms officials   CSULB science professors awarded research grant   Nursing department to take over O.C. clinic   CSULB mentors help create difference   L.B. teacher inspires students, wins award   Long Beach Airport to offer flights to Las Vegas Gray strikes out   Faculty unions help all employees   Deaf drivers should not lose privilege to drive Alumna creates old-style treats   Scary tales drift through campus   Video picks feature 'Halloween'   Movie pleases despite problems Volleyball team welcomes foes behind orange curtain   Runners hope to advance past conference finals   One coach's loss creates another's opportunity   Soccer team's last hurrah Fall 99 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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