UD's basketball team begins the 1969-70 season tomorrow in the new University of Dayton Arena. The Flyers' first opponent in the 13,500 seat arena will be the Falcons of Bowling Green State University.

Coach Bob Conibear's Falcons suffered a dismal 9-15 record last season. However, his team should be on of the most improved squads in the MAC this year. Two of the top six scorers from the '68-'69 team are gone, but plenty of talent is available in the likes of center Jim Connally (6'7"). Connally averaged 14.5 ppg, while pulling down 10.4 rebounds a game last season. Forward Dan McLemore was voted the Falcons' Most Valuable Player last year, and had a 13.6 ppg. average to compliment the honor. The bright spot for the BGSU has been the development of forward Lee Henson (6'5"). As a freshman last year, Henson averaged 23.1 points a game.

The two guards will be a lettermen Rich Walker (6'3") and either Jim Phenix (6'4") or Bob Hill (6'5").

As in previous years, the Flyers will have the height advantage over most of their opponents. The Falcon quintet will be no exception. While Bowling Green averages slightly less than 6'6" in the frontcourt, the Flyers, with captain George Janky (6'8") and forwards Ken May (6'5") and Tom Crosswhite (6'8"), average 6'7" a man.

The Flyers are seeking their sixth consecutive 20 victory season and another post-season and another post-season tournament under Coach Don Donoher. They must face Lousiville, Duke, possibly Kentucky and Cincinnati in four of their next five games. A win over Bowling Green will give the Donoher quintet momentum for this tough schedule.