UL - All the madness officially starts at 5 p.m. today for the UL men's basketball team. The Ragin' Cajuns begin preparation for the 2008-09 season opener on Nov. 15 against Louisiana Tech with this afternoon's practice at the Leon Moncla Indoor Practice Facility.

Expectations are high for UL one season after sharing the Sun Belt's West Division title with Arkansas-Little Rock. Four starters, including sophomore guard Chris Gradnigo, and nine letter-winners join six newcomers this season for the Cajuns.

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Joshua Parrott • jparrott@theadvertiser.com • October 17, 2008