Robert Lee worked the best he could with the players available on Friday as the UL men's basketball team held its first practice in preparation for the 2008-09 season. The Ragin' Cajuns opened the preseason with injuries to multiple players, although none appear to be serious.

With six newcomers joining nine returning letter-winners, including four starters coming back, there's plenty of work to do before UL opens the regular season on Nov. 15 against Louisiana Tech at the Cajundome. The Cajuns, the reigning Sun Belt West Division co-champion, were picked to finish third in the division this season.

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Joshua Parrott • jparrott@theadvertiser.com • October 18, 2008