During the Sun Belt Conference's basketball media days in early October, long-time Troy coach Don Maestri spoke highly of newcomer Richard Delk.

The junior guard, whose uncle Tony Delk played at the University of Kentucky and in the NBA, spent two seasons at Mississippi State with twin brother Reginald before transferring after the 2006-07 season. While Reginald left for Louisville, Richard jumped at the chance to play in Troy's run-and-gun offense.

"He's a good basketball player who understands how to play the game," Maestri said of Delk, who started 40 of 56 games at Mississippi State. "I think he's got a chance to be one of the top players in the league."

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Joshua Parrott • jparrott@theadvertiser.com • January 10, 2009