Michael Southall, Cedric Williams suspended.

LOUISIANA La. — Two of the key components of Louisiana’s men’s basketball squad weren’t on hand Saturday morning when the Ragin’ Cajuns opened fall drills, but head coach Jessie Evans downplayed their importance.

“I’m not concerned with the guys that aren’t here,” Evans said after the Cajuns worked out for nearly three and one-half hours Saturday morning. “We’re more pleased with the guys that have taken care of their business on and off the floor, and we’re not going to dwell on the others.”

Juniors Michael Southall and Cedric Williams were not at the opening practice. Evans said the two were suspended indefinitely for violation of team rules.

“It’s things they have to take care of,” Evans said. “I expect them to be back when they take care of their business off the floor.”

The rest of the 13-member squad went through the lengthy opening session, one that’s become almost old-hat to the veteran members of the squad.

“Coach has his system, and it’s pretty much the same,” said senior guard Brad Boyd, the leading scorer from last year’s 20-9 team. “Some of the new guys are used to a different system and they had to stop and teach some today.”

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Dan McDonald
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