College basketball: Albany at American preview

Published November 16, 2009 5:00am ET



Where » Bender Arena

When » Monday, 7:30 p.m.

Radio » 1500 AM

Eagles still in the nest » A massive rebuilding task is under way for the consecutive Patriot League champions, who managed only a 1-1 record in two exhibition games against Division III teams Randolph Macon and Catholic. The Eagles (0-1) were just 3 for 12 from 3-point range in their official season opener, a 65-61 loss to St. Francis (Pa.).

High hopes for Grafft » Six-foot-11 sophomore Riley Grafft had 14 points and 6 rebounds in his first start for the Eagles. Albany (0-2) is led by guard Tim Ambrose (16.5 ppg, 7 rpg) and former Virginia transfer Will Harris (16 ppg).