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Saint Mary's (25-6)

    Location (enrollment): Moraga, Calif. (4,700).

    Coach: Randy Bennett, 7th season.

    Tournament bid: At large from West Coast Conference.

    RPI: 36. Last 12: 8-4.

    Tournament history: Fifth appearance, 1-4.

    Key players: Patty Mills, 6-0 Fr. G; Diamon Simpson, 6-7 Jr. F; Omar Samhan, 6-11 Soph. C.

    Starting lineup: Patty Mills, 6-0 Fr. G; Todd Golden, 6-3 Sr. G; Diamon Simpson, 6-7 Jr. F; Omar Samhan, 6-11 Soph. C; Ian O'Leary, 6-7 Jr. F.

    What to know: The Gaels have benefited from Mills' scoring and penchant for penetrating. The freshman from Australia also has helped spark the defense. Mills and Golden are the top 3-point shooters while Simpson is the top front court producer.

    Strengths: Defense. Mills' ability to create. Scoring balance.

    Weaknesses: Free throw shooting. Low post scoring. Depth. Ball handling.

    2007 NCAAs: Did not participate.

    School's basketball Web site: www.SMCGaels.com

    -- Wendell Barnhouse