Devezin won't return next year

According to the MAAC and the Poughkeepsie Journal, Marist star point guard David Devezin was denied his request for a medical red-shirt dating back to his freshman season at Texas A&M. Devezin's short but successful career as a Red Fox is over.
Devezin appeared in three games for Texas A&M as a freshman before breaking his foot. Upon transferring, it was understood that Devezin was a medical redshirt. The MAAC shot that down, however.
Devezin's loss leaves Marist with a crater at the point guard position. While R.J. Hall is more than capable of starting, Devezin's depth and experience would have been critical with juniors Daye Kaba and Casiem Drummond receiving eligibility.
Hall will start next season and will likely be backed up by one of Chuck Martin's three recruits. Sam Prescott and Candon Rusin are both listed as shooting guards coming out of high school, but Martin will likely be forced to develop one as a No. 1.
With Devezin's departure, Marist will be without its top two scorers next season. Ryan Schneider and Devezin will both leave as seniors. R.J. Hall, a MAAC all-rookie selection, is the next highest scorer.
Other notes
Matt Brady recruit Lawrence Williams will not return to the Marist team next season, per the Poughkeepsie Journal.
While a specific reason was not given, head coach Chuck Martin stated that Williams was not a good fit for the program and believed a fresh start would benefit the Paramus Catholic product.
Williams' stamina and style of play did not seem to be a good fit for the uptempo Marist dribble-drive. While it is not clear if Williams' midseason suspension had anything to do with his departure, his athleticism did not seem to fit the mold Marist was looking for.
Without Williams and Casiem Drummond not eligible to play until the 2010 spring semester, Marist will likely start the season with Korey Bauer and Alex Vouyoukas at the No. 4 and 5 spots. It is also possible that Chuck Martin could go with a smaller lineup and start freshman Anell Alexis at the No. 4 position. Alexis is a 6-foot-6 small forward according to Scouts, Inc. However, Marist played with a 6-foot-6 Williams and 6-foot-7 Schneider at the No. 4 position last year.