The 49ers improved one game in their overall record last season (6-21) from their 5-22 mark in 2002-03, but they would remain a dismal 4-14 in conference play for the second straight year, which left them at the bottom of the Big West standings. However, there is hope this season with coach Larry Reynolds' team even though it only returns one starter from a year ago. Jibril Hodges, who is the son of former NBA guard Craig Hodges, has a chance to be one of the most talented shooting guards in the conference with another year of seasoning under Reynolds. Unfortunately for Reynolds and the 49ers, Kevin Roberts is no longer on the team and his 15.7 ppg and 6.4 rpg will be sorely missed. Anthony Coleman has a chance to replace Roberts' production, but he must prove that he is fully healed from a stress fracture that forced him to miss all but two games last season. A talented guard trio including Keion Kindred, Louis Darby and Kevin Houston will also help, with all three having the ability to score from the outside and play tough defense.