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Photos: The start of a new era for UAA's men's basketball

Senior forward Sylas Williams plays offensively and shoots over a defender at the start of the first half. Photo by Eve Kedem.

In Coach Cameron Turner's debut as head coach, UAA’s Seawolves defeated Evergreen State’s Geoducks 94-65 during their home opener, Slam Dunk Into Higher Education, on Nov. 6. This season’s roster includes nine transfer students from Australia, California, Egypt, Florida, Oregon and Texas, as well as five players from Alaska.

Anchorage School District fifth-grade students cheer on the Seawolves. Photo by Eve Kedem.
UAA Seawolves play against the Geoducks in the Alaska Airlines Center. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Seawolves huddle during a time-out in the first half. Photo by Eve Kedem.
New head coach Cameron Turner calls out to his team during the game. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Senior forward Walker Timme shoots a free throw with 1.8 seconds left in the first half. Photo by Eve Kedem. 
The Seawolves head to the locker room at the end of the first half. Photos by Eve Kedem.
UAA’s mascot Spirit launches a t-shirt into the crowd. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Spirit waves and hypes up the crowd for the second half. Photo by Eve Kedem.
The Seawolves warm up after halftime to prepare for the second half. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Walker Timme and Sylas Williams preparing for the first play of the second half. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Senior guard Mack Keighran warming up his hands for the second half. Photo by Eve Kedem.
The Seawolves coaching staff and players watch the next play. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Coach Cameron Turner watching his team. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Luke Johnston speaking to his defender during the second half. Photo by Eve Kedem.  
Sylas Williams shoots the ball over a defender. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Walker Timme angrily spoke to the referee about a foul called on the Seawolves during the last play. Photo by Eve Kedem.
Junior guard Will Kuykendall checks into the game during the second half. Photo by Eve Kedem. 
Senior forward and center Lyman Simmons, and sophomore guard and forward Quincy Byas prepare to enter the game. Photo by Eve Kedem. 
Junior forward RJ Foreman shoots a three-pointer in the second half. Photo by Eve Kedem. 
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