The Lions return three starters from last year's 21-win squad, and open their 2012-2013 season by hosting Pacifica on Friday night at Gersten Pavilion.

Loyola Marymount junior guard Anthony Ireland was named as a preseason All WCC selection.

The new television station, which also carries Los Angeles Lakers and LA Galaxy games, will air at least 15 West Coast Conference basketball games in the 2012-2013 season.