�??I want to get that L-D Pride back in
the gym,�?� Metzger said. �??Guys are going to be hustling, diving for
loose balls and just doing the little things to be competitive in games. Hard
work and dedication are two of the main components of my philosophy. I
want these guys to buy into these two components and know they have a chance
each and every night. My coaching staff is going to work hard in
preparation and our dedication and commitment to returning the program to
a competitive team, which is our main focus. 

�??Returning to my old school is quite an honor. There
is always that L-D Pride that resides inside of an L-D graduate, and I want to
make sure these guys know how that feels when they graduate and can look back
on their L-D basketball careers and be proud of the effort they put forth.�?�

Metzger
starred in basketball and baseball, leading L-D to the state championship as a
pitcher in 1997.