SPARTANBURG, S.C. – On Tuesday, Wofford offensive lineman Justus Basinger was named to the STATS FCS Preseason All-America second team.  
 
Basinger, a senior from Longwood, Florida, started all 13 games last season at right guard. He was named first team All-Southern Conference by the media and coaches. He was part of a line that blocked for the nation's fifth-ranked rushing offense. Basinger has also received preseason All-America honors from HERO Sports and preseason first team All-Southern Conference recognition.
 
A total of eight players from the Southern Conference were selected. ETSU had three players named, while Furman had two and Wofford, Chattanooga and Western Carolina had one each selected.
 
In addition, Luke Carter has been named to the FCS Punter of the Year Preseason Watch List. This season will mark the inaugural season for the FCS Punter of the Year Award. The Augusta Sports Council, based in Augusta, Georgia is also home to the Ray Guy Award which honors the nation's best FBS collegiate punter each year. Carter was second in the Southern Conference last season in punting average at 43.6 yards.
 
The Terriers will report to campus on Thursday, August 1, and begin practice on Friday, August 2 at 3:00 p.m. A complete practice schedule is available at www.woffordterriers.com.