Mouhamed Sene, a second-year Sonics' center, was concerned about being sent to Idaho for another stint in the NBA Developmental League. Nothing against the Stampede, it's just that Sene's dream is playing in the big leagues.

Well, until injuries clear up, Sene is going to see more minutes for the Sonics. He's averaging just 4.3 minutes in six games, but Kurt Thomas (right hamstring), Robert Swift (right knee/left foot) and Johan Petro (back strain) are all dealing with injuries that push Sene up in the interior rotation. Petro's return is uncertain while Swift is day-to-day.

And although Sene, a native of Senegal who started playing at the age of 16, can still be outmatched offensively, he does show glimpses of improvement.
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"We only have 11 guys to begin with and Mo has been aggressive and playing well," Sonics' Coach P.J. Carlesimo said. "He needs playing time. This isn't the playing time I envisioned for him, but if we've got to go big ? especially if there's any type of foul trouble ? yeah, Mo will be seeing some more minutes."