Allison Routman and Mark Gruntz may not be traditional University of Virginia students, but when they signed on for the summer 2008 Semester at Sea program, sponsored by the University, they also signed on to a modified version of the University?s honor system.
A new season has generated a new team for the 2002-2003 Virginia men's basketball team. The Cavaliers have undergone significant structural changes with the addition and loss of several players and a new assistant coach.
For the 2002-2003 Clemson Tigers, this season is all about balance. Clemson will rely on a balanced roster that features returnees at every position and potential contributors from all four recruiting classes, as well as balance on the court, where they boast scoring threats from the inside and the outside, to prevent a second consecutive losing season.
The 2002-03 season marks the 50th anniversary of the Atlantic Coast Conference, and in its half-century of existence, the ACC has risen to prominence as the nation's premier college basketball league. Early in its existence, football appeared to be the ACC's strong suit, but as time passed, basketball proved to be the ACC's bread and butter.
Last year, a gifted and promising Virginia men's basketball team entered the season amidst high expectations, ranked No.
Virginia freshman Derrick Byars is an enigma. On the outside, you see a 6-foot-7 basketball player who exudes the confidence that the Gatorade Player of the Year in Tennessee should.
Imagine you have the world at your doorstep. A McDonalds All-American at 18 years old, and practically every school in the nation is knocking on the door of your Harlem apartment.
Last April, the Virginia basketball team found itself in the middle of a minor free fall after a dismal end to the 2001-2002 season.
Put down your foam fingers and "Topple the Turtles" shirts and listen up for just a minute. I know we're all excited to see what kind of rabbits head coach Pete Gillen can pull out of his very large hat this season.
By most accounts, Chris Duhon has found his way to the top. His solid performance on the court has earned him credit within the NCAA community, his drive to win landed him the role of sole captain on one of the nation's traditional powerhouses, and his potential made him a clear choice for ACC Preseason Player of the Year.
Skip Prosser arrived in Winston-Salem last season to coach the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, a senior dominated squad, and led them to the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Each day that passes, the ACC season draws nearer, and with ACC men's basketball comes the historically strong fan support associated with the league.
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A preliminary look at this year's ACC picture has proved to be a little hazy. In years past, fans and commentators alike could choose the front-runners with much more ease.
At any Division I school, when the football team wins the same amount of games as the basketball squad, something is horribly wrong.
The Florida State Seminoles are hoping to improve their image and record with a new coach and fresh team attitude.
Duke basketball almost is synonymous to victory. Despite a surprising loss to Indiana in the NCAA tournament last year, Duke was one of the premier squads in the country.
There are many people throughout the University, and the nation for that matter, who simply don't know the 'real' Travis Watson. The Watson they know is the man with a scowl and an uncanny knack for rebounding.
As Paul Hewitt enters his third season as head coach at Georgia Tech, he inherits a young team with tremendous talent that looks to gain experience while establishing themselves as a strong presence in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Last season's strong finish, combined with the reputations of the seven returning letter winners and one of the nation's top recruiting classes, has created a lot of buzz around the Yellow Jackets. "It's a good thing to be thought of highly," Hewitt said.
Imagine missing an entire season. You can practice, but you can't play. It's like being benched every single game.
