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Morris tries to pick up pieces of last season's team

By Jim Reedy | November 6, 1999

Terence Morris didn't even look up. The media horde descended upon him, bent on poking and prodding and maybe even extracting a unique or controversial quote, but the most-hyped Maryland forward since the late Len Bias was not paying much attention to them. Morris focused on the hotel scratch pad on the table in front of him, quietly sketching the beginnings of a cartoon.

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Four Heel starters aim to take NCAA crown

By Chris Yeung | November 6, 1999

Last season, a relatively inexperienced North Carolina team that had lost four starters learned quickly and posted an impressive 24-10 record.

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Need a reason to watch the ACC this year?

By John Moorehouse | November 6, 1999

Hi, my name is John. And I'm addicted to college basketball. Tragically, this addiction is not something that occurred over night.

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Rookies help Cavaliers build toward future

By Jim Reedy | November 6, 1999

These guys have been hyped for so long they're starting to resemble a George Lucas production. When the dust had settled and the first recruiting effort of the Pete Gillen regime was in the books, the reviews were outstanding.

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Deacons try to escape the shadow of Duncan

By Sam Le | November 6, 1999

The 1999-2000 Wake Forest men's basketball team has all the ingredients of an ACC Championship squad.

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Departures place Carrawell, Battier in spotlight

By Jed Williams | November 6, 1999

When Chris Carrawell first heard the news that not only would Elton Brand leave Duke early for the NBA draft, but that William Avery and Corey Maggette would join him at the next level, the Blue Devil forward mourned their departure just like everyone else in the program.

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Duke hopes freshmen will help be-Deviled team

By Ashley Stanley | November 6, 1999

While the Duke basketball squad is not expected to dominate as they have in the last two seasons, forward Chris Carrawell has decided that not being the favorite has its advantages. "It's great because nobody's expecting anything from us," Carrawell said.

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Notable recruiting class leads 'Pack

By Chip Knighton | November 6, 1999

Change has been the key word for N.C. State in the offseason. Leading scorer Adam Harrington opted to leave the program after his freshman season, joined by teammates Keith Bean and Ron Anderson.

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Friel adds new life to Virginia basketball

By Ashley Stanley | November 6, 1999

Growing up immersed in basketball isn't always fun and games. What do you say when the family debates zone versus man-to-man defense at the dinner table?

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Jackets try to rebound after last season's setback

By Bethany Dick | November 6, 1999

After last year's disappointing season, one goal lies ahead for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets - making it to the NCAA Tournament. Coach Bobby Cremins and his squad will be under intense scrutiny after last season, which was marred by a 15-16 record. Although the Yellow Jackets were a dynamic and talented team last season, the chemistry was severely lacking. "We've taken a lot of criticism, and rightfully so," Cremins said.

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Diame, other blue-chippers eye ACC

By Jed Williams | November 6, 1999

For those select few Cavalier basketball fans who combine a love for roundball with a passion for gossip, the 1998-99 recruiting binge was something out of a fairy tale. It was drawn out, with commitments rolling in from September all the way through April.

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Center of attention

By Brian Smith | November 6, 1999

With all of the speculation surrounding this year's basketball team, the return of one player is reversing the criticisms of the naysayers of Virginia basketball. When Colin Ducharme bowed out early in the 1999 campaign - after playing only in one game and totaling 12 minutes of playing time - the Cavaliers were forced to face the season without the help of their only legitimate force in the middle. "The loss [of Colin Ducharme] was immeasurable," Virginia Coach Pete Gillen said.

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Loss of Francis leaves Terrapins shell-shocked

By David Semler | November 6, 1999

With the loss of four starters from a Sweet Sixteen squad, most teams would be in the midst of a rebuilding season.

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Young Cavaliers welcome highly anticipated season

By Brian Smith | November 6, 1999

As college basketball season approaches, Virginia fans should actually be looking forward to this year's roundball campaign.

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Parity in ACC basketball benefits everyone except Duke

November 6, 1999

It's not something that will make me very popular, especially as a sports editor, especially at the University and especially at this time of year.

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Moving on up

By Sam Le | November 6, 1999

It's been a long road for Virginia men's basketball Asst. Coach Tom Herrion. Six years ago, the 31-year-old was an assistant at tiny Merrimack College in North Hanover, Mass., where he had coached for nearly a decade. Now, with Bobby Gonzalez's departure to the heada coaching position at Manhattan College, Herrion takes over as the new head assistant under Cavalier Coach Pete Gillen. Herrion replaces Gonzalez as the assistant coach in charge of recruiting.

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Seminoles shoot for better finish in Conference

By Omar Garriott | November 6, 1999

Coming off a 1998-99 campaign that saw them finish four games under .500 and eighth in the ACC, the Florida State men's basketball team hopes to rebound this year under third-year Coach Steve Robinson.

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Eye of Tigers stares up from cellar

By Scott Clayton | November 6, 1999

The Clemson men's basketball team faces more questions this season than the average trio of contestants on Jeopardy!

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Scott sets to close phenomenal volleyball career

By John Moorehouse | November 5, 1999

Mary Frances Scott has accomplished a lot during her four seasons as setter for the Virginia volleyball team. She led the Cavaliers to their first-ever NCAA Tournament bid.

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Concussion knocks Ellis out of starting spot

By Zack Fried | November 5, 1999

With the scent of last year's comeback win by the Ramblin' Wreck still lingering, the Virginia football team looks to gain revenge on Georgia Tech tomorrow at 3:30 p.m.