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Welcome from the NABC.....................................2 ~"K ^\^>t\tPr-
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Classic Comments...........................................3 tonn Massoni, President
What is the NABC?.........................................4 ^ Gardiner Senior VP/General Manager
Lou Lacy, Vice President or Marketing
George Washington Colonials Donald Finley, Assistant Events Coordinator
Facts, Roster and Schedule.................................5 National Association of Basketball Coaches
Basketball Season Outlook.................................6 J>m Haney, Executive Director
Tom Ford, Associate Executive Director
Head Coach Karl Hobbs...................................7 Reggie Minton, Associate Executive Director
,                                                                         0 Andy Geerken. Director of Communications
Players at a Glance........................................8
Kentucky Wildcats Coordinator of Officials
Fred Barakat, Atlantic Coast Conference
Facts, Roster and Schedule.................................11
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Basketball Season Outlook................................12 Prin,ed bv HOST Communications
Head Coach Tubby "Orlando" Smith.........................13 III_I CD I 859-226-4678
communications www.HOSTcomiTiunications.com
Players at a Glance.......................................14
Marshall Thundering Herd W. James Host, Chief Executive Officer
c Marc Kidd, President, Chief Operating Officer
Facts, Roster and Schedule................................17 Jerry Felix, Chief Financial Officer
0 Dave Cawood, Executive Vice President
Basketball Season Outlook................................18 Sam Dunn, Executive Vice President
Head Coach Greg White..................................19 ._, _
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1 NOBC
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION cf BASKETBALL COACHES
Welcome:
On behalf of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, we welcome you to the 5m Annual NABC Classic.
The games you will see today feature four of the NCAA's top programs participating in a pair of exciting contests that promises to provide pure college basketball excitement.
The NABC and its board of directors would like to extend a special thank you to our host, the University of Kentucky as well as the participating institutions; George Washington University, Marshall University, University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky University for making our 5th Annual NABC Classic a successful tradition.
Today your attendance is contributing to the NABC's efforts to help members of the basketball coaching community in need. Proceeds from today's NABC Classic will benefit the NABC Coaches Support Network.
We sincerely thank you, the fans, for your support of today's student athletes and their coaches. Enjoy the games!
Sincerely,
James A. Haney, Executive Director National Association of Basketball Coaches
9300 W. 110,h St., Ste. 640  Overland Park, Kansas 66210-1486 Tel: 913/469-1001  Fax: 913/469-1390  NABC.com CLASSIC COMMENTS
Coach Karl Hobbs, The George Washington University
"It's a great opportunity for us to play against some of the elite programs in the country. It's a tournament with three NCAA Tournament teams played at one of the great venues in all of college basketball. It will be my first official competition as head coach at The George Washington University and I am very proud and honored to begin my head coaching career at this prestigious event."
Coach Greg White, Marshall University
'The opportunity to open against George Washington in Rupp Arena with a matchup with Kentucky or Western Kentucky will certainly be a challenge, but it's one we are looking forward to. It is a huge honor to be able to play in the NABC Classic and in one of college basketball's greatest arenas."
Coach Tubby "Orlando" Smith, University of Kentucky
"As a member of the NABC's Board of Directors, I'm proud that the University of Kentucky is hosting the NABC Classic at Rupp Arena, the basketball capitol of the world. It's only fitting, considering our rich tradition and history, to feature such an event here. I'm sure people will be glad to know that not only does the NABC serve as a common voice for college coaches throughout the United States, but it is very involved in giving back by being active in a number of community and civic programs. "This year's event has a strong field that will be very competitive and will help set the tone for each team this season. Enjoy the games and good luck to all the teams involved."
Coach Dennis Felton, Western Kentucky University
"Western Kentucky is excited to be participating in the 2001 NABC Classic. This tournament has always been regarded as one of the best and classiest events in major college basketball. Our fans always love the opportunity to follow us on the road and we are happy to be getting reacquainted with the Kentucky Wildcats. This tournament poses a major challenge for our basketball team to take on Kentucky the first night and then come back to face another tough opponent on consecutive nights. We look forward to the challenge. We are looking forward to it!"
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The National Association of Basketball Coaches was founded in 1927 and since its inception, the NABC has acted as a guardian of the game of basketball by furthering the best interests of the game as well as the players and coaches who participate.
The association currently has approximately 5000 members consisting of university, college, jr. college and high school coaches, with affiliate memberships afforded to athletic directors, other collegiate basketball team personnel and youth basketball coaches.
The NABC holds its annual convention and exhibition each spring at the host city of the NCAA Men's Final Four. Over 3500 NABC members converge on the Final Four city to engage in five days of meetings, professional development, social events and the Final Four.
The NABC engages in many efforts to enhance the college basketball experience for players, coaches and fans. The association's website, NABC.com, features the activities of the NABC and also serves as a worldwide resource for information concerning basketball and coaching.
The NABC's executive offices are located in Overland Park, Kansas. By 2003, the association will move its national headquarters to historic Municipal Hall in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
2001-02 NABC Board of Directors
Roy Williams
(President) University of Kansas
Ken Kaufman
(First Vice President) Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Kelvin Sampson
(Second Vice President) University of Oklahoma
Pat Kennedy
(Third Vice President) DePaul University
Jim Burson
(Fourth Vice President) Muskingum College
Gene Keady
(2000-01 Past President) Purdue University
Denny Crum
(1999-2000 Past President) University of Louisville (Ret.)
Mike Montgomery
Stanford University
GUARDIANS of the vAn Is
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Jim Seward
University of Central Oklahoma
Oliver Purnell
University of Dayton
Jim Boeheim
Syracuse University
Orlando "Tubby" Smith
University of Kentucky
Willis Wilson
Rice University
Dale Clayton
Carson-Newman College
Tom Izzo
Michigan State University
Dave Odom University of South Carolina
Ernie Kent
University of Oregon
Dick Davey
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Location........................................................Washington, D.C.
Founded..............................................................................1821
Enrollment......................................................................22,184
Nickname....................................................................Colonials
Colors..................................................................Buff and Blue
Conference ..............................................................Atlantic 10
Home Court......................................Charles E. Smith Center
Capacity............................................................................5,000
President ........................................Stephen Joel Trachtenberg
Athletic Director..................................................Jack Kvancz
Head Coach..............................Karl Hobbs (Connecticut '85)
Assistant Coaches..............Kevin Broadus (Bowie State '90)
Darrell Brooks (Bowie State '79) Steve Pikiell (Connecticut '90) 2000-01 Record (Conference)............................14-18 (6-10)
		Schedule
Date		Opponent
Nov.	15	vs. Marshall (NABC Classic, Lexington, Ky.)
Nov.	16	at Kentucky or vs. Western Kentucky
Nov.	19	at Texas A&M
Nov.	23	Binghamton (Red Auerbach Colonial Classic.
		Washington, D.C.)
	24	Stony Brook or Yale (Red Auerbach Colonial Classic)
Nov.	28	Boston University
Dec.	2	Connecticut (BB&T Classic, Washington. D.C.)
Dec.	3	Maryland or Princeton (BB&T Classic)
Dec.	5	at Old Dominion
Dec.	8	at Providence
Dec.	29	Charlotte
Jan.	3	St. Bonaventure
Jan.	6	Duquesne
Jan.	9	at Dayton
Jan.	13	La Salle
Jan.	17	Xavier
Jan.	19	at St. Joseph's
Jan.	23	at Massachusetts
Jan.	26	Rhode Island
Jan.	30	at Richmond
Feb.	2	at La Salle
Feb.	9	Temple
Feb.	14	at Xavier
Feb.	16	at Duquesne
Feb.	21	Dayton
Feb.	23	Richmond
Mar.	2	at Fordham
Mar.	6-9	Atlantic 10 Championship
		(at First Union Spectrum. Philadelphia, Pa.)
Roster
No.	Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Class	Hometown	High School/College
3	Albert Roma	C	7-0	263	Sr.	Balenya, Spain	Winchcndon School (Mass.)
4	Chris Monroe	G	6-3	215	Jr.	Hyattsville, Md.	Good Counsel
5	T.J. Thompson	G	5-11	177	Fr.	Germantown, Md.	Newport School
14	Darnell Miller	G	6-4	199	So.	Bronx, N.Y.	St. Raymond's
15	Joshua Chapman	G	6-3	210	Fr.	Charlotte, N.C.	West Charlotte
20	Terrance Ealey	G	6-2	191	Fr.	West Palm Beach, Fla.	Parkdale (Md.)
22	Jason Richards	G	6-2	195	Fr.	Bowie, Md.	Paint Branch
30	Marquin Chandler	F	6-6	197	So.	Oakland, Calif.	Newark Memorial
31	Jaason Smith	F	6-8	187	Sr.	Boston, Mass.	Winchendon School
34	Greg Collucci	G	6-3	172	So.	Palm Beach Gardens. Fla.	Cardinal Newman
35	Lewie Helton	G	6-2	186	Fr.	Ingle wood, Calif.	Mayfair
42	Darrio Scott	F	6-6	223	Fr.	Lynchburg, Va.	Virginia Episcopal School
44	Tamal Forchion	F	6-6	240	Fr.	Willingboro, N.J.	Roman Catholic
50	Matija Debevec	C	6-11	236	Fr.	Ljubljana. Slovenia	Gimna/.ija Vic
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200 J -02 Season Outlook
Courtesy of George Washington Sports Communications Department
There will be several new faces and a changing of the guard this season for GW basketball. First-year head coach Karl Hobbs and his new staff return top scorer Chris Monroe, a third-team All-Atlantic 10 selection, whose 18.7 points per game was sixth highest in the league. Monroe, who scored nearly 20 points per game in Atlantic 10 contests last season, will be the cornerstone for the Colonials during the next two years.
Monroe brings a strong presence to the low post. The team's leading rcbounder as a freshman, he is the Colonials' most complete player. He is equally capable of taking it strong to the hoop or stepping back and hitting the three-pointer. Monroe is very reliable at the line, as he is a 77 percent career free throw shooter.
The inside game will be anchored by senior forward Jaason Smith (5.7 ppg, 30 blocks). Winner of the team's Most Improved Player Award as a freshman and the Desire Award last season, Smith's playing lime in-creaseil during the second half of last year. The rangy 6-8 Icaper led the team in blocks with 30 and shot 49 percent from the field. I lis athleticism enables him to finish an alley-oop and he has a shooting range of more than 20 feet. Smith appeared in 30 of the Colonials' 32 games as a junior last season and will be expected to fill a leadership role as one of the team's few veterans this year.
Another returnee from last season is senior Albert Roma who also Figures to be a steady contributor in the middle. Roma, GW's tallest player at 7-feet. has been asked to play the role of rcbounder and shot blocker while presenting a disruptive force in the middle. Roma won the team's Most Improved Player Award last season. With three seasons of experience, he will be given additional responsibilities this year as he continues to improve his game.
Although they are very different types of players. Smith and Roma can combine to give Hobbs an outstanding duo of low-post players who will give GW considerable height down on the blocks.
Sharpshooter Greg Collucci. a 6-3 sophomore guard, is a long-range specialist who made 31 -of-87
three-pointers as a freshman last season. A coach's son, Collucci is a tenacious defender who understands the game. He earned the team's Rookie of the Year Award last year. Hobbs has indicated that he will increase Collucci's minutes this season for more offensive punch.
Athletic senior forward Jaason Smith is a force in the paint for the Colonials.
Other returnees include sophomores Marquin Chandler and Darnell Miller.
Miller appeared in 28 games last season mostly as a backup point guard behind starter Bernard
Barrow. Chandler played in 25 games but averaged just 5.3 minutes per appearance. Both Miller and Chandler have tremendous potential, which should become apparent with increased playing time.
Four newcomers figure to contribute immediately for the Colonials. Leading the group is the Philadelphia Inquirer's city boys' basketball Player of the Year Tamal Forchion. A 6-6, 240-pound power forward, Forchion averaged 18 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks a game as Roman Catholic posted a 23-7 record during his senior year.
Also joining the Colonials this season will be local standout T.J. Thompson from Germantown, Md. Thompson, a 5-11, 177-pound guard, will battle Miller for playing time at the point. Thompson averaged 14 points and eight assists for the Newport School in Kensington, Md., while leading the Tigers to a 30-6 mark as a senior.
The third newcomer is Darrio Scott of Lynchburg, Va. Scott is a 6-6, 223-pound athletic forward who is Hobbs' first GW recruit. Scott averaged 24.5 points, 9.6 rebounds and 3.1 steals a game while shooting 57 percent from the field as a senior at Virginia Episcopal School. He tallied 1,438 career points in three seasons at VES.
Shoring up the front court will be 6-11, 236-pound center Matija Debevec. A native of Slovenia, Debevec will spell Roma and Smith while adjusting to the American style of basketball.
The 2001-02 schedule will pit GW against some of the elite teams in the nation c as well as the full complement of Atlantic 10
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5 Hobbs and his staff have a solid founda-s tion in place for the GW program. With two t starters returning from last season, the  Colonials now must build for the future to become A-10 contenders again.
Since last year's electrifying run in the A-10 Tournament, ending in a heartbreaking, last-second loss to Temple, everyone associated with the Colonials basketball program is intent on making a triumphant return to  and winning in  the NCAA Tournament in 2002.
6 HEAD COACH KARL HOBBS
First Year at George Washington
Courtesy of George Washington Sports Communications Department
Karl Hobbs became the 24th coach for men's basketball at The George Washington University on May 7, 2001. Hobbs, 40, came to GW after eight seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Connecticut, where he earned a reputation as a top recruiter. He is credited with the recruitment of current Washington Wizard Richard Hamilton, as well as Khalid El-Amin and Kevin Freeman  all starters on the 1999 national champion Huskies.
CBS analyst Billy Packer referred to Hobbs as "one of the finest young coaches in America." UConn head coach Jim Calhoun has called Hobbs one of the best perimeter coaches in the country.
NBA Ail-Star Ray Allen of the Milwaukee Bucks lauded Hobbs on ESPN Radio, saying that
Karl Hobbs was a four-year starter at Connecticut and ranks No. 4 on the Huskies'all-time assist list.
he had a "terrific guard coach" who helped fine tune his fundamentals.
"Coach Hobbs makes you feel very comfortable and without coach Hobbs, I would not have gone to Connecticut." Hamilton said, reflecting on his recruiting experience with Hobbs. "He's an excellent coach. When things weren't going as well as I wanted them to go and I was struggling, he would watch a lot of tape with me and bring me into the gym for extra shooting. Even when things were going well for me, he was the type of coach who really stayed on me and never wanted me to settle for anything less than greatness, and I owe a lot to him," Hamilton added.
While at Storrs, Hobbs helped coach the Huskies to NCAA tournament appearances in six seasons, including a 75-63 second-round victory over GW in the 1994 NCAA tournament at Nassau Coliseum. GW and UConn are scheduled to meet again on Dec. 2, 2001 in the opening round of the BB&T Classic at MCI Center.
A native of Roxbury. Mass., Hobbs attended Connecticut where he was a four-year starting point guard under former coach Dom Perno. Perno is now Assistant Athletic Director for Development at GW.
Hobbs played point guard for the Huskies from 1981-84 and was captain of the team as a senior in 1983-84. He never missed a game in four seasons and stalled 104-of-113 games. He led the team is assists for four consecutive seasons totaling 534 assists. He currently ranks fourth on the UConn career assists list. He scored 900 points (8.0 ppg) and averaged 30 minutes per game during his college career.
Hobbs, who played with Patrick Ew-ing and for former GW coach Mike Jarvis at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School in the late '70s. helped lead
Karl Hobbs makes his head coaching debut in Lexington after 14 years as an assistant at Connecticut and Boston University.
his team to the Massachusetts State High School title. He was named Massachusetts Schoolboy Player of the Year in 1979-80.
Prior to joining Calhoun's staff at UConn, Hobbs served as an assistant coach at Boston University for six years (1987-93). Three of those seasons (1988-90) he was on Jarvis' staff before Jarvis left BU to come to GW. Boston University won the North Atlantic Conference title twice and advanced to the NCAA first round in two of Hobbs' four seasons in Boston. Hobbs worked with the BU guards and was heavily involved in the team's recruiting efforts.
Hobbs and his wife, JoAnn, have two daughters: RaShauna, 12, and Kaliah. 2 and a nephew, Jamal, 21.
7 GEORGE WASHINGTON PLAYERS AT A GLANCE
The 2001-02 Colonials
Courtesy of George Washington Sports Communications Department
Marquin Chandler Forward  6-6 * 197 * So. Oakland, Calif. (Newark Memorial)
As a freshman, saw his first collegiate action against Texas A&M and hit a three-pointer ... scored four points with three rebounds in eight minutes versus Howard ... hit his only field goal attempt with an assist versus No. 19 St. John's ... had a nice follow-up tip-in against Richmond helping GW rally in regulation ... made his first collegiate start versus La Salle ... hit a pair of threes late against Fordham to keep GW close ... born March 11, 1982.
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Matija Debevec Center  6-17  236  Fr. Ljubljana, Slovenia (Gimnazija Vic)
Prior to GW, averaged 25 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks per game for Ilirija Ljubljana, which placed sixth in the Slovenian Junior League ... Ilirija Ljubljana was 10-6 in the regular season and placed second in its group of five nil of three groups) ... Debevcc's team placed third in last year's ;tn Under-20 League ... name is pronounced "Ma-TEE-ya Da-ts" ... born Dec. 15, 1982.
Tamal Forchion Forward  6-6  240  Fr. Willingboro, N.J. (Roman Catholic)
Prior to GW, averaged 18 points and 11 rebounds per game Ins senior year at Roman Catholic ... named MVP of the Iolani National Tournament in IVcembei 21)00, in Honolulu ... garnered MVP honors of the Philadelphia Catholic League in February 2(X)1 ... was named the Philadelphia Inquirer's City Player of the Year ... also named the Player of the Year and All-City First Team by the Philadelphia Daily News ... born June 8, 1983.
Darnell Miller Guard  6-4  199  So. Bronx, N.Y. (St. Raymond's)
As a freshman, appeared in the Texas A&M game where he dished three assists in eight minutes ... shot three-of-four field goals for seven points with five assists and three steals against Howard ... converted five-of-six free throws versus Boston U. ... layea i4 minutes with three assists and a steal versus No. 13 Maryland in the BB&T championship ... handed out three assists and a block in live minutes at Rhode Island ... horn May 24. 1982.
Greg Collucci Guard  6-3  172  So. Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (C. Newman)
As a freshman, saw his first collegiate action against Texas A&M and hit his only shot, a three-pointer ... came off the bench and hit a pair of three-pointers within 18 seconds to give GW a spark in front of friends and family at South Florida ... hit a pair of threes with four rebounds at Rhode Island ... hit five-of-seven three-pointers for a season-high 15 points vs. Temple ... born June 19, 1982.
Sophomore Greg Collucci is a deadly long-range shooter who made nearly half of his 71 three-point attempts last season.
8 GEORGE WASHINGTON PLAYERS AT A GLANCE
e 2001 -02 Colonials
Courtesy of George Washington Sports Communications Department
Chris Monroe Guard  6-3  215  Jr. Hyattsville, Md. (Good Counsel)
As a sophomore, named to the 2001 A-10 All-Conference third team ... GW's top scorer (18.7 ppg)... led team with 59 three-pointers ... named MVP of the Red Auerbach Colonial Classic after hitting six-of-seven three-pointers for a game-high 26 points in title game versus Boston U.... averaged a team-best 21.3 points in the Rainbow Classic including 27 points vs. No. 6 Tennessee ... scored his 1,000th career point at St. Bonaventure ... bom Jan. 19, 1981.
Albert Roma Center  7-0  263  Sr. Balenya, Spain (Winchendon School)
As a junior, played 10 minutes against Texas A&M in the Colonials' season opener and blocked a pair of Aggie shots ... followed with the best game of his career with a double-double (16 points/10 rebounds) against Old Dominion ... bit the first three-pointer of his career vs. La Salle ... came off the bench to score 11 points with a block and steal against Duquesne ... born Oct. 30, 1978.
Darrio Scott
Forward  6-6  223  Fr. Lynchburg, Va. (Virginia Episcopal)
Prior to GW, Averaged 24.5 points, 9.6 rebounds and 3.1 steals per game while shooting 57 percent from the field for Virginia Episcopal as a senior ... scored a total of 1,438 points during his three seasons ... posted five 30-plus point games including a career-high 38-point effort... In his first game as a senior, Scott tallied 31 points and 15 rebounds  the first of eight double-doubles during his final season ... born June I, 1981.
Jaason Smith Forward  6-8  787  Sr. Boston, Mass. (Winchendon School)
As a junior, came off the bench to spark GW with 14 points, seven rebounds and a pair of blocks against No. 13 Maryland ... had a complete game vs. Duquesne making three-of-four field goals, six-of-six free throws for 12 points, adding five rebounds, three assists and four blocks in 30 minutes ... hit eight-of-12 field goals for a season-high 19 points against Temple ... team leader in blocked shots with 30 ... born Jan. 13, 1979.
Seven-footer Albert Roma has tremendous perimeter skills for a player of his size. Roma can take defenders out to the three-point line.
T.J. Thompson Guard '5-11  177 ' Fr. Germantown, Md. (Newport School)
Prior to GW, averaged 14 points, two rebounds and eight assists as a senioi at the Newpi irl School the Newport School posted a 30-6 record last season ... the Tigers posted a three-year combined record of 91-20 during Thompson's three seasons on the varsity ... was MVP of the District All-Stars in the preliminary of the Capital Classic against the Suburban All-Stars at MCI Center ... named honorable mention All-Met by the Washington Post ... bom Sept. 18, 1982.
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Quick Facts
Location ............................................................Lexington, Ky.
Founded..............................................................................1865
Enrollment......................................................................32,549
Nickname ....................................................................Wildcats
Colors................................................................Blue and White
Conference............................Southeastern (Eastern Division)
Home Court ..........................................................Rupp Arena
Capacity..........................................................................23,000
President......................................................Dr. Lee T. Todd Jr.
Athletic Director........................................................Larry Ivy
Head Coach............Orlando "Tubby" Smith (High Point '73)
Assistant Coaches................Mike Sutton (East Carolina '78)
Reggie Hanson (Kentucky '91) David Hobbs(VCU'71) 2000-01 Record (Conference)............................24-10 (12-4)
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Date		Opponent
Nov.	15	Western Kentucky (NABC Classic, Lexington, Ky.)
Nov.	16	George Washington or Marshall (NABC Classic)
Nov.	24	Morehead State
Nov.	28	vs. Kent State (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Dec.	5	VM1
Dec.	8	North Carolina
Dec.	15	Kentucky State
Dec.	18	vs. Duke (Jimmy V Classic. East Rutherford, N.J.)
Dec.	22	vs. Indiana (Indianapolis, Ind.)
Dec.	29	Louisville
Jan.	7	vs. Tulane (Louisville, Ky.)
Jan.	5	at Mississippi State
Jan.	9	Georgia
Jan.	12	at South Carolina
Jan.	15	Ole Miss
Jan.	19	at Notre Dame
Jan.	22	at Auburn
Jan.	26	Alabama
Jan.	29	at Florida
Feb.	2	South Carolina
Feb.	6	at Tennessee
Feb.	9	atLSU
Feb.	13	Vanderbilt
Feb.	16	at Georgia
Feb.	19	Tennessee
Feb.	23	Arkansas
Feb.	27	at Vanderbilt
Mar.	2	Florida
Mar. 7	-10	SEC Tournament (at Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Ga.)
		
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KENTUCKY WILDCATS
2001 -02 Season Outlook
Courtesy of Kentucky Athletics Media Relations Department
m unc 20, 2001, was the date the hype began. I That marked the official announcement by 4tr coach Tubby Smith that his two prized Wildcats  Tayshaun Prince and Keith Bogans  were withdrawing their names from the upcoming NBA Draft to return to Kentucky for the 2001-02 basketball season.
All across Big Blue Nation, a collective sigh of relief was exhaled. And for Smith, who had been restocking his stable of talent since capturing the national championship in 1998, it was a quick re-injection of expectations.
Not that expectations are new to the UK basketball program. The duo's return just marks the first time since Smith took over the program in 1997 that the Wildcats will begin the season ranked among the nation's top five teams. One magazine, Slam, even rated the Wildcats the No. 2 squad in the nation in its preseason basketball issue.
'The expectations arc always there to win championships." Smith said of the Kentucky program. "But I'm excited about this season. We have never had a team this versatile. They tire hungry, they are focused and they have matured. This is the most talented team I've ever coached."
Prince led the Wildcats' charge into postseason play a year ago, capturing Southeastern Conference Player of the Year honors and second-team all-America accolades. While he was dazzling. Bogans was explosive. He led the SEC Tournament field in scoring, pouring in 21.7 points per game while shooting 63 percent from the field and 50 percent from three-point range as UK swept the three games. And his 23-point performance in the Cats' final game of the season against Southern Cal. 21 of which came in a furious second-half rally, gave him the team's scoring title by two points.
Together. Prince and Bogans accounted for 42.5 percent of the Wildcats' scoring last season.
But Smith's roster boasts more than just two NBA-caliber players. Returning from a year sabbatical after violating a UK Athletics policy is Jules Camara. who will earn playing time as a
6-11 power forward who can play inside or out. The Wildcats also return starter Gerald Fitch, a member of the 2001 SEC All-Freshman team. Add to the list two highly touted freshmen  Rashaad Carruth, perhaps the nation's best two-guard at the high school level a year ago, and Chuck Hayes, a Parade All-American who Smith thinks is the best rebounder coming out of high school that he's ever seen.
Keith Bogans' improved perimeter play makes him even more effective when driving toward the basket
"Watching the guys work out in the fall, I think I have been a little less intense, just because there are fewer corrections to be made, fewer mistakes." Smith said. "You can be farther ahead now. Everybody, other than the four new guys, has an understanding of the offense to run. They
understand the terminology, they understand