College Basketball
Complete ACC basketball guide
The ACC held Operation Basketball Sunday in Atlanta, and WRAL and The Fan were there to get you all the information you need to get ready for the season.
North Carolina - surprise! - was picked to win the league, with Duke picked second and N.C. State picked ninth.
- UNC picked first, Duke second, N.C. State ninth in preseason ACC poll
Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough is the preseason player of the year, and Ty Lawson and Duke's Gerald Henderson are preseason All-ACC.
Oct 26, 2008N.C. State 's Lowe says he will take on leadership role
Sidney Lowe said he kept waiting for a veteran to take a leadership role last year, and no one did.
Oct 26, 2008Recharged Coach K eager to test out new depth
It's been a busy summer for Mike Krzyzewski, but he has a trio of fresh faces that will help make the transition to fall a little easier.
Oct 28, 2008Wake Breakout?
The Demeon Decons returns all five starters and welcomes one of the nation's top recruiting classes. So if you can't pick anyone else to finish behind UNC and Duke, why not Wake?
Oct 26, 2008Miami no longer being overlooked
The Hurricanes made the NCAA Tournament last year in a big surprise and are now picked to finish fourth in the league.
Oct 26, 2008Clemson made others believers in 2008
Clemson vaulted into the ACC Tournament final but loses three key players from its successful run in 2008.
Oct 26, 2008Hokies' energy makes for tough playing environment
While the players on the court might not always be the nation's most talented, the energy of Virginia Tech's players and crowd make their arena one of the conference's toughest to play in.
Oct 26, 2008Skinner wants lower scoring, more efficient Tyrese Rice
You don't often hear coaches say they want their star players to score less, but that is the message Tyrese Rice is getting from head coach Al Skinner these days.
Oct 26, 2008Vasquez learning to get the most out of his energetic style
Greivis Vasquez's emotions are vital to his success - his ability to harness them and use them efficiently are vital to his team's.
Oct 26, 2008Schedule is more realistic for Ga. Tech this season
The Yellow Jackets scheduled as if they'd have Crittenton and Young last year and wound up 15-17 overall.
Oct 26, 2008Fla. State: Some promise, but haven't we heard this before?
Florida State will try to build around guard Toney Douglas and a strong recruiting class.
Oct 26, 2008Virginia may struggle with Singletary gone
Virginia lost senior Sean Singletary from a year ago and could be in for a tough season.
Oct 26, 2008The Fan photo gallery
The Fan's Mike Maniscalco and Dave Shore are at the ACC's Operation Basketball in Atlanta.
Oct 26, 2008Extended interview: Roy Williams
UNC coach Roy Williams says he doesn't mind the target on the team's back and he isn't concerned with outside expectations.
Oct 26, 2008Extended interview: Sidney Lowe
N.C. State coach Sidney Lowe says that chemistry was hurt last season with the loss of Farnold Degand, but thinks with his return the Pack will be back in full swing.
Oct 26, 2008Extended interview: Mike Krzyzewski
Duke Hcoach Mike Krzyzewski looks forward to the upcoming season and thinks chemistry will be the key for Duke Basketball.
Oct 26, 2008Extended interview: Wayne Ellington
UNC junior guard Wayne Ellington talks about the surplus of great players on the team only makes them better.
Oct 26, 2008Extended interview: Danny Green
UNC forward Danny Green says they know expectations are high but they must remain focused on what's in front of them.
Oct 26, 2008Extended interview: Gerald Henderson
Duke forward Gerald Henderson says he's healthy and ready to go and the incoming freshman will add to an already talented team.
Oct 26, 2008Extended intervew: Ben McCauley
N.C. State center Ben McCauley says chemistry problems are behind them and that he is ready for bigger things this season.
Oct 26, 2008Extended interview: Dino Gaudio
Wake Forest coach Dino Gaudio looks to mesh a young experienced team with a great recruiting class.
Oct 26, 2008Extended interview: L.D. Williams
Wake Forest forward L.D. Williams says the Deacons need to be selfless and preform as a team in order to reach their goals.
Oct 26, 2008Extended interview: Dave Leitao
Virginia coach Dave Leitao says losing a player like Sean Singletary hurts but will provide a challenge for the coaches and players.
Oct 26, 2008Extended interview: Harvey Hale
Wake Forest guard Harvey Hale says the the pieces are in place to really make some noise in the conference.
Oct 26, 2008Extended interview: Seth Greenberg
Virginia Tech coach Seth Greenberg says last year's failure to make the NCAA tournament was a disappointment, but this is a new year.
Oct 26, 2008Extended Interview: Leonard Hamilton
FSU's Leonard Hamilton thinks they NCAA tournament field should be expanded in order to give deserving teams a shot at the championship.
Oct 26, 2008Extended interview: Oliver Purnell
Clemson coach Oliver Purnell knows his team lost three important players, but other players are capable of stepping up.
Oct 26, 2008Extended interview: Al Skinner
Boston College coach Al Skinner says though he has 9 freshman and sophomores on his roster, it helps that he has an All-ACC guard in Tyrese Rice to guide the team.
Oct 26, 2008Extended interview: Gary Williams
Maryland Head Basketball Coach Gary Williams loses big men Bambale Osby and James Gist but feels like emotional leader Greivis Vasquez and other players can help fill that void on the court.
Oct 26, 2008Extended interview: Frank Haith
Miami Head Basketball Coach Frank Haith says that returning All-ACC selection Jack McClinton has worked hard to get to where he his and deserves all the accolades.
Oct 26, 2008Extended interview: Paul Hewitt
Georgia Tech Head Coach Paul Hewitt has put his team through a rigorous conditioning program that gives him confidence heading into the season.
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