College Basketball

The Florida Gators gave an excellent performance this year and throughout the NCAA Tournament. But next year they will be better. Even though Guard Erving Walker won't be playing for them, we will have two freshamn 4 star guards playing his role along with a Senior Kenny Boynton, a Sophmore Bradley Beal, a Junior Patrick Young, and a Senior Erik Murphy. This will be one of the most dominant starting groups in all of College Basketball next year and that is why I believe Florida has one of the best chances of winning it all next year.

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CINN, UNLV AND MARQUETTE

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Oct. 19, 2011

Charlotte, N.C. -

The NC State men’s basketball team was picked to finish eighth in the 2011-12 preseason ACC poll voted on media members at today’s ACC Operation Basketball in Charlotte.

Team Finish: 
1-North Carolina (57) - 706 
2-Duke (2) - 649 
3-Florida State - 560 
4-Virginia - 463 
5-Miami - 455 
6-Virginia Tech - 411 
7-Clemson - 403 
8-NC State - 316 
9-Maryland - 264 
10-Georgia Tech - 176 
11-Wake Forest - 109 
12-Boston College - 90

Preseason All-ACC: 
Harrison Barnes, UNC - 59* 
John Henson, UNC - 47 
Tyler Zeller, UNC - 46 
Malcolm Grant, Miami - 32 
Seth Curry, Duke - 20 (t) 
Mike Scott, Virginia - 20 (t) 
*denote unanimous

Preseason Player of the Year: 
Harrison Barnes, North Carolina - 57 
John Henson, North Carolina - 2

Preseason Rookie of the Year: 
Austin Rivers, Duke - 57 
James Michael McAdoo - 1 
Nick Faust, Maryland - 1

Fans will be able to get their first glimpse of the Pack on Saturday, Nov. 5, when NC State holds its Red-White Scrimmage at the RBC Center. The starting time will be three hours prior to the NCSU-UNC football game.

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NC State Men's Basketball Red-White Scrimmage Set for Nov. 5Fans get their first look at the 2011-12 Pack men's basketball team
 Mark Gottfried  

Oct. 13, 2011

RALEIGH, N.C. - The NC State men's basketball program will give Wolfpack fans their first glimpse of the 2011-12 team on Saturday, Nov. 5 with the Red-White scrimmage at the RBC Center.

"This is a great opportunity for NC State fans to come out and see our style of basketball," said head coach Mark Gottfried. "The scrimmage also gives our coaching staff the chance observe how the players react in game-type situations."

Formerly known as the Red Rally, the game simulation will take place three-hours prior to kickoff of the Wolfpack's home football game with North Carolina (kickoff TBA) and is part of the day long Red-White themed festivities. Admission is free and seating is open with RBC Center doors opening one hour prior to tip off.

There will be paid parking available at the Westchase office complex and a limited amount of free parking at the NC State Vet School.

Following the scrimmage, there will be an autograph session giving fans the opportunity to get the signatures of the Wolfpack players and coaching staff. 

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