On the horizon hangs the promise of an NBA career.

The last place Miami intends to finish in the ACC race this season is last place.

In college basketball, sometimes it's the little men who make the biggest difference.

A look at the early trends of the college basketball season.

Coach Paul Hewitt plans to have his Georgia Tech basketball team ramblin' up and down the floor at a faster pace this season.

UNC's Tyler Hansbrough, the Tar Heels' bullish, unstoppable force in the paint.

If the Pack had Lawson's blend of quickness, ballhandling and experience, it could be a national championship contender given the talent and depth at the other four positions.

Clemson's James Mays plays with authority as a scorer and rebounder.

N.C. State's Ben McCauley, a strong scorer and deft passer.

The last notable 2007 recruit to commit, Patterson said he didn't feel comfortable with Duke's players on a recruiting visit, making Lexington an easy choice.

Clemson could use a player who can drive and kick the ball out, and a little courage wouldn't hurt either, Maryland guard Greivis Vasquez has those traits.

The way Paul Hewitt's teams get up-and-down the floor, and with Tech's bigs, it would be fun to watch Virginia's Sean Singletary in that system.

The speedy wing marksman can create his own shot and could do wonders for the Terps' transition attack.

Boston College's Tyrese Rice would fit with the Hokies.

+ New offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher will upgrade and modernize the offensive schemes. Under Jeff Bowden, FSU tried to win games and gain yardage by relying on the kind of physical talent advantages it used to have, but no longer does, against AC