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1982-83 State 2 / November 29, 1&2 / Technician Special

Cavs first; Pack at their heels

Present the ACC with a pro Joining that senior duo is big may have the personnel to blem and it answers with rapid man . Bailey will be replace the loss. vigor. Last year the league's ex- asked to roam into any of three Returning to the crowd is citement seemed to dwindle with positions this season to fill Alvis Rogers. who started with the scores of its games. So. the needs, but will. in the end. he the departed trio but was red- league has some rules changes in State's top rebounder and scorer shirted last year. He has recent- store for its fans this season — unless Whit makes it up in three ly suffered another injury. but if the long-awaited 30-second clock pointers. he recovers he could play a' big and a 19-foot three-point play. The Pack is looking at a pro role on a team in.which he is the There should also be a change at blem in the middle. With inex- only senior. the top. perienced Cozell McQueen at heads the . State may be vulnerable. backcourt with John Toms. Scott Sideline Insights Sophomore and Davis and Chuck Kepley going JUCO transfer Alvin Battle for the other backcourt slot.‘An- could help fill ' that void. thony Teachey moves in to Predicted finislr.Second. replace the departed Jim ONortlI Carolina The Tar Heels Johnstone and has the creden- . may find life after championship tials to fill‘ those big shoes. Up a little demanding. especially front Rogers. Sylveter Charles after losing Worthy. But Dean and newcomer Kenny Green will Smith's Heels always find a way be looked to. It may not be the to get there and you can bet the year of the Deac. but‘ the Deacs Tar Heels will'be around when could spoil somebody's year. Sports Editor the gun sounds. 'Predicted finish: Fifth. As usual there is an absolute Junior and ODuke The Blue Devils are still ly. unquestionable. definite fron- sophomore pro in a rebuilding stage. but the trunner in the ACC basketball vide a wealth of experienced foundation is quickly being laid. race. With the graduation of Duke Mike North Carolina's Krzyzewski is taking the in- to the . it ap- itiative in building with pears that Virginia has the pre- freshmen as he will likely start season edge in the ACC. three in his opening lineup. The rest of the league could be Chip Engelland is the probable . split into two categories but the lone senior starter and will be line would be very thin. and called on to give Duke a few ex- never is the top spot all that tra points with his long-range secure. Regardless of where the shelling of the basket. Joining line is, the last seven teamsA him as a returner will be Dan represent a fairly well-balanced Meagher up front. Mark Alarie league and the Cavs will have so and Johnny Dawkins. both frosh, meone breathing down their will join Meagher and Engelland. neck by season's end. respectively in the lineup and There will as usual be some another freshman Jay Bilas will knock down. drag out competi- anchor the middle. This team tion among foes this season. could come on strong in the end. Here is how the conference race but for now they will be shapes up before the hoopball is relegated to an upset role. thrown out. with each team's Predicted finish: Sixth. predicted finish and capsule sum- 'CIGIIIIOII The Tigs. like so many mary: teams in the league. are young. OVIrgiaia: Virginia head basket- Fred Gilliam is the lone senior ball coach may and the Tigers have seven find out what pressure is really talent to .the starters while freshmen on the way in. A star- like before this season is finish- junior Matt Doherty will also be ting lineup for the Tigs will have ed. Most are picking him to win a returning starter. Jimmy Brad- to include Vincent Hamilton but the ACC. the NCAA and the dock will likely take the point after that it's anybody‘s guess‘ Charlottesville Lottery if they guard spot and a host of can- almost. Milan Belich. Clarke have one. didates including.freshmen Brad Bynum. Mike Eppley. Gilliam. . With Mr. all‘World. Ralph Daugherty and Curtis Hunter David Shaffer and Raymond Sampson. camping out for a will vie for the vacated spot. No Jones will all cempete for jobs. fourth year in the paint. it ap repeat of last year, but conten- Jones has a virtual hold on the pears the Cavs have a viable tion is unavoidable. Early season center spot although he is only claim to the top spot. Sampson injuries have beset the Heels but 6-8. Four freshmen will see time will be able to get the ball more recovery is imminent. So is a right off and eventually could easily this season with the new good finish. Predicted finish: find their way into the starting rules and it should mean more Third card. Clemson will be using a points for the big man. OMaryland: Coach Lefty variety of these players. reminis- Virginia's only loss was Jeff Driesell's Terps are gearing it up cent of other Foster teams. Jones. Holland, hopes to replace to jump back into contention although everybody will use a lot that loss with transfer junior after a couple of struggling of players this year with the new . Given Othell years. does not have a rules. Predicted finish: Seventh Wilson and Tim Mullen in the senior on the team. The last time OGeorgla Tech: The Yellow backcourt with Carlisle and a they had that type of youth they Jackets are coming into a more mixture of Craig Robinson. Jim upset the field to win the regular respectable role in the ACC but Miller and Dan Merrifield at the season title. head coach still forwards and the WaHoos may A mixture of sophomores and has a ways to go. George be giving the ACC an early war juniors will spot the starting Thomas. Maurice Bradford and cry although the non-league lineup including Jeff Adkins. Anthony Byrd head the list of team's on their schedule are Adrian Branch and newcomer five returnees while the Jackets demanding. Predicted finish: transfer . Others have imported six new players. First. fighting for jobs will be Mark The shallow cast of returnees OState: The Wolfpack is coming Fothergill. Pete Holbert and will not be enough alone and the off their first NCAA appearance Herman Veal with freshman Len newcomers will of course need under head coach . Bias in the hunt too. It's doubtful time to develope. A starting The Pack. like Virginiii. is faced the Terps can keep up with the lineup would include probably with a very tough non- upper three but they can be a the aforementioned returnees as conference schedule. factor. Predicted finish: Fourth well as freshman point guard State is blessed with one of OWaka Forest The Deacs have a Mark Price and another the best backcourts in the nation problem. They lost three top newcomer. The Jackets will push in and Dereck seniors who had started for four to win a league game this year Whittenburg. Lowe finds the years together. But they have but they will probably upset open man while Whit usually somewhat of a pleasant solution. somebody. .Predicted finish: finds the range — a great combo. They were deep last year and Last. ‘ , November 29, 132 / Technician Basketball Special 3

Three years of growth to pay off for Pack hoopball team by William Terry Kelley But over the years. that sim- Depth is one thing the Pack may just to the regular style of play si e game develops. State's Editor ple game began to evolve. pro have an abundance of. especially that has been the custom over def' ive scheme will have to bably with that first innovative in the backcourt where the years. That could pose a pro- change. The Pack will have to When Dr. Joseph Naismith in- idea of cutting a hole in the bot- sophomore and blem to ACC coaches playing out develop an effective man-toman vented the old hoopball game us- tom of the basket and discarding freshmen McClain and Myers of the league. defense in lieu of its tough zone ing a peach basket so many years the ladder. provide help. of recent years. ago. he probably never dreamed This year the big talk on the Off the bench up front. the The Pack faces a tough that the game would some day college hoop scene concerns the Pack will be calling on Harold schedule this season which will The maturing of the State in- be entangled with zone defenses. ACC's adoption of the clock and Thompson. Mike Warren. affect its record as opposed to side game and how well the Pack man~tomans. box and ones. the 19—foot three pointer. Walter ‘Dinky‘ Proctor. last year when State played an can play off the bench will be the triangle and twos. illegal picks. But meanwhile. State basket- Densmore and senior Quentin easy slate. State plays six tough key factors for State this year. give and goes and all those other ball has done some evolvingof its Leonard. out of ieague opponents. plus Definitely the senior trio gives funky plays. not to mention own. The Wolfpack program has The zone defense will more or defending national champ North the Pack a plus. The Pack 30-second clocks and three-point evolved into a contender for the less be a thing of the past in ACC Carolina and possible i983 newcomers. particularly Battle. plays. ACC title as it e'nters the 1982-83 games this year because of the champ Virginia. Myers and McClain may be ask season. That three-pointer. But outside the While the Pack offense will de- ed to be effective early. if only evolution in- league, the Pack will have to ad- pend largely on how well the in- for depth. volves the d e v e I o p e - ment of a trio of Beasley tops Thompson in scoring seniors that by Tom DeSelu-iver rier early this season and move 9. 690 — Beth Fielden. 1978-80 the Pack has Sports Writer up the list before her career at 10. 505 — Susan Yow. 1976 built itself State ends. around for Most people think that David Two of Armstrong‘s team- nearly three Thompson is the all-time leading mates have a chance at passing Cristy Earnhardt and Trudi years scorer in Wolfpack history. but Susan Yow this season for tenth Lacey share the school record for point guard in fact. he is not; Genia Beasley place on the list. Junior Claudia most points in one game. Ear- S i d n e y is. Beasley amassed 2.367 points Kreicker and sophomore Linda nhardt scored 41 against Norfolk Lowe. big in her four~year career to sur- Page have 296 and 261 points. State in the 197576 season. and g u a r d pass Thompson by 58 points. respectively. Lacey duplicated that feat five D e r e c k Beasley played for th(‘ seasons later. Whittenburg Wolfpack Women from 1977-80. Along with Beasley. Ear- and forward-center Thurl Bailey. and during that time she was a Career Scoring Leaders nhardt and Lacey are the only Those three players form the threetime all-ACC selection and Wolfpack Women to be fina ists nucleus of one of the two teams a Kodak all-America in 1978. 1. 2.367 Genia Beasley. for the Wade Trophy — or listed picked to challenge Virginia for The only other Wolfpack woman 1977-80 in the top 30. nationally the ACC Championship this named to the prestigious Kodak 2. 1.957 - Trudi Lacey. 197881 Of the top tWelve single game season. Defending NCAA Cham- team was Susan Yow in 1976. 3. 1.509 — Ginger Rouse. scoring highs. former all- pion North Carolina is the other The only current Wolfpack 1978.79.81.82 America Beasley accounted for .contender. Woman hoopster in the top ten is 4. 1.357 Cristy Earnhardt. half of them. The Pack has one of the best point guard Angie Armstrong. 197679 Beasley's highest production backcourts in the country in In three years of wearing red 5.- 1.140 - Connie Rogers. came her freshmen season when Lowe and Whittenburg. Lowe and white. ‘the Rocky Mount 1979-82 she scored 35 points twice. One has rewritten all records at native has scored 946 points and - 6. 1.126 — Ronnie Laughlin. was against Immaculata and the State while Whit isabout to write currently ranks seventh on the 197880 other was against Old Dominion. the first three-point records ever list. 7. 946 - Angie Armstrong. recorded here. Barring injury. Armstrong 1980-? Meanwhile Bailey heads up an should break the 1.000-point bar- Doby. 1977-80 ( see ‘Scoring'. page 24) inside game that may be the best 8. 873 — June State has seen since the days of Hawkeye Whitney and . The atmosphere in has even done some evolving since last year. The drab green seats that have adorned the house that Case built since PTA 1949 have. at the prodding of State head coach Jim Valvano. been painted a bright red. Fan involvment reached a five-year high at State last year with the help of a REAL DEAL group called the HOZE squad. and with this year's prospectus. that should con- FREE DELIVERY tinue to grow. ANYWHERE IN OUR SERVICE ZONE Again ‘this season the Pack has some new faces on the bench in freshmen Ernie Myers. George McClain and Walt SMALL TWO-lTEM Densmore. as well as Junior College all- America Alvin Battle and walk-on Tommy _| PIZZA AND TWO COKES Dinardo. Those new faces will replace the lost ones of Pack favorites Scott Parzych. Chuck Nevitt. Max Perry and Emmett Lay. 91 With the deep backcourt. the main con- 01 cern facing Valvano right now is in the an middle of that inside game where sophomore center Cozell McQueen ap pears to lack the experience to dominate V) Expires 12-21182 One Discount Per Pizza T6---?---' yet. But with Battle and the oncoming of sophomore Lorenzo Charles. McQueen will have plenty of help when needed. LARGE TWO-lTEM l Staff photo by Patrick Both Battle and McQueen have been im- 1.1.1 PIZZA AND FOUR COKES Chapman pressive in preseason skirmishes. Bailey : will be moving around at three positions I as the lineup inside is jockeyed to fill the State senior guard current needs. Derecli Whittenburg The new 19-foot threepoint shot must has a good shot at set- have immediately brought a smile to the ting the first ever Acc face of ‘ Whittenburg. who excites the records for the most crowd with his shots from the perimeter three-point goals. — the perimeter of Apex that is. —l T5. Whinenburg and the The Pack. like all other teams in the -gins 12-21-82 One Discount For Pizza Wolfpack should ACC, will be speeding up the pace on the xo>vmxo>wmid benefit greatly from court. That means more fouls and more 3126 Hillsborough St....OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK....11 A.M. until LATE NIGHT the new ACC rules. players needed to get into the game. 4/ November 29, 1982 / Technician Basketball Special

Junior high rejection urges

Bailey to make

"by William Terry Kelley much as I wanted' to. i hadn't the racial degree of Editor played much basketball. I was the students. the cur- kind of sheltered in a way. I ricula. the In the first round of the X980 wasn‘t pushed into it. but I decid- coaches. the players NCAA playoffs. then State head ed I wanted to play. Whatever I everything." coach pulled a decide to do. I want to be the With rapid progress switch by inserting a pair of ' best I can." during his junior and freshmen in his starting lineup In eight short years. Bailey senior seasons it was Bailey has had the privilege of pointguard Sidney Lowe and has virtually accomplished that not a tough decision for playing four ‘years against the a 6-11 forward named Thurl goal. No doubt he will be a. high State to accept Bailey's nation's best player. Ralph Bailey. draft choice after his final cam~ decision. Sampson. That fact brings mixed That was the beginning of a paign at State. and by his junior Butflat the end of feelings from Bailey. long string of starts for Bailey. a year in high school he-was high Bailey's first year he “It's a privilege to play against Seat Pleasant. Md. native. He on the list of four schools —— was shocked by Sloan's a player of his calibre." Bailey hasn't missed a'start since that State, Davidson. and hometown flight to Florida. said. "But then he’s only human. time. And during that time schools Maryland and “It was disap- He's just a player like me. We've Bailey has become Mr. Steady Georgetown. ' . pointing." Bailey said. done a fairly good job against for State. "I worked and worked. and I “You never expect that. ' him in my three years, and we've Never exactly getting'the ink played JV ball my first year in The coaches tell you Bailey will defi- come close to beating Virginia." he deserves. Bailey quietly led high school and kept progress- they're going to be nitely have another Several people come to mind the Pack in scoring and rebourr ing." the soft-spoken Bailey said. there four years. and . careerawaiting him for Bailey as having been influen- ding last year with stats of 13.7 “I kept getting better. I was real then he decided to ; after this season. but tial. among them are Hawkeye and 6.8. respectively. Pretty proud of myself. Right now I feel leave. But knowing ' the 76er and Laker Whitney and Clyde Austin. as good for a guy who couldn't make good to be playing for a school of what I know now and ‘ fan isn't thinking of well as Valvano. Dereck and his junior high school team. this calibre and knowing people knowing Coach 'V' and that right now. Bailey . Sidney. "If I keep doing well I‘ll get like Coach 'V' and the other the type program we will work on getting his “I think the biggest influence the recognition in time." Bailey players. have now. I really degree in communica- is first of all God and rny said. "There are so many good "My junior year in high school. ’ tions with some summer parents." Bailey said. “You've ballplayers in the country. Not I came to camp here. State show. have to say it work in the off-season always got to have that spiritual all of them can be'recognized." ed some interest in me and couldn't have after he finishes here: ” development. That really’helps If you see Bailey floating touched base with me to see how worked out "It's going to take a me a lot." around in about three different I was progressing. My coach ask- better little longer for me to grad- Bailey was able to cut down positions on the floor this year. ed me ifI would be interested in be uate." said the broadcasting the nets in Madison Square don't be surprised. State head going to camp. I was and I sold cause of aspirant. “I'm putting my Gardens as a sophomore in a holi- coach Jim Valvano has his main raffle tickets to make money to the type ‘ . emphasis on broadcasting day tournament but he's aiming man in the middle slated to fill in come down. From that point on. coach ‘1' and telecommunications. bigger this year. wherever he will make the team as I progressed I heard from the that .I'm hoping I can be an an- “Everybody wants a national strongest. Thurl hopes that will area schools. Maryland and Coach -‘ . nouncer and maybe start my championship." he said. "I'd like help bring the team a return trip Georgetown." ‘V' is l own radio or TV production. It's to cut down the nets somewhere. to the NCAA tournament. this It was a heated race for the and the . rough being a stu n athlete Hopefully ,we'll win the ACC time with a win or two. services of the sleek scorer» type per— * and if anybody sa 3 ' 3 easy championship and maybe pro But eight years ago. basket- rebounder. son he is." something's wrong. Being a stu- gress even further." ball was not something Thurl “The deciding factor was. Bailey received an dent athlete has its ups and Bailey has progressed a lot in could brag about personally. He whether I want to stay in the added bonus by sigr downs but it all goes back to the last eight years. and the was cut from his junior high area of home or not." said Bailey. ing with the Wolf- what Bones McKinney once said. Pack has been privileged to be team two years in a row. “I enjoyed the people and en- pack in that two 'Things will either get worse or part of that progression the last “My last year in junior high. I - joyed the coaching staff and the players from his they'll get better. but they'll four years. Coach ‘V‘ will un- didn't play much." said Bailey. "I players here. It was really a area also inked never stay the same.‘ I just think doubtedly be looking for another didn't play until high school. My tough decision. I weighed all the with State the sam. of how blessed I am to be in the Thurl to fill his big shoes. but it's coach. Ernie Welch. worked with factors and wrote them down on year '— Lowe and situation I am. I thank God for doubtful he'll find one. ‘cause me and taught me I could play as paper. I considered almost . Q that.” he's one of a kind. Thirty-second clock, three—point play adds more excitement to ACC by Pete Elmore wide audience had something to against any. kind of shot clock in threepoint goal must seem like since both have the ability-to do with it. With 12 minutes left the college game. the answer to a prayer. Last step back a couple of feet and hit _ Sports Writer in the game. both teams put the Even with the reduced scoring year at least 63 of the baskets he a threepoint shot. When the 1982-83 Atlantic ball in the deep-freeze. waiting trend in the NCAA last season. scored came from outside the The quicker pace may also Coast Conference basketball for the final shot. attendance and revenue earned lafoot range. If you consider help point guards play a bigger season opens. fans from College But to be fair to the Cavaliers was at an all-time high. But the that this year he may be looked role in ACC games this season. Park to Atlanta will see a new and the Tar Heels. their game future of the game worried the to for even more outside shots? Players like State's Sidney Lowe and improved style of play. was just the straw that broke coaches. his potential is unlimited. are at their best when they're ACC coaches made' sweeping the camel's back. Last season. “We were alarmed enough to Other players who should be directing a fastbreak. Without rule changes during the off- every team in the league held make what we think are very in- licking their chops over the new the slow-down style‘ of play this season designed to speed up the the ball at one time or another. novative rules." Valvano said. rules include Michael Jordan of season. everyone will be off and pace of the game. The coaches were all aware the "not just a three-point shot that North Carolina. Chip England of running. Those changes are a 19-foot scoring average per game had is so far out that the only time it Duke. Danny Young of Wake Having the clock turned off threepoint goal and a 30-second dropped every year since State is a factor is when a team is try- Forest and of the last four minutes of the game shot-clock. The mucond clock averaged 92.7 points a game in ing to catch up near the end of a Virginia just to name a few. also serves an important pur- will be turned offduring the final 1975. Virginia led the ACC last game. Guards will not be the only' pose. It wll allow a coach to try four minutes of regulation play season with an all-time low of "We wanted a three-point shot ones to benefit from the new to protect a lead without having and the final four minutes of an 70.2 points a game. that was a part of every offen- rules. Since each team has at to shoot every 30 seconds. It overtime. “The coaches met in Myrtle sive time down the floor. because least one or two players that can basically lets a coach do some The new rules will be in effect Beach with one goal in mind. and if you have a 30-second clock hit the three-pointer the inside coaching. for every game with two ACC that was to improve the game." without a reasonable threepoint will have to open up. Imagine After seeing State's first Red- schools competing. but will not State head basketball coach Jim shot. then all you're going to see going oneon-one White game. it was apparent be in effect for non-conference Valvano said. "We were not is zones. against another center instead of that there was a much faster contests. _. thinking of what is best for the “With a 19-foot three-point the standard double and triple- tempo played, but 30 seconds is What would cause the coaches ACC or TV. we were thinking of shot you'll see more man-toman teaming he has seen for the last long enough that the clock is of the most successful basketball the overall game." defense. and that will lead to a two years. hardly noticed as someone wat- conference in the country to There was a virtual concensus more excitingbrand of basket- Players like Sam Perkins of ches the flow of the game. The radically change the rules? from the coaches on the new ball." ‘ North Carolina and Thurl Bailey. Pack only took too long to shoot Without a doubt last year's con- rules. which passed by a 7-1 vote. What will all this mean for the who have the nice combination of once. and that was in the early ference championship game bet- Duke head basketball coach individual players and teams in a good shooting touch and good ween Virginia and North was the only the ACC? Well. for Wolfpack size. will have an entirely new I see “Rules", page 24) Carolina played before a nation- dissenting voice. and he was guard Dereck Whittenburg the dimension added to their game November 29, 1932 Technician‘ Basketball Special / 5 Rapping about favorite sport

Yow puts philosphy into practice to build national power by Devin Steele Finch and (assistant coach) Rita where you're ranked at the 188'- beginning. it's the end that Assistant Sports Editor “When you put all of those counts. That's an understate Editor's note: The following is things together. things just con- ment. Heavens. I would never an interview with State tinued to grow step by step. say if I could be pro-seasonally women's basketball coach Kay Some things went right back to ranked No. 1 every year. I would Your conducted on Oct. 29, by the very beginning. We always 'want that. That just says the Assistant Sports Editor Devin ate in the athletic training respect that people have for your Steele concerning various cafeteria. We were always in the program. If you're only ranked aspects of the women's basket- training room for injuries and a one year. and then not again for ball program. part of the sports medicine pro another eight yearsi it's the type gram. All ofthose things. I think. of pressure that you'll have to Technician: Since women's are the reasons that we've been deal with that year. But when basketball polls were begun six able to have a national ranking. you can establish a program and years ago. your State teams “Another thing is that we've be ranked year in and year out. have been ranked in the top 20 never been a team to build you learn how to deal with those and held the second longest con- around one person. We've tried types of pressures. and you just secutive ranking of all teams. to have a solid team. Though handle it better." What do you attribute most to we've had some outstanding Technician: How do you attract a player to State? ' Yow: “First of all. I think our academic reputation is superb. Anybody that we're going against — if we have the degree. if we have the curriculum — then I know that academics are not going to keep us from getting a person. “Then I think that we can show that we have a solid program and a solid athletic pro “The fact is when you go to a athletic program. We can show gram. so then what makes the college. you're going to spend ’how many players we've had difference? four years. It's the people that play on international teams. how "And then I think the style of make the difference. North many years we have been ranked ball that we play. we play an ex» Carolina State. after a person's and how many tournaments our citing brand of ball. We're not a been here fouryears will have team has played in post-season. half-court team. We play been a great place. if the We have a solid academic pro baseline to baseline. We like to person's been happy here. and gram and a solid athletic pro push the ball down the court. free to develop into the best that gram. Those two things are very. We're not a run-and-gun team. they can become as a person. as very important. We can sell but we're a controlled. fast} an athlete and as a student. those two things to the utmost. breaking team. We have a lot of “We try to provide that kind We just have a quality product movement within our offensive of atmosphere. that kind of en- to sell. system. We play a number of vironment. We demand a real ef "When people come. they can defenses within our defensiVe fort and a real hustle from the see how our backing has been systems. You have a chance to person. They have respon- here. They can talk to former develop as a solid player and not sibilities. If they're striving to players. They can talk to present just develop one area of your meet their responsibilities. they players and know that it is a game. I think it's a fun style that can count on us to help them in solid program. we play. any way that we can to reach the “But. above everything I think Technician: What concepts about goals that they’ve set. the people are the most impor- your players have you and your "We meet a lot of recruits tant. I think that any place that coaching staff laid down? when they come on campus. and you go. I‘ve never thought the we want them to get to know us criteria for student-athletes' Yaw: “Our philosophy is the per- as well as they can. and we want selection should be based on the son first. the student second and to get to know them. We have to the athlete third. That‘s not just be honest and open and frank saying that; we try to put that in- abmn the whole situation. We"'e to practice and make it a reality. new-r playinw games. saying you State coach Kay Yew I think we have a pretty good that. (See 'Yow.'page23l State's program's consistency as players within the team concept. track record for doing power. the team has always come first. a national And I think that enables you to in. Yow: “I think there are a lot of maintain a more steady pro factors that have enabled us to gram. be ranked and to be ranked in "Perhaps not to have been the beginning and to maintain really up for a few years. lose that ranking. Such things as we one player and go down for a few had a great foundation the years. but to know that you have financial backing. the ad- a system and within that system. Gregtoif ministrative support from this individuals can stand out. But university. That was the very the system is sound and will hold campus lrvrng beginning. itself. Each player that is “Then, we had some quality recruited can fit into your only $308.2 players come into our program. system. per semester“ Not only quality athletes. but quality people. I don't think you Technician: How significant is a One bedroom only $127.50 can over-estimate what the peo national ranking? (shard bylwo sludenstg ple did for the program as well as Two bedroom only $68. pro Yew: I think it instills a lot (shared four students) what the athletes did for the within your program. A lot of Price i service. " ' , gram. I sort of separate those wwwmmqwmmumm.iuumumMNCSUJIIIIthCM two because I think it takes good people say sometimes I’d rather MUpDaMhMMkamm-mMmtmeluoy people and the fact that they not be ranked and not have peo W'ammphnudaodflmlvenr-mndmmpool. saunas. excuseworn ' have good athletic ability as ple waiting for me. I've never www.mmmwmmmmmmmwommwm well. . been one to feel that way about “Maiconditioning.and mommammmmumummmm “Then. when we've had being ranked. mummempHeWMawmmmpodemrth! graduate assistants. we've had “When you’re ranked. people great people here helping me. vote on that. and that says what Wakefield 3105 HOLSTON LANE. PHONE room Then we added such qualitystaff they think about your program. in (associate coach) Nora Lynn People say it doesn't matter 'sucuucsumm.aonmsnmnnammw.mm~w. 6 ' November 29, 1&2 / Technician Baskets" Special

Rules changes to benefit Wolfpack . by Bruce thwertk does good things with the ball. I the Red-White game. “I think think an uptempo game will help Whittenburg and Myers are real- Sports Writer his game and make each posses- ly good. Again. the only problem The new rules in Atlantic sion less important. That makes I see is experience. Ernie isn‘t Coast Conference basketball will him more valuable." going to be able to get off 24 have a major impact all over the With the anticipated faster shots like he did today. because floor in 1982-83. That's whatthey pace of conference games this Whit's going to be in there.” were designed for — change. But season. Lowe will need help at Playing time for Myers and of all the phases of the game. the the point. and Valvano is not McClain will come. according to play of the little men. the guards- afraid to call on his bench. Whittenburg. however. because will be affected the most. “The backup there will be of the changes in the rules. The new rules. which call for a handled very well there by “We'll be playing a lot of man- 30-second shot clock and a three- either (sophomore) Terry Gan- toman this year." he said. “The point basket from" outside 19 non or George McClain.” he said. zone we played last year is not feet. should place a premium on “Terry has a little more ex- the kind you can get a lot of rest quality backcourt play. The rules perience. He's been through the in. but it's nothing like man-to make it a must for a team to have wars once. George gives us a lit- man. Having those two. we can guards who can push the ball tle more quickness and a little really play it tough. full blast. downcourt quickly and who can more defensive ability. Terry We can go for ten minutes. and take the 19-foot shot. just seems to get things done. they can come in and give us a For those reasons. the N.C. though." blow." ‘ State Wolfpack stands to benefit Neither Gannon or McClain Lowe and Whittenburg have greatly from the new rules. The will provide the experience at been fixtures at State since com- Wolfpack returns seniors Sidney the position that Lowe will, but ing here four years ago from the Lowe and Dereck Whittenburg. that will very definitely come. fabled DeMatha High School in the starting backcourt of a year “This year. we have to play Hyattsville. Maryland. Last ago. while two very talented them." said Valvano. “Last year. season. Lowe broke the school freshmen. Ernie Myers and we didn't have to play anyone career assist record and finished George McClain. have been add- behind Sidney because of the the year with 491 for his three ed to provide depth. rules. but this year they definite- years at State. In his career at MMWJMIFRI State head coach Jim Valvano. ly will play." State. however. Lowe has only 'Ieseweoolntgu-dtenyaumonwmoecalledupentooflerbedt- who was one of the more vocal At the other guard spot is scored 7.6 points per game and m help to Sidney Lowe. proponents of the rules changes. Whittenburg. a second-team all realizes the need to improve his the team's shot charts from a of guys on our team who can believes his current backcourt conference performer last year. shooting touch. year ago. the three-point shot stick it from there. It's going to players will provide both the and one of the players being “I‘ve worked hard on my won't be any trouble for him. A be exciting. though. because the quality and depth necessary to counted on to hit the three-point whole game this summer." he year ago. while scoring 13.4 other teams all have guys who succeed under the new rules. shot. Behind Whittenburg is said. “I shot the ball a lot. and points per game. Whittenburg . can shoot the 19-foot shot too." "I believe, and I've said it Myers. a highly recruited player I've been shooting it pretty well. connected on 156 shots from the There seems to be little doubt before. that Sidney is one of the in high school last year who I'm hoping to take some of those floor, with at least 63 of them about it the rule changes will most underrated point guards in possesses tremendous scoring three-pointers if I can get some. I from beyond the 19-foot line. The make for an interesting game. the country," said Valvano. "I ability. According to Valvano. definitely need to shoot the ball Wolfpack's chief bomber is ready While it would mm that the pick up magazines all the time. this position may be the Pack's more and make the defenses play for the three-point shot. but in- new rules would favor the and they list the top point guards strongest. me honest this year." sists that he isn't the only one. guards. Lowe isn't anticipating a and don't even mention him. I “As for the twoguard spot. Shooting. or lack of shooting. “I like the three-point line." he radical change. don't understand that. Sidney you tell me who's better in the has never been a problem for said. “It has its good points and very rarely turns it over. and he conference.” said Valvano after 'Whittenburg. and according to bad points. I think we have a lot (See ‘Interesting. ' page 23) State finds power at forWard by Bruce Winkworth average of 10.3. and finished _ Due to the lack of a power Assistant Sports Editor near the top in almost all of game. Valvano said the Pack the conference's statistical had to rely on a very Ever since Jim Valvano categories. He was ninth in restricted attack. came to State in 1980. there is scoring at 13.7. fifth in re- “People would sit back on one element which has been bounding with 2l6. fifth in us and say go ahead and missing from his teams — percentage at .548 shoot." he said. "So we had a power up front. It's not that and third in free-throw lot of those games. Rice. Chat- the Wolfpack hasn't had some percentage at .814. Despite tanooga. Southern Mississippi good players up front. it's just his all around talents. Bailey here and Campbell. where we that the ones who have played ‘ is one of the team‘s hardest couldn't overpower them. We those positions have been workers. always trying to im- were at the mercy of Whitten- finesse-type players. not prove. and has improved burg's J (jump shotl. Bailey's power-types. statistically in every category and the lead." That could all change this each season at State. For all of that to change. year. with the addition of “I'm still working on going either Charles or Battle must junior collegetransfer Alvin to the hole a little bit more." come through. and possibly Battle and the maturing of he said. “I'm also trying to get both. for as Valvano knows. sophomore Lorenzo Charles. 'out on the break as fast as I when the ball goes inside to Both Battle and Charles stand can. because playing mostly the right man. good things 8-7 and weigh in at around 225 man-toman. we're going to can happen. pounds. . wear other teams down. If I “What happens when you 'One of those two will team can get back on the break. I get it inside," said Valvano. with holdover Thurl Bailey in can get the open shot." “is you either score. you get what should be the Bailey is a constant. Much fouled. or get a high percen- Wolfpack's most versatile for- is expected from him. because tage shot. Over a 40 minute ward combination in years. he has always delivered in the game. that wears down an op Particularly unusual is that past. The other forward spot ponent." Bailey. at 6-11. will be playing is manned by untested And so the burden falls on what is usually called “small" players. but much will be ex- the shoulders of two relative forward. pected there as well. If that ly unknown quantities. In the “The threespot is an odd spot delivers. the 1982-83 Red-White game. Charles position for us." said Valvano. ’ Wolfpack should be much im- took the game by the neck “because we have the largest proved over last year. and shook it until it was dead. three-man in the United “People asked me last year a new sight for the paying States of America in Thurl how we could play so bad customer. but just old hat to Bailey. He's not a four man. against (U-Tennessee) Chat. Valvano. he's a three man for us. I tanooga." said Valvano. "Our “Lorenzo is our man—child." think Thurl is the type of team last year was on such a he said. “He‘s got that player who doesn't get the fine line of playing very well marvelous body without the type of publicity that I think and being horrible. We benefit of weight-training. he deserves. but. needless to couldn't go inside. and if we He's strong. and he's always say. I think he's one of the weren't shooting well outside had a very nice touch. What Stanphotobymnckcmpman' best forwards in the country." and didn't have the lead he did today Mmde-boundsophomoretorenaoaianesmaygetthestaninsnodatthe Bailey enters his senior where we could pick away. (See ‘Forward‘pagem) power forward position. year with a career scoring what could we do?" November 29, lm/ Technician Basketball Special / 7 Improves offensive skills

Armstrong steals show on both ends of hardwood

‘by Devia Steele when we saw Angie. we knew we sperous in the red and white. "I became interested in ROTC says. “Last year. I think she was Assistant Sports Editor . had found one." State coach Kay “By being a senior. I will have because my major is Criminal a little tense coming off the Yow says. to show a lot of leadership," says Justice. and they offer a lot of op bench. She's coming back and Four years ago. Angie Arm- Armstrong. a 5-5. 125-pounder. Armstrong. an honorable men tions in the field." she says. pushing me. and l'm pushing strong was having what every is State's only returnee' who tion all-America last year. her." high school player would call a averaged in double-figures with Though a big gun in high State also has the tall st' Armstrong is excited about super season. a 10.8 clip. She needs but 54- school. Armstrong wasn't need player in the ACC's wome 3 the 198283 season and believes She was leading her team in points to become the "first point ed to handle huge scoring chores program in 6-7. ZOO-pound Ronda the team can better last year's scoring with a lofty aterage. guard ever to be a member ofthe when she first stepped into the Falkena. returning as the starter effort. while leading Wilson Fike High Wolfpack's . 1.000 Point Club. Pack's starting rotation. She was at the pivot. Her size makes the to the state championship. She While quarterbacking action on needed to operate the offensive team's offense slower. but Arm- “I think we‘ve got a real good was a heavily-recruited player. the court. she has been a key to scheme and to offer her unen- strong believes the transition chance of making it to the Final but not by State. the Pack's success over the past viable skill as a defensive in- will speed up this year with Four this year if we just play timidator. With an uncanny ability to pull . off the big for the quick layup and to race up and down the court. she slowly progressed into the total player that she is today for State — the defensive gem and the offensive pearl. Armstrong will again lead the Pack's transitionoriented team. which finished 11th in the nation a year ago and received an NCAA Tournament bid. “1 think this year I‘ll be used as an all-around player again offensively and defensively except probably rebounding." she says. “Mostly. I'm needed for my ball—handling and defensive skills." The shortest player in the ACC this season. Armstrong has never let her height hold her back. “I don't let my size get me down." says Armstrong. who is the record holder in the long jump (17‘7") for State's women's track team. "I still take the ball in towards the basket against anybody." She believes she makes up for her small size when playing defense by stooping low to the floor. ' ”I watched (former North Carolina point guardl Jimmy Black as a freshman. and he used to stand up a lot. My coach told me that was the wrong 'way to play defense." says the 21-year old. who intimidates her foes ver- bally with the word “hey" in ad dition to physically. “Then. his senior year. I noticed that he was lower to the floor. I learned how to play defense by watching other small point guards like him." Armstrong describes her methods of defending a player: "Our coach emphasizes using our Staff photos by Jim Frei hands and our feet. Mainly we Angle Armstrong, a 5-5 point guard, became State’s all-time career use our feet for quickness. and if Armstrong's excellent ball-handling ability has earned her respect assist leader In just three years. they put a ball in your face. we throughout the ACC. That's when coincidence step three seasons. proven by her use our hands." ' Falkena's improvement. together as a team." Armstrong ped into the picture and directed school assists records for a "Ronda has improved a great says. “We've got shooters. re Armstrong to a major college season (182) and for a career The past two summers. Arm- deal." Armstrong says. "We're bounders; we've got it all this where she could start and offer (468). strong has improved not only her going to be quicker than ever year." immediate help. basketball skills. but her because of her improvement. By witnessing her thievery on physical skills. too. by attending She's going to surprise a lot of She Wlll carry an avengeful “My high school coach came up the hardwood. one wouldn't camps and participating in people. mind into a particular game this to me one day and said. ‘Angela. guess that Armstrong. a Gulliver foreign leagues. This past sum- year with Maryland. which we're going up to North Carolina to most of the players who sur- mer, she attended the "Last year, we had a lot of pro defeated the Pack last year in State for a tryout.” says Arm- round her. is majoring in prestigious BC All-Star Camp in blems trying to lob the ball into the semifinals of the ACC Tour~ strong. who is beginning her Criminal Justice or is pursuing a Georgia and a strenuous Army her. Now. we're more experienc- nament. in that game. she set a fourth year as the Wolfpack's career in the military police ROTC training camp. In the sum- ed at that. so she'll be easier to school record for most assists starting point guard. “He said. force. She needs only nine steals mer of 1980. she played in get the ball to." (Ill in a game. ‘You have nothing to lose. but to crack Trudi Lacey‘s career Venezuela's summer league and For the first time since she‘s Armstrong. with a blend of you can gain a scholarship." mark of 237 steals. also attended a six-week course been at State. Armstrong will quickness. defensive intimida- And Armstrong. with just one As all the numbers fall into of ROTC Basic Camp in Ft. have a reliable backup at the tion and offensive prowess. will tryout day. did just that. place again this season. Arm- Knox, Ky.. where she was award- point in sophomore Robyn Mayo. be the all‘around player that will “We weren't looking for a strong foresees her senior ed a Certificate of High Achieve “1 think me and Robyn will keep State's women's basketball point guard at the time. but season to be her most pro ment. split a lot of time this year." she team ticking......

8/ November 29, 1x2 Technician-Basketball Special

McQueen, Battle, Proctor lead

"L‘m‘”WW.v. Wolfpack’s poWer gamegn, middle by TOII DeSchriver sudden Cozell's gotten gotta go ‘ some rebounds and score some in there. As a sophomore. he's points." gonna get in foul trouble. At 6-8. 212 pounds. the former The cehter position remains WhenMcQueerr finds his way guard likes being underneath the big question mark for the to the bench. Valvano sees two with the big boys. A..’...... ,,...U.,.,, 1982-83 basketball season. Last options he can turn to. “I love it (the middle)." he said. year. the center play was split "We only have two options." "I like contact. I like to be between Chuck Nevitt. the he said. “The first is to put one of physical. That's what basketball tallest man playing Division One the power forwards in the mid- is all about." basketball. and freshman Cozell dle. so that we don't put Thurl As much as Valvano will hate McQueen. Nevitt and his 5.5 Bailey there and get him in foul to do it. there will be situations points and 4.4 rebounds per trouble. The other is to put Thurl when Bailey will be called on to game are gone. and with no Bailey there." play the pivot. When the time recruits at the pivot position. ris- Chances are that Valvano will comes. Bailey will be ready. ing sophomore McQueen is the go with someone else besides "I really don't prefer any of man coach Jim Valvano will be Bailey in the middle. the three positions." Bailey said. relying on there. "Thurl Bailey is so comfor- "I like to run and get out on the Although Nevitt’s numbers table where he is now." Valvano break. weren‘t staggering last season. said. “and he does it so well that ”Defensively. I have to do a the TS Marietta. Ga. native will I don't want to mess with that. If job wherever I'm assigned." be missed at the defensive end of I take Thurl out of position and Bailey feels that when he's the court where he blocked a put him somewhere. and then asked to play the middleLthe team leading 63 shots. put someone in his position. change won't be that différea.’ Along with blocking 15 shots that'd give me two guys out of "A position change-really‘isn't last season. McQueen con- position. that different. and it'll benefit tributed 2.2;} points and 2.4.re— “I might rather take the me now and in the future. " the bounds per contest. helping thbe strongest guy we have and stick Seat Pleasant. Md. native said. Pack to a 22-10 record. him in the middle of the floor. With the addition of the shot- This season. the Bennettsvillo. and hope he can play the center clockin the ACC. Bailey sees the S.C. native will be asked to do a position adequately. as opposed makeup of teams changing. lot more things for coach to making two position changes.” “It will be very important to Valvano‘s squad. Two names being mentioned have depth at every position." he ”My job will be playing to fill the void when McQueen said. ”The subs have to do as defense and reaching in double gets into foul trouble are Alvin good a job as‘the regulars." figures in both categories (scorv Battle and Dinky Procter. With Bailey's picture-perfect ing and reboundingl." he said. Although a junior in school. turn-around jumper. the (HI During the off-season. Mc- Battle is in his first year wearing senior feels he can do the job Queen worked on getting Red and White after two years when called on down low. > stronger and improving his at Merced Community College in “I can post-up and take the overall game. California. 10-foot jumper, he said. “I just "i lifted during the off-season. At 6—7. 225 pounds. Battle‘s have to feel comfortable and I feel stonger." he said. “I usual position will be power for- shooting the baseline shot." also played ball all year long to ward this season. but when call- There are backups for the stay in shape." ed upon to play the pivot he feels front line. but McQueen will be McQueen will have to be in ex- his strength. there when the ball is thrown up cellent shape as the 1982-83 “I'll compensate for my lack of for the opening tap against basketball season is expected to height with strength if the refs Western Carolina tonight. be the season of the jackrabbit. will let us play." Battle said. For the Pack to be very suc- with the addition of the Because of his past ex- cessful this season. McQueen 30—second clock. perience. Battle isn't too worried must show a vast amount of im- ‘I like the running game. and I about facing taller players. provement underneath. think that we‘re a good running "When I was at Merced. I “Cozell has to give us more club." McQueen said. played forward and center." the scoring this year." Valvano said. Although McQueen was pen Rocky Mount native said. “I had “He also has to be more cautious ciled as the starting center from to guard guys 6-11 at times." with the ball. He. turns it over Staff photo by Clayton Brinkley the first day of classes. the 6-11. With the Pack's newfound too much. He also has to play Sophomore Cozeli McQueen must dominate play inside this yearfor 204~pounder feels there is no talent up front. Battle expects it much more solid defense." State to be a strong front-line team. chance that he will sit back and to help his game. relax. "I can work hard at all times “We have five or six really because I know that we can keep good big guys. and I have to alternating and bring in fresh come to play every day." he said. guys." Battle said. McQueen had foul problems When Battle moves into the last season as a freshman. but ex- pivot spot. he sees his role as tak- plains that his foul problems ing over where McQueen left off. were linked to his role as a “My main roles will be to play backup player. good hard defense and take the "Last year was different." he ball to the hoop." Battle said. said. "i was told to foul. This “My game is the power game." season 1‘” play straight up." When McQueen and Battle Being State's only center. does aren‘t in the game. Valvano will McQueen feel any pressure? call on Proctor to take control in "1 never consider playing the middle. under pressure," he said. “I just Proctor is an exceptional hall go out and play." handler for a big man and that It would be nice if McQueen can be traced to his high school never got in foul trouble the days. whole season. but Coach Jim "My first year in school. I Valvano isn't planning on. it and played guard." he said. “Then my feels the Pack must have capable junior year. I played forward; players coming off the bench. then as a senior. I played guard. "We have to develop more forward. and center." depth." said the 36-year-old New When McQueen gets into foul York City native. “Because trouble. Proctor sees his role as Cozell's gonna get in foul trou- multifaceted. ble. “My role will be to stay active ‘ Staff photo by Clayton Brinkley ”Remember when Chuck in the middle. not clog it up." he Nevitt used to play. and he'd get said. "Set some picks for the Even Woifpack figures ilke the mascot take time out for an autograph. five fouls in four minutes. All ofa guys on the other side. grab November 29. 1&2 Technician Basketball Special / 9

jimmy V. instrumental in prompting ACC rules changes by Willa- Terry Kelley going crazy in September and Sports Editor October. But yet with the November signing date. that's For State head basketball good. because we can now hang coach Jim Valvano. it has been onto those guys that decide ear- an eventful and progressive two ly. We're trying to learn the best years at State. set of rules. We're getting a lot The colorful Wolfpack coach of input now from t_he NCAA. has established ground in the Getting the group to decide ea'r- ACC. particularly with his 22-10 ly what's best for itself is what season a year ago. which includ- we want." ed an NCAA bid in just his se- Valvano would like to see cond year. some additions to the rules. One of the most interesting "I think that a youngster and maybe coincidental things to come out 'of the Vocai coach’s first twoyears is that most ofthe .things he lobbied for a year age. he and the rest ofthe ACC got in the off-season. Maybe it just took somebody to come out and say what they wanted. but it must make Valvano feel good to get a 30-aecond clock so quickly. although with last year‘s bogged down style of play it was evident that changes must come. The ACC wanted changes and with the backing of most of the rest of the league. it got them. travel involved it is very difficult ' should be able to sign anytime." Valvano credits the entire ACC to maintain intensity in those Valvano said. “I think that from for that though. games. In college ball. we play 30 the time a kid starts his senior “I personally don't think I had games a year with great intensi- year he should be able to sign that much impact.” Valvano said. ty. Add that to the fact they and not put the pressure on him “I may have been more vocal. but can’t play none defense. between Nov. 1017. rest assured if the other coaches “I would vote for letting us to felt that what we're doing isn't “The last thing is we turn the recruit more in August and good for . we clock off to add that end-of-game September and not letting us wouldn't be doing it. strategy. I don't think you're go recruit at all'In October so that a “I was real proud of being a ing to see the facsimile of the pro high school kid can have a nor- part of the meetings in Myrtle game. What you're going to see mal senior season and a coach Beach. because we feel we have is the way college ball used to be can be at home with his team. I done something that is good for played 10 years ago. It's a shame also think we should limit the college basketball. We wanted to we had to go to this extent. but number of contacts total. Right do what is right for college what we’re really trying to do is now you can see him six times basketball and what is good for get the game back to the way it and you can watch him .play as college basketball has to be what . used to be played. much as you want." is right for ACC basketball and As NCAA rules change almost Valvano has been instrumen- what is right for ACC basketball daily. Valvano. like the NCAA. is 'tal in prompting some ACC is right for its members." looking to make those rules as changes by being vocal about Although it seemed the StateeoschumValvene‘ fair to as many schools as possi- them. He has started another changes were wholesale. they you're going to get a zone- six fouls next year in the ACC. ble and still be good for the campaign this season and will no are on an experimental basis. oriented league which would be “I'd like to see six fouls in the young athlete as well as each doubt lead several more as long Valvano wanted the clock but worse that our. ball control- game." Valvano said. "We're go- school‘s program. as he feels he's helping to shape a ended up with a threepoint play oriented league. You would have ing to have more man-to-Inan in “Making recruiting periods is good college basketball game. line that he thinks could be too everybody playing a tight none. the game. and we're going to be a good idea." Valvano said. “Now Apparently from the results of edsy from 19 feet. I'm afraid we may have over- playing a more up-tempo game. I we have to decide which periods the first two years. when Jim “The clock is what I wanted." committed. I‘m not sure we could think you're going to see more are the best. This year we were Valvano talks. people listen. said Valvano. “I‘m withholding do that from. say. 19 feet. six in- fouls. and I'd like to see the bet- judgement on the the 19-foot ches or 20 feet. I’m not sure yet. ter players stay in the ballgame. shot. I think it might be too That's why we're experimenting. I think the fans pay to see them. close. My initial impression is “What I'm afraid will happen that it might be too close. It Valvano is looking for another is that they will want to go back takes away from the changing change this year. He has already to 20 scholarships. They had that defenses. But you have to be mapped out his campaign at one time and cut it down to 15. careful. If you put in the clock strategy. If' his previous success With more fouls you need more without some stimulus. then is any indication. you Ian look for players and with 20 scholarships the better schools tend to over- recruit. That causes teams to stockpile players. Now when a player gets his third foul. he will go to the bench. I think that six fouls is reasonable." COLLEGE Valvano would also like to see ‘ the game uniform throughout PAINT a sour 8110?. INC. the NCAA. “I'd also like to see the game standardized." Valvano said. “I 1‘03ch a DOMESTIC auro llamas think we can experiment for a Serving Raleigh Area Since 1958 year. maybe twoat the most. but then we need to standardize the O COMPLETE BODY BEBUILDING game. I lobbied strenuosly for a 0 QUALITY PAINTING h‘ clock. Now I would like to lobby OCOMPLETE AUTO to standardize the game." GLASS SERVICE LAA With those changes. too many 0 WBECIEB SERVICE , people think that collegebasket- mean-ares can. I m l ball is going to be like the NBA. Valvano knows it won't be that type of hoopsin the ACC. 828-3100 ' “It wont happen." Valvano 1022 SeuthSaaaders said. “The major difference is that in the pros they play 85-86 . games a year and everybody makes the playoffs. With the 10/ November 29, 1932 I Technician Basketball Special

Terps to retain women’s title

For at least one more season. Assistant Sports ditor strong purr this year. With the the ACC women's basketball loss of forward Barbara Ken- program will have a thorn in its nedy. the "nation’s leading scorer side: it will not have a full round- with a 29.3 average while haul- robin. home'and-away schedule ing down 12 caroms an outing. for the teams. Wake Forest. with forward Cissy Bristol. and guard the slowest developing basket- Jennie Lyerly. Clemson will be ball program in the league. is the challenged with replacing those 9m....1. only school preventing the key players. But don't count the perfectly- atterned matchups Tigers out yet. ‘ preferred hy the other schools. Returning starters from a Without that type of arrange l———Out of'Bou year ago include seniu guard ment. only one game between Mary Anne Cubelic. who averag- every school counts in the freshmen range in height from ed 17 points a contest. and seeding ofthe ACC Tournament. 5-3 to 63. providing solid depth sophomore center Peggy Caple. a stepping stone to the NCAA in the roster. who averaged 12 boards. Add Tournament. Maryland is big and mean and that to seven blue-chip freshmen Several case-points in hand should waltz through its ACC and the Tigs may be in a position last year proved that the present schedule without much trouble. to improve upon last year's 20-12 system was not the .most ac- Predicted finish: First record. > curate in the tourney's seedings. State: Coach ‘s Key freshman include 60 for- No matter if the system were Wolfpack is coming off another ward Jacqui Jones and 5-7 guard altered or not. it is still safe to fruitful season. finishing 24-7. Melinda Hall. Senior forward say that the same teams who and should yield a similar Annette Wise and junior center have led the conference the past harvest this season. A crop of Sheila Cobb will be back in ac- few seasons —— Maryland and three players return to'bolster State -— will be front-runners in the starting lineup. They range the ACC race this season. with from 55 senior point guard North Carolina breathing down Angie Armstrong (10.8 ppg.) to 1. Maryland fl their shoulders. 6-7 junior pivot Ronda Falkena The Terrapins. Wolfpack and (6.1 ppg.). Claudia Kriecker (7.7 2. State Tar Heels each held first place in ppg.). a 6-1 junior forward. is the the ACC's designated-game stare other returnee. UNC dings going into the ACC Tour- The Pack must find capable nament with 6—1 seeding records replacements for wing players . Clemson last year. It was the first time Ginger Rouse and Connie that Maryland and State did not Rogers. the first and third battle each other in the finals. leading scorers. respectively. Virginia The Terps defeated the Pack in Highly-regarded sophomore Lin- the semifinals before capturing da Page or senior Sherry . Duke their fourth league title in five Lawson will vie for the shooting years with a victory over Clem- guard position. but Page seems . Georgia Tech son in the finals. to have the edge. As a freshman The awesome - Terps. she came off the bench to ooqeognvace. Wake Forest semifinalists in the NCAA Tour- average 8.4 points. nament last season. should be sit- Senior Karen Brabson. junior ting in the catbird seat at Mary Jane Wild and Teresa tion this year after missing all season's end. The battle for se- Rouse are all in the running for but three games last season with cond should occur between State the No. 5 slot. but newcomers injuries. Predicted finish: Stalfphotoby m m and North Carolina. Both teams Jan Rogerson. 610. and Priscilla Fourth. Seniorltaren‘lhompsonwlllrenderreserveservlcssatccntcras return three starters each and 'Adams. 61. will offer. strong Virginia: The Cavs are a team StatcvlestounscatMarylandasACCChsmplons. split their games last year. with challenges. Predicted finish Se- on the upswing and should be a was the scoring leader last Kate Brandt was the leading the Heels defeated the Pack for cond. darkhorse in the conference season. firing in 13.6 points a scorer with a 13.8 average. and the first time in 20 matchups. North Carolina: The Tar race. All three front-court game. followed by Chesnut at Cindy Cochran led in the reboun- The Tigers. hurt tremendously Heels. once a soso team in the starters return from a squad 9.9. Chesnut led the rebounding ding department with a 9.4 per by graduation. hold a slight edge ACC. have made a yearly pro which posted the school's best chores with an 8.3 average. game average. Other key for fourth place. The remaining gression to become one of the record ever. 17-11. Highlighting followed by Hurd at 6.6. ‘ returnees include senior guard three positions are a toss-up. stronger teams in the league. that crew is 510 Cathy Grimes. Other leading returnees in- Mary Rucker and sophomore with the exception of the This season. with six of their who led the team in scoring. with clude 57 guards Claire Rose and guard Anita Malone. Predicted Deacons. who have been 014 in seven top scorers returning. the a 13.8 clip. and rebounding. with Maura Hertzog. 511 forward Jo finish: seventh. the conference the past two Heels should make this their an 8.0 average. Sophomore Sallie Harlow and 6-0 forward Candy Wake Forest: The Demon years. However. with their en- most prosperous season ever. Lewis. 6-2. and 5—11 senior Jill Mikels. Deacons may be in a pressurized tire starting roster back. they Their front line trio. now play- McKone are the Cavaliers‘ only situation by not conforming to have the capability to surprise ing together for the third other double—figure scorers. The Devils. the AIAW state the other team's wishes of the some teams. straight season. is big and quick Virginia. which upset national champions. made it all the way to home-away bit. but they’ve got Here's a rundown ofeach team and has built a wall of trouble to power Old Dominion last season. regional play last season. losing to look out for numero uno. With and their predicted finish: its opponents. The trio consists lacks a proven backcourt to Vanderbilt. Predicted finish.- an 0h“ record against league Maryland: The ACC title is star- of 62 senior Henrietta Walls. 60 tandem. but has capable players sixth. foes the past two seasons as in ting to make its permanent junior Kathy Crawford and 62 to move in. Leading candidates Georgia Tech: Just because “Oh No!‘ and a very real possibili- residence in College Park. and it junior Tresa Brown. They were include 5-9 juniors Lyn the Yellow Jackets will fly to An- ty of being 021. the Deacs feel shouldn't budge this season. The the only double-figure scorers Anastasio and Cathy Ryan and chorage. Alaska to participate in that that is better than 0-28. Terps of seven-year coach Chris last season. and each had more 5-9 senior Jackie Campbell. Four the Northern Lights Tourna- Still. they have the nucleus to be Weller are simply “had to the than double the rebounding freshman will be needed to offer ment one week before the con- winners this year. _ bone" and of national champion— average of anyone on the entire depth in the lineup. Predicted ference tourney doesn't mean Wake Forest. which finished ship caliber. Two of the six team. A tough task is on hand for finish: Fthh. that their stingers will freeze 13-17 a year ago. returns its top players who rotated as starters teams trying to take the ball in- Duke: The Blue Devils"pro over for the event. or ever dur- six scorers and is another team are gone - 5-10 forward Myra side. gram is another up-and-coming ing the year. Eleven players. in- expecting to be better than they Waters and 6] center Lydia The backcourt is talented and one. With only one player lost cluding three starters plus three were a year ago. Sophomore McAlily. But that doesn't cut should make the Heels an all- from a squad which finished freshman. total a Tech team with Keeva Jackson led the team in down their height or ability around unit. Eileen McCann. Cin- .1415 a year ago. coach Debbie the ability to play the spoiler scoring last year with a 10.7 around the boards. A forest of dy Miller and Pam Hammond Leonard has plenty reason to role this year. The team posted a average and rebounding with a front-line players return in 510 will probably share the two posi- believe that the Devils can im- 916 record with those 11 players 7-4 average. Junior Barbara Debbie Lytle. 6-1 Jasmina tions. prove that record considerably. .last year. but improved con- Buchanan and senior Barbara Perazic and 61 Belinda Pear- North Carolina should im- Two freshmen of top-caliber siderably as the season progress- Durham. who both averaged just man. Marcia Richardson. 5-8. prove upon last year's 17-12 will bolster the starting squad. ed. They were surprisingly tied over 10 points a game. are strong returns in the‘ backcourt. leaving overall record without much which is led by 6—1 juniors Stacy for fifth in the final league stan- on the frontline. They have little only one slot up for grabs. trouble and will provide a strong Hurd and Jennifer Chesnut. The dings. experience in the backcourt. los- The dogfight for the remain- challenge to the conference freshmen are heavily recruited The Jackets' most experienc- ing three players. As the ing position will take place bet- front-runners. Predicted finish: guard Connie Coins. 610. the top ed player is senior LeeAnn Deacons thought. it will be a ween a very capable crew of top- Third. player in the state of Kentucky Woodhull. who was second on challenge just to win one ACC notch sophomores and juniors. Clo-son: It seems that the and 6-3 Sarah Sullivan. the the team in both rebounding(6.3) contest this year. Predicted the smallest being 5-8. The Z Tigers' roar will ebb to. well. a tallest playerever at Duke. Hurd and scoring (18.2). Junior guard finish: Last November 8, 19:32 I Technician Basketball Special / 1 1

Reynolds Coliseum gets needed facelift by Tedd McGee Sports Writer There ‘is talk of changing the name of Reynolds Coliseum to “Red"-noids Coliseum this year in honor of the paint job done on the Coliseum‘s seats. The seats, which were dark green since the Coliseum opened in 1949. have been painted a very bright red. This is not the only change that has been made in the Coliseu‘m's interior since last basketball season. State's tartan floor surface. one ofthe few of its kind in the nation. was damaged last spring when an unap- prehended person started a forklift on the floor and did some figureeights. which carved into the floor's surface. On s court like State‘s. when one part of the floor is damaged. the whole thing must be resur- faced. Other renovations and changes include the remodeling of the basement and the flip- flopping of the team benches and scorers table with press row. Another change yet to be made. and which probably won't be made until later. is the addition ”of extra lights inside the Col- iseum. Associate Athletic Director Frank Weedon pointed out three major reasons [or the changes — increased State and ACC televi- sion exposure. special prepara- tions that were made for last year‘s NCAA Eastern Regionals held in Reynolds and basic necessity. These three reasons were separately or collectively given for all of the changes. Television exposure was given credit for the bench change. the rewiring that goes along with that and the upcoming addition Staff photo by Drew Armstrong of lights. while necessity was given as the reason for the court Seeing Red resurfacing and seat-painting. Reynolds Coliseum underwent several changes since last basketball floor was also resurfaced after it was damaged; extra lights were ad- The NCAA's decision to hold team benches and press row were flip-flopped. the regional tournament here season. including painting the seats to a bright red. The Coliseum ded, and the last year paved the way to Weedon expects the most ob- especially to State's renowned lights and the seats will make it Casey's idea." he said. “He really renovating the basement. vious change to be the shifting of squad. “I guess they'll brighter. This will add more wanted to paint the seats red." According to Weedon. it was the benches with the press row. have to change sides now." university spirit now that the This year. when visiting teams time for many of the changes. “That will probably be the Weedon thinks that the fans seats are our scth colors." come into Reynolds Coliseum. “Some of these things were most noticeable change." he said. and the teams will benefit most Weedon gave Athletic Direc- they will probably see red when long overdue." he’ said. pointing adding that it could cause some from the changes. tor Willis Casey the credit for they go to sleep that night. If out that the paint on the seats confusion and inconvenience to “I think it will make its better . the idea. they doc" th-v will have to be had been cracking for more than some fans early in the season. atmosphere." he said. “The "I guess basically it was Willis color blind. a couple of years. Though Weedon did not know any official figures. he estimated that the total bill would wind up around the 575.000 mark. with How they Stacked" up in 1981-82 the bulk of that being spent on the basement and seats. Weedon added that he didn't think the ‘ FINAL1.152"3.51%“5WSTATEN renovations would stop with the MINMV-‘IAOC lights. Phys!- [GI-NA Pet. [TI-"A Pet. IO. Av: "-11. A II. 5 Pa. Avg "Eventually we would like to Bulky 52 171-512 .555 ' ”-115 .514 215 5 55-0 as 10 458 13.7 renovate the men's basketball Whittenburg 82 users .511 115-1“ .551 75 2.5 55-1 54 5 15 480 13.4 area downstairs. also." he said. Punch 52 125-255 .5“ 8-55 .551 1” 5.5 ”-0 50 15 as no 8.5 Unlike the Weisiger-Brown Lowe 52 07-1” .5” 75-105 .752 U 2.7 “-0 152 1 55 272 8.5 Athletics Facility. the Wolfpack Nevitt ' 51 70-110 H .551 121 M 024 15 55 2 172 5.5 Club had absolutely nothing to McQueen 32 24-“ .555 M .555 ' 15 2.5 51-2 10 15 4 72 2.3 do financially with these Chrles 24 45-52 ' M ”-55 .525 Q " 1.2 17-0 0 2 0 52 2.2 changes. Weedon listed a Gannon 25 15-“ . M 1525 .155 5 5.2 15-0 15 1 8 50 2.0 number of different sources for Pm as 12-25 . .5. 5-12 5. 15. 0.7 10-0 4 1 2 25 1.2 funds that were used to make Thompson 20 11-21 .m .. 1-5, ' .111 15 0.5 15-0 5 1 5 25 0.5 the changes. Perry 5) 5-5 .575 5-11 .555 " 4 0.2 5-0 15 ll 11 0.6 “The money came from the Lssaard 5 2-2 1.” . 1-5 .5" 2 ' 0.5 2-0 0 0 1 5 0.5 general operating budget. TV Warren 14 0-5 no - 25 ' I.“ ‘t ’1. 5.5 50 5 0 1 2 0.1 and gate receipts from both foot- We” ' 5 1-5 . .5 55 .. -- >1 045 5-0 0 0 1 2 0.? ball and basketball. and student Lay» ' 11 ' , 1-2 “ass 5-. , : '— J 0.5- 1-5 0 0 5 2 0.2 fees." he said. “These groups all support the athletic program as renewal-ulna?-loss. no .~ . ~ well as the academic program. ”A“ 52 M1“ .fll‘. . ,- g f .5 1” 155 (.1551 57.5 The Wolfpack Club had none of . _ . .1-1551 ‘1": Wm ... ‘fl .:.5 _-1‘l ‘ . ~ .. 151- ,, 1510 “.1. this." 12 / November 29, 19s: / Technician Baakatbal Special

Pack schedule among

nation’s toughest by w” Terry [slay UNC-Wilmington should pro ’ Sports Editor vide another lightweight bout before the Pack closes out the The schedule-makers at State season with five ACC contests. mustbeglnttons for punhhment. including rematches with ‘ FirstofallPackhasoneheckofa Virginia and North Carolina. _ A,a-...t football slate. and then they Overall the Pack plays as follow tint up with one of the tough a slate as anybody in the toughest hoopde itineraries in ACC and the nation. State will the nation. lock horns with three of the last . State has done a ISO-degree four national champions in North turnaround from 'last year’s Carolina. L'ouisville and pushover schedule with which Michigan State. the Pack. posted a 22-10 mark. The Pack has as good a senior This year there are. at most. threesome as they have had in seven lightweights on State‘s some time. To have such a slate. schedule. and at the same time The Pack starts out with three have such good talent. causes probable wins in Western mixed feelings from State head . Carolina. North Carolina A&T - coach Jim Valvano. and East Carolina. all at home. Then a flurry of traditional Valvano feels that it may be powerhouses hit the Pack. star- hard to recognize improvement ting with Michigan State in this year. Raleigh. a team State beat in the “I think our schedule is Rainbow Classic last year. 1982 doubtless one of the top Final Four participant Louisville schedules in the country." followed by West Virginia. Valvano said. “I think that's go another formidable foe. both on ing to make it harder to see the road. ' results in terms ofwins or losses. Farleigh-Dickinson then meets but I think we're a better basket the Pack in Raleigh before State ball team. I'd like to think our begins conference play in schedule would be taken into January. That first conference consideration by the NCAA. game starts a six-day funrun for Last year Indiana made the the Wdfpach in which they will NCAA with 18 wins and had -a play at Clemson. not always a joy tough schedule. l‘m not saying ride fc State. at Missouri. a we could make it with 18 wins. member of most Top 20 polls. butl‘dliketothinkzowinsis and than home to host Ralph automatic. even if it takes the Sampson and Virginia. the odds- ACC Tournament to get it. Eigb on favciteto win the national ti- teen or 19 would depend on who tle. That could be a pivotal week we beat and who we lost to. I like for State. to think 18-9 would be a helluva Georgia Tech breaks the effort." monotony before State gets State fans should have ample another fiveday vacation. play- opportunity to see the Pack on ing defending champion North TV. State plays eight times on Carolina in Chapel Hill. Wake the tube. twice nationally. Con- Forest in Greensboro and then ference games on TV include hosting 1982 East Regional par- Virginia twice. Georgia Tech. ticipant Memphis State and big 'North Carolina twice and the man Keith Lee on national season finale against Wake television. Forest. In addition. the ACC Three weeks of solid ACC Tournament will be televised.‘ competition combined with “You can't beat the best unless State's usual double victory dip you play them." Valvano said. at the North-South “I‘ll let you know in about four Doubleheader precede State‘s monthshow I feel. Although who in which the team may be better should be in good shape if they would boost the Pack high in the annual match-up with a much im- we play is tough enough. it's but the record worse because of get at least 18 wins. A couple of rankings. Either way the Pack proved Notre Dame team in when we play them that makes it the schedule. The NCAA will tough runs in the schedule could should have ample competition Reynolds. another national TV even tougher." look at the State slate when the spell trouble and multiple losses. to prepare them for post-season game. For State it could be a season bids go out though, so the Pack but wins in those situations play-

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AND WHAT ELSE COULDmm- 35 November 29, 1%2 Technician Basketball Special /13

Lawson typifies

balanced team 0 by Bruce Winkworth but that has been in limited play- Assistant Editor ing time as a reserve at three dif- ferent positions. Yow has never If Coach Kay Yow has her called upon Lawson to score a lot way. and her Wolfpack women of points. and Lawson's contribu- basketballers are a balanced and tions have usually been the kind versatile team. Sherry Lawson which do not show up in box- will typify that team. scores. Lawson. a senior from High .“She has a lot of speed and Point. has been a reserve for the quickness." said Yow. “combined Pack in the past. filling in at speed and quickness. one of the several positions. Now she is be- best on our team. It's important ing counted on to start in the to have someone like that to help backcourt with Angie Arm~ us run the break. She's also a strong. and Yow points to good passer. and she's able to Lawson's versatility and ex- help us get the ball inside. Defen- perience as her biggest assets. sively. her speed and quickness “She's starting at the number is important in our help-side two guard." said Yow. ”With the defense as Well in containing her experience she‘s had and the own man." players she's gone against, she'll She is capable of scoring too. be a big help for us. She's had Last year. while filling in for considerable playing time in Ginger Rouse. Lawson riddled . games. and she's gone against Wake Forest for 18 points. her some very good players in prac- career high. tice." Lawson is also dependable. At59. Lawson gives some size having only missed one game in to the‘Wolfpack's backcourt, but her career. Now her career is not at the expense of quickness. down to one final year. and she is “She has a lot of combined looking'forward to a good one. speed and quickness. one of the “I expect this to be my best best on our team," said Yow. year." she said. “because I‘m "We like to run the break. and hoping to start and show what it's important to have someone I've learned over the past three with her speed and quickness to years. I feel I've learned better help us do that." defense and offense. and I'm a Lawson agrees that her ex- better team player." perience at several positions Along with all the other in- should help her and the team this tangibles Lawson brings with year. her to a game. this season she “I can dribble easier. and I will be counted upon to provide look to shoot more." she said. senior leadership. as will all of taff photo by‘ Patrick Chapman “I've played inside a couple of Yow's seniors. Sherry Lawson, one of three State seniors. has played in a reserve role her previous three seasons but times. Last year. I even played “I'm counting on all our hopes to have earned a starting guard position this year. ‘ at number four (big forward). seniors." said Yow. "I think they Women are an experienced team Yow. “Our new people are fitting fing. but she'll settle for winning. That's helped me to learn to get should all make a major contribu- with Lawson and two other in and complementing the other The big game last year. however. the ball inside to the open tion to this year's team. They all seniors leading the way. The team members. That's a tribute did serve two purposes for player." have their strengths. and leadership they exhibit is to Sherry and all the seniors. Lawson. For her career. Lawson has on- they've all been around for a already evident to Yow. They have a lot to work with this "That was my biggest thrill ly scored 3.9 points per game. while.‘ ‘ “We have a lot of juniors and year." since coming to State." she said. Lawson expects to lead by ex- seniors, and their experience With Lawson starting. more “Scoring 18 points and starting ample. but she also expects this really shows in practice." said 18-point games could be in the of- gave me a lot of confidence also." team to be able to write its own ticket. , “I think our team is going to be a very good fast-breaking YOU’I.L SCORE AT team._'she spjd. “We get up and down the count vpry well. and it > u a very good year.’ O ”I” W State after H ' rs;at Allan Jay High . “fit. where she i play games O C{s:tral Carolina U) r:-3consecutive (D filled in soft- .4. her older H yed football with O 3 ’l‘ your favorite video games F.‘ mmer camp." she said. 3' Yow also coached my high school. so I was a: singles and doubles pool (D _ 'r with how she coach. ‘ )that and I also liked tournaments m ” I scheduled gradua- L”. ' ll. Lawson plans to a: your favorite beverages in some form of adver- _‘ 4; open seven days a week joring in writing and O he said.and I’d like to 2 that'a still a ways of.’ .MONDAY-SATURDAY 10 am. -2 am CD . now. Lawson is getting ~ re ‘ for the upcoming season. SUNDAY 12 pm. -2 am. 2. whichbegins Nov. 26. at Howard University. The Wolfpack \ I.‘~-. 14/ November 8, 1m / Technician Basketball Special

Nine players retUrning

Wolfpack women strong at all spots

by Devin Steele over the past two seasons. We career. Shugart's injury will to that low post position. I think have one of the best conditioned cause her to miss this season as that Ronda can really become a Assistant teams ever. and we have good well. factor this year. By the end of Nearly every team goes depth and noticeably improved “We‘ve had key injuries in the the season. I think that she can through a transition each year players." past. and we are still plagued become a dominating factor. ...—.¢-v-.v..,,v..v~.. and labeis itself either new. Gone from. last year‘s starting with those injuries." Yow said. “She‘s playing with more con- mature or experienced. rotation are guard Ginger Rouse. "The difference is that we had fidence for us. She's really look- State's 1982-83 women's an all-ACC and all-NCAA East key injuries with a young team. ing for the ball more." basketball team. with a combina- Regional selection who finished and now we‘ve got key injuries Karen Thompson. a 63 junior tion of youth. maturity and ex- her career as State's alltime with an experienced team. I look from Pflugerville. Tx.. is also a perience. puts itself in each of leading scorer with 1.509 points. back now and think that we were contender at center. She averag- these categories. With these in- Also lost to graduation was for playing with those key injuries ed 4.5 points and 2.5 rebounds a gredients blended. eighth-year ward Connie Rogers. the school‘s with such a young team, and we game. playing in 26 contests. Wolfpack coach Kay Yow sees fifth-leading scorer with 1.150 were so fortunate to have done Mary Jane Wild. a (‘rl junior this year's team as one of her points. what we did." from St. Louis. Mo.. is listed as a best ever. For the first time ever, State Those injuries forced Yow to forward. but may see time in the Three seniors. five juniors. failed to reach the finals of the take 6-7 Ronda Falkena off the middle. also., two sophomores and three ACC Tournament. bowing to red-shirt list after Christmas. State's biggest strength. freshmen comprise the team. Maryland in the semifinals. She returns as the starter at the however. is Angie Armstrong. a Yow thinks it can better last Though the Pack has a reputa- pivot, with a year of starting ex- 5—5 senior point-guard who has year‘s squad. which posted a 24~7 tion of being a national power. perience behind her. Falkena. a filled the slot for three years. record. lost to eventual NCAA last year‘s effort was somewhat junior from Warwick. N.Y.. Armstrong. heading the list of 10 runner-up Cheyney State in the a rprising considering the in- averaged 6.1 points and 4.8 re returing letter winners and finals of the East Regionals and juries which plagued the team. bounds. and has shown con— three starters. is State's record finished 11th in the final Paula Nicholson and Debbie siderable improvement in the holder for most assists in a Associated Press Coaches Poll. Shugart. two standout centers. off-season. season (182) and 'for a career “For the first time in a while. were lost early last season with "Rhonda's posting up a lot bet- (486). She's the only returnee we've got a mature. experienced knee injuries. denting the ter." Yow said. “The past two who averaged in double figures team with a lot of young players Wolfpack considerably. seasons. we've been weak in the (10.8 ppg.). and needs only 54 who can fill in." Yow said. “With Nicholson averaged 18 points middle. and We used it as a decoy points to become a member of that experience under their and 12 rebounds during one from our perimeter game. We the Wolfpack's 1.000 Point Club. belts. they have become better stretch. but her injury ended her have a couple of offenses geared “Angie is our most experienc- ed player and our biggest strength." Yow said. “We de ‘ pend on her in so many ways. It’s great to have experince at that crucial position." Armstrong. a Wilson native. led the team» in field goal percen- tage last year at .554. Also a key defensive player. she needs only nine steals to overtake Trudi Lacey (237) for the top spot on the school‘s alltime steals list. Armstrong's backup at the No. 1 position is Robyn Mayo. who earned a spot on the 1982 South Team at the National Sports Festival. A 5—6 sophomore from Landover. Md.. Mayo saw action Staff photo by John Davison in 26 games a year ago. Ronda Felkena, the Pack's 6-1 “Robyn is playing fantastic center, gives her team a tremen- ball in the preseason." Yow said. dous advantage inside. “Now. we have two extraor- dinary point guards who can han- season with mononucleosis. A dle the ball well and can push the 5-10 Cary native. Mulligan ball down the court. They have averaged 16 points. six caroms really cteated some fantastic and 2.5 assists her senior year of breaks for us in practice." high school. Though the point position is in The forward positions are good hands. the perimeter game another strong point for the is an area of uncertainty. Senior Wolfpack. Claudia Kreicker. a Sherry Lawson. 5—9. and 510 (H junior from Warsaw. Ind.. sophomore Linda “Hawkeye” returns to fill the strong side. Page are vying for the second but she will undoubtedly be guard position. challenged by 5—9 senior Karen Despite seeing limited action Brabson. as a freshman behind Rouse and Kreicker. who averaged 7.7 Rogers. Page averaged 8.4 points a year ago. gained .points as a freshman. Her defen- valuable experience this summer sive skills. her biggest weakness playing on the Athletes in Action a year ago. have shown con- team which toured Europe. siderable improvement. Page. a A Portsmouth. Va. native. Philadelphia. Pa. product who Brabson has the school‘s fifth pumped in 22 points in her col- best career rebounding average. legiate debut in an exhibition She played in every game last game. should emerge as a year and had a 3.3 average. double-digit scoring threat. Also in the running for a for- Lawson. from High Point. saw ward position ia $1. lilo-pound time in every game last season freshman Priscilla Adams. junior and averaged 3.3 points. She is college transfer Jan Rogerson. 10th on State's all-time steals Wild and Rouse. and assists list. Her speed and Adams. from Ringgold. Ga.. leaping ability should help State averaged 19.8 points and 12 re- on the break and on the boards. bounds during her senior prep Reserves at the No. 2 slot are season and led her teams to a freshmen Teresa Reuse and Deb 124-14 record over four years. bie Mulligan. Rouse. Ginger's Technicienflle photo younger sister. a 5-11 native of (See ‘Womm'mefil Claudia Kreleker, a senior from Warsaw, Ind., is one of three returning starters for State’s women's team. Burke. Va.. was red-shirted last November 29. 1&2 l Technician Basketball Special 1 «WI.glfl’rui , 3‘1“" ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘-‘m"“"":r.".um ‘. l”.. r State records may be stirred ’a by To. DeBchrlver speculate on the numbers 6. 1.642 - Dick Dickey. 1947-50 Sports Writer Thompson would have ac— 7. 1.598 — . cumulated in four years. 1972-74 The days of David Thompson The career scoring list doesn't 8. 1.574 —- Mel Thompson. are gohe. but the memories still include any current Wolfpack 1950-51 abound. His jersey. along with players. but two — Thurl Bailey 9. 1.543 — Vann Williford. numerous awards he received and Derrek Whittenburg — have 1968-70 can be found in Case Athletics a shot at joining the list before 10. 1.513 — Paul Horvath. "WI-ital.., Center. In almost any drinking their careers at State end this 1948-51 ' or eating establishment in west season. - v ' Not surprisingly. Thom son Raleigh. one can see a picture of In three years of wearing Red leads the all-time field goa list the legendary number 44 and White. Bailey and Whitten- for the Wolfpack. Number 44 floating through the air towards burg have 894 and 887 points. connected on 939 shots form the the hoop. respectively. floor. Only Hawkeye Whitney. Not only did Thompson leave With the 30-second clock add- who starred for the Wolfpack in his impression in the minds ofall ed to the ACC this season. Bailey the late 70's has come close to Wolfpack fans. he left his mark and Whittenburg could displace Thompson totals with 826 in his in the archives of Wolfpack Vann Williford and Paul Horvath four-year career. basketball. from the top ten. As with the career scoring list. general Sidney Lowe. In three Wolfpack footballer Dean In three glory filled years at CarearScas'queaders Thurl Bailey and Derrick Whit- short years at State. the Shavlik. grabbed 1.598 bounds in State. Thompson scored 2309 tenburg are the only current Washington. D. C. native has his three year career. Shavlik points to become the all-time 1. 2.309 -— David Thompson. Wolfpack players with a chance thrown 491 passes which have domination of the boards during leading scorer in Wolfpack 1973-75 of cracking the top ten this resulted in a basket 18 more his day can be best appreciated history. It should be 2. 1.967 -- Sammy Rsnzino,‘ season. Bailey has 361 career than Austin in his four-year when compared to former State remembered that Thompson 1948-51 p field goals. while Whittenburg career. great Tommy Burleson. didn’t play varsity ball his first 3. 1.964 — Hawkeye Whitney. has recorded 341 baskets. Both Every time the 6-0 195 Burleson is second on the all- year at State. because at that 197780 are over 200 short of joining the pounder is credited with an time list. but is more than 500 time the NCAA did not allow 4. 1.772 — Kenny Carr. 1975-77 list assist this season. he will be ex- boards behind Shavlik. freshmen to participate in varsi- 5. 1.761 — Ronnie Shavlik. tending his school mark. With 483 rebounds in his first ty competition. One can only 1954-56 Career Field Goal Leaders three years at State. Thurl 1. 939 — David Thompson. Career Asslst Leaders Bailey has a shot at joining this 1973-75 1. 491 — Sidney Lowe. 1980- prestigious list of big men this 2. 826 — Hawkeye Whitney. 2. 473 — Clyde Austin. 1977-80 season. The Seat Pleasant. Md. 1977-80 3. 350 — . 1973-75 native needs 211 caroms to 3. 710 — Ken’ny Carr. 197577 4. 259 ,— Hawkeye Whitney. displace David Thompson. Last 4. 649 - Ronnie Shsvlik. 1977-80 season. Bailey snagged 216 miss- 1954-56 5. 212 — Craig Davis. 197578 ed shots in State's slow down 5. 641 - Tommy Burleson. 6. 189 David Thompson. concept of basketball. 1972-74 1973-75 7. 594 Vann Williford, 7. 172 . Career Rebound Leaders 1968-70 196568 (since 1950 season) 8. 590 Dick Dickey. 1947-50 8. 164 — Ed Leftwich. 1970-71. 9. 577 — Clyde Austin. 1977-80 9. 1°50 — Tony Warren. 1977-79 1. 1.598 -— Ron Shavlik. 1954-56 10.146 - Joe Cafferky.1971-72 2. 1.066 Tommy Burleson. 10. 575 —- Bobby Speight. 1972-74 1951-53 . Of course not every shot taken 3. 1.057 - Bobby Speight. As any coach who has lost a in basketball goes though the 1951-53 close game will atest to. free hoop. When the ball caroms off 4. 936 — John Richter. 1957-59 throws are an important part of the rim. a scramble ensues. In re— 5. 789 — Kenny Carr. 1975-77 any basketball game. Current cent memory, State has had 6. 760 — Vann Williford. Wolfpacker Derrick Whitten- some outstanding rebounders. 1968-70 burg is an outstanding shooter and from the charity stipe. and he like Thompson. Burleson. 7. 742 — . 1974-76 currently ranks sixth on the all- Carr. But none of these great 8. 725 — Mel Thompson. time percentage list. Whitten- boardsman come close to the 1950-51 burg isn't placed on the list numbers compiled by 50's star 9. 705 — Phil Dinardo. 1954-56 though. because his career hasn't Ron Shavlik. 10. 694 — David Thompson. concluded. Last season. the The father of current 1973-75 senior from Glen Arden. Md. shot a sizzling .831 percent from the line. Career Free Threw Percentage 1. .840 Bob Seitz. 1954-57 2. .835 — Dan Englehardt. 1957-60 3. .820 — John Key. 195963 4.’ .810 Warren Cartier. HNRKUT} 194650 5. .801 — Jon Speaks. 1960-63 mm m ./}'VKEf'le 6. .788 -— Joe Serdich. 1966-69 7. .788 - Joe Cafferky. 1971-73 8. .774 — Rick Holdt. 70-73 9. .768 Pete Coker. 1964-66 10. .765 — Kenny Matthews. 78-81 In order for the Thompson's and Carr's to score. someone has to pass them the ball and that's where the point guard comes in. z The point guard is the unselfish member of the team. his job is to get the ball to the scorers. In return. his statistical worth shows up in assists. Over the years. State has had some great point.guards. No one ..will ever forget the lob passes 55 Monte Towe tossed to a soar- ing David Thompson. Or the fan- cy behind the back or between Technician file photo the legs bounce passes of Clyde FonnchtstegrcatstidThompsondsmonstratcsthcciusivc Austin. But the all-time assist shootingtouch that put him at the top of State’s all-time scoring list. leader at State is current floor », 530-9' 4'... ~'-'»

16/ November 29, 1932 / Technician Beeketbell Special

Finch, Abatemarco provide invaluable assistance in c

’State is where I want to be’ ' n-‘.l‘n—-.~v.s by Ed Raggedy coach for volleyball and softball. as problems have to do with support Sports Writer well as associate coach for basket- and attendance. The problem of ball. support. in the media especially. is “1 love Raleigh. the ACC and the Now, she has the duty of serving an area of particular concern to people of North Carolina State - as chairperson for the NCAA Finch. University." Women's Basketball Committee. in "Our university does not have an These are words from State's addition to her duties at State. administrative velocity towards associate women’s basketball "My appointment to the chair of promotions," she said. “and the coach and chairperson of the the committee probably had amount of promotions we do for NCAA Women's Basketball Com- something to do with thefact that I' our athletic programs opposed to mittee. Nora Lynn Finch. am from N.C. State. that Willis other ACC schools is noticeable." Finch is also one of the Assistant Casey is a very respected person Without that promotion. the Athletic Directors here and plays a by the NCAA and the fact that I women are forced to not charge big part in the operation of the am not a head coach and could be any admission to their games. university‘s athletic programs. able to. hopefully. devote more Finch would especially like to Finch has a rich athletics time and effort to the committee." see some exposure for women's background which has led her to she said. basketball in the electronic media. even more success at State. As head of the basketball com- “The public has been taught by A Henderson native. Finch at- mittee. Finch has been involved in television that if something is on tended Western Carolina Universi— the switch of women's athletics television. it is worth attendance." ty. where she was selected woman from the AIAW (Association for In- she said. Athlete-of-theYear in 1970. par- tercollegiate Athletics for Women) In this area. Finch has a justified ticipating in volleyball. tennis. and to the larger NCAA. The switch accusation. Last year. the field hockey as well as basketball. has not been a partiCularly‘smooth Wolfpack women did not have a She led the Catamounts to a one in that last year there were game on television. and their atten- runner-up finish in the first Na- teams that refused to join the dance was the lowest it has ever tional Women‘s Basketball Tourna- NCAA and continued their. been. ment. allegiance to the AIAW. “When Kay (State women's head Upon completion of her Master's One ACC school. Duke. con— basketball coach Yowl and I have in 1971 from WCU. she began her tinued its affiliation with the been on the radio. say for a 15 or so coaching career at Wake Forest AIAW. The AIAW has now filed minute talk show. our attendance University. serving as head suit against the NCAA. accusing it at the next game has gone up con- women‘s basketball coach. of violating the Sherman Antitrust lsiderably." Finch said.’ “If that sounds like more than Act, which protects organizations The problem here is that the one job. it was." Finch said. from monopolies being established. media tends to write and report After two years at Wake Forest. Finch sees the new affiliation about events that people attend , she accepted the head coaching with the NCAA to be a positive but. without that attendance position for the women's basketball one. already built-in, women's games . program at Peace College. “Now. we have the same rules as are very often shunned. “Although I moved from a the men. which makes it easier for Women’s basketball does not prestigious ACC school in Wake the university officials." Finch suffer these difficulties Forest. I was moving to a college said. everywhere. As a matter of fact. that was more dedicated to pro She also says being with the Old Dominion University. which moting and improving its women's. NCAA will help recruiting. has had nationally prominent Assistant basketball coaches Nora Lynn Finch athletic teams." “We can now pay for the visit of teams in women‘s basketball for In her four years at Peace. Finch a young woman to our campus many years. had gross revenues guided the Green Giants to a 73-22 where. under AIAW rules the exceeding 3142.000 in 1980 and mark and three post-season tourna- woman had to foot the bill herself." defending national champion Loui- ment appearances. Her 1977 team Although the NCAA has now in- siana Tech has surpassed that in finished runner-up in AIAW Junior cluded women’s athletics into its recent years and has just com- College National Tournament. programs. that does not solve all pleted a new-8000 seat arena built In 1978. Finch moved on to the problems the women's pro basically for its women.M”... State. where she served as head grams have to overcome. Those This year's NCAA post-season tournament is' similar to last year’s. according to Finch. “We will have 32 teams." she said. “with the first-round games being played at home courts —' not necessarily at those of the higher seed. but to the team that has drawn the higher attendance in order to assure just that — a better draw at tournament games." The sites for the 1983 and 1984 regionals have already been set. For 1983. they include Penn State. Notre Dame. Louisiana Tech. and UCLA. The winners of _ these four regionals will travel to The Scope in Norfolk. Va..for the Championship Finals. The 1984 sites include Old Dominion, Tennessee. Louisiana Tech and Southern California. with the 1984 Championships to . be held at UCLA. Finch is highly recognized by the university and the NCAA as being one of the top ad- ministrators in the nation and has received many offers to take her talents elsewhere. Photo by Paul chal But. as she notes. “I have the best of both worlds here at NC. look here State. I can be an administrator. help with recruiting. and coach Neutynnflnchhsseamcdanarnelorherseltaschalrpcrsonoftheflm all at the same Women’s Iasltetball Commlttee, as an assistant athletics dlrector here at besides. N.C. State time.is whenAndl Statcandasassoclstscoachofttholfpackmmen'steam. want to be." -.1l‘f"‘v“€lln z 1r.

November 8. 19a: / Technician Basketball Special /1 :

continuingWolfpack basketball’s winning traditions

. -State’s secret weapon gets job done

by W‘- Tas'ry Kelley ' ing to this Valvano assistant. another five he's likely to have ink. Sports Editor because if he‘s not careful. ed you to a grant-in-aid. Abatemarco will hook him — with “I really like NC. State." he ‘Picture yourself as a highly enthusiasm. said. “I think its a great place. rated high school basetball star be “I'm enthusiastic about There have been some great teams ing recruited by all the good recruiting because that's my bread here. Coach Sloan had a great basketball schools in the nation. and butter." said the fast-talking tradition with David Thompson. if You may have narrowed your assistant. “One of the reasons I there's one person l'd like to be choices to a few schools. and if came back with Jim is because I've like. it's Jim Valvano. He makes me you've been visited by State's learned a lot about the game. I'd really excited about State. That's secret weapon. the Pack will likely like to stay with Jim a long time. something you can‘t lie about. This still be in the running for your ser- I'd like to keep learning under Jim. is coach V's third year. and I'm vices. I love being at the game and seeing really looking forward to it." Over in the basketball office us win. If we're not out getting ‘Abatemarco has his own style. thereiaanaraenal-anarsenalof players. we can't win. My job and which may be why. he's so suc- talented coaches. And among this. Ray's (assistant coach Martin) main cessful. ' arsenal is hidden away a job is helping coach V put together "I‘m outgoing and maybe more secret weapon. Not your typical a team. aggressive than anybody else." secret weapon mind you. This “You have to be honest: you have Abatemarco said. ”I like to ever weapon isn't locked up or anything. to like people and you have to work work and over-sell a kid. That's And if you were to go and visit the hard and be able to bounce back what I call my overenthusiasm. office. you'd likely find this,weapon from failure. If you're involved This is a great place to sell. We've at work. This weapon is assistant with a kid. he's going to have five got to be one of the Top 10 as far as basketball coach Tom Abatemarco schools he's interested in. That‘s basketball is known. We‘ve got one - an awesome recruiting weapon. the thing in recruiting —— you have of the Top 10 coaches in the nation. or perhaps better stated. a to be successful. You've got to find Kids like to play. so if we have recruiting genius. people that want you. You‘ve got to spots to sell then we may go after a Abatemarco came to State from find people that want to have fun. particular kid. We'll sell them on . last year as a That sounds crazy. the idea that they have a spot. replacement for former State assis- "But if you play for Jim Valvano Coach Valvano decides what we tant . who migrated for four years. you will have fun. If need. we bring them in. and he sees to VMI as head coach. It was a reu- you‘re not enthusiastic about them and makes the final decision." nion for Abatemarco and Valvano -' recruiting. you better not be an’ But you've got to be careful ac- as both coached at Iona prior to assistant coach. I like to go out to cording to Abatemarco. Valvano’s coming here. They built summer camps and see kids play. i "Just because a kid doesn't have a strong program at Ions in only like the evaluation part better than a great preseason doesn’t mean three years. and Abatemarco has the actual recruiting. I think." he's not a good player." he said. "If visions of doing the same here. Enthusiasm is something that is you just recruit players with “I've moved around a lot and had in abundance with Abatemarco. reputations then you'll get in trou- a lot of great experience in the nine From a personal experience. I ble. You've got to see if a kid can fit years I've been in coaching." know he‘s overrun with desire to into your system. It's how you feel Abatemarco said. ”I've always succeed. The day after it was an- the kid can play. not what the I Finch (above) and Tom Abatemarco (below). wanted to he at a program like nounced he had been hired. I called ' report says. it's a 12 month job. N.C. State and try to build a pro the basketball office to see whenhe From June 15 through August 1. gram like Coach Sloan did in would start to work. Her/had we go out and evaluate. You can't building a national champion. started the day before so I went to talk to the kid except on the phone. State's always had a great pro see him. When I got there i had to From September 1 through gram with Coach Case and Coach wait for him to finish dictating a November I. you have home visits Sloan. I'd like to keep the tradition letter to a State prospect. The and kids on campus. From January going.” Wolfpack signed that player the to June. you're still trying to sign Abatemarco would also like to next week. seniors and contact juniors." build that tradition with Valvano Five minutes after you start With Tom Abatemarco working as his boss. talking with Abatemarco. you as Valvano‘s secret weapon. it "If you look all over the country know he is a hard worker. Five could be dangerous for a basketball - Jim Valvano is 36 years old and. more minutes and he'll have you recruit not considering the he's been coaching 15 years - he's convinced that State is God's gift Wolfpack to talk with State he one of the brightest young coaches to the . and in might change his mind. in the nation." he said. “Three out of the last four years he's a been in poet-season play. He real- ly likes N.C. State. He likes the program. and he likes the people. We want to try to build a dynas ty here." Abatemarco grew up in Brooklyn and Long Island and at- tended high school in Long Island. He says he wasn‘t a great ball player himself. but he did enjoy the sport and played four years of NAIA hall at Dowling College where they made the playoffs two out of four years. As is the job of most assistants. Abatemarco‘s job is to recruit. “The head coach can run the ball club without anybody there.” Abatemarco said. "A lot 0' times. you see a head coach turn to ask his assistant a queo tion. Then he turns back and does what he wants to do. The main job of an assistant coach is to recruit." With that in mind. Abatemar- co gets the job done. A young athlete about to make a decision Photo by Paul Sega! about where to play is at an un- tom Abatemercololnedthe rack men’sstamastsprlnsand hasestabllshed fair disadvantage when he's talk- himself as an ace recruiter. ./ <

18/ November 29. 1932 / Tschniciaé.etball Special'* Q. Easygoing Lowe points Pack to winning season

by Stu Hal Lowe has proven he can get University Games in Bucharest. couple of national rankings Contributing Writer the ball to his teammates. yet Romania - Lowe topped his thrown in. there are socalled basketball New York act with two against “This ballclub can go as far as The day was as ordinary as observers. who believe Lowe the the Soviet Union twice. it wants to‘ go.” Lowe says. “If any other in Raleigh during mid- hasn't lived up to his potential as The first was a 70-foot shot we want it. we're going to have October — the leaves were turn- a' point guard and that he should .. from the top ofhis own key atthe to get it. but it's going to be ing different shades of orange. be scoring more. first-half buzzer. tough." brown and Wolfpack red. the “They judge a guy by his box- which eventually forced Last year's stunning 58-51 loss afternoon light was slowly get- score." Lowe says. "You have to. the Soviet Union into to Tennessee-Chattanooga in the ting darker and the air was get- be a scorer to make all-America overtime before first round of last year's NCAA ting that winter nip to it - when — that's an unwritten criteria. . His second Tournament. in which Lowe an incident out of the ordinary They have no knowledge ofa guy bit‘ofheroics came scored a career-high 21 points. occurred. scrambling for a loose ball or when he converted shouldn't have much of an effect During rush hour traffic. with drawing a charge in the last few a three-pointer on this year’s team. according to cars zigging and zagging and minutes. againat 7 5 Lowe. _ pedestrians crossing the road "I don't think my scoring more Vladimir “We were a bit surprised by it against their better judgement. would have helped us any more T k a c h e n h o. (the lossl." he says. “Everybody Sidney Lowe pokes along on his over the years. I think the eight . pushingthe was hungry and wanted it. but moped. radio headphones - games I‘ve led the team in scor- 0.8. to a four- we just didn't go after it. The ing out the hectic pace. ing. we've lost six or seven of point lead and a same thing could happen this Lowe appeared so oblivious to them." . gold medal. year.” - the goings on. he seemed out of Actually. oftheeight games ' “It was great And for Lowe. the same thing character. Then that's Lowe Lowe has led the Wolfpack representing could happen this year as has easygoing. in scoring. State‘s lost your country happened the past three.- O O five. .. and to wear He‘ll probably lead the team in ” When Sidney Rochell Lowe “Coach Valvanois always ,USA across assists and be near the top in the walked on the Raleigh campus encouraging me to shoot your chest." same category nationally. he'll back in 1979. he was receiving more." says Lowe. who Lowe says. “It not shoot anymore than he has in rave reviews from practically enters the 1982-83 season was something the past. he'll wisely lead the everyone who saw him play the with a 7.6 average. “At like a war winning point guard position. one point last year I was tbeU.S. against Wolfpack to another “The most pure point guard in scoring a little more than the U.S.S.R. - season and another NCAA berth America." was the way Lowe's usual. then I injured my and we won the and. in most probability. come DeMatha High coach. Morgan foot. and that slowed me war." season's end be overlooked by Wootten. described him. a little." Floor general the ACC and all-America teams. After watching him practice. Valvano. more than Lowe must lead ‘1 would just like to be then State coach Norm Sloan anyone. knows the the Wolfpack into a different remembered as not having put a was saying: “He isn't your importance ofLowe - sort of was this season - the lot of emphasis on scoring. but average freshman." being the spinal column on the ACC. In preseason predictions sacrificing myself for the team." And that he wasn't. Wolfpack. Without him. the State_ is expected to finish se- mly."he says. “and forjust beinga nice Sharing the point guard duties Wolfpack is partially paralysed. cond or thirdin the ACC. with a with Clyde Austin. Lowe quickly “The one person we cannot af- etched his name on the ford to lose is Sidney Lowe.” Wolfpack's all-time assist list — Valvano says. “He is. unques" Gone Lowe. 15th. 125. tionably. the leader ofour ‘ After Sloan departed for team. both on and off the but not Florida. his successor. Jim court." Valvano. was equally impressed Lowe shrugs off forgotten with Lowe's court savvy. Valvano's assessment “He has to be one of the great rather unassumingly. «:‘i J point guards in the country to “I‘m not really aware day." Valvano was saying. “He's of the impact that I have just an outstanding passer. He on the team." he says. ‘ has the uncanny ability to hit the “I'm sure Thurl (Bailey) or right man with the right pass at Dereck (Whittenburg) have just the right time." as much of an impact. but I would As a sophomore. Lowe hit the hate to think what we would be right man at the right time 184 like if didn't have one of them." > times. 'a school season record. In his own way. Lowe has and was well on his way to topp- ‘ become the working man's clutch ing Austin's career record of473. player — always consistent. With 182 assists a year ago. never flashy. Lowe clearly owned the record “He's the kind of player you with 491 in a span of three years. have to watch to apprectiate.” Lowe is now entering his final Sloan said. season. andbs usual. he's rated Lowe has finished second (34). as'one of the finest point guards first (58) and first (46) in steals in the nation. the past three years; averaged “As a point guard. there are only two turnovers a game last few better." says Valvano. prior season and connected on 78 per- to Lowe‘s final campaign. “His cent of his free throws in the knowledge of the game. plus his final five minutes last year. physical ability. make him one of During the 1980 ECAC Holi- the best in America." day Festival Tournament in New 0 0 York. Lowe dazzled the Without question. through basketball-ravaged fans with 23 Lowe's first three years. he's assists in two games and con— been one of the nation's finest nected on 12 straight free throws point guards — though only in in the final game against St. conversation. John's. His efforts won him the His name has never appeared Most Valuable Player award. on an all—America list or even an “I'm not sure if it was the honorable mention list. For that asaists or the fact that I hit 12 matter. Lowe's never made first- straight free throws that team all-Atlantic Coast Con- everyone was excited about." ference. says Lowe. noting again the fact The reason - he's the epitome most observers look at the box- of a true point guard. score stats. “I'm really proud of “It hasn't bothered me." Lowe it. though." says. “I've felt that with the guys Six monyis later. playing for we have on the team. my job was I the actual all-America team — to control the team and get them the United States team which the ball." competed in the 1981 World November 29, 19a: / Technician Basketball Special I1 9

Swami says . . . they will stili‘be a top five con- tender. The Louisville Cardinals won 11 of their last 13 games to end the 1981 campaign. The Cards have one of the best frontcourts to be found. Their "Big Mac" at-* tack is awesome. Add the best prep player in the nation and coach could be see- ing the roses in. the spring. They'll take the Metro Con- ference and rate sixth in my rankings. Memphis State returns four of ——Production its starters and should give the It's time for me to put away Cards a run for their money in my eliptical ball of fall the Metro. Keith Lee is another and shine my spherical ball for big man who can really dominate use in the winter months. Foot- play. The Tigers will be tough.‘ ball regular season is now over. The Wildcats of Villinova are and shorts and sneakers have another very good team from the replaced pads and cleats. Big East. The Big East is fast As the basketball season gets becoming a dominate conference, underway. two teams stand out and the Cats could easily repeat for the Swami Top 20: their final eight performances of Georgetown and Virginia. The last spring. At least for now two teams are led the best big they're in my top eight. men in recent memory. Virginia Now that Alabama has has Ralph Sampson. the best discovered that there's more to player in college ball. and life than the Bear and his Georgetown has Pat Ewing. the gridiron. the boys in crimson second best player. shoot the hoops real well. The Both clubs are solid. but the Tide was formidable last season. Cavaliers also have Othell at least in the SEC. Look for the Wilson. one of the premier trend to continue. For now I rate guards in the nation. Wilson will them a ninth place spot. compliment Sampson's inside Rounding out my top 10 is game, creating a potent offen- North Carolina. Most polls have sive threat. and the two will the Heels in the top 5, but I don't benefit tremendously from the think that they’re that good. yet. rule changes in the ACC. Look could make this for these two to head up the squad a top contender by March, rankings for at least the early but not now. part of the season. State comes in at fourteenth My choice for number three is on the list. The Pack could be Indiana. The Hoosiers‘ Bobby higher. but with one of the Knight returns all five starters toughest schedules in Jimmy the — four are seniors. This club V's tenure. the Pack will be do finished 1910 last season and a ing great to crack the top 10. strong second place finish in the This year‘s edition of the Big 10. If their bench comes Wolfpack is strong everywhere through. they'll be serious con- except in the middle. and if tenders in March. Cozell comes around. the Pack The Beavers of Oregon State will be a formidable contender in get my vote for the fourth spot. the quest for the elusive ACC ti- Their run and gun offense should tle. lead them to the Pac-10 title. and their schedule isn't exactly the toughest one I've ever seen. Kentucky rounds out my top five. The Wildcats are pretty quiet these days about 's status. If he's healthy. this team could take it all. If not. ilion’s Pizza Swami Top 20 Because You're Someone Special 1. Virginia ------1 '2. Georgetown 3. Indiana ' $200 Any Medium 4. Oregon State 5. Kentucky --1Tl‘_l 6. Louisville 8 7. Memphis State Y OFF PIZZA 8. Villinova ------d 9. Alabama 10. North Carolina 11. UCLA 5 $100 Any Large or Extra-Large 12. Iowa 13. Oklahoma 14. State 15. USC OFF PIZZA 16. Missouri ‘------.------4 17. West Virginia 18. St. Johns CALL AHEAD FOR ORDERS TO GO 19. Tennessee 20. Marquette AventFerr Sho in Center 851—6910 I fib/ November 29, 132 Technician Basketball Special

’| feel pretty comfortable shooting from that range’

3-POINT- THREAT

by Devin Steele 19 feet. you can. if you have that Wake Forest and Southern times on the court. It's grown in- in mind. get a low percentage Mississippi games with last- to something natural where, Editor game." second heroics. In the final when he gets the ball in one par- Dereck Whittenburg. three With that three ’in mind. would five minutes of games last season. ticular spot. I always know ‘ points! Whit take the shot from l9‘or drive he connected 79.percent of his free where to be. In high school, we Those words will undoubtedly to the basket if the lane is open? throws. had that. but we didn't really ring through the ACC‘s basket- “It depends."i; Whittenburg says. "Gathered that experience plays a understand it. Now. we unders- ball arenas when State's basket- "I‘m not going to let the line alt: Ir my pretty good part in situations like tand how and where and when to ball team battles conference game. But the line will alter the that. I want the ball." says Whit. be." foes. , situation. If it's late in the game. a second team pre-season all-America. A Business Administration Yes. what Whittenburg. the we're down three and I feel ihatt “I try ;not_.,to think about who's depend- major. Whittenburg believes he Wolfpack's senior shooting should shoot the three pointer. then I ing on who. When it gets down to a has a good shot at the profes- guard. has wanted through his will back up. But early in the game M close game. I feel as though I can score." sional ranks. but isn't taking the collegiate career — a threepoint when I've got a situation like that. I‘d g j ._ Adds State coach Jim Valvano: “Dereck‘s pro-career-or-bust attitude. shot is finally a reality. probably go ahead and take the drive." ‘ ,. a pressure player. He proved that time "I've got a pretty good chance. Whittenburg. State's Whittenburg. though happy with the ’" ' and again last year. He's the kind of but there's no way I'm going to downtown bomber. found a home new rule. believes the threepoint line. player we'll go to in the critical sit‘ think unrealistically and put all in the 19 feet-plus area the past which cuts inside the key. should be ex- uations." my marbles in one basket." he two seaons and could burn the tended so it won‘t affect the game as Whittenburg was sharp on 83 per- says. “I've seen many players nets from that range more times much. cent of his free throws last season. who‘ve had this great big dream. than any other ACC player this “I think the game would be better if second best in the conference. He forgot about school and said. season. the line was backed up about a foot." he attributes his accuracy to a new 'Hey. the NBA is the way.‘ and “It‘s not that far of a shot. but says. «“If it's a 19-foot. threepoint shot. free-throw shooting style he dev- then get cut. They didn't even its not an easy shot." says Whit- eloped last year. have enough hours to even try to tenburg. a 6-1 native of who's going to shoot twopointers “By squatting more. it helped me get back into school. Nobody Glenarden. Md. who averaged anymore? That's what the game was concentrate more on the basket cares about who you used to play 13.4 points a game last season brought up for." and to have a better feel at the for and how many points you while earning. second-team all- One question raised about the three foul line.” says Whittenburg. who scored. ‘ ACC accolades. “I feel pretty point rule is whether the outside canned 16 of 17 free throws in "To be realistical. there's not comfortable shooting from that shooters will emerge as the scoring the Pack's upset of Wichita State too many 6-foot guards in the range.” , leaders. replacing the inside big men as in the Rainbow Classic. “I usually NBA." That’s for sure. as evidenced the guns. spread my feet a little bit wider When the ball and the books by his many soft-touch jumpers “That 'may well be another change than my shoulders to squat so low." are layed aside. Whit enjoys from Western Blvd. His long brought about by the three—point shot."' .' // Though shooting is his strong point. cooling out to jazz waves. whooshes left a trail of smoke Whittenburg says. “It depends on which ’ his defense isn‘t a shortcoming by any “I like to sit down and listen to behind. which even alarmed players are shooting. For example. means. music on the stereo." he says. “I State‘s renowned Hoze Gang. (Duke's Chip) Engelland and (Wake “Dereck has blossomed into a real star." used to go out a lot. Now. I just According to State's Sports In- Forest's) Danny Young will become more Valvanosays. “His defense has really sit back and relax and think formation Office. 63 of his 156 effective. So you've got to consider that improved. and he has really learned to go about playing ball and going to field goals were beyond 19 feet. most guardsuwill be scoring leader. If to the basket. school." Though Whit is glad to see the you hit for three-pointers. you're in double .-_, Whittenburg. who tried out for the 1984 Look for State's No. 25 to jazz three-pointer initiated. he points figures already." “t.5»- Olympics this summer. improved his game it up on the court this season. out that it may be to a disadvan- Whit himself is a player whom it . by playing pickup games and weight- especially in 3-‘D' land. tage to some teams at times. will need to be aware of (or ,i‘s training. “It could help some teams and (H stature might be a bit small. but“it hasn't This season marks the seventh year that then. it could hurt some teams." stopped him from saying. “I jammed on you.” he and State point guard Sidney Lowe have says the broad-shouldered Whit- He can take it to the ' bucket played on the same team together. including tenburg. "It forces a IOt more for an in—your-face slain faster than you three years for Coach at play. It will become too much ofa can say Michael Jordan. DeMatha High. The pair. whose minds often seem factor because it may make the Perhaps his 39-inch vertical jump is just in his to be working synonymously on many plays. com- game look sloppy. Anybody just blood. His cousin. former State star David Thomp bine on the front line to form the Pack's bookends. might be trying for three. Even son. wouldn‘t argue that. “Our relationship has grown tremendously." though you can shoot well from Also a solid clutch player. Whit won both the Whit says. “We know where each other is at all

Women to speed “I see our running game ( Continued from page 14/ speeding up." Yow said. "I think it will be our best since I've been She should help out in the re- here. The team has really been bounding department right pushing the ball down the court. away. Everyone has really improved "Priscilla has the strength and their speed. Ronda has taken off size to go to the boards.“ Yow seven-tenths of a second off her said. “The most immediate help 40yard dash. she could giVe us is rebounding. run-andgun We have more depth at No. 4 “But we‘re not a than any other position. but if team. We want to control the she asserts herselfas an outstan- fast break. We‘re trying to take ding rebounder. she'll see a lot of advantage of Ronda's outlet playing time." pass. She has the ability to get us Rogerson. a Peace College down the court. Then. if we have transfer .who was the team's a break shot. take it. if not. get leading scorer. will vie for a into our offense." starter's role at the No. 3 small Yow thinks the team's defense forward position. A Williamston is better than the offense at this product. she averaged 22 points point. and 12 boards last season as a “We're much more ahead on sophomore at Peace. our defense than our offense. ex- With the strength at the cept for our break." she said. guard position and the improve- “The offense is always going to Technician file photo ment of its inside game. the team come along slower than the State's notorious Hose Gong with: up to Its usual spirit-raising tactics when the Wolfpack hits the should have a faster transition defense." eowtthlsseawn. game. I See ‘Women, ' page 26) November 29. 1&2 / Technician Basketball Special / 21 FINALm3.0."A“I”!nun-umcum machines-mm damn-mama". no All arc-.11...“ to 111-031 a: u no 1: 11-1 11a 2 31 m 11.0 m ' :1 1m ; 11.111 .110 101 on 113 1 so as 10: a 81 111-111 _. 5 m1 .141 101 u m 2 a. ll! 9.: )1 . :1 11m . 41a .111. 101 u no ‘n z :1 an n 11 m g 11:0 .111 u a; 11-1 2 ,1 ,". a 1.0 :1 ., ‘31 111 1 111-. 110 5181' u: 11-1 10 1 21 a. 1.1 11 a -. 1310- 211;. an .11: mo 11-: 11 11. s 1‘ 0.1 1: 01 out: .510. g 5.113 a. I» = a a so 110 u 1: a «In. 1141 as a $1 1. 1 a 111 u 1: 81 Call an ' an as, 13 1.1 5 so 0 1a 101 u 13 1 "31-: ,1. run, an o 0.0 .o o 1 a 1 at no an 1.10 .111 :1 1.1.- m o 1 1 to 1.0 4 as 143 . so 111 .410 5 11 1“ a 1 11 a u- o a 1.5 . an 1.: no a as a o 1 a 0.0 1’ u “-88 an 2140 .100 an 1.1 1110 a 1 10 115 4.3 a . . gammwwmmuonm 11 131-1154 . , mus .105 1110 31.9 521.10 534 , on an 2122 14.9 1o: 81 ”film .049 mu 88.9 mm as no 199 _ mu m

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Yow cites T.V. coverage as key to low-visibility problem then you have to pay a penalty many people commented. We for it. We have a study hall for even had phone calls. It's the ’CWfiM fie"! me 5) freshmen and sophomores. First media that can give us visibility. can do this or you can do that. semester freshmen are required "I don't expect people to come We never make any promises. to go. After that. if they have a see us play just because we have Sometimes we lose players like 2.0 grade point average. then a team. I don‘t expect that. We that. but that's just us. they don't have to come. In my have a lot of quality teams. l'm conferences once every two hoping that this year. we'll have Technician: What's the first . weeks. I always check on grades. one of the most exciting teams thing you try to teach a new Coach Wiggs .is in charge of that we've ever had. It can be player? academics. She helps set-up the ' one of the best transition- tutors and the study halls. She oriented teams that we've ever Yew: The first thing we try to do stays in touch with many of the had. I think that we will be bet- is get the player.»headed in the players' professors and instruc- ter defensively. and just be ex- right direction. We try to help tors. We try to'stay ahead of citing all the way around. her understand how much hard trouble. We're just staying on “We just have to keep having work and how much of an adjust- top of it at all times. a good team. We can't stop hav- ment it's going to take. They're “I think their parents want ing a good team. or we won't going to have such an adjust- them to get their degrees most have a chance. Then. if we ever ment in academics. in their social of all. Sure. there are those have the chance to have a radio life. in athletics. and everything parents who want their kids to show. to have a TV show. to en- is not going to be like high be all-Americans. But you courage more games to be school. couldn't convince me that they‘d televised. then that could get us “The first thing we do is talk be happy with them as all- -over the plateau that we're on about academics. We meet and Americans without a degree. It now. But. the quality ol‘our team we talk about going to class. means a lot to them. comes first. . We've got to get them mentally “The thing that discourages prepared for college classes and “Sometimes. the person who’s me the most is to pick up the changes. and we try to help here doesn't know. how much it's something like the TV Guide and them get off on the right foot. going to mean to her. But it . to count all the games that are We tell them to get their takes time. People are at dif being televised. How many? Just notebooks. to get the profesor’s ferent levels of maturity. We're loads of games. Many months. full name. the office hours. and to here to help. so we have to have not a single women's game. The go in there and get a good seat ' some rules to follow. I just feel thing that I realize is they have and get'ready to listen at the that it's to their best interest. chosen some men's games to beginning. We work with them televise that over~televise some ‘ to establish good habits and Technician: You have a strong of the top women's college teams study skills and good personal argument concerning the lack of going head to head. I see many habits. like being on time and publicity and fan attendance at games that I can't understand putting forth effort. State's women‘s basketball why we wouldn't have a higher “As far as basketball goes. we games. despite the fact that the priority over those games. I can't believe that if we can get the were among people to get their act together Wolfpack women believe that. When l see that. I -from the beginning. that will the nation's best. How _do you realize where women's basket- help them in basketball tremen- think the publicity and interest ball is. dously. The first thing they do in in the women's game can im- “Yes. we've come a long way basketball is conditioning. We prove? in a lot of areas. but we have a let them set goals in strength long way to go. I want it to come. training and conditioning pro- Yew: "Gee. I wish I had the The skill-level continues to im- grams. Right away. they find out answer to that. The approach l'm prove. Down the road. you're go how much time is involved. I taking now. I wish that 1 could ing to see those women players know. at first. they think they through that firstsemester. and for everything that they went get a radio show and/ or a TV who can dunk. and you‘ll see have no free time. and I unders- then that second semester. I through. More free time's com- show in which we could become more of the power game come in tand that. But once they get think they have an appreciation ing. Their times are ahead. visible through that. I don't for women. I just hope that we We've got to put in the work think that's out of the question. can create some more interest in now. “However. we haven't had the the next five years that we won't “It's just some basic principles door open to us at this point in have to wait 20 years to create. about living that are really im- time. I think that‘s one of the But we have to get some more portant. We talk about self- thing that's helped East games televised. That is“ the control. Self-control is really a Carolina's women's program. ln key." basis for doing well in basketball. Greenville. a TV and radio show in academics. in everything. We is carried down there. If we could Technician: You have coached define self-control as mastery have a radio show. the station in several international teams in over one's impulses and personal Greenville would like to have it. the past and have recently been desires. Out on the track. they There's a little interest here and named an assistant coach on the feel like their hurting inside. The there. I know that something 1984 Olympic women‘s' team. body says slow down. Self- where we could continually come How is it different coaching at control is making the body push before the public in some way the international level than at through that pain barrier. We're and get out some information the collegiate level? working with things like that about the team. the program day in and day out." would improve. Yew: “You have to get in a “There is some information system for that team so quickly. Technician: Forty-two out of 44 that comes out from our sports We have six weeks to get in a players who have played for you information department. If we system here. then we have the for four years at State have didn't have that. it would be ter- entire season to perfect that graduated. and'the other two are rible. But it seems like it's going system. You can't put in nearly finishing up this semester. How. to take more. I have thought for as complicated a system for an or to what extent. do you stress the last two years that if a TV international team. and you don't to an individual the importance and a radio show could be have nearly as long to practice of being successful off the court. developed. it could help us a lot with the individuals. The Yew: “Academics are highly for visibility. organizing and planning is dif» stressed. We set up study skills ferent. and managementof-time talks “The other thing. if only we “Then. once you make that 'tlirough the counseling center. could have some gameeltelevls- decision and you start putting ed. I remember when we would the system in. you have such .We make sure that all the have even one game televised highly skilled players at every players hear lectures on those within the season. our atten- . position. But. you can only start two things. I talk with them per- dance would usually pick up the ‘ five. The rules didn't change to sonally. next game. We also had aiot at. allow for all that skill. You're “We have a rule that you must phone calls and letters about the! confronted with that on your go to class. We only allow three game. There was just mml: ova team. but it's compounded SteteceachltayVow cuts in each class per semester. on myself in The News and Ifyou have more than three cuts. Observer. It's amazing how (See ‘Weighth'fu'ng. ' page 82) 24/ November 29, 1982 / Technician Basketball Special

Scoring marks hold for past State stars

Lacey, Beasley - named all-ACC all four years she (Continued from page 8) played at State. Individual Searing Highs Single Sense-Secure 41 — Trudi Lacey vs. Mercer, 198081 41 —- Cristy Earnhardt vs. Nor- 1. 20.1 —- Trudi Lacey. 1980-81 ‘ folk St.. 197576 2. 19.9 —- Genia Beasley. 35 — Susan Yow vs. Old Domi- 197879 nion. 1975-76 3. 19.4 -— Susan Yow, 1975-76 35 — Genia Beasley vs. 1m- 4. 19.3 — Genia Beasley. maculata. 1976-77 ' 1977-78 35 - Genia Beasley vs. Old Dominion. 1976-77 32 -— Genia Beasley vs. Virginia. 197980 30 —‘ Genia Beasley vs. Long Beach State. 197980 30 - Genia Beasley vs. South Carolina. 1978-79 Former Wolfpack 30 — Genia Beasley vs. player Cristy Earnhardt Maryland. 1977-78 ‘ ls tied with Trudi Lacey 30 - Genia Beasley vs. East for most points (41) Carolina. 1975-76 scored In a game. 29 Ginger Rouse vs. Montclair St.. 1978-79 . Technician file photo 29 — Genia Beasley vs. St. Joseph‘s. 1978-79

Trudi Lacey is the only Wolfpack woman to average more than 20 points in a season. Lacey accomplished that feat in 5. 17.5 Cristy Earnhardt. her senior season. 1980-81. 1975-76 While at State. Lacey played 6. 17.5 —- Genia Beasley. on three national teams. In 1977' 197577 and 1978. Lacey played on the 7. 17.0 - Genia Beasley. USA Select National Team. in 197980 1979. she played for Athletes In 8.‘ 15.9 — Cristy Earnhardt. Action. and in 1981 Lacey played 1976-77 ‘ in the World University Games. 9. 14.9 — Trudi Lacey. 1979-80 Lacey is the only women to be 10. 14.4 — Ginger Rouse. 1978-79

Rules shifting may produce negative effects for State teams like Michigan State. in postseason play. But this is “I think what we did is good cedure." ( Continued from page 4 I Louisville. West Virginia. Mem- just a variable that will be decid- for college basketball,” Valvano Whatever happens. this pro- phis State. Missouri and Notre ed when it forces itself upon the said. “I feel within three years at mises to be one of the most im- coins: of the. game. Dame. 0 conference. It may be the one the most. you'll see a clock in portant and most exciting So much for the good news. There is also the question of thing which decides how long basketball with a three-point seasons the ACC has ever ex- There will also be some negative how this will affect ACC teams these rules will last. shot as standard operating pro perienced. effects of the new rules. Since more man-toman defense will be played. thereywill be more fouls committed. especially on the in- side. Taking the Wolfpack as an New Rules Official ACC Basketball Court Dimension example. if Cozell McQueen. the 1 [fi—_ "if team's only true center. gets into early foul trouble the Wolfpack Would have to rely on someone to play out of position to fill the void. Even players like Sampson and Perkins could be hurt if they get couple of early fouls. while last year they could just fall back in a zone and rest for several minutes. Something which may really hurt the A00 is the fact that the non—conference games will be played under the old rules. En- tirely different game plans will have to be employed each time the teams make the shift to and from the conference. This could have a special effect on the Wolfpack. since it plays one of the toughest schedules in “tree point line is 19 feet from center of backboard. Backboard is 4 feet from end line measured from front of the country this year with non- conference games slated with backboard. November 29, 1982 / Technician Basketball Special 25

High hopes for final season

Leonard ends career at State on healthy note by Todd McGee and rebounding more.‘‘he said. Sports Writer The rejuvenated Leonard led his team to a second-place finish Everybody knows about the in the Eastern Tar Heel Con- senior triumvirate of Thurl ference and was named to the Bailey. Dcreck Whittenburg and conference's all-Tournament Sidney Lowe that is expected to team. lead State's men's basketball One of the highlights of his team to glory this season. stay at Louisburg came in the Not many people. however, Hurricane Classic his sophomore know about the Wolfpack's other year. In the Classic. which senior. Quentin Leonard. who featured a strong'field of teams could play an important role in from Georgia. South and North the Wolfpack'5 season. Carolina. Leonard was named Leonard a transfer from the MVP as he led his team to Louisburg Junior College. was the title. usedonly sparingly last year. Louisburg‘s season ended in but could see“ more action this the National Junior College year. Tournament Regionals. but The ($8. 210-pound forward Leonard's basketball career was from Louisburg was raised on a not over. He was named first- farm and did not begin playing team all-conference and was plac- basketball competitively until ed on the list of the top 100 his junior year in high school. junior college players in But then. after only three games. America. adversity struck in the form of a He received letters of interest broken ankle. Quentin was lost from many colleges. including for the season. State. Washington State and Pit- Leonard. though. refused to tsburgh. He even took an official let this minor setback get him visit to the Pitt campus and was down but did admit that he was offered a scholarship to become a initially discouraged. Panther; Leonard turned it “l was ready to quit basket- down. though. so he could come ball." he said. “I was ready to say to State and fulfill his dream of the heck with it. It was really playing for the Wolfpack. discouraging." “I’ve always admired N. C. But Leonard credits his high State basketball." he said. “I‘ve school coach. Terry Davis. for wanted to come to State all my getting him back in the right life." frame of mind. Quentin credits his older “He really worked with me sister. who also went to State. as that summer after I broke my influencing his choice to come ankle." Leonard said. “He en- here. ”I guess I just sort of couraged me to keep going and followed her here." he said. not give up." Many people criticized This encouragement and hard Leonard for coming to State. work led to a successful final where he was not even senior season for Leonard. guaranteed a spot on the team. Before the season was over. much less a scholarship. instead though. he was not deluged by of taking the full-ride at Pitt. But fan mail from the college he knew all along he wanted to coaches. come to State. “I was recruited by only two Leonard has yet to earn a or three small colleges." he said. scholarship. but Wolfpack coach Leonard had still not made up Jim Valvano says that matter is his mind about his post-high not yet closed. school plans until he got a visit “We'll take a look at him after from Coach'Enid Drake from the winter semester is over and Louisburg. Drake had built a see how he‘s done." Valvano said. solid junior college program “We'll make a decision then there and was looking for help at lregarding a scholarshipl." the forward position. Leonard fit Valvano said. the bill perfectly and jumped at Last year. Leonard was never the chance of playing in his own fully healthy because of a Techmcuan file photo backyard. dislocated shoulder suffered in However. Leonard was not an fall practice. As a result. his Quentin Leonard, State's less-known senior, saw limited action as a junior college last season and hopes immediate success. In fact. he playing time and confidence to‘ see more time during his final campaign. hardly played his initial year dropped. Also. Leonard was because we only have one “I‘m really glad he gave me a more mobile than last year's." there. hindered by the transition from legitimate center in Cozell." he chance to play. This is a oncein- The Pack will have to be more “I didn't play that muchamy junior college to major college said. "The spot is there. the time a lifetime experience for me." mobile than last year. with the freshman year because we had a play. is there. but it’s up to him if he Leonard said. advent of the shot clock. real good team." he said. This year. with a year's worth gets it." As a senior. Quentin hopes the Leonard. though. doesn't believe The summer following his of knowledge under his belt. Valvano thinks one of rest of the team looks up to and the rules changes will benefit freshman season. he got some ex- Leonard is ready to contribute. Leonard's main problems is his respects him. but he understands any one team. tra help from Coach Drake. and “I want to help the team out nerves, that Lowe. Whittenburg and "I think they will help by the time fall practice rolled inside as much as I can." he said. ”His biggest problem is that Bailey will be looked upon to everybody. really." he said. around. Quentin was eager to get Leonard describes his style of he needs to relax." Valvano said. lead the team. “Every team has those two or back on the courts. play as that of a complementary “No one works harder than “I hope the team looks up to three good outside shooters. and “Since I lived in Louisburg. I player. or "garbage man." Quentin. sometimes he just me. I try to get some respect.‘ everybody likes to run." got some help from Coach Drake “I just want to do whatever I works too hard." But they .(Sidney. Thurl. and Leonard is not looking for- that summer." he said. “That have to." he says. “Get a loose Leonard has high hopes for Dereck) deserve more." he said. ward to the day when he has to really helped me out." ball here. a tap there. grab a re- this. his final season. "They have been here for four take off that Wolfpack red and Leonard earned a _ starting bound or two. Whatever it takes. “Hopefully I’ll get to play years." white jersey for the last time. spot on the team in fall 'practice. I‘m always ready." more this year." he said. ”If I can Leonard expects the team to but he knows that time will but then got off to a slow start. Valvano sees Leonard's role as get my confidence up. I know I be much improved over last come. But by the second half of the about the same. can play." year's NCAA Tourney team. For now. though. Leonard is season. he began improving. “I told Quentin before the Leonard thanks Valvano for “We have a lot more speed ready to begin this season. and “In the second half of the season began that we definitely giving him a chance to play for this year. and a lot more depth." hopes that his career ends on a season, I started scoring more needed help at the center spot State. he said. "I think we will also be winning note. 2 6/ November 29, 1m / Technician Basketball Special

Phil comes off bench to reach goals

by Tom DeSelu-fver years at State. his relationship with Coach Sloan deteriorated. Writer the fun wentout of the game and When State won the NCAA Spence's dream soured. basketball championship in 1974. “Our relationship could have. it was the apex of Wolfpack been better.” he said of the basketball history. When fans former Wolfpack head coach. think back to that team. the “Our relationship just wasn't- names of David Thompson. Tom- right. The situation just wasn’t my Burleson and Monte Towe right. I don‘t know if he come easily. When asked to respected me as a player. but I name the other members of that respected him as a coach. championship team. though. the “I dreamed. slept. and ate mind fogs and the names jumble. basketball all my life up until I But basketball is a team game. went to State. High school all- and the first man off the bench America and junior college all- plays just as vital a role as the America and all this. and when I man receiving all the head1ines. went to State. the game was big- Although he split starting ger and more business. and I time with at didn't want to be a part of it past power forward that season. Phil college ball." Spence affectionately became At the end of his junior season. known as State's sixth man. Spence realized he had to have Thinking back to that something to fall back on when championship season. Spence his basketball days were over. recalls his role as the'first man Majoring in Vocational Educa- off the bench. tion and lacking 43 hours to “My role was to keep doing graduate. Spence began to open what was already being done. the books. and he credits his ad- because we had a great first visor for helping him to get his five." Spence said. “When I came degree. in. I‘d keep the ball moving. set "State was hard academically. picks. rebound. and play the at least for me. When you're a basic game." student it's hard. and it's If any one. thing stands out especially hard when you're a about the ‘74 championship student-athlete. My advisor. Dr. team. it has to be Thompson. and Smith ~ he's a super person — Spence speaks affectionately he really worked with me and about playing with the legendary helped me out and taught me a number 44. lot. My degree is partially his. "It was great.“ Spence said. and I'm so glad he made me do a “He was the one that led us to lot of things that I did.“ the championship. and he gave Along with two summer school me the opportunity to play on a sessions. Spence took 18 credits championship team. his final two semesters to “Playing with David. with him receive his degree. And with now in the pros and a celebrity. pride he acknowledges the fact makes me realize that people are that. while carrying 18 hours his people no matter how successful final semester. he made the they are." Dean's list for the first time. As a sophomore that cham- After a oneyear stint teaching pionship season. Spence was on and coaching at his high school top of the world. But his journey alma mater. Spence moved on to to that stature took two ironic Cary High School where he Technician file photo twists involving present State presently teaches ICT (In- 1914 national champlonshlp team. Is now a teacher and coach at assistant Ed McLean and North dustrial Cooperative Training) Phil Spence. the No. 6 man on State's Carolina coach Dean Smith. and coaches junior varsity Cary High School. "When I was growing up. I basketball. basketball court. challenges as Spence has. are Pauletta. 11 months. didn’t have any goals." he said. As an undergraduate. Spence “I feel to have a successful there any left for the Raleigh Spence eyes himself as a hap “My high school coach. Ed faced challenges on and off-the season it's not the number of native? . py man and considers his life a McLean. pulled me aside and court. Not surprisingly. his wins and losses." he said. “it's ”There will always be success. said ‘why don't you play basket- teaching duties at Cary present when every player on the team challenges in my life." he said. “I have everything that I want ball?‘ I didn't have anything to him with a new challenge. says. ‘Hey I really enjoyed it. “I'm the type of person who right now." he said. “I’m doing do. so I figured I might as well." “The caliber of kids that take thanks a lotCoach.'and when you doesn't believe in the word con- real well. I haves happy family As a senior at Broughton High ICT are not the college-bound as a coach can say at the end of tent. My intermediate goal is to and a happy marriage. and my School. Spence achieved all- kids." he said. “I have to not only the season. ‘I really enjoyed be a head coach. but my im- life is happy. I enjoy coming to America honors and was heavily motivate them. but I have to myself.’ mediate goal is to be the best work everyday. and I enjoy recruited. motivate them to the point “Because the pay isn't that darn JV coach around and to coaching. If I were to die right Enter Dean Smith. where they want to stay in much. if you don't enjoy what learn from my mistakes." now. I can honestly say that I‘ve “I‘d always been a (North) school. Don‘t get me wrong. I you're doing. then it‘s really not Spence married his wife Paula been satisfied with my life. and I Carolina fan." he said. “and my have some really fine kids. but worthwhile." in 1976. and the couple has two would chalk my life up as a suc— senior year at Broughton. Coach some are slow. and some are Overcoming as many daughters — LaPhyll. three. and cess." Smith encouraged me to go to here just to graduate. I haye to Vincennes Junior College. make learning fun so that the “He wanted me to be another kids will say. ‘come on Coach. Boh McAdoo. McAdoo attended teach us something. I'm ready.‘ Women add to defensive scheme, Vincennes before attending “Teaching ICT is a challenge. (North) Carolina. He wanted me When a kid drops out. I feel that I Continued from page 14 I defense. but we are playing a lot which opened its 26-game to go there to improve my study I've failed. I do all I can to keep of changing defenses. We will schedule with Howard Friday. habits and work on my game. him —— I go to the parents. I talk play a lot from baseline to will receive an early-season test “Coach Smith kept in touch to the kid. I tell him. ‘You gotta Physical strength and condi- baseline. but we really want to from East Carolina. Thursday with me at Vincennes. but at get that high school diploma. and tioning. team defense and the pick up midcourt a lot on night at 7:30 in Reynolds CoL that time I felt State was a bet- from there you can do point-guard position are the big defense. That goes to see how iseum. ter place for me." something.‘ pluses for State. which needs on- we're counting on Ronda to move “The schedule's really a And less than one year later. “I tell them not to picture ly a proven scorer from the that way." challenging one. especially our Phil Spence was a part of a na- themselves as an lSyear-old. but perimeter ands stronger inside The Wolfpack's schedule is away schedule." Yow said. “We tional championship team. five or ten' years down the road game. strong. as usual. highlighted by play South Carolina away. Ten— Like most young talented without a high school diploma "We're the same team in a lot traditional ACC toughies with nessee away. Tennessee Tech basketball players. Spence envi- and what will life be like then." of ways. but I do think that we‘re Maryland. North Carolina and away. along with Maryland and sioned playing pro basketball Spence feels that not only really adding to our defensive Clemson and outside challenges Clemson away. And (North) when his career at State had ter- should his kids have fun in the scheme this year." Yow said. with South Carolina. Tennessee Carolina has, the best team that minated. But in his final two classroom. but also on the ”Man-to-man is our basic and Tennessee Tech. State. they‘ve ever had." November 29, 1982 Technician Basketball Special / 2 7

Wolfpack recruits show tremendous potential by Pete I'll-ere career points scored with 929 and most games over 20 points. Sports Writer She was also selected to play in There's good news and bad the 1982 East-West All-Star news fonState's women's basketr Game in Greensboro. ball team this season. . “Debbie gives us depth at No. The bad news is GingerHouses 2 guard." Yow said. “She's an in- an all-Atlantic Coast Conference telligent player who can make and all-NCAA East Regional things happen. I compare her to e performer and the school's third ' a Cristy Earnhardt or a Connie leading scorer. has. graduated. Rogers. We’re very fwtunste to Connie Rogers. the school’s fifth have a freshman coming in with leading scorer has also her fundamentalsand intellect of graduated. the game." ‘The good news is that head Most in-state scbeoh. were in- women's basketball coach Kay terested in Mulligan but State Yew has three blue chip was right in her backyard. newcomers to help fill the void. “I chose State because of the Freshmen Priscilla Adams and people and the great reputation Debbie Mulligan. and Jan Roger- their entire women’s athletic son. a junior college transfer. all program has." Mulligan said. “I enter State with impressive grew up in this area. and I love backgrounds. . it." Adams, a six-foot. 172pound Rogerson. a junior college power foward from Riggold. Ga.. transfer from Peace College. is wasthe all-time leading scorer at 5-10. 147 pounds and will play Riggold High School with a total small foward at State. She of 1.836 points. She averaged averaged 22 points and 12 re 19.8 points and 12 rebounds per bounds last year at Peace after game last year and 19.2 points scoring over 1000 points in her and 20 rebounds per game her career at Williamston High junior year. School. Adam's honors included being Rogerson has established named first team all-state in herself on” the court and in the Georgia. all-Tri State (Georgia. classroom. Her honors on the Mississippi and Alabama) for two court include being named se- years, Most Valuable Player for cond team iunior college all- the North Georgia region and be America in 1982 as well as being ing selected to play in Georgia's all-region and all-division the last North-South All-Star game. two years. She played in the Na- She also excelled in the tional JUCO all-star game in classroom in high school with a Kansas City last year and was 3.0 average and plans to major in Peace's MVP and team captain. criminal justice at State. She was all-conference for four "Priscilla has the strength and years at Williamston High the size to go to the boards." School and played in the North Yow said. “The most immediate Carolina East-West All-Star help she could give us is reboun- Game in 1980. ding. Her academic awards include “She has really been doing being named to the ~National well in practice. She has really Honor Fraternity. Phi Theta moved some players out when Kappa and graduated third in a she had the ball down low. class of 209 at Peace with an Priscilla has second and third ef- average of 3.86. forts to keep the ball alive until In high school she was named she gets it. We see real potential ' to the National Honor Society. for her." received a French Award and Adams had dozens of schools was an honor graduate andchief to choose from. including marshal]. Georgia and Tennessee. but Mulligan chose State over found State to be impressive. many other schools including . “I really liked the atmosphere Tennessee Tech and a primary here. ‘but especially the people reason for her coming to State on the team and Coach Yow." was the Civil Engineering pro L’s TEXTBOOKS Adams said. gram. . Mulligan. a 510. 130 pound “Jan has something our other guard from Cary. didn't have to two recruits don't have. and travel far to go to State. She has that's college experience." Yow versatile athletic abilities and said. “The thing that sells me on will play second guard and her is she always plays her best Sell us your used textbooks; maybe some small toward for games against the closest com- State. petition. She always comes Mulligan averaged 16 points, through with the pressure on. Now and at the end rebound and 2.5 assists per game “She has good court savvy. at Cary High SchOol last year. and although she won't have the She led her team to the State 4-A opportunity to score here like of the semester. finals in 1981 with a record of she did at Peace. she'll do other 234 and the semifinals in 1982 things. She'll be a good team with a record of 25-2. She was player." also an all-conference selection in Rogerson will have to learn volleyball and softball at Cary. the system at State but could Mulligan's list of honors is also provide some very important very impressive. She was an game experience when she is D.J.’s TEXTBOOKS Associated Press all-state selec- called on. tion and a two-year all« ~“I like State because of the 2416 conference and allMetro selec- engineering program. the Hillsborough Street tion. She was named first team women's athletic program and all-East. made the all-East the closeness of the team." (upperleveU regional tournament team and Rogerson said. “It's also close to was Raleigh Sports Club 4-A home." Player of the Year in 1982 and Although small in quantity.~/ 832-4125 Wake County Player of the Year Yow's 198283 recruits are large in 1981. Mulligan set the Cary in quality. which is where it High School records for most counts. 28/ November 29. 1% I Technician Basketball Special -

Forwards show improvement he's conducted himself and the “That spot needs dynamite ( Continued from page 6) way he's done in school are all in backup." said Va‘lvano. "If it's a for an entire year last year in dications that that effect is going real uptempo game. I like practice. lie just didn't get the to be a positive one.” Harold Thompson. I think he playing time. again. because of Challenging Charles for the gives us good man-to-man the style of ball." starting spot will be Alvin Bat- defense at the three spot. He Charles made a strong debut tle. the Junior College Player-of- runs well. and he’s much better in the Red-White. but Valvano the-Year in California last year. than he's been at anytime here. needs a similar game from Battle averaged 17 points and He's a more consistent player. Lorenzo every night. nine rebounds per game in “If it's more of an inside game. “I just hope he develOps quick- leading Merced Junior College to we'll go with Proctor. If we need ly." said Valvano. "because we a 29-3 record. a conference cham- to battle on the boards. he could need him now. Not his junior or pionship and a fifth-place finish play some. We also have Mike senior season. but now." in the state tournament. Warren. We have a lot of people Charles may have more of a He was particularly im- there. but not the same level load on his shoulders than most pressive in the Central Califor- backup as at the two spot or the players this season. because of nia Classic. the state junior col- one spot. But it’s adequate." the adversity stemming from his lege all-star game. in which he The inside game must produce arrest last summer for robbing a scored 18 points. pulled down 11 for the Wolfpack to avoid over- pizza delivery man. That ex- rebounds and blocked five shots dependence on the perimeter perience. according to his coach. to win game MVP honors. game. The ACC. as usual. is load could work either way. Depth at the forward posi- ed with premier forwards. in- “We all need some adversity tions. especially the three spot. cluding Adrian Branch of to shape our character." said will be crucial. Bailey will be call- Maryland. Jim Miller ofVirginia. Valvano. “What I told Lorenzo is ed on from time to time to spell and Alvis that someday he’ll be sitting Cozell McQueen at center. and Rogers of Wake Forest and with a group of writers. and he either junior Harold Thompson perhaps 8am Perkins of North will point back to that moment as or sophomore Dinky Proctor will Carolina. being the turning point. one way fill that spot during those times. Valvano firmly believes the or another. It's up to him. I think Whether it is Thompson or Proc- Wolfpack is improved at both that the way he played today (in tor. Valvano wants him also to forward positions. and the proof the Red-White game). the way establish himself quickly. will come soon enough.

Sophomore forward Walter ‘Dinky’ Procter goofs off during a photo session. Interesting season. awaits

guards throughout ACC we’re the toughest. but if you (Continued from page 6) match us up. we can play with anybody." , “I think everybody will go Matching up will be a key. with their strength. whatever it because as always there are. is." he said. “With a team like great guards throughout the Virginia. I think their strength is ACC. Both Lowe and Whitten- going to lie inside with Ralph burg have been around and know (Sampson). When you've got a what to expect. guy like that. you can't afford to "It's gonna be a tremendous. keep shooting jump shots. I think competitive game between the everyone will continue to play guards." said Lowe. "Duke has their game. but they'll all be tak» recruited some good players. ing about 20 more shots a game." plus they have Engelland and While things may not change Emma back. Then there's all that much. Valvano can see Maryland. They have Rivers. the role of the guard taking on and they signed another kid. more significance. Baxter. Then you have Danny ...... Young at Wake Forest. So ”I think that we're finally go around the conference the ing to see guards able to do more guards are pretty stacked." things." he said. “There’ll be a As if those weren't enough. premium on getting the ball from Whitten'uurg came up with a few the defensive end to the of- others who can play. fensive end of the floor as quick’ “There are great guards all ly as possible. You may not shoot over the league." he said. right away. but it's important to “(North) Carolina has (Jim) Brad- get there quickly so you'll have dock and (Michael) Jordan. Then more time to do what you want there's Vincent Hamilton at to do." Clemson and Othell Wilson at According to Whittenburg. Virginia. We're really going to getting the ball up the floor have to play up on the ‘D’ this quickly for the Wolfpack will be year on the guards so we can Staff photo by Patrick Chapman some very good guards. maybe take them out of their Rocky Mount's George McLain Joins the Wolfpack's basketball team this year after leading Rocky Mount \ . think we've got great game. It's gonna be interesting." High to the state championship last year while averaging 95 points a game. guards." he said. “I'm not saying Yeah. Real interesting. November 29, 1982 / Technician Basketball Special /2 9

Determined Brabson bounds with quickness by Bray Toot “Karen is in the running with career highs of 43 points and 25 the ball and the use of my hands. very far this year. Brabson will Sports Claudia Kreicker for the number rebounds. She was named all- I have to get used to it. With the be an important part of its suc- four spot." said State coach Kay conference four years in the brace on I have some trouble cess. Yow. "This year we are going Virginia' Catholic Conference. gripping the ball. I am getting At this time the starting line- and determination! Of more to a transition game. and and Athleteof-the-Year at Port— some of the movement back in it. up is not known. Brabson has a all the words in the English Brab gives us speed and smouth. Her jersey was retired The brace will been for two and 50-50 shot at starting. Even if language that could be used to quickness on the court. She is not at the end of her high school half more weeks." she deosn't. she will see a lot of decribed Karen Brabson. desire a strong or physical player. so career. For those who don't know this. playing time. and determination would lead she has to be aggressive and If you have been in Carmichael Brabson is one of State's three "Brab is in the running for a the list. Brabson, better known work at what she does." and watched the team practice. seniors this year. Along with starting spot." said Yow. “With around campus as Brab. plays Brabson is not known for her Brab will stick out like a sore Angie Armstrong and Sherry her desire and hustle. she gives the number fofir spot on State's. ability to score. but that is not thumb. or maybe a sore ring Lawson. she will say good-bye to us leadership on and off the Wolfpack Women's basketball her role on the team. She is on finger. She is always giving it . the Pack at the end of the year. court." team. For those who don’t know the court to rebound. but if she is her all. even if she is not feeling But she wants to make her last It is incredible that Brabson what the four spot is. it is the given the shot she can take it. well. Earlier this year she in- year her best. Her freshman plays forward with her small size power position on the floor. The Last year. she averaged 4.8 jured her right ring finger in year. she was injured part of the because she has to battle larger person playing it has to score points a game, and in 1981 she practice. and now she has a brace season so she played in only nine players for rebounds. but if you and pull down rebounds. For had an average of 6.7 points. Her on it. games. Her sophomore year. she ever meet her you can see for some this position is easy season high was 13. “The injury has held me back played in 30 games and last year yourself. She typifies the mean» because they are naturally built “My role on the team is to help some." said Brabson. "Since my she saw action in all 31 of State's ing of the words desire and for it. but not Brabson. She has on the boards. and as a senior I position deals with holding on to games. If State is going to go determination. to work for it. have to set an example for the Brabson is not your average younger players." said Brabson. forward. She stands only 5-9 and “I contribute my rebounding weighs only 146 pdhnds. but she skills to a tremendous amount of can play. Last year she led the desire and hustle. I have to rely The Winning Formula. Pack in overall rebounding with on my quickness and speed to get 148. She averaged 4.8 rebounds a things done." You don't find it without game and six times she led the The Portsmouth. Virginia perfecting the fundamentals— In her native came to State with some things like timing, execution Wolfpack in rebounds. and team work To be the career she has a total of 361 re impressive stats. At Portsmouth best. you know that each day bounds. ' Catholic High School she had requires your finest effort. More than yesterday. Less than tomorrow. At Domino's Pizza, naturally delicious pizza and free: delivery in less than 30 minutes has been our commitment for over twenty years. To provide you with the best. we know that each day requires our finest effort. Our best wishes for a winning season. At NC State West Campus. Avent Ferry Rd. 8 West of Dixie Trail call: 851-6191 4131 Western Blvd. At NC State Central East Campus. area East of Dixie Trail call: 821-2330 ' 207 Oberlin Rd.

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House that Case built more than home of Change Day by Bruce Wlflwerth “The steel framework was existence. Consolation games seconds to go. State guard John easily beat the Bearcats 6960. Assistant Sports Editor already in place." says Dillon. ”s9 aren't very.popular these days. Maglio came out of nowhere and Michigan State awaited the Pack the only way to make it larger but in the‘ 1950 Classic. Duke drove down the lane to score the in the finals‘ and they also were When most students think was to add a section at either played Tulane for fifth place. winning basket." easy victims. 70-61. in State's about Reynolds Coliseum. it's end. That's why there aren't any There was not just a consolation Maglio‘s basket gave the last Classic championship. doubtful that their thoughts go more seats upstairs along court- game in the Classic. but an entire Wolfpack a fright-filled 8584 vic- The consolation round pitted much further than the recent side." consolation bracket. tory and their fifth Classic cham- the Tar Heels against Robertson history of State basketball. In The Classic The game started off evenly. pionship in the six years of‘the and Cincinnati. In one of the fact. for some students. it’s very With his new basketball but midway through the first. tournament‘s existence. most exciting games ever played likely that the nightmares of the palace complete. Case set out to half. Tulane ran off 22 con- In 1956, an inkling of bad times in the Coliseum. North Carolina long lines of Change Day create the perfect showcase secutiVe points to take a 44-19 ahead came when the NCAA came from five points back in the dominate their thoughts of the event for the Coliseum — the lead. and all seemed lost for the placed State on a four~year pro- last four minutes to beat the Coliseum. Dixie Classic. Case has been Blue Devils. The lead was 29 bation for recruiting violations. Bearcats. 90—88. To say that Reynolds Col- credited with being a great points at the half and went to 31 “In 1956. Coach Case probably “That was one of the best'ex- iseum is much more than that is coach. and no doubt he was. but before the Blue Devils came back had the most outstanding hibitions of pure basketball I to understate matters greatly. to many who remember him. his to life. recruiting year ever. " says ever saw." says Herbert. “For It's very probable that the vast greatest contribution to basket- “I was sitting upstairs with Dillon. “Every year at pure excitement and skill. that majority of current State ball was as the game's greatest (current U.S. Congressman) Thanksgiving. the freshmen one was hard to beat." students are virtually unaware promoter. Walter Jones. who was head of would' play the varsity. It was a Robertson scored 29 points in that the very seeds of this area's “He was a promoter. a thinker. high school officials in North traditional game every year. The all three of his games in the rich basketball tradition first a dreamer." says LourBello. a Carolina." says Bello. "As a Duke season couldn't start before Dec. Classic. took root in the Reynolds Col- Raleigh sportscaster and former Scandal Hits Classic iseum. In fact. the entire ACC referee. "There was The Classic only lasted two southeast owes its love of nothing like the Dixie Classic. It more years before scandal killed basketball to the house that was the Big Four against the it. In early March of 1961, two built. world. They played four games a players from Setion Hall and one For the record. the first game day for three consecutivedays. from the University of Connec- ever played in the Coliseum took and you talk about a tough ticket ticut were implicated in a con- place on Dec. 2. 1949. with Case‘s to get. those were in demand." spiracy to shave points in games Wolfpack trouncing Washington Beginning in 1949. the Classic in exchange for bribes from and Lee. 67—47. The game was was played between Christmas gamblers. witnessed by 11.200 awestruck and New Year‘s Day until 1960. The scandal grew. and in late fans who had never dreamed of and those involved with it. still April of that year. it was an arena so large. much less been remember it like it was yester- reported that North Carolina's inside of one. Sam Ranzino and day. Doug Moe had taken money from Dick Dickey led the way with 24 “It became such a pleasant a gambler as a “softening-up and 22 points respectively. and thing." says Dick Herbert. gift." It was also disclosed that had the honor of scor- former sports editor of The former Tar Heel Lou Brown had ing the first basket. News and Observer. “They used arranged several meetings bet- “I was there to broadcast that to bring in such great teams. and ween ballplayers and gamblers first game." says Wally Ausley. Coach Case brought in the very looking to fix games. including the play-by-play announcer on best referees. too." the meeting involving Moe. the Wolfpack Sports Network. Bello was there to call that Brown later claimed that Moe "I'll never forget it. The building first Classic. and the whistle he never accepted the money. and wasn't quite finished yet. The used is now at the Basketball instead turned it over to him. but catwalks in the ceiling weren‘t Hall of Fame in Springfield. the University suspended Moe. put in yet. and one section of Mass. and the NBA refused to let him seats upstairs wasn't finished. “1 was still a student at Duke." to play. We did our broadcast from a says ello. “Coach Case recom- On May 13. 1961. three State plywood table on the top of a sec- mended me for the first Classic. J, 3’ "’ players. Stan Niewierowski. An-' tion of football~type bleachers." and I was even picked for the I agTA ton Muehlbauer and Terry Lit- Ausley worked for a radio sta- finals that first year. A thrill? An chfield were arrested for con- tion in Durham in those days, honor? Oh boy. I've done several spiracy to accept bribes to shave long before there was any such ACC Tournaments and they're g;\\\’ L“ \-\ points in games. The games had thing as the Wolfpack Sports great. but there was nothing like all been during 1960 and 1961. Network. and he vividly recalls the Classic. Nothing." ’- and included games with George the initial impressions of Every December. Raleigh and Washington. Georgia Tech. Diike newcomers to the Coliseum. Reynolds Coliseum would Photo courtesy State Sports Information and North Carolina, but none of “We had never seen anything become the heart and soul of Wolfpack mentor Everette Case is credited with beingthe them were Dixie Classic games. like it before." he says. “We North Carolina. and the Dixie Legendary But on May 22. 1961, as part of were used to the Duke (now Classic became the hub of every first to start the tradition of cutting down the nets. Case guided the a series of measures designed to Cameron) Indoor Stadium. and in social calendar. Pack during the glory years of the Dixie Classic. de-emphasize basketball. the fact. the Indoor Stadium was us- "The Dixie Classic was just Consolidated University's Board ed as a model for Reynolds Col- more fun than any other event of graduate. I couldn't do Duke‘s 1 back then. so they played that of Trustees agreed to put an end iseum. but Reynolds wound up its kind." says Ausley. “It was an games. I had taken my shower game on Thanksgiving. The to the' Dixie Classic. Both State being much larger." unbelievable social event in and was talking with Walter and freshmen beat the varsity that and North Carolina were to play Construction of the Coliseum Raleigh. People would give wasn't really paying much atten- year. and right after thelgame. schedules limited to 16 games. began in 1942. but the demand tickets as Christmas presents. tion to what was happening on the NCAA probation was an- only two of which would be with for materials created by World and life came to a stop at the end the floor. But pretty soon. Duke nounced." non-conference opponents. and War II halted construction with of December." had come back and was ahead." North Carolina. en route to were limited to two scholarships only the steel framework of the Bello says that Raleigh has Duke's comeback wasn't an all the national championship. won outside the ACC geographic building in place. It stood there. never seen anything like the of a sudden thing. but behind the 1956 Dixie Classic. beating region. Both programs were left skeleton-like. until 1948 when Classic. before or since. 's 32 points. the Blue Wake Forest for the first of four in ruins. but the scandal was authorization to renew the pro "The fellowship and friendship Devils came back and took an in times that season. especially devastating to Case. ject was given. Until the Col- was something." says Bello. credible 74-72 victory. The winn- It is the 1958 Classic. however. "That whole thing just crush- iseum was completed. State “Everyone got together at the ing basket. often attributed to which is regarded as the best of ed Coach Case." says Dillon. “He ' basketball was played for two Dixie Classic. Every restaurant Croat. was scored by Dayton the best. the Classic of Classics. could put up with just about years in the old Memorial was full. the hotels were all jam- Allen. The Big Four teams went into anything. but he couldn't put up Auditorium downtown. and prior med and the merchants all did a The Big Four teams of State. the tournament with a l4-game with that." to that in the old Frank Thomp terrific business. Millions of North Carolina. Duke and Wake winning streak against the out- Herbert believes the Classic son Gym. which is now Thomp dollars used to come into the Forest won all 12 Dixie Classics. side teams. but the outside op might have survived the bribery son Theatre. , Raleigh area. and that was when but there were some scares. In position in '58 was Michigan scandals had that been the only Since both were small struc- a million dollars was really a 1954. the Minnesota Gophers State. Louisirille. Yale. and problem within the conference. tures. the need for a larger arena million dollars." came in with a powerful team unbeaten and topranked Cincin- but it wasn't. was strong. and no one wanted a The first few Classics weren't team. led by all-American Dick nati. led by all-America guard “The other schools grew great palace for Wolfpack complete sell—outs. but it didnt Garmaker and 6-11. 290 lb. . resentful." says Herbert. “Since basketball more than Coach take long before tickets became center Bill'Simonovich. whom In the opening round. the State was the home school. they Case. According to C.A. Dillon. a precious commodity. Lou Bello says looked like a Wolfpack had to go to overtime were the only one who could br- the public address announcer for "The thing was just such a monster. The finals came down to beat Louisville. 6761. while ing in recruits during the Classic. State basketball games since natural attraction." says to the Gophers and the Cincinnati. North Carolina and and the other schools felt that 1946. the Coliseum's unusual Herbert. Wolfpack. Michigan State had easy wins. was an unfair advantage for length was because Case wanted The Classic produced one of “The game should have‘been Taking on Cincinnati in the semi- State. the building tobe larger than the basketball's greatest comeback over." says Bello. “Minnesota finals. the Wolfpackvplayed one Duke Indoor Stadium. games ever the second year of its had it won. Then. with nine of their finest games ever and I see “Everett", page .9 I November 29, 1&2 / Technician Basketball Special 3 1

Recruiting class produces impressive talent for Wolfpack by Scott Keepfer "I thought it was about the White contest. will be seeing best experience I could get. as plenty of action this season and far as junior college ball." Battle will be counted on for relief at Head Coach Jim Valvano and said. “They really had an A-l the guard position. his staff will gladly introduce program out there. but I'm look- "He's going to play a lot this several topnotch to ing forward to this season. I year." Abatemarco said. “At State fans and the rest of the wanted the opportunity of play- times we'll have three guards in ACC this season. Included in ing in the ACCand getting plen- the lineup. at other times he‘ll Valvano's lot are two high-school ty of playing time. That's what 1 spell Whittenburg. He's just go all Americas. one all-stater. and came here for." ing to be a big factor." California's 1981 Junior College Battle won't be dissappointed. The other half of Valvano’s Player-of—the—Year. Rather im- “He's going to play an awful duo of fine guards is the sleek. pressive. huh? You'd better lot. that's definite." assistant point-producing George McClain ‘believe it. State's recruiting coach Tom Abatemarco said. from Rocky Mount. The 6-0. class has been ranked among the ' “We're really happy with Alvin." 160-pounder is expected to take tops in the nation by a number of Going to the NCAAs is one of full advantage of the newly- preseason basketball publica- Battle's goals. but others come adopted threepoint rule with his tions. and when one examines first. long-range shooting proficiency. the group more closely. it's easy “I think right now our main Indeed. McClain's abilities as a to see why. priority is to play the best we sharpshooter are well Perhaps providing the biggest can. beat (North) Carolina. and documented. He averaged 25.4 immediate impact on the team win the ACC Tournament." points per game his senior year. this season will be junior college Abatemarco. who first while leading Rocky Mount High transfer Alvin Battle. At 67 225. witnessed Battle's abilities while School to a 282 record and the Battle is a muscleman under the coaching at Virginia Tech. North Carolina state 4-A cham- boards and should remedy the described the possible starter's pionship. McClain also had a Pack's need for more inside role in the Wolfpack's game plan. 43-point performance in one power. A former standout at “If we need a power team, game last season. Northern Nash High School near we'll have Alvin 'and ”George was one of those guys Rocky Mount. Battle led Merced Lorenzo (Charles) in the game at that was underpublicized." (Cal.) Junior College to a 29-3 the same time." Abatemarco Abatemarco said. “but I saw him record last year. scoring 17 said. “If we want to run a little play in the North Carolina state points and pulling down nine re faster. we'll just have one of all-star game." bounds per game. He capped the them in. We'll have various com- McClain received the MVP season by being named first- binations. I depends on the award for his performance in team JUCO all-America and was team we're p aying and the style that contest and undoubtedly ex- Staff photo by Drevv Armstrong generally regarded as the best we want to play for that par- tinquished any questions (12), power forward in the Junior Col- ticular game." Abatemarco might have had. Although Alvin Battle (33), Walt Densmore (40), George McClain lege ranks. Valvano‘s most highly-touted Now it looks like State fans will Ernie Mvers (31) are all newcomers to State. Battle feels his twgyear stint signee would certainly have to be seeing plenty of McClain and always going to be a place for In the meantime. McClain in California was well worth it. be 6-4. 190 pound Ernie Myers his three-pointers for the next him in our lineup. but his future won‘t complain about playing but is now anxious to get his from Bronx, New York. Myers. four years. is really the next three years. chance in the “big leagues." considered among the top three “He's going to slay a lot." because we lose Lowe and ( see ‘State', page 32 I freshmen in the nation by Abatemarco said. “There's Whit." recruiting experts. was listed on virtually every high-school all- America team last year. in- 5 Budweiser. beer Me An0"7~0filobrr I K . cluding first team on the amt-’2'"("woodwhirhAdm“rush so mad! In an, ”‘1 prestigious McDonald's and a e u produces a [axle “ and "Ur Parade Magazine squads. M van N“ (""1—\'" hm. Sr Averaging an incredible 29.4 a drinkab'“ points and 10 rebounds a game his senior year. Myers led Tolen— tine High School to a 2&2 record and third straight New York Ci- ty Catholic League Champion- ship. 'I‘olentine sported an 80-12 slate during Myer's tenure. as the high-scoring guard totaled 1,938 points for a 21.1 per-game average in his three seasons. Abatemarco certainly 1982-1983 N.C. STATE recognizes the potential of BASKETBALL SCHEDULE State's prize recruit. I!) RED/WHITE GAME...... 7:3) “There's no question that Er- 13 (Exhibition Game) MARATHON OIL...... 7:3) nie Myers is going to be one of WESTERN CAROLINA UNIV...... 7:5!) ever N.C. A E:T...... 7:30 the best second guards to EAST CAROLINA UNIV...... 71$ come into the league." he said. MICHIGAN STATE...... 8:“) “He's a great scorer. and he’s a Louisville (TV) ...... 8:00 great one-.on-one player. We're W. Va. Univ. (Meadowlanda,E. really excited about having him." Rutherford, N.J...... 9:00 The fact that Myers will be FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON .'...... 7:30 State's red and white Clemson...... 7:30 donning Missouri ...... 1:00 this fall is attributable to the un- 12 VIRGINIA (TV) ...... 9:00 tiring efforts of Valvano. 15 GEORGIA TECH (TV)...... 4: “Coach Valvano was a big irr 19 Univ. of N. Carolina ...... 9:“) fluence on my decision." Myers 22 Wake Forest (Greensboro)...... 12:30 said. “He came to all my games 23 MEMPHIS STATE (TV)...... 12:3) and even saw me as a 26 DUKE ...... 8:00 29 Maryland ...... 8:(X) sophomore. He was the first per- 2 Georgia Tech ...... 8m son out of everybody to come see 4 (Nonh/South Furman ...... 9:00 me." 5 Tournament) > The Citadel...... 9:00 Now that Myers is here and 9 CLEMSON ...... 9:0) settled. he isn't bothered by be NOTRE DAME (TV) ...... 3:00 ing placed immediately into a UNC-WILMINGTON ...... 7:1) role. UNIV. OF N.CAROLINA (TV)...... 3:00 backup Duke ...... 7:3) “I'd rather play behind an ex- GENUINE, Virginia ...... 2:0) ENIHNHD perienced senior (Whittenburg) MARYLAND ...... 81(1) this year." he said. "so I can go in WAKE FOREST (TV)...... 1:“) next year with plenty of ex- 11-13 ACC Tournament (The Omni, Atlanta) Staff photo‘by Patrick Chapman perience. rather than go in now ”.1lean: ISI [WIS with no college playing time." Ernie Meyers lays one In for the Myers, who recently scored 22 sure two points. points' in State’s annual Red- 3 2 / November 29, 1m / Technician Basketball Special

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pre-season hopes high Tommy Dinardo. a walk-on continued from page 31 from Jamesville. NO. is State's final addition. _ behind the ACC's premier playmaker. The Dinardo name should not “I think it'sa great opportuni- be unfamiliar to longtime ty." McClain said. “I learn a lot Wolfpack fans. Tommy's father. from Sid." Phil, played for outstanding Completing Valvano’s incom- State teams in 1954-58. and while ing bloc of talent are two for- doing so became the ninth wards — 6-6 Walt Densmore and leading rebounder in State 6-5 Tommy Dinardo. history. ' An Adidas high-school all- For Tommy, who spent his last American. the 195-pound two years at Louisburg Junior Densmore led his Tuscaloosa College. just being on State's (AlaJ Central High team to a team is a personal accomplish- 27-5 mark his senior year while ment. averaging 18.3 points and 9.5 re- "Ever since I was little. I‘ve bounds per contest. The team always wanted to follow in my posted an outstanding 7514 father's footsteps," Dinardo said. record during Densmore's three “So now I'm getting the chance." Pack freshman Tommy Dinardo, years. Dinardo. who anticipates an following in Dad's footsteps, The all-stator. who shot .563 excellent season. feels he is sur- hooks a shot over a Marathon from the field and .714 from the rounded by some of the best Oilcr. Dinardo’s father Phil star- freethrow line last year. also talent to be found anywhere in red for State during the found time to make 53 steals and thecountry. 1954-1956 campaigns. average three assists per game. “I feel pretty lucky just to be "Walt was highly regarded in playing with these guys." Dinar- Alabama." Abatemarco said. do said of his teammates. “They Staff photo by “and he should be able to help are a talented bunch of players. Jim Frei, us. I‘m really happy just to be on the Densmore chose State over team." Alabama. Mississippi and Vanderbilt , With such a talent-laden group "I wanted to get into a real of newcmners joining Valvano’s competitive conference." seasoned lettermen. it’s no Densmore said. "I also like Coach wonder pre—season optimism is Valvano and the good relation running high among Wolfpack ship he has with his players." followers. . As far as Densmore's position- “Whenever you sign kids like ing and playing time, nothing we did. you have to have one of definite has been decided. 3;; the best recruiting classes in the «he:, ..'. "He's an all-purpose kind"'of nation.“ Abatemarco said. “But player," Abatemarco said. "We you never know how good your don't know exactly where he's recruiting year is until you see going to be playing or how much how each player contributes in he'll be playing." their career. All preseason rank- "I don't know about playing a ings are just based on a young lot this year.“ Densmore added. man's reputation." “We have so many experienced Well. if reputations and past portant additions to State's pro- people coming back. It‘ll be hard. performances are any adequate gram and provide Wolfpack fans I'm just going to try to help any indicator whatsoever, these new with plenty of excitement for the way I can." players should 'prove to be im- next few years. fi‘ Weightlifting strengthens Wolfpack’s rebounding power "Not knowing the‘people,vyou, them in a very professional way mers. I'm excited because I have basketball for years. The thing I continued from page 23) don't know what you know about and keep fairness in your mind the chance to learn so much and that I remembered most about your own team. A pat on the. as you go about it. . then bring it back to our own that game, especially on free by the grbat skill level on inter- back motivates them. or a firm; “It's been an extremely ex- team. throws, was the strength dif‘ national teams. Choosing the ness in the voice doe's. Then your~ citing thing for me» to be “I have the chance to work ference. We would have inside combination that can blend and hit this team. and you‘ don't know associated with. It's been a great with some really highly-skilled position, and they would shoot complement each other in such a the people well. It‘s hard learning process. too. I've learn- athletes. the top that we have in and miss and. honestly. short period of time can be sometimes to get the most out of ed a lot as a coach. I'm very ex- the country. and..the top coaches. sometimes we would be standing tough. each individual. I just approach cited about the next two sum- It's a tremendous opportunity out of bounds. They had pushed and challenge for myself." us so far under the basket. Technician: Women athletes “After seeing really what had all happen’ have become very involved with happened, they had already got- ’Everett Case made it weight-lifting over the past few ten into strength programs. Case is the fast—breaking style of things he brought into being. years. How much of an improve- They were way ahead of most I continued from page 30) play and the pressing defenses." Things like pep bands and in- ment in women's basketball do other teams. It wasn't our says Sam Ranzino. who played troducing the lineups before you think that's been? ' boxing-out techniques nearly as ”Also. there were some nasty for Case from 1947—51 and was games. Those are all things that Yow: “I think it's made a real dif. much as it was strength. They fist-fights in some conference team captain his senior year. became custom under coach ference in the game. We couldn't just simply overpowered us. games during that time. I‘m sur‘ ”But what he really did' was Case. The first time I ever saw a go out and compete against the Their rebounding was prised someone wasn‘t killed in educate the public. We traveled team cut down the nets aYter a ranked teams in the country phenomenal in that game. one between Wake Forest and all over the state giving clinics. championship game was when without being on a strength- "Strength has become so im- North Carolina in Winston- teaching people how to play. one of his teams won the Dixie training program. We'd be out of portant. Our team is great when Salem. Plus State and (North! “In Indiana. where he came Classic. the game. We'd just be moved it comes to strength training. Carolina had both been on proba- from. there was a basketball goal out. They've worked so hard on it and tion for recruiting violations.“ on every telephone pole and “Everett Case made it all hep» “It's strange. but that question at reaching_their goals. They go And so the era ended. but the every garage. That started hap pen." brings back to my mind the first about it in a very sincere. legacy left behind by Case is still pening in North Carolina too. And his ghost is probably still year I was here at North dedicated way. I feel that this alive and always will be as long and that‘s what he wanted. I lurking somewhere up in those Carolina State. We were invited year they're as strong physically as there is a Reynolds Coliseum think that made him happier catwalks high above the floor of to the National Invitational as they've ever been. We‘ll be and as long as basketball is than anything else." Reynolds Coliseum. smiling Tournament down at Amarillo. able to go with all our opponents played in North Carolina. ‘ “All the things we take’for down on his boys, still playing Texas. and we played Wayland. strength—wise. That won't keep “What is attributed to ceach granted now," says Ausley. “are Wolfpack basketball. They had a power in women's us from doing well."