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Gugliotto now in the forefront of the Pack attack By Brooke Barbee Forward Tom Cugliotta will he t b—foot-ll) and 240 the mainstay of NC. State's pounds. he has stood in attack during the upcoming the shadows. patiently season. Cugliotta earned second— working without calling team all-ACC honors last season. for the spotlight, Certainly. there have been the double- Perhaps his presence was felt doubles_ the pi\otal the most when the Pack downed crashes to the boards risal North (Kiroltna in Rexnolds and the phenomenal slams. Yet. Coliseum by a 974.” margin lti for the most part. Toni Gugliotta that contest. (ittgliotta scored 3b has filled his role for the N.(‘_ points. due in part to ;i toe of State basketball team in his own eight t‘vcrfortiinnce from three way —— as the silent workhorse. point range. ln addition. he During (lugllttlld‘N previous hauled irt ll! rebounds three years. shadows were cast When (itigliotta .tiiised ill over him by the little guys. the N('Sl' in l‘)“ .ts .i standout hackcourt tandem of Chris from \v\'.i|t \Nliittittin High \cltotil Corchiani and Rodney Monroe. in Huntington Matron .\ i After all. the duo attracted certainly no one could hate headlines with record-breaking predicted his success stun iii the statistics. contrasting styles and making Then at o toot ‘ and the nickname of “Fire and lce.“ Ill” pounds. (lugltotta slowly But the close of the l99()-9l began to earn playing time until season brought the end of the he suffered a knee ll’ljltl’) which Fire and lce era at NCSU and required arthroscopic surgery in left Gugliotta as the only senior December. for the l99l-92 campaign. Fortunately. a summer of hard As a result. the senior captain training paid tremendous finds himself on unfamiliar dividends. ground this season. He‘s being As a sophomore. he had an touted. and rightfully so. as an immediate impact in a starting all-American candidate. An role. filling the position of the inexperienced team looks to him graduated (‘huckie Brown. In the for leadership. All in all. he may annual Diet Pepsi Tournament of well be a gauge for the team‘s Champions. he scored It) points success. Despite his own lack of and hauled in ll rebounds experience in the spotlight. against Ohio State In the finals. Gugliotta is prepared to take on Gugliotta tallied ll points and this new role. ll) boards to lead ti llNl-b'7 I’Ltcls “As a senior." (iugliotta said. “I victory oser I’m. for the definitely have to step up my performance. (itigliotta garnered leadership. on and off the court. I MVP honors, He went on to take responsibility for being the establish himself .is the team’s team leader. getting the guys leading reboundei' Ill 17 contests motivated and organi/ing the "I always tools if one year at A team. But on the court. l don't time and tried to get better and feel like I hase to score all the work harder .it each practice." points or get all the rebounds to (iugliotta said. ‘I tried to ht" be a leader. We want to be a optimistic. but .it the \ttlllt‘ time successful team. and we won't realistic l iic\ct' look too far be that Wlfl’l just one person ahead " doing everything.” True to form. (iiigliottn is Gugliotta‘s performance last planning to take this \t'.t\Ull one year at small forward proved that game at a time l'n-.l.iiiiited bf. he is the Pack's all~around his team's tllL‘\[1L‘l'lL‘llsL' -lll\l performer. His final statistics youth. (iugliotlti has coiititlentc reflected averages of l5.2 points. that the Wolfpacls can compete 9.1 rebounds. 2.8 assists and l.7 with the best in the conference steals. The performance earned “As a team. we looked at our him second—team all-ACC schedule and decided that. on .i honors. He scored in double given night. we can beat anyone figures 26 times and posted l2 in the league." (iiigliotta said. double-doubles. On the boards. “It's taking time to get used to Gugliotta was the Pack‘s leading Marc Kawanisbi playing together. but we're performer. grabbing a career gaining confidence in our play high of l6 rebounds in the everyday. With each practice. season opener at Florida Tom Gugllotta Forward 6-9, 240 lbs. Huntington Statlon, NY we‘re developing a team lntemational. concept." The versatile Gugliotta rs also a Gugliotta's performance this threat from the perimeter. With a Yr. G-GS MIN FG-FGA PCT 3P-3PA PCT FT-FTA PCT REB A BK PTS AVG season may not only determine shooting touch uncanny of an 89 21-0 171 18-42 .429 1-2 .500 19-29 .655 35 5 1 56 2.7 the Wolfpack's outcome but also athlete his size. Gugliotta freely 90 30-29 886 135-268 .504 23-47 .489 41-61 .672 211 47 12 334 11.1 his future. Scouts will lseep a fires from behind the tbree»pornt 91 31-31 1123 170-340 .500 66-166 watchful eye on (iiigliorta to stripe. Last year. only two .398 65-101 .644 281 87 34 471 15.2 determine his potential for players in the league — Monroe professional play At the with ”14 and Georgia Tech's Jon . 81-60 2180 323-650 .497 90-215 .419 125-191 .654 527 139 47 861 10.6 completion of his degree this Barry with 72 m had summer in communication. he significantly more treys than hopes 11 have an engagement Gugliotm‘s 66. with the NBA waiting. .rv-a a—- _. mafia”.,. m,r

5 s there life after Corchiani and Monroe? Victor Newman and Mark Davis. Newman earned the Wolfpack fans soon will find out as NC. State Mr. Basketball award for the state of Alabama. while tips off their 81st collegiate basketball season. Davis averaged l7 points a game as a point guard at The holes left by the “Fire and Ice" show were L'tica High School in Utica, Mississippi. Davis could ones to be expected. But. the most unkind blow play any of three positions on the court. may have come just two days after the start of NCSU “We‘ll rely on a number of different combinations in an practice. effort to pick up the slack since Bryant‘s going to be Junior Bryant Feggins. one of the Pack‘s three out." Robinson said. “in fact. we may play so many returning starters. went down with a knee injury combinations that most of the players won‘t know if they on October l7. Anhroscopic surgery revealed the all too are a power forward or shooting guard or small forward." common torn anterior cruciate ligament. Feggins Robinson isn't kidding. All you have to do is look at consequently will he lost for all of the '9l-92 season. searches the hack court to see the minimal experience and the with prognosis for a complete recovery. youth that stares Robinson in the face. “This is a devastating loss for our team." second year “It‘s pretty obvious that a number of our people will be head coach Les Robinson said. “but I feel worst for learning under fire." Robinson said. “l‘m confident that Bryant. But Bryant is tough and I‘m confident he'll pay these inexperienced players will have nights when they the price in rehabilitation and come back as good as will shock everyone in the gym with what they new." accomplish. An I‘m sure they‘ll have nights when their The loss of Feggins‘ l3 points and five rebounds per for life minds wander. l’m sure they‘ll play us in and out of game may be irreplaceable. But. the rest of the front line some games this year." returns. including second team all-ACC selection Tom Sophomore swingman Migjen Bakalli was the (illgllolla who gets better and better. Wolfpack‘s bench last season contributing 5.8 points in (iugliotta has emerged as an all-American candidate the sixth man role. He was at times brilliant. scoring a after haying a fine all-around season in l99l. Gugliotta career-high 27 points in the win mer Maryland last possesses a strong inside game to complement his without February. However. he is the only guard with practical smooth touch from the perimeter. He shot 40 percent playing experience that returns. trom behind the three-point arc. and contributed a team Sophomore Adam Fletcher only appeared in ll) games high 28] rebounds in 3| games. last year. producing under two points a game in The six~foot-ten. 240 pound senior continues to be one extremely limited time. of the most amazing transformations in Wolfpack history. So. that leaves it to a pair of freshmen to quarterback Recruited as a “project“ by former coach Jim Valvano. the club. Lakista McCuller is a six«foot—3 guard from (iugliotta has developed a blue-collar style that has Fire & Ice Andersonville. Georgia. where he stared at Sumter drawn attention from many N.B.A. scouts. Gugliotta is a County High School. averaging 26 points a contest. He legitimate all-American candidate. has tremendous versatility. and can play either the point "Googs made himself into a great player by or the two-guard position concentrating on the things he didn't naturally do well.“ A youthful The other freshman guard is Curtis Marshall. a cat— Robinson said. quick five-foot-ll player who has the demeanor and Joining Gugliotta down low will be junior center Kevin skills to be excellent at the point guard position. Thompson. The Winston-Salem native set a new single— “This recruit class is going to be very important to the season field goal percentage record when he shot 6i Pack will take long-range health of the program." Robinson said. percent frotn the floor. His career scoring best came “Under the circumstances. we were lucky to come up against Coastal Carolina in early January when he helped with a group this good. if they pan out the way i think lead the Pack to a come-from-behind victory with 22 the court with they can. it would amount to a big-short cut back." points. The schedule includes some difficult games early. Thompson really came alive in the last three weeks of including trips to Hartford. Conn. for the ACC-Big East the season. proving to be a force on the boards. and Challenge. and an early-season match-up against averaging almost l2 points a game during that stretch. many new preseason top in Alabama. The other non»conference The front coun will also benefit from the play of junior games include Marquette. Tennessee. and East Tennessee Jamie Knox. who sat out last season with reconstructive State. knee surgery. Knox has a smooth shooting touch. but is faces in Overall, Robinson is staying upbeat. and sticking to this physical enough to do damage from the insrde. theory that this team could be better than most think. Marc Lewis and Anthony Robinson will be the other “l‘m looking forward to working with this team." returnees down low. Robinson saw action in 20 games Robinson said. “They seem eager to learn and create last season. averaging a point a game. while contributing ’91 -92 their own identity. It's an awfully long road we travel 3l rebounds. Lew-is played in limited action last winter. between October 15 through March. We‘ll take it slow but his work load should be picked up for his sophomore and hopefully make the kind of progress that will show campaign. ‘ By Bill Overton we‘re a better team in March than we were at the Joining these forwards will be a pair of freshmen. beginning of the season."

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Editor: Joe Johnson Managing Editor: Bill Ovenon Kay Yow sets sights on national title Tech By Bill Overton Yow, an intense competitor, has Reporters: Scott Joyner G Ftay built a program at State that Brown Owen Good Man Bohck Jeff he disappointment was Drew Brooke Barbee Jenniier Bouck glaring. others are measured by. Davrd Honea Kevrn Brewer ChY‘Siln‘? Bewildcred and coach that she is. Jaworsky Tom Baker stunned. the Wolt'pack “My sister. who is the athletic Photography: Marc Kawamsht Larry women‘s basketball director at St. Louis. gaxc me a Dixon, Ann Kenlon Chris Honoros team gathered on the great piece of adxicc." Yow Todd Bennett Nigel Moritz Palcslra floor tor thc explained. “She said “a dream Advertising last time of the “NH-Qt deferred is not a dream denied." season The L'nnersity The dream was deferred last Buaima Manager Tim Ellington of Connecticut had Just dealt the Sales Lisa Cannon year. but l think she‘s exactly Eric Saunders. Writ Streater Pack an 82-7] loss and sent right. We‘ll strive again for that Cathy Creed Ann Sullivan State home without excn national championship." Amy Coutter reaching the finals of the With all fairness to Yow. she Accounta Receivable Karen McNeary. regionals. Lisa Bryson Bnna Jangda has accomplished about every Accounts Payable. Angie Brewer This was a team that had its dream possible except for the Saba Aaaiatants Jenniter Sawyer sights set on New Orleans and national championship, at least Anne Phiiiips reaching the Final Four. There in respect to coaching. In 16 Circulation Brian Smith was so much reason to believe seasons at the helm of the Lawrence Speer they would just sweep by the Woli‘pack. Yow has built a Production region and move on to the big program which is a standard for every program in America to Production Manager Daryl Pittman dance. the show. After all, they Assistant Production took the ACC Tournament model. Yow has a gold medal. Ken Russell convincingly and looked good in four ACC championships. and in Aaatatant AdaMan-oerProduction their first-round game. a victory 13 of the past l6 seasons. Manager Mary Stephens Woli‘pack teams have won 20 Layout Artist Laura Allen over George Washington. Ada Production Ernestine Gorman There were a lot of dreams games or more. Kelly Bridges Ann Sullivan crushed on that cold evening in “We have everything going for Proofraadar Dwata Sutton us." Yow said. “We represent so Philadelphia. many people and such a great But you know what one of the institution." most beautiful things about The Gibsonville. N.C.. native college basketball is‘.’ is currently ranked mm on the There's always next season. list of active winning coaches Death is forever. Wolt'pack basketball coach with an overall 424443 record Heart disease Kay Yow knows that. and it‘s that kind of yearning that makes doesn’t have to be. her the consistent, winning stir VOW, Pugt' 22

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Les Robinson begins second season of the helm By Jeff Drew that had plagued the program under all but one of his players graduated "We started an all~freshman starting former coach Jim Valv'ano. Here was the necessary to restore State's tainted image. lineup in our first game that season. so hen Les Robinson returned to man. they said. that could lead the Add to that the fact that his last two ETSU we were even less experienced than this his alma mater 18 months ago to Wolfpack out of the darkness of its squads reached the NCAA tournament. year‘s tearii." Robinson said. “Of course. clean up the NC. State NCAA probation. and Robinson appeared to be the ideal we didn‘t have to play the kind of basketball program. he received Their reasoning was sound. Robinson. man for the job. schedule we have to play at State. but almost universal acclaim. after all. was the embodiment of Today. with one season complete and that's all relative." The athletics department and Wolfpack basketball. a man who had another ready to begin. Robinson‘s “It was very exciting that season to booster club at State. his played under legendary Wolfpack coach popularity has reached a new' high. The watch that team develop front literally a previous employers at East Everett Case in the 60‘s and could restore success of last year‘s squad ~e 2(l»ll with freshman team to a very competitive mid» Tennessee State University and the basketball program‘s ties with its victories over Duke and ENC—Chapel Hill major level team," even the cynics at the News 8; Observer celebrated past. as well as a NCAA tournament Robinson has similar hopes for his all proclaimed him as the cure for the Even better. tn his 16 years as a head appearance -_ has rejuvenated the fan‘s Wolfpack this season, Despite pre-season academic abuses and other improprieties coach at ETSU and the Citadel. Robinson interest in the program. The restoration of predictions of an eighth-place ACC finish had exhibited the academic emphasis old Case traditions. such as the wooden for State. Robinson remains very playing floor and spotlighted player optimistic about the upcoming season. introductions. has reestablished some ot “A lot of people may disagree. but I the Packs tradition. And the signing of a think if we can develop. we can be an revolutionary shoe contract with LA. Uppcr'dnlsltlll team." Robinson said “It Gear. designed to prov ide scholarships for depends on how qUickly the freshmen develop and come along " Replacing the injured Brvant Feggins will HUI regardless (if hth the “Viillpucb be one of the many obstacles facing performs this season. Robinson will still Robinson during the upcoming suffer from the loss of a man who held a season. central role iii his coaching routine and his former Pack cagers. has revived some life. academic respect for the Pack program "This will be my first basketball season without my father." Robinson said of who Yet despite all of those passed away last summer “I also lost my accomplishments. an air of uncertainty brother last December. so I'll be going still hangs around the Pack program. through the season without my two Record-setting NBA draft picks Rodney biggest fans and supporters who had Monroe and Chris Corchiani are gone. followed me all the way from playing in and junior forward Bryant Feyyggins. a church league to playing at State and returning starter. has been lost for the through all those other stops back to the season with a knee injury. Only three Woll‘pack players with significant playing time again." return from last season. and Robinson will Speaking of his father. Robinson said. "I be forced to rely on the rapid development thought about him on my way to the of a raw group of freshmen to field a exhibition game the other night. l used to call him before eyery game. I think like strong team. In short. it appears that anyone who loses a parent. some of my Robinson's real rebuilding jUh will be this 86350“. dad is still alive in myself in a way. I feel liki my dad is still here with me’ “The loss of Rodney and Chris is And so Robinson will continue forward extremely significant. and when you add toward the iew season and the new Bryant‘s loss to that. it‘s easy to see that challenges -\nd he will try to enjoy this we have a very limited returning group in his favorite time of year as he and his temis of experience." Robinson said alter players work to baild the foundation of a recent early»morning practice. "What what they hope will be a \Uc‘tt‘sslul that means is that the coaching staff and season the players must work that much harder to pick up the slack." "Once the season starts. it really becomes a process of making Ironically. this isn‘t the first time adjustments." Robinson \dld. “We still Robinson has faced a mayor rebuilding have l5 or so practices before the regular challenge, In I986. when Robinson season and we still have time. with the migrated frorii the Citadel to ETSL'. he exhibitions. to teach our younger kids the inherited a Buccaneer team devastated by need for intensity and playing hard that a severe NCAA restrictions that limited his coach sometimes has trouble conveying available talent and his recruiting. iust in practice.

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Wolfpack women look to defend ACC title By Bill Overton ability to score off penetration said. “We‘ve been really short. It l0 junior forwards are freshman from Trafalgar. lnd.. and front long range. As the takes away from the kind of considered to be the two hardest will most likely redshirt. gaining t’s hard to imagine the starting point guard a year ago. practices we‘d like to have." working players on the club and conditioning and strength to join N.C. State women‘s she played in all 33 games and The twin forward duo of Jenny possess solid fundamentals and a the team next season. basketball program as averaged 10.9 points and over and Krissy Kuziemski will be winning attitude. Meanwhile. the guards will be an underdog. but that five assists per game. returning once again. The 5~foot— Kn'ssy averaged 3.7 points and boosted by sophomore Tammy might be the case this Gibson. who made the all- season. It certainly couldn’t be termed a rebuilding yearfor freshman team in her initial The Lady Wolfpack season. providing an accurate will look to defend their the team that finished 27-6 a year ago and swept the shooting touch off the bench. ACC title without the Sophomore Wanda Wade. a services of departed all» ACC Tournament Championship, as well asfinishing transfer front the University of American Andrea Stinson. ACC Washington. will also provide tournament MVP Sharon seventh in the nation. the Pack with a solid back-up for Manning and three—point force “We will depend on Danyel in alm0st two rebounds in 27 Parker. Freshman Lisa Genon is Nicole Lehmann. a lot of ways this year." Yow 1991-92 N.C. State women's games last year before being also expected to contribute. That‘s not the only problem 17- said. “She‘s in a leadership basketball schedule sidelined with a knee injury. The schedule might be the most year head coach Kay Yow has to position. I‘d say she's in as good Jenny was honored as the difficult in the school‘s history. deal with. How about the a condition as anybody on the Nov. 16 CANADIAN OLYMPlC TEAM Wolfpack's best defensive In addition to the ACC‘ slate. the addition of another strong team." (ex) 29 N.C. STATE lNVlTATlONAL player. and she averaged 7.2 program to the already strong The Pack does have an all~ Ga. Southem vs. Minnesota points and 1.8 rebounds per Lady Pack will make a trip to the American candidate in N.C. State vs. Villanova West Coast to play‘ in the ACC. which is arguably the best center N.C. STATE lNVlTATIONAL contest. Stanford Classic and will have conference in the land'.’ Rhonda Mapp, She was named HOWARD Returning to the Lady Pack this an away game at Long Beach But who said life was easy 1’ to the first team all—ACC a year at NC A a T season will be the versatile Things are not all ago and has proven to be one of Cardinal Classu: Ashley Hancock. Hancock sat State. bad for the the most athletic 6-foot—3 players at Stanford “Almost everyone in the A('(‘ Wolfpack. It certainly couldn‘t CardinalN.C. StateClassicvs. S. Illinois out the ‘90—91 season with a has their starters hack." Yow be termed a rebutlding year for in the conference. She is the at Long Beach State back injury. but she has fully said. "I really believe it will be the team that finished 27-6 a Pack’s leading returning at Connecticut recovered and should see a great year ago and swept the ACC rebounder and scorer. at Holy Cross deal of playing time due to her the strongest ever. It will be a The front court will receive CLEMSON challenge to us. We should be Tournament championship. as DUKE ability to play the wing or a able to find out very quickly well as finishing seventh in the depth from a pair of o~foot-5 at Virginia guard position. where we stand." nation. The Lady Pack still centers. junior Teri Whyte and at Wake Forest relums a strong veteran squad of redshirted freshman Sarah at Georgia Tech The front court will also be McLeod. Whyte played in all 33 at Florida State benefited by the addition of seven letter winners and a cast of at North Carolina talented newcomers. including étt/(iifgtatc' five newcomers who could step games last season. averaging just OLD DOMINION in and make the graduation under three points per game. at East Carolina USA Today Florida Player of the losses seem trivial. McLeod sat out last season to at Maryland Year Kolleen Kruel and Gurlford 23.1 gain strength and conditioning. NORTH CAROLINA County player of the year Quicha “I feel like the team overall is at Clemson Floyd. Kruel was a three-time Sun- Th \rs working hard." Yow said. “l feel but she has sustained a foot WAKE FOREST like we're getting our system. injury and will be lost longer FLORIDA STATE all—state selection at Taravella 7:? 10pm - 6am For this point and time. I feel than originally thought. McLeod at Duke High School in (‘oral Springs. Raleigh‘s hottest wrll probably not see action until GEORGIA TECH Fla.. while Floyd averaged 15 illlrlllglll Illll good where we are." MARYLAND points and eight rebounds a Point guard Danyel Parker will December. leaving State very VIRGINIA run the Pack. The S-foot-o guard thin in the height depanment. ACC Tournament at Rock game at Page High in from of Clinton possesses the "lnjurtes have hurt us." Yow Hill. SC Greensboro. Natasha Weddle. a (til

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Mapp readies for new on-coun role By David Honea NCAAs." doesn‘t matter when you play." Although Mapp has not been the For Mapp. the big loss may not be fter four years in a center of attention, her play has Stinson. but center Sharon Manning. supporting role. Rhonda certainly not suffered. After sitting Last year. Mapp and Manning shared Mapp is ready for her turn out her freshman year under inside duties and formed one of the to star. Proposition 48 guidelines. Mapp most powerful duos in the country. Some might have expected came out strong as a sophomore. This season. Mapp is likely to see to see Mapp. a first-team averaging 14.3 points and 8.2 defenses more focussed on her. all-American in high school. rebounds a game. She was also She will also have to be on the in the spotlight sooner. But. second nationally in field goal court longer. since State has no coming to NC. State with Andrea accuracy. shooting 64.4 percent. experienced reserves at the inside Stinson would cut down on the After sitting out the 1989-90 positions. Mapp. who has tired easily attention anyone received. season. Mapp came back last year to and gotten into foul trouble in the “I knew when I came here that earn first team all-ACC honors. past. says she has worked to get Andrea would be the one everybody averaging 17 points and 9.6 rebounds ready for 40 minutes a game. noticed." said Mapp. a 6-foot-3 acontest. “We‘ve never worked as hard as we forward from Asheville. “The For the first time. Mapp will play have this preseason." Mapp said. important thing is to play well and back-to-back seasons at State. She “The whole team is in better shape. win. and someone like Andrea helps has been picked to some preseason As far as the fouls. l have to get used all-America teams. and as such will to less contact. They‘re supposed to Mapp will now be called upon to be a focal point of State‘s attack. call the games tighter. so I’ll just the team with Mapp says she‘s ready for the role. have to be careful." step forward and lead “There will be some pressure. but I “We only have three real past graduation of Andrea Stinson. think I‘m good at handling it." she players. so I'll have to play a lot. you do that." said. Her confidence is borne out by That's just another challenge." Stinson is gone now. after three her ACC tournament performance. Looking to the future. Mapp said seasons as a first team all-American. here she has made the all—toumament she would like to be named all- but Mapp. because she redshirted team twice. American and make the Olympic two years ago. has one season left. "Really. my job won't be that team. but that she didn‘t want the She wants to make the most of it, difficult." Mapp said. “The most individual honors for herself. "We were disappointed with the important thing is to rebound and get “For me. the best thing is to be on a way we ended up last year." Mapp the fast break started. and I‘ll get my team that goes all the way." Mapp said. referring to the NCAA sweet 16 points when we run the offense and said. “All-American or playing in the loss to Connecticut. “We really let off of rebounds." Olympics. that would be nice. John Gamer down after winning the ACC. This It‘s the same thing l‘ve been domg because it would make my parents year I think we can be a better team. all along. so that really takes the proud. They‘re the ones that We‘d like to repeat as ACC pressure off." she added. “More supported me to get this far. and I'd champions and go further in the people may notice now. but that like to make them happy." Thompson sets sights high for the upcoming season By Thomas Baker Pack in rebounding 1] times last year. He grabbed a career—high hompson is one name 16 boards in last season‘s second that strikes a responsive match-up with Maryland and chord in many Wolfpack scored a career-high 22 points fans. It brings back against Coastal Carolina. memories of dream This season. graduation and seasons. ACC titles and injury have thinned the Pack’s magical NCAA ranks. Monroe and Corchiani championships. have gone to the world of David Thompson was professional basketball. and possibly the greatest college Bryant Feggins. a high school basketball player of his day. Although his scoring mark was Thompson is still focused on his eclipsed by Rodney Monroe last season goals despite losing his vear. he still stands as one of the front court mate Bryant Feggins. giant figures in Wolfpack teammate of Thompson. is lost basketball history. probably the for the season to a severe knee greatest player ever to don the injury. Wolfpack uniform. But Thompson was prepared But now there‘s a new for the loss of Monroe and Thompson in town. And when (‘orchianL and the injury to the Les Robinson era is Feggins doesn’t seem to faze described in the N(. State him. history books. Keiin Thompson "It (Feggins‘ injury) doesn‘t is one name that may deserse affect my goals." he said. “I want bold print. The l99l season may to average in double figures in well be remembered as the year scoring and rebounds. and Nigel Moritz that Kevin Thompson gained average a couple of blocks per superstar status for himself. game." left with any real game worked on improving his outside always Duke and Carolina." The signs were there last “It'll be the first time in six or experience. will have to shoulder shooting touch. season. While Rodney Monroe seven years that I’ve played the burden until the young team Far from apprehensive. he is and Chris (‘orchiani were without him." he added.“ but begins to gel. eager to get started. But what about the rest of the grabbing headlines. Thompson some other guys will just have to In anticipation of his expanded “I‘m looking forward to the ACC? [n the most preseason turned in several excellent step up." role. Thompson worked out first exhibition game." he said. polls, State is tabbed to finish efforts, He averaged 8.6 points Thompson. Tom Gugliotta during the offseason. He worked “It‘s been so long. l’m also eager little higher than seventh in the and 7.7 rebounds and led the and with weights to improve his to play Pittsburgh (in the ACC- league. even behind newcomer Migjcn Bakalli. the only players conditioning and strength. and Big East Challenge) and there‘s Florida State. Davis and Newman likely

to fill in for Feggins senior. Davis played point guard Davis can play even though he was the tallest several positions player on the floor. Despite for the Wolfpack. playing out on the perimeter. he averaged 17 rebounds per game. mistakes from the "I think being versatile will freshmen. but help me have more they’ll see a lot of opportunities." Davis said. good things. too." "We're going to be trying a lot of Newman. a (i~ different line-ups and playing a foot~8 forward lot of people. so it's good to be from Dothan. Ala, able to play more than one was Alabama‘s position." “Mr. Basketball" Wolfpack coach Les Robinson last year. He has already said the team will averaged 28 points use more players on a regular and I3 rebounds as basis this season. That‘s a big a senior to lead change for State fans. who have Houston Academy grown accUstomed to “Iron to the state title. Man" line-ups with little or no He also set substitution. Alabama career “The freshmen will give us a records for scoring lot more depth. but what you and rebounding. give up there is consistency." Newman was the Robinson said. “They'll Ann Kenton area player of the probably make mistakes that cost year four as games. and their talent will consecutive years By David Honea in high school, but he says he he pre-season injury to expects to be a “supporting Newman holds the Alabama Bryant Feggins opened player" for now, He's working to state records for scoring and up a big block of make the adjustment to ACC rebounding. playing time at the small play. forward position. Two “I knew what to expect. but I‘d win us some games we might not players likely to fill still never practiced this long. have won. They'll be in the thick some of that time are and it‘s so much more intense," of things right away.“ freshmen roommates Newman said. “You have to Outstanding students. Newman Mark Davis and Victor move quicker. get your shot a and Davis both chose State in Newman. little higher. work harder on part for academic reasons. Davis and Newman share space defense. Working against (iugs Newman is currently a pre-med at the Stroud Center and may and Kevin. I know I‘m playing major. while Davis. valedictofian soon be sharing time on the against the best.“ of his senior class. has chosen Ann Kenion court. Both realize Feggins‘ Davis. a b-foot~5 civil engineering, Academically. starts. both players hope it will still a lot of talent here. lt's all injury is a major blow but hope guard/forward from Utica. Miss.. their experiences have been the also go well. They are excited decided out on the court." to bring some good out of it by was listed among the top IOU same as most other freshmen. about the possibilities. "We've got a lot of good young gaining valuable experience. recruits in the country by many "There's a lot more work than I “When you lose two players to players. and (‘oach Robinson is “A lot of us will get playing scouts. An exceptionally was used to." Davis said. ”I Just the NBA and then have someone getting a good system started time this year." Newman said. versatile player. Davis could try not to get behind in anything. hurt. People's expectations are here." Davis added. "You're “That's why you have to always play either guard spot. as well as but it‘s all going well so far." down." Newman said. “That‘s an going to see a lot of good things be ready. People expect to see small forward. As a high school As their first college season incentive to its. to show there‘s before we‘re done "

Parker to provide depth at point guard for Yow’s Pack By Jennifer Bouck was not her first love. but she classroom than other people do ”I always set high goals tor also played volleyball and because l have less time outside myself." Parker explained. unior Danyel Parker is softball, She explained why she ofclass." Parker said. “including making the allA.-'\(‘(' one of three returning chose to concentrate on The team practices three hours team. getting a nomination lot starters for the Wolfpack basketball. every day except Sunday. so Kodak All-American and being Women's basketball "I really loved softball. but it organization of her time is in the top H) in the A(‘(‘ in all team who hopes to help isn't as popular of a college sport essential. categories this year." the team defend its A(‘C and knew with basketball i “I feel like I haye grown as a As for her team goals she title. The Junior point could go a lot further since its a basketball player and a person." added. "I hope for us to make guard from Clinton. major sport " Parker said. In her prep career. our first N( AA l‘inal l‘tillr NC, should be one of “State has an excellent she played shooting guard. but appearance and repeat as .-\(‘(‘ the key team members after engineering program. plus a she had to learn a new position champs." starting 32 of 33 games last year great basketball program." as point guard her freshman year Parker believes the team will and setting school records in Parker added. “but also I wanted here The change in position have to work hard on its unity in most assists (l2; and steals (10) to stay in state to be close to my meant learning basketball from a order to reach these goals. in a single game, family and friends " different point of view. but she As an electrical engineering handled the adjustment well. In addition to the school major. Parker has to balance her averaging (xi points and l.7 “We are trying to establish records she set last year, she time between the classroom and rebounds per game her freshman good team unity.“ Parker stated. averaged 10.9 points, 12 basketball since she was l2 years the court. year. “Coach Yow has stressed to us rebounds. 5 l assists .ind l.8 old. but she didn‘t play on an “It can be pretty difficult. but I Looking to the coming season. that we don‘t play for ourselves steals per game organized team until junior high really like electrical engineering. Parker has set several goals for as individuals. but for N.(‘. Parker has been playing school. At one time. basketball l just have to absorb more in the herself and the team. State." Hancock seeks to make a contribution with her return By Kevin Brewer spot." Hancock said, During Hancock's high school career. here is a lot of talent on the she was widely recognized as one of the N C. State women‘s basketball best players in Virginia. She was named team this year and on that to the Associated Press all-state and talented team. some team players scored oser 1.500 points in her tour years. are needed Ashley Hancock is of Hancock led Robert E. Lee High School the many Pack players that has to the semifinals of the state playoffs put the team's success before her while averaging lift points. eight U“ I]. rebounds. six assists and four steals in her "I want to make a contribution .. , ‘K: to the team." Hancock said. “I think we‘re going to go a long way and I watit to give Hancock sat out last season with an m; my best to the team." injured back, but she is looking forward Hancock. a Junior. is coming back from to making her return to the Pack lineup. .i back injury after missing the l‘Mt) 9t l season It Hancock can keep her back senior year. l healthy. she will certainly be an asset to However. the fame of high school Todd Bennett the teatn. basketball is not lasting. and Hancock She helped the healing process over the recogni/es the big differences in the play the conference title and advanced to the the Springfield. Va. name. summer. of the A(‘('. sweet to in the NCAA toumament. a lot “She has helped me to be the person I "It‘s doing pretty good." Hancock said "It's much more physical." Hancock is expected from this Wolfpack team. am now." Hancock said Coach Yow ot hcr' iniured back. "I haven't had any said of the college game. “The tempo is Hancock offers up some big goals. but "After meeting her and her staft. I trouble while playing I worked hard at faster and the quality and knowledge of also more realistic ones. definitely thought that State was the place running and lifting to strengthen my the players is higher." “i want to win the ACC again and go to for me I thought she could bring out the back." In her freshman season with the the Final Four.“ Hancock said. “I want Us best in me as a player and a person " Hancock has great ball‘handling skills. Wolfpack. Hancock averaged eight to work together and work hard as a team. and with her height. she can also offer minutes and H points in 24 games, She If we work as a team. we can accomplish Hancock is a business management help down low, At b-l. she can play both continued to improve in her sophomore all of our goals." mayor and plans to use her knowledge in guard positions and move to small year and became a key reserve. Hancock Much of Hancock‘s improvement and NCAA and ACC sports in some way forward. averaged 2.4 points in 20 games and also positive attitude can be attributed to head For now. many question whether the “l think I can contribute at the post contributed 24 points and 2-1 assists. coach Kay Yow. Yow. coach of the was Lady Pack will play as well this year as position because we are short at that Coming off a year in which State w'on Olympic team. has been a role model for last year

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The Pack picks up after “Fire & Ice” By Bill Overton record for most assists. dishing out an lncluded in the Pack‘s highlights for the back-to-back games on consecutive unprecedented l.()38. Meanwhile. Monroe year were wins over national champion nights. The Wolfpack made the most of rior to the 1990—9l season. no broke the school record for points. Duke. mal Nonh (‘arolina and three wins the first game in Reynolds Coliseum. one could really predict what eclipsing David Thompson‘s total with over Georgia Tech. following Monroe's 37 points to a 97-9l would happen to the NC. State 2.55l points. State‘s first big win came over Tech in victory. But the Pack didn't have the legs basketball program. A new coach Pretty good for two guys who had January. Down 50:18 at the half. the Pack to make it back the next night and faltered had just been hired to calm the threatened to go elsewhere when former stormed back behind Monroe‘s 48 points. by a 92-70 score. stormy seas left by the former coach Jim Valvano was terminated from chasing the school record 57 set in 1975. State finished out the season strong at o- coach. Two star players the program. State went on to take their second ACC 2 and took a first-round victory once threatened to leave the squad. But "Fire and Ice" weren‘t the only win. 90—83. again over Tech in the A(‘(' tournament. and the many of the Wolfpack ingredients Junior Tom (.iugliotta was A week and a half later. Duke entered before Duke routed the Pack in the Club‘s |().()()(l members were losing faith superb in the power forward role and led Reynolds Coliseum ranked ninth in the semifinals. in the university. the team in rebounding as well as nation. and the Pack put the clamps on the They received a berth to the east region Probably no one could haye written a providing a deft shooting touch from the soon-to»be national champions. 95-89. in College Park. Md. and laced a better script. however. outside. Forward Bryant Feggins upped After back~to-back losses on the road at formidable Southern Mississippi team in The Pack not only survived. it thrived. his point production to I?» and a half per Maryland and Virginia. State picked up the first round. The Wolfpack shut First-year coach Les Robinson guided his game and gave State an emotional lift on what may have been their most significant extremely well on the way to a lHn‘s‘i team to a 20” mark. a third-place ACC the inside. win over Tech in Atlanta. Unable to win easy win. finish and a trip back to the NCAA Center Kevin Thompson gradually on the road in the early season. the Pack Two days later. it was over. Oklahoma tournament. improved throughout the course of the came back from the 32—point loss at State put an end to any dreams the Pack And he can give thanks for most of it to season. hitting the boards hard and Virginia to defeat the Jackets. may have had about reaching the Final "Fire" and “Ice.” shooting 6| percent from the floor. State fans will probably remember the Four. ll also put an end to "Fire and ice." Chris Corchiani and Rodney Monroe And then there was the bench *7 Migjen next two games as much as any. Due to But no one will ever forget the each left their mark at North (‘arolina Bakalli. Bakalli held his own against the the Persian Gulf War, the matchup with memories and the excitement they State. Corchiani. the fiery court leader. ACC, shooting 48 percent of his three- Carolina was postponed and moved to brought to Reynolds Coliseum. left the university setting the NCAA pointers. make a first in conference history — Monroe looks to go up with a strong shot against Duke.

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Wade excited Listen to g for total coverage about first season a the By Bill Over-ton was a half-court style." If Wade indeed likes the up- CL. tempo game. then she came to If you‘re a basketball the right institution. The player. you are likely to Wolfpack averaged 91 points per know those initials. game last Sophomore point guard season. and Wanda Wade does. coach Kay The Anterior Cruciate Yovy likes to Ligament seems to r e g u l a r l y claim the knee of more 6»- push the ball and more basketball players. up the court. Unfortunately for the Wolfpack. _ If she keeps it also claimed the left knee of \ recovering as Wade. quickly as But thanks to constant Wade she has. You rehabilitation and a year off. has promised supports Wade is ready to make a that she wtll contribution to a Wolfpack team see action soon. in need of a back-up to starter But. for novs. Wade must wait Les Rabinsan Danyel Parker. for clearance from the doctors “I‘m back on track." Wade and make sure that she doesn‘t explained at an earlier practice worsen the injury. and the Pack "I‘ve started scrimmaging. and “I should be ready to play by I‘m doing most of the drills." Thanksgiving." Wade said. “The This will be the first season in summer slowed me up a little. the Red and White for Wade. but I‘m ready to go." Burgers She is a transfer from the Wade explained that she feels University of Washington and very fortunate to be in the sat out the mandatory year that position she is. Sandwiches the NCAA requires last season. “My advantage is that I‘ve sat The resident of Lynwood. Wash, out a year. I‘ve been able to 2541/ played in 18 games during the watch the program. You can see Soup/Salad 198990 season. averaging l.6 what needs to be done. and the It; points a game. while shooting role you‘re going to have to 58.3 percent from the field. play." forged Appetizers While Washington may be The business management home. she just felt like she major seems to be adjusting to needed a change. life in Raleigh. After all. she is a “The style of play here is more country apan from her home. my style of play." Wade said. "I "The people are a lot friendlier like pressing and playing the up- in the South." Wade said. “But. I tempo game. At Washington. it do miss my home a lot." $1 Draft Everyday

Defensive intensity a hallmark of Fletcher’s pla By G. Ray Brown “When I enter the game. I am concentrating on playing smart aleigh‘s own Adam and playing hard." Fletcher said. Fletcher is Working "I really want things happen. hard in practice. and he Sometimes I oyerplay. but if I is ready to change some make mistakes from playing COME & ENJOY people‘s minds about hard. I'm not mad at myself." his ability and the NC. Fletcher has worked hard in the State basketball team‘s off-season and feels he has ability to succeed. improved all parts of his game. OUR “After hearing Although only O-flKH‘l. he is everyone pick us to finish near one of the strongest players on the bottom. it‘s going to be fun the team. to prove everybody wrong." Despite limited playing time 1 00” SCREEN Fletcher explained. his freshman year. fans appreciated his full-court Fletcher is accustomed to defensive play. which Fletcher rising to the occasion. Playing at feels is one of the strongest parts T.V. Sanderson High School on the of his game. north side of town. Fletcher "I've always been intense on often stifled offensive threats defense." Fletcher said. "but I‘ve such as Donald Williams of also improved my poise. ball- Garner. now of UNC. He was handling. court awareness. and also able to hold his own on I'm staying more in control." offense. “As a team. I’d love to finish in Now. Fletcher is facing a the upper pan of the conference bigger challenge — trying to and go to the NCAA LUNCHODINNER0LATE NIGHT gain playing time in the toughest Tournament again. My personal 2400 HILLSBOROUGH ST. 1 conference in the country. . goal is to earn a starting spot." ON THE CORNER OF CHAMBERLAIN & HILLSBOROUGH 15

Lewis expects When the cutting ()3 more playing time By G. Ray Brown lntemational. One game later, he pulled down his season high for ark Lewis has high rebounds with four. Lewis‘ hopes for this year. and playing time gradually decreased Every Saturday rightfully so. He will be with the forced into a position beginning of \\ 10pm — lam more playing time due t h e to the scason~ending conference ”WWKNC 88.1FM Inn”) to junior forward slate. but he “Solid State Ratio" Bryant Feggins. continued to Lewis is a hard- w o r k . working player who knoWs what ‘3‘ ‘ knowing that it takes to win. As a senior at ‘ . ’ . h i s (ircensboro Page High School. \. K"; opportunities Lewis led his learn to the state 4- would come. A championship, and an Lewis. 6— undelealed season. foot-X and 218 pounds. is a very Not highly recruited. Lewis did aggressive player. He could receise some attention from prove very valuable to the team From PLASMA. Cutter Biological produces the only Wolfpack coach Les Robinson. down the stretch. especially in treatment for emphysema caused by a genetic At that time. the first-year critical games. Lewis is an Wolfpack coach was looking for excellent free-throw shooter and deficiency. some blue—collar talent and can shoot three-pointers. He has Lewis was happy to oblige. improved his quickness and Not only was Lewis an jumping ability. as well as his 20,000 hemophiliacs in the United States rely on exceptional basketball player. upper-body strength. PLASMA produced Antihemophilic Factor but he was also a scholar “I‘m just really ready to get the student. He finished with a 4.0 season started,“ Lewis said. “I‘m concentrate. grade point average while at ready to play." Page and was the senior class Lewis has the potential to be an representative. He fit into Les above-average defensive player Thousands of infant deaths have been prevented by Robinson's idea of the perfect as well as a tenacious rebounder. using Rho(D) immune Globulin prepared from student-athlete. Concentration on these aspects. It didn’t take long for him to coupled with a little more PLASMA. adjust. In his first collegiate playing experience could propel game with the Wolfpack. Lewis this not~so-heavi1y recruited scored a season-high six points player past all expectations. in the win over Florida 120,000 burn victims. 200.000 heart surgerypatients and shock victims annually rely on the use of Newcomer Kruel brings PLASMA—produced Albumin for fluid and protein replacement. big-time credentials to State By Matt Bolick should provide the team with a combination of strength and reshman Kolleen finesse. particularly in the high Receive $20 for first donation and earn Kruel. a newcomer to post position. The biological the Lady Wolfpack. has sciences major should help the potential to make a provide depth in a front court up to $145/month for regular Visits. large impact this year. that lost the services of A(‘(‘ Kruel hails from (‘oral Tournament MVP Sharon Springs. Fla. and was Manning. named the Florida Kruel is also described as a player oi the year by sery intelligent player who can USA Today. run the floor extremely well. CALL TODAY As a three-time all-state "1 think 1 can contribute a lot to honoree. Kruel averaged 21 the team." Kruel said. “I was a points, 75 rebounds and 6.5 shooting guard in high school. assists per game as a senior at but I feel very capable of playing (919) 828-1590 'l‘arasella High School. She led forward here. ’larasella to a 33—1 record and “The players were great and the state 47A championship. At (‘oach Vow really impressed the end of her senior season. me." Kruel said. “Coach Yow Kruel was named as an all— jUst knows what it takes to win." MILES INCORPORATED American by Street and Smith‘s Winning is something that Cutter 1 basketball magazine Kruel is familiar with. She RALEIGH PLASMA CENTER ms The awards for Kruel seem to participated on state be endless. In addition to the championship teams in 1 Maiden Lane awards above. she claimed the basketball and volleyball her Raleigh, NC 27607 'Tcopfc flcfping Teopfe Naismith award for best senior year. basketball player in Florida. She “That whole year was was also named player of the remarkable." Kruel stated. "It year by the Miami Herald. was nice to be recognized for Kruel. 6-foot~1. will be individual awards. but winning Mon‘. thru Fri. 7:30 - 2:00 expected to play the power two team championship? was forward position this season. She fantastic." New Donors Mon. thru Fri. 7:30 - 2:00 After a injury. is also a factor in his season of rehabilitation favor. on his knee, Knox is beating the Robinson‘s only concern is in odds by soaring again. Knox’s readjustment to life on the hardwood. there. he‘s getting his drive back and he's getting accustomed to “Even though you might be playing again." well physically. your mind isn't accustomed to competing. But With the added playing time mentally. he‘s getting tougher all being under Robinson's up- the time.“ tempo system of play. Knox Regardiess of the doubts and should play a key role this statistics against him and his season. His veteran status. team this season. Jamie Knox is Spurred on by despite the experience lost to ready and waiting to play. NBA star, Knox makes comeback By Owen Good VILLAGEINN PIZZA PARLOR e suffered a career- All-You-Can-Eat threatening injury nearly two years ago. He worked his way back to $3 a 89 D'NNER BUFFET health through a grueling rehabilitation. Includes pizza, spaghetti, lasagna, soup, And now. when N.C. salad bar, garlic bread, and one cone of ice cream State‘s basketball squad GOOD FOR 1 - 4 PEOPLE ANYDAY! needs him more than 3993 WESTERN BLVD. EXPIRES 11/10/91 ever. Jamie Knox is back. 851 -6994 At Clemson. during the l989- 90 season. Knox came down hard after a rebound and ended up with a basketball player‘s nightmare: a knee injury »—— the kind of knee trouble that plagued NBA standouts Bernard King and Danny Manning. Since then, the 6-foot-8 junior has used an all-star rehabilitation program on the journey back. “Bernard King. that‘s who i really appreciated in his Marc Kawanishi comeback because he worked so knee is not what it used to be. He NCSU head coach Les Robinson "The Best in Live Entertaimnent” hard." said Knox. “When he did will have to wear a brace while said. “There will be three or four come back. he was an all-star. I playing. guys getting more minutes with 3009 Hillsborough St. pretty much did my rehab the Speaking of his knee. i now the loss of Bryant. and he‘ll be way he did his program.“ said, “It is not |00 percent. but it one of them. How much. though. Knox‘s resolve to recover was feels much better." is hard to say.“ 834-7018 bolstered, not dampened. when Unfortunately. as Knox Robinson. in his second year as the severity of his injury came to returned to the court. teammate head coach. has had no light. Bryant Feggins left for the same opportunity to see Knox in a “They (the doctors) told me reason — a season-ending knee game situation. Since Knox was there were a lot of people that injury. As a result. Knox and red-shined the previous season had this (type of injury) and others like him should see more for rehabilitathe reasons. didn‘t come back." Knox playing time. He is expected to Robinson has only observed him explained. pick up the rebounding slack in in practice. However. he is Knox didn‘t want to become the power forward’s slot. optimistic about Knox's one of those people. Neither did "His as well as two or three condition and contribution to the the Wolfpack‘s boosters. other guys‘ role is going to team. Knox acknowledges that his become more significant." “He‘s more comfortable out

Defense is the name of Jenny’s game By Thomas Baker enterprise. and Kuziemski will of Stinson. a two-time recipient rfiiix have to expand her role on both of Kodak all»American honors. irst there was “The ends of the floor. "i think it will be a different Terminator." Then there “l‘ll basically be the stabilizer." kind of team." she said. “We‘ll ' f RELIABLE KEG EQUIPMENT was “The Equalizer." she said. “I just go out every day have to play as a team to win. Now there‘s “The and go as hard as I can on The conference is going to be ' BULK ICE Stabilizer " defense. (But) I think I‘m going really tough," Jenny Kuziemski. the to be looked to to score now." The team may find itself in an OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK other side of the NC. Kuziemski was the team's unusual position this year. NC. State women‘s defensive leader last season. State and Virginia have been the WE DELIVER basketball team‘s making 30 steals and averaging dominant teams in the ACC over double—vision—inducing tandem three blocked shots in 33 games. the past several years. but this with her identical twin Krissy. is She averaged 7.2 points and l.8 year the Cavaliers. the runners- returning to the team for her rebounds per game and hit 76.6 up in last year‘s NCAA third season. But the loss of percent of her free throw tournament. seem poised to grab starters Andrea Stinson and attempts. the lion's share of the conference Sharon Manning will make a But the complexion of this limelight. successful defense of the ACC year's team is a little different championship 7 a difficult without the wheeling and dealing See m Page 22 17

McCuller seeks consistent play

at both ends of the court By Jeff Drew draft. Listed at (i— foot—3. McCuller said of Sumpter's McCuller should see action at regional semifinal victory. “We s Lakista McCuller both the point and shooting were playing the learn ranked makes his mark on the guard positions, splitting time first in the state. We were behind N.C. State basketball with fellow freshmen Curtis by 14 at halftime. and we came program during the next Marshall and Mark Davis and back to win by l0." ASTHMA STUDY FOR CHILDREN four years. it is very sophomores Migjen Bakalli and McCuller knows that his likely that the acrobatic Adam Fletcher in a four- to five Wolfpack squad is expected to antics of face quite a few ATTENTION PARENTS!! State‘s highest large deficits this lf your child has asthma. takes daily asthma flyer will earn McCuller should have plenty season with only medication and is between the ages of him a few imaginative two starters 4 and l8. he or she may qualify nicknames from the of chances to make a tangible returning. but the for a Wolfpack faithful. spring-legged research study. Paid incentive if qualified. The possibilities are contribution to the Wolfiackm business major endless: the “Georgia thinks the Pack‘s‘ PAID VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Grasshopper" perhaps. or the man rotation. stock will rise as the season “State Skywalker” or "Reynold’s 50 what will McCuller add to progresses. Individuals 12 years and older on daily asthma rim rattler.” or maybe even the this year‘s Wolfpack squad? “lt could work both ways. but l medication needed for research studies. simple “Air Lakista". "Lakista's a great athlete." think we'll really surprise a lot $300 to $600 paid incentive for those chosen However. despite McCulIer's State head coach Les Robinson of people right now because to participate. ability to duplicate Michael said. “He‘s a slasher and he‘s got everyone‘s predicting us to finish Call CAROLINA ALLERGY and Jordan‘s kiss-the-rim. rock-the— great range for his size. He has last in the league." McCuller ASTHMA CONSULTANTS cradle slam dunk. it's far too the best leaping ability on the said. “l think we’ll do all right. at 88l 41309 Ofiice Hours 0am - 5pm early to be describing State‘s team. and that helps rebounding— We got some really good players incoming freshman guard from wise as well as defensively and on this team." Andersonsille. 0a.. in the scoring around the basket." But regardless of how well this stratospheric terms previously "He adds an athletic element to edition of the Woll'pack Thomas Hall's reserved for the high—flying the team that gives us another basketball team fares this season. world champion from Chicago. dimension that we didn‘t have a McCuller will derive a sense of ©©ILHIB©IE mom WEIR WWW And while McCullcr‘s year ago." satisfaction merely front playing POST OFFICE Box 1207. RALEIGH, astounding 4l-inch \ertical lead McCuller also adds a strong in the same games he used to NORTH CAROUNA 27602 may make him State‘s resident scoring threat to this year's watch on television so often as a 9198331045 lord ot leaping. he isn't ready to Wollpack learn. He averaged kid. take |‘\Cl the .ourt. at least not lo 4 points. 8 5 assists and o J "When l was growing up. JUst NEED COLLEGE MONEY? _\L‘l rebounds while earning first- about all I watched was .-\('(‘ \ not really. I'm not team all-(ieorgia recognition last basketball." McCuller said. wrrricd about anything like season \1c('uller was e\en "liseryone at home wanted me HIGHER EDUCATION OOSTS ARE SOAFIINGl THE SOLUTION... that," \‘lct'ullel said retenti} better in the big games. as he to go to Alabama. but l Just weMIlIocutatrornGtoZSfinanciataidsourcastoryourhigher "My goals to! mysell are to be scored R" points and handed out thought that State was the place ' education or your service too wil be retundedl consistent. play as hard as I can ltl assists to lead his Sumpter for me. I wasn‘t sure l was going Wehobmtoloabmdmnythoynudtogototmtcoibge and do whatcser I can to help the ('ounty High School squad to a to be allowed to go home if l ddiolco.Latt-|howyouhowbmlllyiormocllcgm.Mhbt. learn win " regional championship sictory didn‘t go to Alabama. but I studentloammdwmddproom. \1c(‘tillct should ha\e plenty over 'l’rrcounty High. That really like (‘oach Robinson and ol kildllLL“ to make a tangible \lL’lIll‘) came on the heels iii a I‘m now more sure than ever that Our plannhg service wit guaranteeto match you with at least contribution to the Wollpack. as «ILpoint. ll-assist effort in a I made the right choice in shisourcesothandstorachoolexpensesoryourserviceioe State attempts this season to comeback victory oser coming here. I have no regrets." refunded! We made as many 3525 money sourcesloryou. adriust to the loss ol its all-w Il‘id defending Georgia 3A champion “The ACC is the best league backcourt of (bus (‘orchiani Manchester. and I‘m really excited about We also guarantee that you will receive a minimum of $200 by and Rodney Monroe to the NBA “I had a pretty good game." getting a chance to play in it." usingthisservioe. youapplytoallthesourceswelisttoryouand do not receive financial awards totalling at least $200. we'll give you a $200 US. Savings Bond. Our normalise in only $49. You cannot lose! Floyd finds inspiration in Miller BUT YOU MUST TAKE THE FIRST STEPl Write todaytoriree By Christine Jaworsky program," Floyd said. As a senior in high school. detailsandgotyourStudontDItnForm.ltwilopenthedoorto The transition to college life Floyd earned honorable mention sourcosotmdontaidfioumltwlhyourtoeandwewllprovide oining the N.(‘. State has been smooth for Floyd. all-America notice from USA thespodficsotmefimnclalaldlormichyouqualily. University Lady “1 like State a lot." Floyd said. Today. and she was selected first Inadvtoprmfldommmbrywtonctcunpmwmum Wolfpack this season is “Everyone‘s nice: Coach Yow. team all-state by the Greensboro mucouponmdwouflta'dnyouwlhisnommttwtotupnc-olwrm freshman Quicha Floyd my teammates and the other News and Record. from Greensboro. student—athletes I‘ve gotten to The 5-foot- ll) forward know." enjoyed an outstanding Floyd also enjoys the freedom {—35.01}! SAVE FIVE DOLLARS $5.00;1 prep career at Page of being a college student Not only did Floyd have High School. averaging “Despite the demanding excellent stats as a basketball l OK. Torn. l’ll accept your otter of tree details, a double 15.!) points and eight rebounds practice schedule. l have more player but she also was the state lguaranteeottinding meatbastSmoneysourcestorcollege per game as a senior. time to myself (compared to high jump champion as a senior, I and a minimum of 3200. Credit me with a $5 discount and Floyd decided to come to N.(‘. high school). I don‘t have to be ln addition. Floyd equaled the | mail details right away! State because of the aerospace in class from nine until three." third—best time in the state in (MR) engineering program and the Floyd said her greatest l99l in the 30(l—meter hurdles I Name: an: mun Date: excellent reputation of head inspiration is Cheryl Miller. a race. i coach Kay Yow and the member of the l984 U S. l Address: Wolfpack‘. ()lympic basketball team. Floyd. “Track kept me in shape tor “I had to decide between who was II at the time. basketball." said Floyd. ”It was a i Tennessee and NC. State. but remembers being impressed with reciprocal relationship." l when it came down to it. State's (‘heryl Miller while watching the Floyd isn't sure exactly how engineering is better. and l was Olympic (iames. “She was an she will lit into the lad) i comets mom mm commerce I impressed with the basketball awesome athlete." Floyd said. Woltpack game plan. USSPEFEEE‘B‘EEZ'EE'EHv_”9.“l“_CA_“9BN_AEZ°_°2_J 18

Whyte faces challenge of expanded role without Manning By Kevin Brewer 9.? Whyte WIII. be called erri Whyte is a upon to increase player who can her offensive output be called this season. indispensable when talking R.-\I-I{I(ill \\'().\lli.\"S Illi.v\I-TH about the like Whyte. success of the “I never had to N.(‘. State jump or work hard in w o m e n ‘ s high school." Whyte (.t‘ttt‘t‘al \nt'stlitsia "(My (“my basketball team this said. “The level of year play is the biggest ‘ “Pregnancy listingi Whyte. a 6-foot—5 change." Junior. is one of six Whyte ayeragcd \litirtitins l'rtim returning letter winners 2.8 points and l.8 7-H \leeks til on the women's team rebounds as a and has worked hard freshman after Pregnancy during the off-season to sitting out a year as a prepare herself for the red—shin. During the big expectations that year off. Whyte always surround improyed her 3613 Haworlh Dr. women‘s basketball at strength and Raleigh 783-0444 N.(‘. State. endurance and was "I took an aerobics able to practice with class to help with my the team. endurance and ran one “I still got to hang or two miles a day." around with Whyte said of her every body and preparation. She has didn’t lose a year of also worked on her shot eligibility." Whyte and has been jumping said of her year off. rope. “It helped me Whyte averaged l4,l because there were minutes. 2.9 points and TechnCIan File Photo five people in front three rebounds in the Packs 33 Nicole Lehmann. of me. I was so small .4- .5. games last season. She had “I lot of people think we won‘t that Rhonda could say ’boo‘ and season highs of l2 points against be as good." Whyte commented. I would fall over." RALEIGH'S ORIGINAL East Carolina and 9 rebounds “Everyone is forced to step up A player of Why'te‘s stature against Western Carolina. With and take on a different job. They had a choice of many basketball ’N DANCE CLUB will be missed. but we will get programs around the country her hard work and natural She was not only satisfied VHII‘. athletic ability. Whyte can only user it. The chemistry is good the N('Sl‘ basketball program iinproye during the l99lA93 and each player has a role l but was pleased with the Raleigh BRING THIS AD AND RECEIVE campaign. . think we will be better than last area "I want to lead the team in year U “I picked State because ol the $1 OFF COVER CHARGE rebounding and contribute with Whyte will certainly be one ol tradition. coaching staff and points and assists." Whyte said the players asked to step up and chemistry of the team." Whyte of goals for the upcoming contribute more than last year \Llld, "I cycntually want to mose season. Her onc for the game is to The women's team finished demonstrated by her enthusiasm North Carolina. and I like the Open last season with a 27—6 record. and willingness to take on more small»town atmosphere ol Tuesday-Sunday 9 — 2 an ACC championship and made responsibility Raleigh." 2406 Hillsborough St. / Across from NCSU it to the regional semifinals in “My playing time will increase Head coach Kay Yow has the NCAA helped Whyte improve over the Tournament. past three years. According to “She is the best Whyte will certainly be one fundamental coach I Whyte. the loss of haye ever had." three seniors will of the players asked to step Whyte said of the not affect the team l7-year coaching very much. up and contribute more than veteran. “She is a “I want to win all great person and she the tournaments last year. encourages me." NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANTS we are in and Whyte‘s year as a repeat as A(‘(‘ red—shirt also helped champs." Whyte this year." Whyte said of her her get off to a good start Talkin good times. said of her expectations. “I want new role “I haye some big shoes acadctiiically She is a to go to the sweet l6 and to till and I'm ready for it " communication major with a You 're talkin' Crowley's beyond. 1 lot of people don't Whyte played high school minor lll business and is want to talk about a national basketball at Lake Mary High planning a career in advertising championship. but that's what School in Sanford. Ha. She "I will begin graduate school BRING THIS AD AND RECEIVE we want." aseraged l7 4 points and l-l.l next year." Whyte said of the Losing three important players rebounds per game during her future. ”It is a long‘term goal of $1 OFF from one of the most heralded three years as a starter and was mine to own my own adsertising teams in women‘s basketball. the an all-conference and all—county company." ANY FOOD PURCHASE Lady Pack will try to recover selection. 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McLeod still waiting for first Hungry Like a Wolf? collegiate playing time know what‘s going on and what to expect. ()nce our games start. ALL U CAN EAT $5.95 1‘“ be read) to play" McLeod has asserted herself on what style of game she plays Golden Fried Shrimp and Clam Strips best. “Defense is my favorite part of Served with French Fries. Cole Slaw, Hush Puppies & Tea After being red-shirted last Reorders on any of Included items season, Mcleod has been slowed this year by a foot injury. OCEM FRESH the game. I‘m hoping that I W754 gained some strength over the summer. and I‘m hoping that my Offer good for up game will be a little more physical this year." to 4 students with Your window to Although McLeod has gained one coupon the sea valuable experience under the wing of senior front-courter 828-3334 Rhonda Mapp. she doesn‘t Expires 3-31-92 3904 Western Blvd. consider her methods as physical as Mapp‘s. However. "Once you‘ve played with her for awhile," McLeod explained. “you really don't have much of a choice." McLeod is banking on her height to allow her to see playing time this year. “Rhonda and Teri are Fred Huebner obviously our biggest people Owner/Operator down there. and being 0—5. when MCDonald's we tneet up with. say McDonald 5 Virginia. I ' It, Hillsborough St hope to be in there. When it & comes down to size. that‘s in my McDonald5 favor." Western Blvd Faith Mimnaugh. assistant coach for the women's squad. also plans to exploit McLeod's McDonald's of Hillsborough St. Technician File Photo size. By Owen Good foot removed.“ said McLeod of ANNOUNCES her recent setback. “I went to “Sarah is big." Mimnaugh f Sarah McLeod's three doctors and they said it said. “and we want to take FRED'S SPREAD college basketball (the recovery period) should be advantage of her si/e She career thus far could be from about two to six weeks. doesn‘t have the toot speed a lot summed up in a neat I’m aiming for two weeks." of other post players ha\e. so phrase. it would most McLeod is certainly ready to we're depending on her to it the Woltpack beats certainly be. "You've play. Her freshman year. she was Intimidate a lot on the inside by come a long way. redshirted to improve her slsills being a shot blocker and. of Virginia baby" and conditioning. course. rebounding.” The (i-toot-5 treshman center. “Last year. I learned a lot." said Assistant coach (‘heryl redshtrted in the l‘Nll-‘H season. McLeod. “liven though didn't l.llllL‘|Ulil’t s;l_\s that while you'll receive a is currently rccmering lrorn a play. it was a learning McLeod will be missed. there is loot intur} experience. I don‘t consider enough help in the from court to FREE regular “I had some scar tissue In It!) myself a lreshman at practice; I cUshion the loss. size drink with the purchase of any sandwich and fries a sixth man Bakalli no longer This offer is good through Tuesday, Nov. l2 By Scott Joyner was points per game and hit 42 three— instant hit pointers for 47 percent playing at Hillsborough St. and Western Blvd. ne of Coach Les w l t h behind one of the best starting Robinson‘s biggest Wolfpack five in the nation. surprises in his first fans. hitting "I think a lot of my success last jUST ASK FOR season had to have been t h r e e — \ year was based on Rod lMonroet the outstanding play of pointers with \ and Chris t(‘orchiani)." Bakallt his “sixth man." the eye of a l i said. “Having guys like that "FRED'S SPREAD" freshman Migjen marksman. helps take the pressure off you." Bakalli. Bakalli stepped F a n s Bakalli worked in the oft, ALL 'I‘El EVISED GAMES into the hostile A(( welcomed Bakolli season to improve his ball envrronment and pertormed like his entry into handling and defense a true blue~chipper the lineup. as he proved his SI {O\VN AT Bakalli. a hsfootb. l9” pound versatility subbing for guard or “MCDONALD' ()l“ HILLSBOROL'UH S'l‘. w‘ingman from Belmont. N C. forward. liakallt averaged S X but”: B‘KALU, l’ith’.. 20

By JeffDrew After nine months of or virtually rebuilding her knee, her entire life. Kuziemski is back. K r i s s y Kuziemski had With US. national AG’ITCIE shared a type team member Andrea of dual Stinson and ACC existence with tournament MVP FUN GALLERY her identical Sharon Manning twin sister graduated. Krissy Billards - Air Hockey 0 Pin Ball 0 Lots of Video Games - Jenny. knows that for the and more! From birth. through all Wolfpack to have the traumas of growing another great season. Electric up. to an introduction to she must increase her Company Mall basketball and an scoring output. In her Hillsborough St. eventual scholarship first two seasons. offer from the N.C. Krissy posted State‘s women’s seasonal averages of Mission Valley Shopping Center basketball program. the 3.5 points and 3.7 sisters from South points per game. while Avent Ferry Rd. Amboy. NJ. have allowing her more navigated life's little celebrated teammates 1.. l l I I l I l l l twists and turns in to carry the offense. .. unison. managing along “During the last two the way to direct their years. I thought I SWKEIHE Wfi‘HE lives over the same should try to get the FUN GALLERY FUN GALLERY roadblocks and through Technician File Photo ball to Andrea to get the same challenges reach the final sixteen of the the ball inside to our Limit One Coupon Limit One Coupon But Feb. 23. in the Wolfpack‘s NCAA. Krissy could only watch main scorers first." said Krissy. per Visit per Visit last regular-season game at and look forward to her eventual who alternated with Jenny at the Expires Nov, 27. 1991 Virginia. Krissy's life veered off return to the court. small forward position last Expires Nov. 27. 1991 on a course of its own. In the ”It was probably harder for season. "This year. everyone's blink of an eye. the anterior Jenny." Krissy said. “She really going to have to pick up the cruciate ligament in her right felt bad because I couldn‘t play scoring load." knee exploded. ending her and couldn‘t do the things. like If Krissy"s scoring records for sophomore season and leaving running. that we usually did Hoffman High school are any her facing reconstructive surgery together." indication. then the possible and six to 12 months of Now. after nearly nine months starter at shooting guard is well Free Games Free Games rehabilitation. dedicated to rebuilding her knee. equipped to contribute on the h—————-——_———_ Suddenly. for the first time. Krissy is running once again. offensive end of the coun. But Krissy would face an obstacle Despite a distinctive surgical Krissy is more concerned with that her sister would not have to scar and a bulky new knee brace. the overall performance of the face as well. the junior forward/guard says team A she and Jenny led "That's pretty much true now she has fully recovered and is Hoffman to four straight New that I think about it." Krissy said back to full speed. It is a Jersey state titles »—- than with BACK HE PACK recently. "It was really hard comeback that doesn‘t surprise her statistics. because we had worked so hard NCSU head coach Kay Yow "To be totally honest. I would for the ACC tournament and the “Her preservation. her really rather accomplish NCAA tournament. and I hurt dedication and her eagerness to something with Jenny than myself right before those work hard and do whatever it accomplish it alone." Krissy games." takes to get in great condition said. “It would be nice to see So while her sister and her and be ready for a great season what it feels like to actually I.- teammates moved on to capture means a lot to her team." Yow participate in an AC(' the ACC tournament title and said. championship game."

Weddle faces red-shirt season By Jennifer Bouck career last year by qualifying for "It has been drning me. not the East—West All~Star Game. being able to practice or play lthough freshman The 6-foot-l forward scored 14 with the team." On the other Natasha Weddle doesn‘t points in the game. despite hand. she said. "I guess its better expect to play for the playing with an injured knee. For that l redshirt this year so I can Wolfpack women this the regular season. she average hate an extra year to play. year. she could make a I78 points and ll.l rebounds instead of playing at only 70 big impact on the team per game. percent this year," in the future. In addition. Weddle was named Weddle will probably honorable mention all-Amencan Since she won't be playing this redshirt this season. in order to by USA Today and was selected season. Weddle will be working Bring this ad for let her left knee heal. after she first team all-state by the Indiana on rehabilitating her knee. tore her anterior cruciate Girls High School Athletic increasing her strength and 15% OFF ligament and cartilage in March. Association. working on the fundamentals of She had reconstructive surgery “Coach Yow made a great her game. Any N.C. State T-Shirt or on it in July and has been impression on me." Weddle said. "Hopefully I will be practicing undergoing rehabilitation in the explaining why she came to with the team by Christmas." Sweatshirt at Regular Price. form of bike riding. using stair State. “She is an excellent coach Weddle said. “I think when I get master. running and Jumping and the best person I can learn back to playing after my injury. W, 8b. rope ever since. from." my confidence should be Before her injury. the Trafalgar. Frustration has been a major improved. making me a stronger lnd.. native culminated her prep feeling for Weddle. player" 2302 Hillsborough St (919) 8324687 21

Freshman Gerton adds to backcourt depth By Christine Jaworsky “It was a big step. It “In high school. l and was named first team all— was hard to adjust in was used to being the state by the Lexington Herald, lie NC State the beginning. but I star. When I came to the Louisville Courier-Journal l'riisersity lady have to do well. and I State. I realized I had Wollpack has acquired know how it important and the Associated Press. trcshnian Lisa (ierton of it is to succeed." While Gerton was pleased with Louisville. Ky. to add (ierton became very Gerton, a highly her individual rewards. she depth to a strong interested in basketball recruited player believ ed something was lacking. backcottrt when she was growing from Louisville, Ky., (icrton. w ho can play up. and her two uncles can play either guard “We neier won a team both point guard and shooting took her along with position. championship Although I guard. averaged 37' h‘ points. nine thcitt to the gym. personally accomplished a lot. I rebounds. tltree assists arid tour “,‘vly uncles really a lot of competition wanted to ha\e my team stctls per game at Pleasure inspired me They took and a lot of great invoked as well l wanted to do Ridge High School. me ottt to the gym with players to work with, something for them." (ierton, who was recruited by them. and l watched It's a big diflerence " (how now has the opportunity \ trgtnta. lowa. [NIX and and lcartied the game of In high school. to do something for the \ri/ona. to name a few. chose to basketball." said Gerton was rated its Woltpack. come to NCSI' because she was (ierton the st\th»best player attracted to States women‘s ln tact. (ierton added. in Kentucky by the “The team lost some great basketball rcptlltiliotl her uncles even dubbed Loutsville Courier— players last year. but we still "I had been lollowing the her “the gym rat." .lournal. while setting have a lot of depth. And with the program throughout high school. (.‘oniparing NCSlT‘s a school record for freshman coming in we‘ll be and l liked what l saw." said program to her high career points with able to contribute and still be a (ierton "I tell State offered the school program. (iet‘ton 2.l32. successful team," said Gerton. best opportunity for me both says that not only is During her senior academically and athletically." there a huge time year. Gerton was an "l realize I won‘t be in the Although she hasn't beeti at commitment difference honorable mention spotlight that l was in back at State for very long. Gerton but there‘s also a lot all-American by high school. but my goal is to belie\es her adjustment to more intensity Street and Smith‘s contribute and to help out my collegiate life is going well. involved Ann Kenton basketball magazine new team." said Genon.

Quickness on defense set Marshall apart from the rest By Jeff Drew ‘~" Marshall sees the itlike his conteitiporaries in the 7 {N challenge of playing in .'\‘ (‘ State basketball recruiting the ACC as another class of “)l. incoming freshman adjustment to life on a guard ('urtis Marshall has college campus. already played an official game on the new/old wooden floor of can succeed in the Reynolds Coliseum. upbeat style of play Back on May 22. Marshall. an Robinson has Omaha. Neb.. native. took the established in Raleigh. cotm with a group of North ('arolina high “Coach Robinson's school all-stars in an exhibition against system was one of the the Soviet l'nion Junior National Team. big reasons why I The 5~loot- ll point titan scored six points came here. because I and dished out two assists while making thought it would allow his debut iii what will be his basketball me to use my abilities home lot the next tour years. It was an to the best of my opening salvo that Marshall describes as ability." said Marshall. "all right ” an early signee with “l was just coming down to get a feel for the Pack last the gy in and tor the atmosphere." November. “l've never Marshall said before a recent practice. been too tentative and "All and all. it was a pretty good Coach Robinson's experience. though I could have played a freelance style gives us little better or a little more." just the right amount of You can expect Marshall to see plenty of freedom to work well playing time this season as the Pack as a team." attempts to find replacements for its three- Anyway. the way year starting backcourt of near legends Marshall sees it. if he and NBA draft picks Chris Corchiani and Toad Bennett can make the Rodney Monroe. Marshall is a leading adjustment from a high candidate for the starting point guard almost unstoppable as he earned “Mr. the hopes that the Pack's inexperienced school student in Omaha to a college position and State head coach Les Basketball" honors in Nebraska by backcoun will wilt in the spotlight. student in a major basketball program. he Robinson expects his lightning~quick averaging 30.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and “He's going to have to work on handling should to be able to survive playing recrutt to contribute early and often to the 5.5 assists for Creighton Prep High the pressure he‘s going to see this against the Bobby Hurleys of the ACC. Wolfpack lineup. School. Marshall hit 48 percent of his season." Robinson said. "That's what “it's been a really big adjustment “(‘urtis has very good quickness and field goal attempts, 46 percent of his we‘re working on now in the preseason. coming here and you really have to learn that‘s apparent on the defensive as well as three-pointers and 8t percent of his free handling the pressure over the full court to budget your time. especially with the ofleiisive ends of the floors." Robinson throws while earning honorable mention and over the half court as well." season coming up." the business major said. “He can really put pressure on the all-America honors from USA Today. “l need to work on making sure when l said. “But it‘s weird. though. You watch ball. He also has very good penetration This year. Marshall will be literally penetrate that I stay under control a little all these guys in the ACC on TV one year abilities with that quickness and he can hard—pressed to even approach those bit." Marshall said. and the next year. you're going up against stop on a dime and hit that jumper." numbers. as State‘s opponents are Though he concedes to having a lot to them head-to-head. I‘m really looking Last year, Marshall's abilities made him expected to turn on the defensive heat in team. the upbeat Marshall ts confident he forward to it." 22

Kuziemski worked lenny Kuziemski worked in a number of basketball camps last summer to improve her conditioning. to improve skills stamina. Continuedfmm Page 16 But Kuziemski was faced with Maintaining a moderate weight may But Kuziemski has no a difficult adjustment during the reduce your risk ot heart attack problems with the underdog's off-season. Her sister suffered a role. knee injury in last season's “I really think that will help rematch with the Cavaliers and us.“ she said. “It‘s always easier missed the last six games. going into a game expected to Though Krissy will be on the lose than to win." team this year. over the summer In the off-season. Kuziemski she concentrated on worked in a number of rehabilitating her knee. This basketball camps to improve her meant a temporary breakup of conditioning. Games like last the duo that helped New Jersey‘s season‘s triple—overtime slugfest Hoffman High School to four with Virginia. in which consecutive state titles and a Kuziemski tallied l8 points. Ill-6 record during the l985-89 three rebounds and three assists. seasons. illustrated the competitiveness in “It was a lot harder over the the league and showed the summer to go out and do things necessity for endurance and without her." Jenny said,

Yow works for the future of her game Virginia came away with a 123- careers in college at a higher Continuedfrom Page 6 l20 victory. but the real winner level." and a 367424 mark with the was women‘s basketball. “l think women‘s basketball Wolfpack. Yow has produced Yow has often said that the has a long way to go. I think 20 eight all-American players and level of play in women's years from now. It will be hard l4 all-conference selections. basketball must improve each to recognize the game. It will be Yow certainly isn't limited to year if there is to be any chance an awesome game." just coaching accomplishments. of competing with the men‘s however. She conducts cliniCs game. When women's basketball and meets speaking “Women are starting at reaches that status. there aren‘t engagements all over the younger and younger ages. many more people who can take country. Yow is a past president We're gorng to get better skilled. more credit for it's development of the Women‘s Basketball mentally sound people and than Kay Yow. Coaches Association. She also create interest from more people. Just remember. “a dream gives time to the N.C. state In the end. they‘ll start their deferred is not a dream denied." chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Kay Yow is by no means one- dimensional. But don‘t get her wrong. Her love and her life are MONEY coaching. “I see myself coaching for many years to come." Yow FOR YOUR explained. “I have no desire to go into athletic administration. COLLEGE EDUCATION The only thing l‘ve ever said to myself is when coaching is no longer fun. then I know it‘s time IS to get out." Yow is working for the future AVAILABLE of women's basketball. She This year. We at NSGS wants it to develop to the point over 30 billion So \\il_\ .ii‘cn'l can help by where it competes with the dollars in matching you men‘s game for excitement. lf schla rsh tp5 _\Hl| with money last year was any indication. the and other for your program is slowly. but surely financial aid ll\lllf_‘ il.’ c o l l e g e 8 Piece Chicken Box showing signs of doingjust that. will be . 7 education Last January. second-ranked available to collee regardless of your 2 Picnic Fixins 999 Virginia and the third-ranked students just like you. personal financial 4 Homemade Biscuits Wolfpack met in Reynolds The sad truth. however. circumstances or grade Coliseum in an early—season is that much of that Half Gallon Fresh ACC showdown. 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Fejz. is a State's up-tempo style ot play natiye of Albania who Bakalli is should provide many exerting immigrated to the United States moments for Pack tans this year. from Yugoslayia. iUst as it did last year Although anxious the \Noltpack' Iaees a tough Lhallenge without all-Americans Bakalli was one of the hottest Monroe and (‘orehianL and esen shooters for the Pack when he more reeently with the loss ot' got into a game-rhvthm. to start hardrplaying Bryant Feggrns. Bakalli remains upbeat. "\‘se are going to miss I‘ngll‘is. Bak'alli. like the rest of the I outward Pack. is anxrous to start the trum l‘it‘ei‘ I“ he‘s such a truce competitor." season. The young Pack will “I worked out on the weights a Itakalli said. "But there is no face some early tests before it lot and gained about In: pressure on its II we are picked hits the rugged ACC pounds.” Bakalli said. “l'his year low, Our guys will gam a lot o! "We‘ve really got a lot of I‘ll hate to help bring the ball up experience. and we'll be stronger shooters this year." Bakalli said. some and rebound more I'll in January." "II‘ you lease your man. the ball lime to show more skills than Beeause oi his treshnian is going up." last year' success. Bakalli will be expeLted Bak’alli is a sophomore Wllh an Iliikalii has worked at dit‘terent to till the shoes ot' Monroe and undecided major. but he has a positions early in praL'tiL‘e, ('orL'hiani when he steps on the yery‘ positiye outlook on lite. ”We‘ye worked with a lot of C(IUI‘I. Bakalli came into his own “I really love being here at dit'I’erent rotations. (‘oaL‘h with an incredible pertormanee Robinson‘s against Maryland last season. State, I‘ve got so many friends style fits my style ”I came in and hit eight times here. it's great." perteL't Ile wants you to pUsh (including seyert in a rowi." As Robinson and sharp-shooter the ball up and shoot." Bakalli Bakalli said. “That was the Migyien Bakalli enter their said with a smile. highest moment of the last year. second year. many questions Bakalli feels he has been very That. and beating Carolina." remain. Excitement Iills the air. tortunate to work with Robinson Bakalli earned Southwestern 3- and so will qurte a t'ew and his staI'I. "I couldn't haye A Conference Player ot~ the Year basketballs when Bakalli is on been any luckier." Bak'alli twice at South Point High the hardwood. there's only one way to come out ahead at the Back. FR MTHE EDIT R Basketball season is upon us and we Lan all look forward to filling Reynolds (oliseum on game nights to root tor the \ I WoleaLk State has i long tradition ot tine basketball. and I hope my statt has hurt able to share that with you Had it not been Ior a group ot people as Lommitted as my writers were this speLial edition would hate nL\er made it to print Bill Oyerton did a great Job ot Loordinating written assignment 0n the photo side MarL Kawanishi and lam Dixon did .i bang--up job getting me piLtures on shon noiiLe But the biggest thanks oI~ all goes out to Daryl Pittman and Laura [Ill Allen who stayed up tor our 48 straight hours putting the paper together. Thanks a whole bunLh. This is the third baskLtball speLiaI that I‘m: been involved with. 0 and each one has been more tun to put together than the last. .1 American Heart NHLhed Ired Hartman put this issue together last fall when he was Association sports editor and I knew I wanted to do the next one. 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‘ Robinson will do whatever it takes to win By Brooke Barbee Robinson’s role on the team is rebounds and blocked three less clearly defined this season shots. urbulence and with the loss of Bryant Feggins, In that campaign. Robinson‘s transition seem to be who suffered a knee-injury. role was clearly defined , come Tony Robinson's off the bench for some quality forerunners. Robinson will not be a minutes. This year. however. the Upon Joining the NC. bystander, ()n the contrary. he team has few well-defined roles, State men‘s basketball will be an integral part of the "I'll do whatever it takes to , team in I989. Robinson team‘s identity. make us win." Robinson said. "If found himself in the With the season-ending injury I’m sitting on the bench. then my midst of one of the of Feggins. all of the NCSU job is to keep morale up. lf I‘m worst periods of NCSU frontcourt will be called on to fill on the court. then I‘ll be diving basketball. His inauguration to after loose balls and trying to along with that of the void. However. the b-foot- it). grab rebounds." the team. 243 pound Robinson does not Discounting pre-scason Kevin Thompson and Bryant feel additional pressure to star in predictions. Robinson thinks the Feggins. was a controversy the role of lorward. Pack can surrounding Coach Jim Valvano “If you think [/1 . k succeed and that ended in Valvano's about pressure. “If you In is convinced resignation. Because he was red- you'll choke." that the shirted that first year. Robinson Rnhmwn said. about pressure . never had the opportunity to play "l rust can‘t mechanisms under Valvano’s tutelage. worry abotit you 'll choke. " are available Classified as a freshman in filling Bryant‘s “Basketball I990. the Havelock. NC. native shoes. He‘s a — Tony Robinson “ team Joined the ranks of another Mr. great player and game. and Robinson —— new basketball we're going to right now coach Les Robinson. Although miss not having him this season. we‘ve got the pieces to make a the number seven mart on the But I‘m rust going to woriy winning team." Robinson said. roster. Robinson saw only about doing my part and doing "We‘ve Just got to put the pieces limited playing time as the Pack the best that I can," together and make the machine relied heavily on a six-man line- Last season. Robinson saw work.” up. action in ll) games. averaging In light of all the turbulence The season was overshadowed. under five minutes of playing during his tenure at State. however. by the events in the time per contest. In that time. be basketball measures up. to an Persian Gulf. Robinson‘s father. scored a total of 20 points. outsider. as a trivial a L'S Marine, was stationed in hauled in 3i rebounds and consideration. But Robinson has Saudi Arabia. displayed his defensive savvy found solace iii the most him». as a sophomore. with ten blocked shots. His most luridaiiictttal aspect of his sport Robinson once again is in the memorable outing Md\ ill .- love of the game heart of a restructuring period. ‘3- Maryland where he played l4 “Whatever happens. l‘ll rust do The Wolfpaek will sport Ll new minutes. made .i dunk off the what I've got to do. keep look this season and. this time. TechniCIan File Photo offensive boards. grabbed three learning and enjoy the game ”

Gibson returns after posting on impressive freshman compoign By Kevin Brewer ne of the players who will be asked to contribute more minutes Gibson showed she was a solid player who for the NC State women's basketball team this season will could handle herself on the court last year and be Tammy Gibson. has come prepared to begin her sophomore Gibson. a 5—foot-8 sophomore guard. averaged 4.9 points and season with the Pack. 1.5 rebounds in 33 games as a freshman last year. She provided some points off the bench and was named to the ACC all-freshmen team. 20.6 points and 7.? steals per game and State for many reasons "It was really hard being the only led her team to a 32-l record. Gibson has “I wanted to play in the A(‘(‘." (‘iibson freshman." Gibson said of her initiation learned that the college game is a big said. "It was close to home. and I wanted into the Wolfpack program. “I‘m a change. to play for Coach Yow. She is one of the sophomore now. and I know more of what "You have to work extra-hard." Gibson premier coaches. and State has an is going on." said. “You have to wait your turn and established program " Gibson showed she was a solid player learn more plays and defenses. lt‘s a hard Gibson's dedication to the game she who could handle herself on the court last adJUstment " loves will not stop in the college ranks year and has come prepared to begin her Gibson recorded season highs of IS The sociology major has definite plans of sophomore season with the Pack. points against Wake Forest and \N steais continuing her blossoming career. “I worked on my game with some other against hast (‘arolina With these "I want to play overseas for a couple of :oaches on my own." Gibson said. “I also Pack finished seventh in the Associated numbers. she has a real shot at the starting years and then go work close to home." tried out for a team in a festival at Press poll with a 371, record. The Pack position (iibson commented Georgia State and did some running." also won the A('(‘ Toumament and made “I want to start this year." the it this Wollpack team is to be \tlL‘L'L’sslul. Gibson considers head Wolfpack coach it to the sweet sixteen of the NCAA determined Gibson said. "I will hopefully Tammy (iibson will certainly play d large Kay Yow as an it fluence and credits Yow Tournament. This does not. however. l'ill Andrea's shoes. The all lrcshmen part Kay Yow sees improvement in for her efforts in her improving game, satisfy the Hartsville. SC. native, team was a big lilt I want to be (iibson's game and is looking forward to “She's a motivator." Gibson said. “She “We want to be A('(‘ (‘hamps again and rccognr/ed as one of the top players in the seeing what she cart do talks to me and encourages me. She will make it to the Final Four." Gibson said. A(‘(‘ .. "Her three-point shot is looking beltci tell you if you do something wrong.“ Gibson‘s potential is evident from her A three—time all-stale player at llansville and she has more conlideiitc.” (‘oath The women's team is coming off one of dominance during her high school career. High School. Gibson had her choice of Yow \tlld. “She has an opportunity to their most successful years. The Lady She finished her senior year averaging many schools but made her chmce of NC. make a major contribution."