University of North Carolina Athletics
Men's Basketball Set To Begin 2001-02 Season
October 12, 2001 | Men's Basketball
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The UNC men's basketball team held its annual preseason media day Thursday at the Smith Center. The team assembled for a team picture, players were available for media interviews and head coach Matt Doherty addressed the media on his prospects for the 2001-02 Tar Heels.
Today we hear from coach Doherty as well as senior Kris Lang and sophomore Adam Boone. We also have pictures from throughout the afternoon. Check back next week as we continue to recap what the Tar Heels had to say.
Quotes
As I walked up here I remember my feelings from last year about this time. I know where to go, I feel a little bit more comfortable, more relaxed, more settled in. It is the first summer in three where I haven't had to move - it's kind of nice to be in one place. I'm more comfortable with the players. I hope they are more comfortable with me. That may not always result in more wins or less wins, but I think I am excited about this season...
I think our strongest asset is that we are going to be hungry. People are underestimating us and our ability. I think we are going to come out and play hard 40 minutes. A lot of teams say that, but I truly think this team will do that...
I've already had the mind frame set that I am playing the five position. Jason Capel and everyone else is going to have to hold down the four. I've taken this responsibility of being the center and I don't think there's anyone else in the ACC that's a seven-foot, true center so I'll fit just fine here in the ACC...
Photo Galleries
Jason Capel, Kris Lang, Orlando Melendez and Brian Bersticker lead the Tar Heels into the 2001-02 season.
Jackie Manuel, Jawad Williams, Melvin Scott, red-shirt freshman Neil Fingleton and strength coach Thomas McKinney.
The local media crowds the floor of the Smith Center to ask the Tar Heels questions about the upcoming season.
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