Oct 16, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies head basketball coach James Johnson speaks to the media during the ACC basketball media day at The Ritz-Carlton. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Hey fans, today was the ACC basketball media day. Here are some notes, and tweets with information that you want to know! Enjoy!
#Hokies guard Ben Emelogu:"It’s going to be full go. We’re looking forward to getting up & down the floor & playing more aggressive defense"
— Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) October 16, 2013
#Hokies coach James Johnson set goal for Ben Emelogu to be ACC Rookie of the Year. Says he thinks Emelogu has makeup to handle the hype.
— Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) October 16, 2013
#Hokies James Johnson on the block/charge emphasis: "The right of way is going to be given to the offense."
— Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) October 16, 2013
Oct 16, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward guard Ben Emelogu speaks to the media during the ACC basketball media day at The Ritz-Carlton. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
#Hokies coach James Johnson says Jarell Eddie "is in the best condition of his career right now."
— Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) October 16, 2013
Duke picked to win ACC. Virginia Tech last. Virginia fourth. #Hokies
— Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) October 16, 2013
ACC poll: 1. Duke, 2. Cuse, 3. UNC, 4. UVA, 5. ND, 6. Pitt, 7. Mary, 8. BC, 9. FSU, 10. NC St., 11. GT, 12. Miami, 13, Wake, 14. Clem, 15.VT
— Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) October 16, 2013
Syracuse's CJ Fair is preseason player of year in ACC. Duke's Jabari Parker is preseason rookie of year.
— Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) October 16, 2013
[Tweet credits to @RTD_MikeBarber]