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Improved earns sta By Willie T. Smith III Gamecock Staff Writer Thomas Wimbush is what you might classify the strong silent type. He lets his actions do his talking for him, and right now they are telling his opponents to watch out. People who haven't seen Wimbush play since last season are in for a real treat, according to head coach Frank McGuire. "Wimbush has worked really hard on his game this summer. In fact, he has probably worked harder than anyone," McGuire said. One of the major weaknesses Wimbush has had in the past is his shooting, but he feels this might not be a problem any more. "I worked reallv hard on mv shooting over the summer. Brian Winters worked with me a lot. I think I made my biggest improvement in that area," Wimbush said. Coach Frank McGuire agreed saying, "Last year Tommy wasn't much of an outside shooting threat, Now I don't think people will be able to lay off him. This should be a tremendous help to Cedrick Hordges." Wimbush seems to have made a great impression on McGuire. "Right now I would say only Cedrick and Tommy have earned starting positions. Everything else is up for grabs," he said. Wimbush said he doesn't think he has any real stong points or any major weaknesses. "I guess if I had to say something, offensive rebounding would be my strength. Also my quickness is an asset. I guess my major weakness is my foot movement. Sometimes I get lackidaisical when we are in the zone." Coach Frank McGuire added that one of Wimbush's major assets is his attitude*. "He has the best attitude on the team. He never says a word. He just comes to practice and gives 110 percent everyday. Wimbush's main role with the team will be to play the strong side forward, according to McGuire. "We mainly want him to hit the offensive boards real hard." Wimbush thinks he will probably draw the tougher defensive assignments as well. "I think my main responsibility will be to play the quick forward," Wimbush said. "I'll have to get out fast on the break and be a rebounder. I also consider myself a good defensive player. In fact, I consider myself the best defensive player on the team. I was second to Strick in blocked shots last year." Wimbush seems enthusiastic about the coming season. "I think we well be much stronger this year. We have all played together for a year. Last year 1 didn't feel relaxed on the court, but after a year playing with all the guys, I hoped to be more at home." Wimbush said the team has set some pretty lofty goals for this year. 44We set our goals at winning 22-24 games and getting an NCAA bid. I know people are going to laugh, but we also plan on winning the NCAA title. We have good leadership with seven seniors and I think we can do it," Wimbush said. As far as personal goals go Wimbush said he would like to continue nlavinff hntikothnll nn the professional level. "I would like to play in the NBA and if that doesn't pan out, maybe I'll get to play overseas.. I also hope all the other - Wimbush rting role seniors get a crack at pro ball They are a great bunch of guys anc we have become a close knii group." Wimbush said he learned aboui f hf? nrnfram af I , 0 ? - V. .* former Gameecock standout anc Utah Jazz member Tom Boswell "Bos and I were friends and he tolc me it was a nice place," Wimbusl said. "I also knew Coach Jobe. H< is really respected in Montgomery I also considered Kentucky Hawaii, and Southern Cal, but non< of them seriously. I had my mine pretty well set on Carolina.' Wimbush played one year of higl school basketball with Cedricl Hordges. Cedrick and I were rea good friends. Him being here als< influenced my decision," Wimbusl said. No one knows for sure what kinc of season the Gamecocks will havt this year, but if the rest of the tearr has Wimbush's confidence anc desire they could go far but as Wimbush says, "Anyone can talk you have to go out on the court anc let your actions speak for you.' 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Production Assistan cants must send demonstr js interest in radio broadc on and an application, write Openings WUSC-FM Drawer B use Columbia, S.C. 29 SC-FM is a student opera ling an alternative in rnusi< tional programming for the 'ast year against Illinois, eason opener tomorrow Dl< ht November 30th JESSE SOLES ht & L.G. WALKER Dec. 1st JESSE SOLE FRANK SMOAK I cations for the 5rs, and Reporters ts ation tapes and have asting. For more inI 208 ted broadcast station :al entertainment and j Carolina community.