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The Opponents Nickname: Key|M BL >r Conference: Southern % {1999-2000 tjssSouth Division): Key Losses: A. ). Andre Quar les (C>, ll.Oppg, Summary: The Ke; uneup for any sleep-. r may an: Bart Bettors’ team give lean: past. las guardF Dec. 28 (Frank McGuire An PROVIDENCE Nickname: Friars Conference: Big East 1999-2000 Record: 11 -19,4-12 Big East (12th) Key Losses: Donut Wade (G, 8.2 ppg^ David Murray (F/C, 6.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg) | , jMH| Summary: Known as a one of the more famous “giant-killers” from around the nation, the Friars are out to prove they’re better than a disastrous 1999-00 campaign. Karim Shabazz leads the team inside, with 10.3 ppg. Forward Erron Maxey aver ages 14.8 ppg for Coach Tim Welsh’s squad. Providence plays DSC: Dec. 30 (Providence Civic Center, Prov idence, R.I.) ** FLORIDA Nickname: Gators Conference: Southeastern 1999-2000 Record: 29-8,124 SE^Tlst), NCAA Championship Key Losses: Mike Miller (F, 12.2 ppg, 5.2 rpg), Donnell Har vey (F, 10.1 ppg, 7.0 rpg), Kenyan Weaks (G, 11.3 ppg, 3.4 rpg) Summary: The Gators lost the national title in April, and lost two of their best players to the NM in June. However, Coach Billy Donovan has recruited the best class in the nation to lead Florida’s repeat hopes. Guard Teddy Dupay leads the offense, while Udonis Haslem is a menace in the paint. Florida plays USC: Jan.7 (Frank McGuire Arena), Tin. 27 (Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Gainesville, Fix) Dupay Haslem mgmm wmmsm KENTUCKY Nickname: Wildcats Conference: Southeastern 1999- 2000Record 23-10,12-4 SEC (Tlst) NCAA Second Round Key Losses: Jarnaal Magloire (C, 13.2 ppg, 9.1 rpg) Desmond Allison (G, 7.8 ppg, 3.8 rpg) Summary: The Wildcats dropped their first two games of the 2000- 01 season, but that’s not any indication of their abilities. Coach Tubby Smith returns a solid class, despite losing Jules Camara to a DUI arrest. Tayshaun Prince (13.3 ppg) and Saul Smith (6.6 ppg) lead the team. Kentucky plays USC: Jan. 10 (Rupp Arena, Lexington, Ky.), Feb. 3 (Frank McGuire Arena) | [■ Prince Smith f--" JB&a "'."'"i TENNESSEE Nickname: Volunteers Conference: Southeastern 1999-2000 Record: 26-7.124 SEC (Tlst), NCAA Sweet 16 Key Losses: C.J. Black (F, 9.3 ppg. 5.3 rpg) Summary: Returning nearly all of a team loaded with talent, the Vols are gunning for a national title. Senior guard Tony Harris picks up where he left off, scorclting opponents with points and confusing ball-handling, while junior Vincent Yarbrough aver aged 14.8 ppg last season. Coach Jerry Green leads the squad in search of another SEC title and national prominence. Tennessee plays USC: Jan. 13 (Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, Term.), Feb. 27 (Frank McGuire Arena) | Yarbrough Harris I !—: " M VANDERBILT Nickname; Commodores Conference; Southeastern 1999-2000 Record; 19-11,8-8 SEC (4th East), NTT First Round Key Losses: Dan Langhi (F, 22.1 ppg, 6.0 rpg), Atiba Prater (G, 7.4 ppg, 3.3 rpg), James Strong (G, 10.8 ppg, 4.2 rpg) Summary: Left on the bubble by the NCAAToumament last sea son, Coach Kevin Stallings’ squad is solid, but faced crippling losses. Without 2000 SEC Player of the Year Dan Luiglii to de pend on Stallings will look to Greg LaPointe (4.5 ppg) and An thony Williams (8.4 ppg, 6.4.rpg) to lead the ‘Dores. Vanderbilt plays USC: Jan. 17 (Frank McGuire Arena), Feb. 10 (Memorial Gymnasium, Nashville, Tenn.) _ LaPointe Williams AUBURN Nickname: Tigers ,f % Conference:Southeastern WKSWMj 1999-2000Recent 24-10,9-7 SBC(2iKlVVfet),NC-U Second Round Key Losses: Chris Porter (F, 14.6 ppg, 7.3 tpg), Mamadou N’ diayo(C, 8.9 ppg. 7.9 rpgj, Doc Robinson (Gi 1U5 ppg, 3.0 rpg) Summary: The healing process begins for Coach Cliff Ellis’ Auburn squad, who lost perhaps the best senior class in Tiger history lastspring. Scott Pohlman brings leadership and expe rience to the Tigers, us well as 9.9 points per game. Mack Mc Gadncy proves to be a reliable scorer and defender, as well as one of the few upperclassmen Ellis can tuni to,, Auburn plays USC: Jan; 20 (Frank $TcGuire ArcnaF*jP* Pohlman McGadney L S U Nickname: Tigers Conference: Southeastern BjBl 1999-2000 Record: 28-6,12-4 SEC (Tlst), NCAA Sweet 16 Key Losses: Stromile Swift (F, 16.2 ppg, 8.2 rpg), Jabari Smith <C. 12.5 ppg, 7.0 rpg) Summary: 2000 SEC Coach of the Year John Brady was left hanging last season when Player of the Year Stromile Swift jumped to the NBA. Now, “Brady’s Bunch” will have to be car ried by Brian Beshara (11.0 ppg) and Lamont Roland (10.9 ppg), to have any shot at duplicating last season’s successes. LSU plays USC: Jan. 31 (Pete Marayich Assembly Center, Ba ton Rouge, La.) t _g . i/Roland GEORGIA Nickname: Bulldogs Conference: Southeastern 1999-2000 Record: 10-20,3-13 SEC (6th East) Key Losses: Moses White (G, 3.8 ppg, 1.9 rpg), Shawn Fields (G, 4.0 ppg, 3.4 rpg) Summary. The Bulldogs slipped into the SEC cellar last season, but it still didn’t stop them from giving the Gamecocks fits. Coach Jim Harrick has a solid recruiting class, and can call on Anthony Evans (14.7 ppg) to lead the team. DA Layne (18.3 ppg) led the ’Dogs in scoring last season. Georgia plays USC: Feb. 7 (Frank McGuire Arena), Feb. 24 (Stegeman Coliseum, Athens, Ga.) _ Evans Layne