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Unveiling a new team with several fresh faces, the Austin Toros relied on a trio of newcomers to pull away from Rio Grande Valley for a 93-82 season-opening victory Friday at the Convention Center.

Georgia Tech finished last in the ACC last season, but if it can build off its highest-scoring game in almost three years, it could provide plenty of confidence early in 2009-10. The 21st-ranked Yellow Jackets get an early test Thursday when they take on No.

There were times last season when Paul Hewitt looked lost on the hardwood. College basketball is back.

Last season: 12-19 Returning starters: F Gani Lawal, F Zachery Peacock, G Iman Shumpert, G Moe Miller Starter lost: G Lewis Clinch Newcomers: F Derrick Favors, G Mfon Udofia, G Glen Rice Jr., F Brian Oliver, C Daniel Miller, F Kammeon Holsey Frontcourt at a glance: Tech has a chance to boast one of the top frontcourts in a conference loaded with ...

Paul Hewitt was named the 12th head coach in Georgia Tech basketball history on April 6, 2000 ... in his nine years on The Flats, Hewitt has recorded a mark of 154-131 and has guided the Yellow Jackets to post-season play five times, including four NCAA Tournament berths ... in 2004-05, he led the Jackets to their second consecutive 20-win season, ...

Tim and I are going to be over at ESPN while the Spurs take on the Jazz, contributing to the nightly Daily Dime chat .

The first woman to play pro basketball with guys is also the first hired to coach them.

Editor's Note : ESPN Insider has teamed with Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook to provide a comprehensive look at all 334 Division I teams.

For the most part, the rosters are now set for next season in ACC basketball. Schedules should be released in a little over a month, and practices will be starting in mid-October. With that in mind, here is part II of a look at how the ACC sizes up on paper for the 2009-10 season.

Aminu averaged 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocked shots, which were seventh, sixth and tied for first among the 64 seniors who took part.