Bobby Cremins Chat Wrap
Cremins loves to talk ACC Basketball and will be stopping by TheACC.com for a live chat Tuesdays at 11 a.m.



Feb. 12, 2002

Bobby Cremins Live Chat

Talk ACC Basketball with Bobby Cremins

TheACC.com would like to welcome Bobby Cremins to today's live chat. Let's get started.

David, High Point, N.C.
Who do you think might be a sleeper team to make a run in the ACC Tournament and on a national level the NCAA Tournament?

Bobby Cremins - The sleeper team has to be Wake Forest to make a run in the ACC Tournament and on a national level maybe Butler or Gonzaga might go further than the Sweet 16 this year. Getting back to the first part, if anybody is going to beat Duke or Maryland I think it is going to be Wake.

Scott, High Point, N.C.
Can you talk about tonight's game between UNC and UVA? What things can the Tar Heels do to hold the Cavaliers in check.

Bobby Cremins - It should be a very tough game for the Tar Heels. They're only chance is to play like they did at Clemson. Adam Boone and Melvin Scott need to step up. They have to play like they did at Clemson that is their only chance.

Hoops Malone, Greensboro, NC
If the season ended today, who would be on your all-freshman team?

Bobby Cremins - I would have to go to NC State right away. Josh Powell and Julius Hodge jump out at me. Vytas Danelius from Wake Forest. Possibly Jenifer or Elton Brown from Virginia. At Georgia Tech, I like Elder. I would include Jawad Williams at UNC. I am probably missing somebody. For rookie of the year it will be between Julius Hodge or Josh Powell.

Rodney
With so many teams relying on the three-point shot and not looking to score inside as often, do you think the three-point line should be moved back?

Bobby Cremins - Yes, I do. I have always thought it would be great to coincide with the NBA and put the college line exactly like the NBA line.

Paul - Coats, N.C.
I would like to know what was your greatest moment while coaching Georgia Tech?

Bobby Cremins - Probably our first ACC Championship in 1985 when we defeated UNC for the third time to win it. Right after that beating Minnesota to get to the Final Four.

Ben - Charlottesville, Virginia
With all the disappointments the Cavaliers are having right now, with their losses to Maryland, Mizzou and NCSU, where do you see them in March?

Bobby Cremins - Very dangerous team. You have to remember who they lost to. You have to remember Adam Hall was injured. But also remember those four freshmen are getting invaluable experience that will really help them later on. Should they get Adam Hall back, I think they will be a very dangerous team in the NCAA.

Patrick - Morehead City NC
Coach Cremins, do you think you will get back into coaching college basketball? We ACC fans miss seeing you on the sideline.

Bobby Cremins - Well thanks for the compliment. However I am really enjoying doing TV. It is keeping me close to the game. Right now I am going to pursue the TV career. I do want to keep my options open and if something special attracts me I would look at it. I live in Hilton Head and the quality of my life is very good right now.

Cory, D.C.
What do you think about the Wolfpack finally cracking the top 25?

Bobby Cremins - Right now considering the situation he was under, Herb Sendek is my choice for ACC Coach of the Year. Considering his situation Herb has gotten over the hump, he made a great hire in Larry Hunter. He changed his philosophy, his team has come together and he has defeated his critics. Too bad he didn't sign the big guy out of Raleigh.

Macon - Charlottesville, Va.
Can you speak about the emergence of one of your favorites, Travis Watson this year.

Bobby Cremins - Great player, he needs help inside from his teammates. He is getting double-teamed every time he touches the ball. I have him very close to first-team All-ACC.

Stan - Charleston, S.C.
Who was the greatest player you ever coached against?

Bobby Cremins - Michael Jordan and Len Bias.

BD - Greensboro, N.C.
How do you like your new role as an analyst on basketball broadcasts and ACC LIVE? Thanks coach for taking time to spend with us today.

Bobby Cremins - I like it very much. It is keeping me very close to the game I love dearly.

Matt - Washington D.C
Carlos Boozer gets all the press and hype. Compare Boozer and Travis Watson.

Bobby Cremins - Boozer has more experience. He has a great team around him, but Travis Watson is one of my favorite players. Boozer right now is having a better year because he has stayed healthy and he has a great surrounding cast.

That is all the time Bobby Cremins has for us today. TheACC.com would like to thank you for joining us and encourage you to check back next Tuesday at 11 a.m. to talk ACC Basketball with Bobby Cremins.