ball-handlers

While none of the recruits can be categorized as a traditional point guard, the top three signees all are outstanding scorers, ball-handlers, athletes and competitors.

Recruiting rankings: Memphis, UNC and Ohio State out front 2009

THE BAD NEWS: Though having Patrick Foley on your team means always having to read the injury report, it also means that you have one of the better ball-handlers in the conference and a man uniquely equipped to run the offense.

Ivy League 2010

At 6-4, 226, he should be able to run up the seam and clear out space for the read-option game and speedy ball-handlers Jeremiah Masoli and LaMichael James, among others.

Oregon - Team Notes 2010

The Hokies played downright awful defense in the first half, but really made a more concerted effort to lock in on Virginia's ball-handlers in the second half.

Virginia 57, Virginia Tech 54: Three up, three down Steve Yanda 2010

The Hokies played downright awful defense in the first half, but really made a more concerted effort to lock in on Virginia's ball-handlers in the second half.

Virginia 57, Virginia Tech 54: Three up, three down Steve Yanda 2010

Arizona was so out of sync, it threw away an inbound pass in the first half and twice had ball-handlers get crossed up just dribbling up the floor.

USATODAY.com 2008

In 2004, the league prohibited virtually all contact on the perimeter between defenders and ball-handlers.

Leagues Favor the Fleetest Feet 2009

With backup Sebastian Telfair in New York for his grandmother's funeral, Wittman had to turn to veterans Greg Buckner and Marko Jaric to be the primary ball-handlers.

USATODAY.com 2007

Bibby always has trouble against the league's fastest ball-handlers, but his teammates were little help when Parker drove into the paint.

USATODAY.com 2006

Take away the passing lanes into him: Pressure the ball-handlers so they can't make uncontested passes directly to him.

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