Northwestern University Athletics
Practice For Both Northwestern Basketball Squads Begins Friday
10/12/2007 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Oct. 12, 2007
EVANSTON, Ill. -- With the regular season a month away, Friday marks the first official practice for Northwestern's basketball teams. Senior Jason Okrzesik (Wood Dale, Ill./Chicago Fenwick) and the men's team open practice Friday evening while senior Sara Stutz (Glenview, Ill./Glenbrook South) and the women's team conducted their first practice Friday morning. Both spoke with NUSports.com about starting official practices.
Northwestern's men's team returns three-of-five starters including leading scorer Kevin Coble (Phoenix, Ariz./Scottsdale Christian Academy), who averaged 13.4 points per game last season. Junior Craig Moore (Doylestown, Pa./Lawrenceville (N.J.) Prep) and his 39 three-point field goals also returns for 2007-08 while head coach Bill Carmody welcomes freshmen Michael Thompson (Chicago, Ill./Lincoln Park) and Mike Capocci (Lombard, Ill./Glenbard East).
The women's squad, led by head coach Beth Combs, returns four starters from last year. While the 'Cats lost leading scorer A.J. Glasauer, they welcome a talented group of freshmen for the 2007-08 campaign. Freshman Amy Jaeschke (Wilmette, Ill./New Trier), who stands at 6-5, will bring size and skill to the center position.
Okrzesik Audio
• to Okrzesik talk about what goes on between the end of the season and the start of practice.
• to Okrzesik discuss his feelings about entering his senior season.
• to Okrzesik explain his role as a veteran leader.
• to Okrzesik talk about the newcomers.
• to Okrzesik describe what the team worked the hardest on during the off-season.
• to Okrzesik describe what he worked on during the spring and summer.
Stutz Audio
• to Stutz describe the team's preparation for the start of practice.
• to Stutz talk about the skills the team worked to improve on over the summer.
• to Stutz talk about her excitement for the start of practice.
• to Stutz describe her role as a leader this season.
• to Stutz describe how life changes with the start of practice.
