During ESPN.com's 2002-03 Season Preview, the results of a national survey of Division I coaches and players (more than 170 responses) will be unveiled. The graphs below are broken down into three categories: Players, Coaches and Overall results. The comments were made with the assurance no names would be used, allowing those who must deal with the toughest elements this season to express their true feelings entering the 2002-03 season.

Toughest Defender in 2002-03?

Overall Survey    Emeka Okafor, Connecticut (26%)    Chris Duhon, Duke (24%)    Hollis Price, Oklahoma (8%)    Dahntay Jones, Duke (7%)    Chris Marcus, Western Kentucky (3%)

Why?

"A great position defender, not to mention the best shot-blocker in the country." ----------------------------------- "Everyone wants and needs a great shot-blocker."

"Quick enough to shut down a point guard, yet strong and big enough to guard a power forward." ----------------------------------- "Plays aggressively all the time."

"His quickness on defense keeps teams from getting into their offensive sets." ----------------------------------- "His on-the-ball pressure helps Sooners control games with defense."

Toughest Defender in 2002-03?

Coaches Survey    Emeka Okafor, Connecticut (30%)    Chris Duhon, Duke (24%)    Chris Marcus, Western Kentucky (7%)    Dwyane Wade, Marquette (4%)    Kirk Hinrich, Kansas (4%)

Why?

"A big-time shot-blocker, who changes the offense for opponents." ---------- "Just changes the game in the lane with his ability to block shots." ----------------------------------- "An intimidating presence in the paint." ----------------------------------- "Makes you change the way one approaches playing the Huskies."

"He makes a player pick up his dribble too soon, or turn it over. Will always keep in front of you." ----------------------------------- "Long, quick, tough and has a defensive attitude. Has made a name for himself on defense." ----------------------------------- "His knack for being around the ball is uncanny."

"Has to be the best because he is 7-feet and play, block shots and makes a Sun Belt team one of the best in the country." ----------------------------------- "Size and shotblocking make him a force down low."

Toughest Defender in 2002-03?

Players Survey    Chris Duhon, Duke (26%)    Emeka Okafor, Connecticut (24%)    Hollis Price, Oklahoma (12%)    Dahntay Jones, Duke (11%)    T.J. Ford, Texas (5%)

Why?

"A mastermind on defense who has quick hands and quicker feet." ------------ "Very long arms, quick feet and get his hands on almost every pass." ----------------------------------- "Can foul you, and not get called for it."

"He changes the game on the defensive end of the court." ------------- "He blocks everything." ----------------------------------- "An intimidating presence in the paint."

"He's so quick and makes it nearly impossible to get around him." --------------- "Like most Sooners, seems to enjoy playing defense and takes pride it shutting down other guards."