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 Guard in 2002-03?

Overall Survey    Jason Gardner, Arizona (22%)    T.J. Ford, Texas (17%)    Kirk Hinrich, Kansas (13%)    Hollis Price, Oklahoma (11%)    Brandin Knight, Pittsburgh (8%)    Luke Ridnour, Oregon (5%)    Chris Duhon, Duke (5%)

Why?

"Not afraid of the big situation ... seems to enjoy putting it on the line at the end." ----------------------------------- "Has the potential to take over the game at any time." ----------------------------------- "Sometimes you forget how good he is because of all the talent around him." ----------------------------------- "Does so much for his team, and makes those around him better. Always up for the challenge."

"Just a great talent who is unselfish and makes great decisions with the ball." ----------------------------------- "Quick, tough and runs the team very well." ----------------------------------- "Can kill you without even scoring a point." ----------------------------------- "Always plays hard ... Not only led nation in assists, but gave 100 percent on defense and never gave up."

"This thin, gangly man is one of the best ... Price proves there is no price tag for heart." ----------------------------------- "Plays both ends of the floor very well and hard all the time." ----------------------------------- "Fearless ... A small car with a big engine." ----------------------------------- "Always in control, scoring or setting up teammates." ----------------------------------- "Plays hard, plays hurt. ... The reason why OU wins as many games as it does."

Toughest Guard in 2002-03?

Coaches Survey    Kirk Hinrich, Kansas (21%)    T.J. Ford, Texas (18%)    Jason Gardner, Arizona (16%)    Hollis Price, Oklahoma (14%)    Luke Ridnour, Oregon (7%)    Troy Bell, Boston College (5%)    Dwyane Wade, Marquette (5%)

Why?

"Works hard all the time ... a true floor general ... does a lot of the little things." ----------------------------------- "A skilled competitor who has proven he can play hurt." ----------------------------------- "He has an unbelievable competitive spirit." ----------------------------------- "A smart player who can control a game with his head."

"The best passer in the game, but he's also a quick, tough penatrator who plays within the team's system." ----------------------------------- "He's unselfish, which is hard to find these days. Gets the ball to the right people at the right times." ----------------------------------- "Expect a big year from Ford, who'll be asked to lead Longhorns to promised land."

"Shows explosive quickness with shooting ability." ----------- "Not only an experienced winner, but shows incredible endurance and takes the big shot at the end of games." ----------------------------------- "For his size, he scores from everywhere and runs his ball club like a point guard should."

Toughest Guard in 2002-03?

Players Survey    Jason Gardner, Arizona (26%)    T.J. Ford, Texas (17%)    Hollis Price, Oklahoma (10%)    Brandin Knight, Pittsburgh (10%)    Kirk Hinrich, Kansas (8%)    Chris Duhon, Duke (6%)    Dwyane Wade, Marquette (5%)

Why?

"Come to play every night ... a leader who can do it all -- shoot, pass, dribble and win." ----------------------------------- "A great floor leader who is also a proven winner." ----------------------------------- "Just too experienced and skilled as a senior." ----------------------------------- "Expect Gardner to have a Steve Logan-type senior season."

"Youthful, athletic and showed so much talent during his freshman year." ----------------------------------- "Looks to push the ball all the time, then dish the rock for 40 minutes." ----------------------------------- "Just really hard to guard, plus he sees the floor so well that he gets everyone on his team involved."

"He just has a big heart. Took an Oklahoma team that was overlooked much of last season to the Final Four." ----------------------------------- "Not only smart and athletic, but has a 'team first' attitude that makes him a winner." ----------------------------------- "Toughest player on the toughest team in the country"