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 Player in 2002-03?

Overall Survey    Jason Gardner, Arizona (49%)    Nick Collison, Kansas (42%)    Hollis Price, Oklahoma (28%)    Luke Walton, Arizona (26%)    Kirk Hinrich, Kansas (26%)    David West, Xavier (15%)    Dwyane Wade, Marquette (13%)

Why?

"The biggest reason why Arizona will be No. 1. Does the intangibles and can take over a game." ----------------------------------- "A leader .. simple as that."

"Just a hard worker with a good attitude, and plenty of talent." --------- "A strong player who not only can score and rebound, but play tough defense." ----------------------------------- "Relentless ..."

"May not fit the mold of a 'tough guy' physically, but he gets the job done and wins." ----------------------------------- "Physically slight, but mentally tough!" ----------------------------------- "Plays hurt, which is what a leader has to do."

Toughest Player in 2002-03?

Coaches Survey    Nick Collison, Kansas (23%)    Jason Gardner, Arizona (17%)    Hollis Price, Oklahoma (13%)    Kirk Hinrich, Kansas (11%)    Luke Walton, Arizona (8%)    David West, Xavier (4%)    Mike Sweetney, Georgetown (4%)

Why?

"Great fundamentals and his inside-outside game make him the toughest player to matchup with." ----------------------------------- "Roy does a great job with his big men and Nick will be a dominating force this year."

"Capable of doing it all on the court, but mental toughness may be his biggest asset." ----------------------------------- "Has the potential to take over the game at any time."

"Big-time scoring ability and heart and soul of the nation's best team." ----------------------------------- "Don't let the size fool you. He is the toughest of a tough bunch at Oklahoma."

Toughest Player in 2002-03?

Players Survey    Jason Gardner, Arizona (17%)    Luke Walton, Arizona (11%)    Nick Collison, Kansas (11%)    Kirk Hinrich, Kansas (8%)    Hollis Price, Oklahoma (8%)    David West, Xavier (6%)    Dwyane Wade, Marquette (5%)

Why?

"Goes out every night and gives his all on offense, then makes key stops on defense." ----------------------------------- "A clutch performer. Can score at any time, which makes him a tough matchup." ----------------------------------- "The team goes nowhere without him."

"He's the hardest matchup in the country. A great passer, ball-handler who can post up and shoot from the outside." ----------------------------------- "Plays hard and smart, a tough combination to stop." ----------------------------------- A great defender and more athletic than you think. He's the hardest player to guard on a talented team."

"One of those guys that always gets it done. You don't think he is any good watching him, but then he makes plays and finishes with 20 and 10" ----------------------------------- "Combines finesse and toughness in a 6-10 frame." ----------------------------------- "Best fundamentals in the country."