1. Salem hospitality: inviting, warm, and southern
2. The Salem Civic Center: a classic arena, great staff, acres of parking, and fresh popcorn
3. 65 and Sunny
4. A spacious, hospitality suite at the Roanoke Airport Hampton for $103.50 per night
5. Brazilian Shrimp, Scallops, and Clams at Montaro's
6. Visiting Fans – Hope had the most; Amherst, fun and flamboyant; Ursinius, gracious in defeat; and Washington U. had, by far, both the rowdiest and creative student section. The atmosphere was loud and electric
7. Ursinus Bears – a small scholl with a huge basketball tradition
8. Hope Flying Dutchman – for 32 minutes they played this year's champion to a standoff in perhaps the most physical collegiate game I've ever seen
9. Amherst Lord Jeffs – few teams have ever had the opportunity to defend their title in the championship game. Nice run.
10. Washington U. in St. Louis Bears – Lock-down defense; lethal in transition; smooth, efficient, unselfish in the half court; poise; and Troy Ruths