Coach Brian Gregory leads the team in a final practice in the Zelnak Center before the team travels to UVACoach Brian Gregory leads the team in a final practice in the Zelnak Center before the team travels to UVA
Men's Basketball

Behind the Scenes with @GTMBK: Road Games (Photos by Danny Karnik)

A look behind the scenes with the GT Men's Basketball team as they traveled to take on #2 Virginia in Charlottesville

Coach Brian Gregory leads the team in a final practice in the Zelnak Center before the team travels to UVACoach Brian Gregory leads the team in a final practice in the Zelnak Center before the team travels to UVA
The Jackets participated in practice prior to the trip.
The team huddles together at the conclusion of practice.The team huddles together at the conclusion of practice.
The Jackets participated in practice prior to the trip.
The Jackets participated in practice prior to the trip.
The Jackets participated in practice prior to the trip.
A bus sits in the McCamish lot, waiting for the team to finish dinner.
After eating, the team loads the bus and departs for the airport.
The team bus pulls up to the charter, and the team transfers from the bus to the charter for their flight to Charlottesville.
After arriving in Charlottesville and riding the bus to the team hotel, the Jackets conduct a walkthrough in the hotel's ballroom. The court is simulated using tape on the floor.After arriving in Charlottesville and riding the bus to the team hotel, the Jackets conduct a walkthrough in the hotel's ballroom. The court is simulated using tape on the floor.
The team eats breakfast in the ballroom of the hotel.The team eats breakfast in the ballroom of the hotel.
Chris Bolden (2), Travis Jorgenson (10), Charles Mitchell (0), and Aaron Peek (31) pose for a photo while waiting to board the plane.
Even on the short flight to Charlottesville, Assistant Coach Mamadou N'Diaye is hard at work.
Coach Gregory watches the team during the walkthrough.Coach Gregory watches the team during the walkthrough.
After the walkthrough, the team enjoys a healthy late night snack.After the walkthrough, the team enjoys a healthy late night snack.
The following morning, the team gathers for breakfast. Chris Bolden (2) fills his plate in preparation for the day.The following morning, the team gathers for breakfast. Chris Bolden (2) fills his plate in preparation for the day.
The team intently watches the film on UVA.The team intently watches the film on UVA.
Following breakfast, Coach Gregory goes over game film with the team, prepping them for the evening's game against the Cavaliers.Following breakfast, Coach Gregory goes over game film with the team, prepping them for the evening's game against the Cavaliers.
The team is focused on the screen as Coach Gregory points out things on the film.The team is focused on the screen as Coach Gregory points out things on the film.
After breakfast and film, the team departed for John Paul Jones Arena for shoot around. Coach Brian Gregory shoots some free throws as the team gets ready.
Coach Gregory gathers the team at half court.
The team is gathered at half court in an empty John Paul Jones ArenaThe team is gathered at half court in an empty John Paul Jones Arena
Assistant Coach Mamadou N'Diaye instructs the team during shoot around.
The team warms up to start shoot around.
The Yellow Jackets work on various basketball skills during shoot around.
A view from the nosebleeds of an empty John Paul Jones Arena as the Jackets conduct shoot around.A view from the nosebleeds of an empty John Paul Jones Arena as the Jackets conduct shoot around.
An All-American plaque honoring Ralph Sampson, Robert Sampson's father, inside John Paul Jones ArenaAn All-American plaque honoring Ralph Sampson, Robert Sampson's father, inside John Paul Jones Arena
Brooks Doyle (32), wearing a white jersey to represent a UVA player, is defended by Corey Heyward (5) during shoot around.Brooks Doyle (32), wearing a white jersey to represent a UVA player, is defended by Corey Heyward (5) during shoot around.
The freshmen climb to the highest point of John Paul Jones Arena, as is tradition for GT Men's Basketball on road games.
The players stretch on the court after shoot aroundThe players stretch on the court after shoot around
Coach Brian Gregory talks with Tim Brando and Mike Gminski after shoot around
Coach Brian Gregory walks out of John Paul Jones Arena and heads towards the bus to ride back to the team hotel.Coach Brian Gregory walks out of John Paul Jones Arena and heads towards the bus to ride back to the team hotel.
Upon returning from shoot around, the team had lunch at the hotel, followed by a few hours of relaxation before the pre-game meal.Upon returning from shoot around, the team had lunch at the hotel, followed by a few hours of relaxation before the pre-game meal.
Marcus Georges-Hunt (3) shoots free throws to close out shoot around
Coach Brian Gregory talks to the team after shoot aroundCoach Brian Gregory talks to the team after shoot around
Before the pre-game meal, the team reviews the scouting report and more film with Coach Gregory
Marcus Georges-Hunt (3) is taped up by Athletic Trainer Richard Stewart before the team departs the hotel.
The team enjoys the pre-game meal.
The team enjoys the pre-game meal.
Athletic Trainer Richard Stewart tapes up a player before the team heads to John Paul Jones Arena for the game
Players arrive in the locker room and begin to get ready for pre-game warm ups.
Strength and Conditioning Coach Mike Bewley directs the team on where to stretch.
Rand Rowland (42) goes in for a dunk during pre-game warm ups.
Marcus Georges-Hunt (3) and Corey Heyward (5) lace up their shoes for warm ups.
Coach Brian Gregory preps the white board with important information for the team when they return from warm ups
The Yellow Jackets run out onto the court for more warm ups after discussing the game plan in detail with Coach Gregory in the locker room
Chris Bolden (2) and Charles Mitchell (0) encourage each other during warm ups
Travis Jorgenson (10) shows Robert Sampson (13) his vertical during warm upsTravis Jorgenson (10) shows Robert Sampson (13) his vertical during warm ups
Chris Bolden (2)
Charles Mitchell (0)
Marcus Georges-Hunt (3) and Charles Mitchell (0) meet with Virginia players and ACC referees at half court prior to the game.Marcus Georges-Hunt (3) and Charles Mitchell (0) meet with Virginia players and ACC referees at half court prior to the game.
The team huddles before going back into the locker room one final time.
Coach Gregory does a final review of the game plan and pumps up the team prior to the game.
Coach Gregory does a final review of the game plan and pumps up the team prior to the game.Coach Gregory does a final review of the game plan and pumps up the team prior to the game.
Coach Gregory does a final review of the game plan and pumps up the team prior to the game.Coach Gregory does a final review of the game plan and pumps up the team prior to the game.
Coach Gregory does a final review of the game plan and pumps up the team prior to the game.Coach Gregory does a final review of the game plan and pumps up the team prior to the game.
Tadric Jackson (1) spins the ball as the Jackets wait for the cue to run onto the court
The entire team huddles together one final time before exiting the locker room.
Charles Mitchell (0) fist bumps staff members as the Jackets gather for player introductions and the start of the game against #2 Virginia.Charles Mitchell (0) fist bumps staff members as the Jackets gather for player introductions and the start of the game against #2 Virginia.