Forward Harlond Beverly is in Koch Arena before 7 a.m. to work on his shooting. Guard AJ McGinnis sets four alarms to get him on the move. Forward Ronnie DeGray III sets his alarms at 6:47 and 6:55.
Assistant coach Quincy Acy meets them (as do other coaches and managers to help with workouts) and his routine is set – fresh fruit smoothie and tea.
"I'm like a robot," he said. "I put my pot on the stove, water, and I grind up some fresh ginger root.