Georgia Bulldogs Power Index: 30.8*

Georgia does not have a lot of players with size, but the Bulldogs have a lot of players that can do a lot of different things. Jim Harrick has a group of big and versatile wings that can shoot it, and some undersized interior men that play hard and battle. Jarvis Hayes is one of the most explosive and athletic wings in the nation. He can shoot it, punch the lane, get out in transition and finish. Ezra Williams is a big guard who can shoot, rebound and pass, and Rashad Wright is a dependable point guard who is athletic, able to find people shots and can be a defensive stopper. Steve Thomas and Chris Daniels are tough inside players who play vital roles, but Thomas has to sit out the first three games. A key performer will be N.C. State transfer Damien Wilkins, an athletic and multi-skilled small forward who can play anywhere on the floor. Wilkins can post, handle the point, and will be an immediate contributor and leader. Wilkins may never be a pro, but he will be an outstanding college player. -- Jay Bilas

Toughness: 5.7
The Bulldogs were one of the tougher teams last season, especially since they didn't have the size. But Georgia was able to hang with most teams on the glass. The toughness comes from Harrick, the Hayes twins and now from Wilkins. He has been the team's best practice player for more than a year and if that trend carries over into games, Georgia will be fine this season. The Bulldogs won't have a deep bench but that hasn't fazed them. They simply need to get through the rough spots with eligibility issues over the next two months.

Talent: 5.1
Jarvis Hayes is a preseason SEC player of the year candidate. Jonas Hayes is one of the better blending players in the SEC. Williams can light up teams for 20-plus and Wright is a capable point guard. But the difference maker for this team is Wilkins. He was never able to get untracked at N.C. State but has been a gem for Georgia. If Wilkins is as good as advertised, the Bulldogs have a great shot to win the SEC East. But they'll need Daniels, likely out one game for playing in an unsanctioned summer league, and Thomas, suspended for three games and is now ineligible for the first semester. Georgia is too thin inside to win the SEC East without Thomas.

Tourney Tested: 5.3
Georgia didn't get far last season, losing to Southern Illinois in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs' tournament toughness is still under discussion. They might have worn down last season because of their numbers. But Georgia can use that experience to get them further in the NCAAs. They are hungry to get to that second weekend and beyond and Harrick has the experience of winning a title that should help in tight March situations.

Schedule: 9.2
Harrick understands what it takes to make the NCAA Tournament. He upgraded his schedule last season and is willing to play anyone, anywhere. He's doing that again with games against Texas, Georgia Tech, Minnesota, Colorado (the last three on the road), Cal, Gonzaga and Pittsburgh. The game against the Bears is in Anaheim, while the Texas game is this week at MSG. Georgia has a rugged enough schedule in the SEC East and got two of the tougher conference crossover games. As long as the Bulldogs holds their own in these games, they won't have a problem with a power rating.

Xs & Os: 5.5
Harrick did a good job adjusting with a smaller, quicker team last season. He had to deal with adversity and is going through similar problems with personnel to start this season. Harrick seems to thrive in chaos and he's doing one of his better coaching jobs of his career at Georgia. Expect this team to be competitive, tough to put away and as versatile a team as he has had in his brief tenure in Athens.

-- Andy Katz

ESPN.com's Power Index is based on a 10-point scale in each of these five categories: Toughness, Talent, Schedule Strength, Tournament Tested, Xs & Os. Teams are scored based on returning players, coaching staffs, a program's past performances in the regular season and postseason, as well as expectations heading into the 2002-03 season.