College basketball season is right around the corner, so tonight was a perfect time for Virginia freshman Tristan Spurlock to check in with his third player diary entry. Spurlock discussed the time leading up to opening night, and also something special he may have in store for his first bucket. Check it out:

This past week or so has been crazy. I just turned in an 8-page paper on the Theory of Middle Child Syndrome. I had two scrimmages, and both went well.

I also had Meet the Team Day, which was fun. The whole team went through about an hour of drills in front of some students and fans. It was kinda exciting to see people in the gym, more than the regular 5 or 6 we normally see. It was good for people to see our funny side. So many people think my teammates and I cocky or stuck-up, which is funny to me because they are some of the funniest people I've ever been around.

Friday is our first game and I don't know if I'm more excited or nervous, or maybe I'm a little of both, but i can't wait to get my first points at JPJ. I told someone i was gonna kiss the court but i don't know how well that will go over with the coaches.