The Charlotte Bobcats have sent rookies Sean Singletary, a former UVa star, and Alexis Ajinca to Sioux Falls of the NBA Development League.

But while Zeglinski’s shooting has been off, a closer look at his stats disproves the notion that he is struggling as mightily as some people perceive.

Following Thursday night’s 83-61 loss to North Carolina, Virginia coach Dave Leitao was effusive in his praise of UNC guard Ty Lawson. Lawson, Leitao said, managed the game perfectly.

The date of Dec. 10, 2008 will go down as a landmark day for NBA rookie Sean Singletary.

Raja Bell, Boris Diaw and former UVa star Sean Singletary are expected to make their Charlotte Bobcats debuts Saturday night in Detroit, coach Larry Brown said Thursday.

Singletary, a rookie for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, is soaking in everything that he can from the group that includes at least two future Hall of Famers.

For three years, Leitao and an army of UVa fans have been waiting for Diane to step up, take charge and not be afraid to fail.

Yes, for the last three years — ever since coach Dave Leitao came aboard — Virginia has been blessed with one of the best players in the conference.

The 6-foot-9 Pettinella, who started 20 games for Virginia this past season, is hoping to sign with a European club, preferably one in Italy.

Former Virginia star Sean Singletary agreed to terms with the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.

Sean Singletary, who was hoping to be a first-rounder, was the seventh point guard drafted behind Derrick Rose (Chicago), Russell Westbrook (Seattle), Jerryd Bayless (Indiana), George Hill (San Antonio), Mario Chalmers (Miami) and Kyle Weaver (Charlotte).

The Sacramento Kings picked the Philadelphia native in the second round with the 42nd overall pick.

“You can never really look at those mock drafts,” said Sean Singletary, during a phone interview from Philadelphia on Wednesday. “Only the first two or three picks are usually right.”

“He’s definitely an NBA player,” said Jared Dudley, who was in Charlottesville last week for the NBA Top 100 Camp. “He just needs to work on some things — like getting people more involved. He has the time to do it. If he has to go overseas for a couple of years — you do that — but I’m hoping the best for him.”

Sammy Zeglinski told The Daily Progress that his ankle is feeling good. The 6-foot, 175-pounder has been participating in pickup games since about the middle of last month.