Sean Singletary took the call in an airport in Indiana, where he had worked out Wednesday for the NBA's Pacers. He was headed to Cleveland to try to impress Team LeBron. Singletary, who had started the week in Charlottesville, also has auditioned for the Heat, the Bobcats and the Pistons, and more workouts for NBA teams are scheduled.

"It's exhausting at times, but I'm definitely enjoying taking it all in," said Singletary, whose illustrious career at the University of Virginia ended in March. "I'm better prepared this year."

In 2007, you may recall, Singletary applied for the NBA draft and went through much the same process. He didn't play well at the pre-draft camp in Orlando, Fla., however, and ultimately decided to return to U.Va. for his senior year.

His second trip to Orlando received better reviews. Singletary's team went unbeaten at last month's pre-draft camp, and the Philadelphia-bred point guard flashed the skills that earned him a spot on the all-ACC first team three times. Draft analysts noted the improvement, especially his work on defense.

"I was a lot more pleased with what I did this year, just because I knew what was going on," said Singletary, whose jersey was retired before his final regular-season game at John Paul Jones Arena. "And I'm in better shape this year than I was last year."

His senior season was the only one in which Singletary didn't start alongside J.R. Reynolds. At U.Va. they'd formed one of the nation's premier backcourts, and they were expected to have a reunion of sorts in Orlando. But Reynolds, back in the States after playing professionally for Vanoli Soresina in Italy, felt ill and so withdrew from the pre-draft camp.

"I didn't want to go there and perform bad," he said.

The 6-2 Reynolds, who was second-team all-ACC as a senior, spent most of his college career at shooting guard, though he occasionally spelled Singletary at the point. He played both positions in Italy and grew from the experience.

"I'm more patient. I think I let the game slow down for me," said Reynolds, who's from Roanoke.

At 6-0 in sneakers, Singletary is small for an NBA point guard, and he's no lock to be drafted June 26. He said he's heard that he could go as early as the middle of the first round, but some Internet mock drafts don't list Singletary among their projected 60 picks.

"That's just one guy's opinion," he said. "I don't pay attention to that type of stuff anyway."

Singletary has spoken to Reynolds recently. Europe could be an option for him in 2008-09, Singletary acknowledged, but he's focused on making an NBA roster, be it as a draft pick or a free agent.

"I know with my skill and my IQ about the game, I'll be able to stick with a team," Singletary said, "so I'm not worried about that."

Reynolds, too, hopes to wear an NBA uniform next season. His immediate goal is to land an invitation to play summer-league ball for an NBA team. Still, if he ends up overseas again in 2008-09, Reynolds, who described the pay in Italy as "lovely," won't complain.

Other former Cavaliers playing in Europe include Travis Watson, Devin Smith and Jason Cain.

"As long as I'm making a decent amount of money, I know my shot at the NBA is going to come sooner or later," Reynolds said.