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On the heels of yesterday’s fantastic (must read) post by VaWolf, Rush the Court is taking a look back at its pre-season Part One can be seen by click
[See the full post at: RTC: ACC preseason review]This year’s offense doesn’t have the firepower to cover up the team’s defensive lapses.
Neither did last year’s offense. I’ve been quite pleased with our improved defensive effort.
This year’s offense doesn’t have the firepower to cover up the team’s defensive lapses.
Neither did last year’s offense. I’ve been quite pleased with our improved defensive effort.
I never thought about it like that. Couldn’t agree more.
This article that re-sets/re-ranks the ACC heading into conference play from the Fayetteville Observer is a perfect fit right here.
1. Syracuse (13-0, second in preseason poll) – As one of seven teams to make it into the new year unbeaten, the second-ranked Orange enter league play as the clear favorite.
2. Duke (11-2, first in preseason poll) – Duke may have some faults, but with freshman Jabari Parker living up to his billing as a future superstar, the Blue Devils are still very dangerous.
3. North Carolina (10-3, third in preseason poll) – With troubling losses and impressive wins, the Tar Heels are college basketball’s most perplexing team.
4. Pitt (12-1, sixth in preseason poll) – Sure, the Panthers have a nice record, but it’s worth noting that they’ve faced a fairly easy schedule and have yet to play a true road game.
5. Florida State (9-3, ninth in preseason poll) – At this point, it shouldn’t be a surprise that Leonard Hamilton has his Seminoles playing better than anyone expected.
6. Virginia (9-4, fourth in preseason poll) – Losses to Tennessee and Green Bay raise questions about what should be a solid Cavaliers squad.
7. Notre Dame (9-4, fifth in preseason poll) – The loss of leading scorer Jerian Grant deals the Fighting Irish a major blow.
8. N.C. State (10-3, 10th in preseason poll) – With a roster overhaul, the Wolfpack faced several questions heading into the season. It appears to have found at least a few good answers.
9. Wake Forest (10-3, 13th in preseason poll) – The young Demon Deacons haven’t had any terrible losses yet. But with a soft schedule, there haven’t been much in the way of signature wins either.
10. Clemson (9-3, 14th in preseason poll) – The Tigers are off to their best start under Brad Brownell. But is that a result of a favorable schedule or actual improvement?
11. Maryland (9-5, seventh in preseason poll) – Losing to Patriot League teams – like Boston University – at home is never a good look.
12. Georgia Tech (9-4, 11th in preseason poll) – The addition of transfer guard Trae Golden has given the Yellow Jackets a boost, but will it be enough to make a move in the ACC? Robert Carter Jr. being sidelined by a torn meniscus doesn’t help.
13. Miami (8-5, 12th in preseason poll) – After losing nearly everyone from last year’s ACC title team, the Hurricanes have understandably struggled.
14. Virginia Tech (8-5, picked 15th in preseason poll) – The Hokies have lost to both USC-Upstate and UNC-Greensboro at home.
15. Boston College (4-10, eighth in preseason poll) – The Eagles entered the season with realistic NCAA tournament hopes but saw them vanish before the end of November.
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