Preseason Player of the Year: R.J. Barrett, Duke Preseason All-Conference Team: R.J. Barrett, Duke Tyus Battle, Syracuse Luke Maye, North Carolina Marcquise Reed, Clemson Justin Robinson, Virginia Tech Preseason Newcomer of the Year: R.J. Barrett Projected Order of Finish: 1. Duke Coach K has another stacked squad featuring the top recruiting class in the county.Continue reading “2018-2019 ACC Preview”
Tag Archives: North Carolina
Maye Day
The defending national champions are looking good enough to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament after their 78-73 road win over Tennessee on Sunday. Much of that is due to the emergence of Luke Maye. The junior forward is averaging 19.5 points and 10.3 rebounds per game this season and has filled inContinue reading “Maye Day”
Carolina BBQ (Welcome Creighton)
On Saturday night the North Carolina Tarheels showed the world why they were ranked preseason No. 1. North Carolina went to Duke and thoroughly defeated a team that will be a No. 2 seed at the least. It was one of the more impressive performances I’ve seen this season and served notice to Syracuse andContinue reading “Carolina BBQ (Welcome Creighton)”
East Region Breakdown
1. Ohio State Buckeyes Location: Columbus, OH Record: 32-2 Automatic Bid: Big Ten Conference Champions Key Players: Jared Sullinger (17.2 ppg), William Buford (14.4 ppg), Jon Diebler (12.5 ppg), David Lighty (11.8 ppg) Strength: The Buckeyes are one of most balanced teams in America. Led by all-everything freshman Jared Sullinger, the Buckeyes can score inContinue reading “East Region Breakdown”
Irish Eyes
Not many teams around the country have been as pleasant a surprise as Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish have gotten off to a great start this season led by seniors Ben Hansbrough and Tim Abromaitis. The Irish have already gone to Orlando and won the Old Spice Classic taking out Georgia and Wisconsin on itsContinue reading “Irish Eyes”
Argument Against Expansion (Welcome Northern Iowa)
If there was ever a year where the talk of expansion was horrible, it would be this year. This is the weakest bubble I’ve ever seen and there’s talk about expanding to 96 teams. The NCAA needs to take a step back and look at its priorities. You can’t get an eight-team playoff for football,Continue reading “Argument Against Expansion (Welcome Northern Iowa)”
Tar Heel Blues
In the 2005-2006 season, the season after North Carolina won its previous national championship, not much was expected. All that happened was North Carolina having a surprisingly good year and Roy Williams doing perhaps his best job ever as coach. Unfortunately for Tar Heel fans, this season isn’t shaping up to be quite as successful.Continue reading “Tar Heel Blues”
Bracketville USA 