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NC State: Julius Hodge is still a
top tier talent. He's had an off year, but
has had to do it all by his lonesome, which
has been tough to watch. Hodge will be at
the top of his game in the last month of
his season, which will mark the end of a
brilliant career at NC State. At 15-10 and
a #8 ranking in the ACC, it's tough to foresee
NC State even getting a chance at being
sleepers. On the other hand, recent wins
at Maryland and G-Tech, plus a big showdown
against NC at home could have the Wolfpack
sliding into the Tourney and swallowing
up some top teams. Don't count Hodge out;
people have done that too much.
Notre
Dame: The Irish can upset any team any
night. Then again they can lose any night
as well. This makes them a tough team to
play in the first or second round. I've
never been a big Irish fan, but they can
play good ball when the night is right.
Chris Thomas is a good point guard. Wins
at home against formerly unbeaten Boston
College and a good Georgetown team make
me think the Irish have a good shot at doing
some upset work in the Tourney, and may
have solidified their ticket to The Big
Dance. Their two-point loss to Pittsburgh
in Pitt wasn't too shabby either. Don't
overlook the Irish.
Georgia
Tech: BJ Elder's return could put the
Yellow Jackets back in good standing with
the Tourney Selection Committee. We'll see.
Georgia Tech has had a tough year, but they
definitely have some talented guys that
can get it done. They've been a victim of
the 11 tough teams in the ACC. 14-8 isn't
too shabby, but they are much better than
that. If G-Tech goes into the tourney on
a roll, don't be surprised if they continue
to rumble on a down hill course toward the
Sweet Sixteen.
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