The Shockers and Hokies both possess veteran rosters with a multitude of contributors that can score all over the court. Wichita State runs a very similar style offense for what the Hokies like to run and would make for an absolutely thrilling game. Virginia Tech then could play either the winner or loser of Wichita State vs. The Hokies will look for revenge after a narrow three point loss to Alabama. A tough defensive team in Alabama, who has seen a resurgence under Avery Johnson, versus a veteran, high octane offense from Virginia Tech. Both teams are dominated by three and four guard lineups and match up tremendously well with each other. Collin Sexton erupted for 25 points to defeat Buzz Williams' squad. This non-conference match up is especially intriguing, given that Alabama and Virginia Tech met in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament last March.
Virginia Tech will likely face Alabama in the second round of the Charleston Classic, if they are to get by Ball State in the tournament opener. Mandatory Credit: (Photo: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports, USA TODAY Sports) Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Buzz Williams reacts on the sidelines against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. a traditional in-state rivalry game is also set for November 6, as Florida State welcomes Florida to Tallahassee.Īnd here's the Top 20 ACC Non-Conference Games of the Season, as picked by the experts across the 247Sports Network: 22 Clemson round out the ACC contingent … Duke is also the ACC preseason favorite, according to the league’s media poll … the Blue Devils received 52 of 121 first-place votes … Virginia placed a close second to Duke in the predicted order of finish … the Cavaliers received 47 first-place votes …Virginia was followed by North Carolina (20 first-place votes), Syracuse and Virginia Tech … North Carolina senior Luke Maye is voted the ACC Preseason Player of the Year and leads the Preseason All-ACC team … Maye is joined by Duke freshman RJ Barrett, Syracuse’s Tyus Battle, Virginia’s Kyle Guy and Boston College’s Ky Bowman … Barrett voted the ACC Preseason Freshman of the Year … ACC teams open regular-season play on Tuesday … ten games are set for opening night involving league teams, including Duke versus Kentucky in the State Farm Champions Classic in Indianapolis. 4 nationally … the Blue Devils are followed by defending ACC champion Virginia at No. Led by three squads in the top 10, an ACC-record seven teams are ranked in the 2018-19 AP Preseason Top 25 … Duke enters Tuesday’s season opener ranked No. Here's some more info from the ACC office:
There are 10 games on tap Tuesday featuring Atlantic Coast Conference teams, with all 15 conference members starting the season this week. College Basketball returns tonight, and the experts at 247Sports are here to get you ready.
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