IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY FOR HOOPS
Basketball season is months away, but ACC Now is previewing the season now. Expect big things from UNC and Duke. Part I | Part II | Part III
ACC Tourney matters more this year
When the ACC's 12 teams convene in Charlotte Bobcats Arena today to stage the league's 55th tournament, only regular-season champion North Carolina and second-place Duke are bringing legitimate NCAA Final Four hopes.
What is the factor?
Most ACC basketball teams open the season with a need that must be filled. Go around the league. Questions abound.
Physical 'D' turns conference inside-out
Tudor: With a ticket to last season's Final Four there for the punching, North Carolina's perimeter shooters went so cold late in the East Regional championship game against Georgetown that the Hoyas were able to win by 12 points in overtime.
25 to count on
The N&O's staff ranked the ACC's top 25 men's players -- and believe us, there is plenty of room for debate.
Heels' title hopes pinned to defense
Looking back to March, it's easy to blame North Carolina's lack of offense for its collapse against Georgetown and failure to reach the Final Four.
Running game ready to blossom
It's the same message this season: The Duke Blue Devils want to run.
Pack has bodies to put in motion
Playing time was never an issue at N.C. State last season. There were more than enough minutes to go around, and the players soaked them up.
Young Deacons intend to impress
For the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, this season will be different.
Rice will need help if BC hopes to surprise
Playing college basketball in a pro city dominated by the Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics, Boston College point guard Tyrese Rice knows what it's like to fight for attention.
Tigers driven to show toughness at finish
The Clemson Tigers have talent and tenacity.
Noles determined to burst bubble talk
Florida State guards Jason Rich, Isaiah Swann and Toney Douglas are only going to say this once.
Fresh faces give Terrapins new hope
It wasn't until James Gist had a chance to play against the Maryland freshmen that he got his groove back.
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