Best- and worst-case scenario for each Top 25 team
For some teams, a win in the NCAA tournament would be a significant achievement. For the elite contenders, anything short of a Final Four run would be a disappointment.
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Five burning questions, players to watch for the ACC in 2018-19
The Tar Heels and Blue Devils are chock-full of NBA talent and Final Four contenders. But there's strength in numbers in the ACC.
Biggest recruiting need in 2019 for each Top 25 team
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Most exciting player on each team in Way-Too-Early Top 25
These players, including Duke super freshman Zion Williamson, are coming to a college basketball highlight reel soon.
Best NBA draft prospect for each team in Way-Too-Early Top 25
The latest batch of college stars heard their names called in the NBA draft. Who will replace them at the nation's top programs?
Impact transfer boosts Kentucky to No. 1 in Way-Too-Early Top 25
Kentucky's late addition of Reid Travis forced us to adjust our 2018-19 rankings. There's no denying that the Stanford graduate transfer puts the Wildcats over the top.
Biggest offseason questions for college hoops' Way-Too-Early Top 25
Can Michigan State contend with a team built around Nick Ward? How will Mike Krzyzewski utilize Zion Williamson? Each Top 25 team has a pressing question to answer this summer.
UNC-Michigan highlights ACC/Big Ten clashes
Michigan, the 2017-18 national runner-up, will host North Carolina on Nov. 28 as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Other matchups include Michigan State at Louisville and Indiana at Duke on Nov. 27.
KU holds at No. 1 while Nova tumbles in updated Way-Too-Early Top 25
The 2018-19 picture is coming into clear view after the NBA draft early-entry deadline. The Jayhawks hold firm at the top spot, while Nevada rose higher in the top 10.
NBA draft departures shake up Way-Too-Early Top 25
The deadline for early entrants to declare for the NBA draft has passed, so it's time to re-evaluate the early top 25 for 2018-19. With so many players testing the waters yet not signing with an agent, it's more art than science.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Texas transfer James Banks, is heading to Georgia Tech for an official visit today. He is also hearing from Appalachian State, Old Dominion, Butler, Vanderbilt, VCU, Virginia Tech, San Diego State, Clemson, LSU, Depaul, Auburn and many others. The 6'11" Banks. a former top 100 prospect runs the floor well, He possess an inside presence to block shots and finish at the rim.
Hoops royalty leads Way-Too-Early Top 25
Villanova reigns as national champion. How does the field stack up for next season? Here's your first look at the best of the best for next season.
Kansas, Mich. St. and UCLA in 2019 Maui field
Final Four-bound Kansas, Michigan State and UCLA headline what will be another strong field at the 2019 Maui Invitational.
Hokies have enough talent returning to make third NCAA appearance in row
The Hokies return four starters including point guard Justin Robinson as they will seek a third consecutive NCAA tournament bid.
Sexton, Petty lead Alabama by Virginia Tech 86-83
Collin Sexton scored 21 of his team-high 24 points after halftime to lead Alabama to an 86-83 victory over Virginia Tech on Thursday night for the Crimson Tide's first NCAA Tournament win in a dozen years.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Alabama with a huge win over Virginia Tech. Avery Johnson a master at taking away what the opposition does best. Coming into the NCAA tournament the Hokies were averaging 20.2 transition points per game, best in the ACC. Alabama's defense held them to 6 transition points. Avery Johnson has done a remarkable job building his program.
Everything you need to know about Thursday's first-round games
From standout performers such as Trae Young and Deandre Ayton to potential Cinderellas such as Davidson and Loyola-Chicago, here's what you need to know about the 16 first-round games on Thursday.
Bracket projection: Virginia Tech seeks a longer stay this time
ESPN analyst Joe Lunardi and his team of bracketologists examine the 2018 NCAA tournament outlook for the Virginia Tech Hokies.
Notre Dame's rally stuns Virginia Tech (0:33)
'We ain't done!' Irish rally stuns VaTech at ACC tourney
Bonzie Colson banked in a go-ahead, 3-point heave that barely beat the shot clock with two minutes remaining, and Notre Dame rallied from 21 down in the second half to stun Virginia Tech 71-65 on Wednesday night at the Atlantic Coast Conference...
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Notre Dame keeps its at-large hopes alive by erasing a 21-point second-half deficit to beat Virginia Tech. Fighting Irish set up a potential win-and-in situation against Duke tomorrow.
Colson gives ND lead with contested triple (0:36)
Williams pleased with VT's 1st-half effort (0:44)
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Bad half for Bonzie Colson and Notre Dame. Bonzie looks totally gassed. 1-for-10 from the floor, two points and two rebounds. Fighting Irish down 13 at halftime.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Bonzie Colson struggling early for Notre Dame. Just got open for an easy layup off a defensive miscommunication by Virginia Tech, but was 0-for-5 before that. Justin Robinson active at both ends early for the Hokies.
2017-18 ACC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 17-1 | - | 31-3 |
| Duke | 13-5 | 4 | 29-8 |
| Clemson | 11-7 | 6 | 25-10 |
| North Carolina | 11-7 | 6 | 26-11 |
| Miami | 11-7 | 6 | 22-10 |
| NC State | 11-7 | 6 | 21-12 |
| Virginia Tech | 10-8 | 7 | 21-12 |
| Florida St | 9-9 | 8 | 23-12 |
| Louisville | 9-9 | 8 | 22-14 |
| Syracuse | 8-10 | 9 | 23-14 |
| Notre Dame | 8-10 | 9 | 21-15 |
| Boston College | 7-11 | 10 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Tech | 6-12 | 11 | 13-19 |
| Wake Forest | 4-14 | 13 | 11-20 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-18 | 17 | 8-24 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game79.846th
Rebounds Per Game32.7312th
Assists Per Game16.422nd
Points Allowed72.2169th
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 6-9 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 9 |