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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Duke Blue Devils Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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No. 7 Duke heads from Arkansas in Atlanta to open Atlantic Coast Conference play against host Georgia Tech on Saturday. After trailing by one point at halftime, the Blue Devils (5-2) fell behind Arkansas by as many as 14 in an 80-75 setback on Wednesday. Duke head coach Jon Scheyer’s group faced a raucous crowd in a record-setting attendance of 20,344 fans at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark. “I don’t care if you’re experienced … more
Arizona Wildcats vs. Colgate Raiders Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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Arizona’s transfers are playing major roles as the No. 2 Wildcats get back in action Saturday afternoon against Colgate in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona (6-0) last played on Thanksgiving, leading most of the way but having to battle to pull out a 74-68 victory over Michigan State in Palm Desert, Calif. North Carolina transfer Caleb Love scored a team-high 17 points. San Diego State transfer Keshad Johnson had a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds … more
Villanova Wildcats vs. Drexel Dragons Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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Villanova did not expect to be competing in the fifth-place game of the inaugural Big 5 Classic Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia. But that’s where the No. 18-ranked Wildcats (6-2) find themselves with a matchup against Drexel following losses against Pennsylvania and Saint Joseph’s. Villanova consistently stood atop the Big 5 — which now includes the Dragons in recent years. The Wildcats won national championships in 2016 and 2018. Without Hall of Fame head coach Jay … more
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Florida State Seminoles Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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No. 17 North Carolina doesn’t intend to fall off the radar this December. A year ago the Tar Heels faded, but that might not be the case this time as they enter Atlantic Coast Conference play coming off a notable performance. “We were really trying to put the world on notice,” North Carolina forward Armando Bacot said after his team beat No. 10 Tennessee on Wednesday. Next comes a visit from Florida State for the … more
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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Rankings and records will be irrelevant when No. 3 Marquette makes the 80-mile trip to face Wisconsin on Saturday in the annual nonconference matchup of in-state rivals in Madison. Both Marquette and Wisconsin took care of business this week in tune-up victories following impressive tournament showings. Marquette (6-1) rolled past Southern 93-56 on Tuesday, and Wisconsin (5-2) defeated Western Illinois 71-49 on Monday for its fourth consecutive win. The I-94 rivalry began in 1917 and … more