Once the regular season begins on November 5 and 6 the games start coming in a rush and it’s difficult to keep track of who’s playing whom in and especially beyond the league. But it’s worth paying attention. Optional outings reveal what a coach is willing to dare with the team he reckons to direct; helps us check in with familiar faces; and provides a read on common opponents for comparative purposes.
Every entrant in the 2019 Final Four is on an ACC schedule, including Virginia of course. Auburn hosts NC State, a return visit for a ’19 trip to Raleigh.