ACC Basketball Opponents Who Are Gluttons For Punishment

Photo by Lance King/Getty Images COLUMBIA, SC - MARCH 22: Alex O’Connell #15 of the Duke Blue Devils misses a dunk in the second half of their game against the North Dakota State Bison during the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Colonial Life Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina.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.

…