The ACC is looking for another highly respected showing in college hoops this season. Six ACC teams highlight the Blue Ribbon Preseason Top 25. Included in the poll is Notre Dame at No. 19.
The Fighting Irish are expecting to come back just as strong as they have been in the past few years. After a disappointing loss to West Virgina in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, Bonzie Colson is back to lead the Irish. Joining Colson as returners on the team are Senior Point Guard Matt Farrell, Junior Guard Rex Pflueger, Graduate Student Forward Austin Torres, Sophomore TJ Gibbs and Senior Forward Martinas Geben.