VS. DUKE, FEB. 28
The Blue Devils will arrive in Blacksburg near the tail end of the season. Tech will try to avenge last year's 81-64 loss to the then No. 4-Duke team on Jan. 24. The Hokies will instead try to revive memories of their 2005 dramatic 67-65 home victory.
Coach K returns eight of his top 10 players from last season, including ACC rookie of the year Kyle Singer who put up an average of 13.3 ppg and tied the team to lead in rebounds with 5.8 per game.
Point guard Greg Paulus, who is entering his senior season, is the active ACC leader in assists with 422. The Duke team will come out of the gates aggressively and should be more experienced to playing in tough road environments.
VS. NORTH CAROLINA, MAR. 4
Many believe that this is the year that Roy Williams brings Carolina back to national championship glory.
The Tar Heels begin the unanimous No. 1 team in the nation. They return all of their major players, as well as last year's player of the year in Tyler Hansbrough. This encounter will be the second-to-last of the regular season and final home game for the Hokies. They will likely jockey for position in the ACC tournament and beating UNC could go a long way toward giving the Hokies a desirable path in Atlanta.
Tech will need excellent play in all phases against a Tar Heels club that is perhaps the most complete team in the country.
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