Hoops - ACC Preview

A look at the ACC, including this on GT:

T2. Georgia Tech: A spot in the National Title game will certainly server notice that you’ve arrived as a head coach. That’s just what Paul Hewitt did last year with a group of Yellow Jackets that were simply too athletic for many teams to handle. This year the group in Atlanta returns the nucleus of that team and adds some key components in what should translate into another big year in the once proud “Thriller Dome”.

It could be argued that the Jackets snuck up on opponents last year. After being picked to finish near the bottom of the pile, Tech entered every game (and every gym) unafraid and un-intimidated. Much of the credit goes to their point guard, 6’4 Jarret Jack, who really grew into the role of team leader last season and proved to be the go-to-guy. That looks to continue this year with Jack once against leading the charge into the ACC.

With scorers B.J. Elder and Isma’il Muhammad capable of lighting it up on any given night and, arguably, last season’s most improved player in 7’1 Aussie native Luke Schenscher, the Jackets will hurt teams in a number of ways. Will Bynum provides immediate scoring punch off the bench, but the difference this year is in the post where there is actual depth thanks to the recuperation of Theodis Tarver and the arrival of former high major recruit Ra’sean Dickey.