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UNC Basketball: Hokies vs. Tar Heels game preview

By Brandon Griffin

Jan 21, 2017; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Roy Williams on the side line during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Silvio O. Conte Forum. The North Carolina Tar Heels won 90-82. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Roy Williams on the side line during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Silvio O. Conte Forum. The North Carolina Tar Heels won 90-82. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2016; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Buzz Williams reacts during the game against the UMBC Retrievers at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Buzz Williams reacts during the game against the UMBC Retrievers at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports /

Head Coach: Buzz Williams. Career Record: 197-125. This is William’s third season at Virginia Tech and his third head coaching job. At his previous stop, Marquette, he took the Golden Eagles to the NCAA tournament five times in his six seasons, reaching the Sweet 16 three times. He has yet to take the Hokies to the NCAA tournament.

Last Season: Last season the Hokies went 20-15. They went 10-8 in the ACC finishing sixth overall. They beat Florida State in the second round of the ACC tournament before losing to Miami in the quarterfinals. Virginia Tech was considered by most to be a year ahead of scheduled and the successfully parlayed that into a trip to the NIT where they lost in the second round.

Best Former Player: Dell Curry. The former sixth man of the year and father of Stephen Curry, Dell played 16 seasons in the NBA. He finished with 12,670 points, 2,617 rebounds, and 1,909 assists. He also had a career three-point percentage of 40.2. At least now we know where his son gets is from.

This Season: The Hokies are currently 15-4 on the season and are sitting right in the middle of the ACC. They already have a wins over Duke, Michigan, and Nebraska. If they continue down this path Buzz Williams should finally return to the NCAA tournament this season.

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