2012 marks the 14th season of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge, and after losing the event’s first 10 matchups, the Big Ten is looking to make it four straight victories this year. And while the Big Ten is widely regarded as the nation’s best conference this season, the ACC boasts three teams in the most recent AP Top 25, including Duke who has compiled the country’s best resume so far this year.
Here’s a rundown of this season’s matchups, complete with players to watch and a prediction for each one.
Tuesday
Minnesota (6-1) at Florida State (4-1)
Time: 7:15 EST
TV: ESPN2
Minnesota Player to Watch: Andre Hollins (14.0 ppg, 4.0 apg, 1.1 spg)
Hollins isn’t necessarily the best player on the Gophers, but it’s fair to say he’s the most important. His play at the point sparked the team late last season, and while his shooting percentages don’t look great so far, Hollins has continued to do a solid job as the lead guard. And just in case you were too busy shopping on Friday and missed the Minnes
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PLAYERS:
Andre Hollins,
Michael Snaer,
Trevor Mbakwe,
Aaron White,
Erick Green,
James Johnson,
Robert Brown,
Will Johnston,
CJ Leslie,
Tim Hardaway,
Trey Burke,
Lorenzo Brown,
Alex Len,
Terrell Stoglin,
Reggie Hearn,
Brandon Ubel,
Travis McKie,
C.J. Harris,
Jordan Hulls,
Joel James,
Christian Watford,
Derek Elston,
Peter Jurkin,
Marcus Paige,
Victor Oladipo,
Will Sheehey,
P.J. Hairston,
Leslie McDonald,
Cody Zeller,
Desmond Hubert,
Tim Hardaway Jr,
James Michael McAdoo
TEAMS: Florida State Seminoles, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Virginia Tech Hokies, Iowa Hawkeyes, North Carolina State Wolfpack, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Michigan Wolverines, Maryland Terrapins, Northwestern Wildcats, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Indiana Hoosiers, Ball State Cardinals, North Carolina Tar Heels, Long Beach State 49ers
TEAMS: Florida State Seminoles, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Virginia Tech Hokies, Iowa Hawkeyes, North Carolina State Wolfpack, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Michigan Wolverines, Maryland Terrapins, Northwestern Wildcats, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Indiana Hoosiers, Ball State Cardinals, North Carolina Tar Heels, Long Beach State 49ers
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