But then they swept through that tourney, defeating Canisius in the final to nab an automatic bid. In center Nakiea Miller, they also have a performer who shot 67 percent and averaged 15.2 ppg. But a miracle is their best hope. They rode in on the ACC's coattails. The Demon Deacons were seventh in the ACC in rebounding.
Bulldogs get back quickly on defense and take away opponents' transition games.
LaVall Jordan is a key. They're a Final Four threat again. If they don't, they're a lock to join the long line of highly seeded Arizona teams that never made it out of the first weekend. Guard Kyle Hill from Argo High averages 23.1 ppg and forward Henry Domercant from Naperville North averages 22.8.