NFT: ACC Hoops- Miami

really really good.

They were wildly inconsistent, largely because Angel Rodriguez was wildly inconsistent. Time will tell if things are different this year.

The same ACC that went 15-5 in the NCAA tournament. They had the same conference record as NC State who got in and won a game before losing to Louisville (also beat NC State head to head). If Rodriguez didn't hurt hist wrist and miss games down the stretch they probably would have had the better resume and gotten in, instead they went on to almost win the NIT.

The inconsistency last year was lack of cohesion & roster balance. Rodriguez/McClellan were both trying to be lead players in their first years after sitting out due to transfer and behind them they were extremely guard heavy so guys struggled to find roles - Reed, Newton, Lecomte and Burnett - the latter of 2 who have since transferred. At times it worked and at times roles got a little confused, like when Rodriguez hurt his wrist at the end of the season.

IMO this year's team is much more balanced, with guys in clearly defined roles, and possibly even more talented than than last year's. This team is much deeper than the Canes team with Larkin a few years ago, though maybe not quite as good from 3.

highest winning % of any conference with every team advancing to the 2nd round, and the only team that didn't advance to the 3rd round got knocked out by another ACC team. Miami was the next team in from the ACC and I believe one of the last 4 out in the final bracketology, but don't remember.

is a very, very good coach and I think this is a talented Miami roster that will give teams fits all season long. With the emphasis on FOM this season ,Rodriguez should have a lot of fun slashing to the hoop.

highlights I've seen show they look really good.

Wonder what Mook and Jon in NYC's thoughts are, always liked their College Bball analysis

I had Miami to the s16 to start year, now think I may of undersold them.

I've got nothing against the U - in fact I live 5 miles away - but you guys do this to yourselves.

Really good. Knocking off two ranked teams back to back.

I didn't see the games but it was a great week for Syracuse

They shot almost 50% from 3 in the tournament. They have 4 guys that can light it up from 3pt. land. Incredibly fun team to watch. They will have their games that nothing is falling and they will likely lose those games, but when the shots are falling, they will be a bitch to beat. The one problem they have is size on the front court. Coleman is the only space filler and he's constantly in foul trouble. They really need him to step up if they want to be a contender