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Sunday, February 4, 2001
ACC gobbles up another No. 1
ESPN.com
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ACC fans will say it was inevitable. ESPN.com says it was earned. We like balance as much as the next guy, but we just couldn't deny North Carolina a No. 1 seed.
So, there you have it: Two ACC teams with No. 1 seeds. But don't fret Big Ten, Big East, SEC and Big 12 fans -- UNC and Duke square off Thursday night.
As always, your opinions are welcomed. Click here to voice your approval or disdain for this week's Sweet 16.
(Records as of Sunday, Jan. 29)
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No. 1 Seeds
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TEAM
 Stanford
Record: 19-0
 Duke
Record: 19-1
 Kansas
Record: 17-1
 North Carolina
Record: 17-2
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COMMENT
ESPN.com voters say Cardinal won't lose until March 8 when they host Arizona. That's a long way away!
Up Next: Testing SoCal doubleheader ... on paper.
Looking back, that shot to end first half was just a prelude to final minute of regulation. Wow!
Up Next: Just a little something called "UNC vs. Duke".
While others slip, Jayhawks remain steady. Axtell's back is acting up, but KU's lived with injuries all season.
Up Next: Another "Big Monday" test at Missouri.
Every week, the Tar Heels move up a little more. Can once again move up a few spots with victory Thursday night.
Up Next: Doherty's return to Durham.
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No. 2 Seeds
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TEAM
 Michigan State
Record: 16-2
 Arizona
Record: 14-5
 Illinois
Record: 16-4
 Tennessee
Record: 17-3
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COMMENT
Loss in Columbus makes trip to Champaign a "must-win" if Spartans are going to defend Big Ten title.
Up Next: At Michigan (Tuesday); Hosting Purdue (Sunday)
Wildcats are playing their best basketball of season, which means it can play with the best in country.
Up Next: Trip to Northwest: Oregon & Oregon State.
Shooting droughts like those in Ann Arbor give us pause ... then again, Illini hold inside track to Big Ten title.
Up Next: Just don't look past this week.
Jerry Green said it best about enigmatic Vols: "We make the game awfully hard sometimes."
Up Next: Mending Gators and then Vandy.
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No. 3 Seeds
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TEAM
 Maryland
Record: 14-5
 Alabama
Record: 16-3
 Syracuse
Record: 15-2
 Fresno State
Record: 17-2
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COMMENT
In ACC there's no time to feel sorry for yourself. But Terps will have to reach deep to put Duke loss behind 'em.
Up Next: At Virginia; Hosting Clemson
Welcome to the list. But we want to see another quality road win in the SEC.
Up Next: Winable road game at Vandy.
See, Damone Brown is really, really important to the 'Cuse winning. Orange will go as far as shooters take 'em.
Up Next: A classic from the '80s in the Dome.
Look who's up to a No. 3 seed. "Mr. 750" may have his best squad since LJ & Co. were running in Vegas.
Up Next: Well-deserved trip to Hawaii.
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No. 4 Seeds
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TEAM
 Georgia
Record: 13-7
 Georgetown
Record: 17-2
 Florida
Record: 13-4
 Boston College
Record: 14-2
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COMMENT
Sure, the Dawgs have 7 losses. But R-E-S-P-E-C-T comes by winning 6 of 7 in the SEC.
Up Next: .
We won't say Hoyas are fading fast (but, you can). Two straight Big East losses could become 3 under Dome.
Up Next: Really important game in Syracuse.
Brent Wright is back. Gator fans have fingers crossed that Teddy could be coming soon.
Up Next: Statement game Tuesday vs. Tennessee.
Somebody tell the Eagles they shouldn't be leading the Big East at 5-1. We sure aren't.
Up Next: Should be 6-1 by the end of the week.
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ALSO SEE
Jan. 21 Sweet 16
Jan. 7: Sweet 16
Jan. 2: Sweet 16
Dec. 25: Sweet 16
Dec. 17: Sweet 16
Dec. 12: Sweet 16
AthletesDirect: Mike Krzyzewski's official Web site
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