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ACC Basketball: 10 must watch conference games

By Kyler Proffitt

Mar 22, 2015; Notre Dame, IN, USA; A view of the ACC logo on the key before the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the DePaul Blue Demons in the first half of the game at Edmund P. Joyce Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2015; Notre Dame, IN, USA; A view of the ACC logo on the key before the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the DePaul Blue Demons in the first half of the game at Edmund P. Joyce Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 1, 2016; Greenville, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers forward Jaron Blossomgame (5) reacts after a three pointer against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The Cavaliers won 64-57. Mandatory Credit: Dawson Powers-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2016; Greenville, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers forward Jaron Blossomgame (5) reacts after a three pointer against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The Cavaliers won 64-57. Mandatory Credit: Dawson Powers-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Virginia at Clemson

When: January 14

Prediction: 69-67, Clemson

Jaron Blossomgame wants to make sure he sees the NCAA Tournament this year. A win over a likely top-10 team in Virginia can surely do that. The Tigers are a lot like Pittsburgh because they welcome some of the top teams in the ACC at home this season.

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Last year, also like the Panthers, they beat Duke at home. This year UVA may fall victim to both teams.

Clemson returns a number of pieces, along with the additions of Shelton Mitchell, Marcquise Reed and Elijah Thomas.

I think Clemson looks to make an early statement to build their tournament resume. They will beat Virginia on their home court.