Georgia Tech

Overall Rank: #80

Even though many acknowledged that the Cornell Big Red were underseeded in the aftermath of Selection Sunday, it was still a toss-up in regards to whether or not they would beat Temple. But in a game matching mentor (Fran Dunphy) and one-time assistant (Steve Donahue), it was Coach Donahue's team that took control of the game for good in the second half via the three-point shot (Ryan Wittman) on their way to the 78-65 win in Jacksonville.

When filling out brackets, you have to choose your “sleepers” wisely. Do they matchup well against their potential opponents? Have they been challenged this year? Do they have a guy who can take over a game in the final minutes? If can say Yes to all three of these questions, you may have found yourself a sleeper. Here are 5 potential sleepers to consider:

 

It’s come to be expected that when a team is named the top overall seed for the NCAA Tournament they’ll receive a favorable draw in regards to the other seeds in their region. No such luck for the Big 12 Champion Kansas Jayhawks, who will begin their run at a second national title in three years against Lehigh. At least Bill Self’s team was taken care of in regards to travel; should open in Oklahoma City, and would head to St Louis should they reach the Sweet Sixteen.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Atlantic Coast Conference (22-12, 7-9)

Seed: #10

Georgia Tech (Beat Maryland)

Illinois (Beat Wisconsin)

Minnesota (Beat Michigan St)

Mississippi St (Beat Florida)

Rhode Island (Beat St Louis)

Clemson

Duke

Florida St

Georgia Tech

Maryland

Virginia Tech

Wake Forest

Other (Boston College, Miami, NC State, Virginia)

RPI #'s updated as of 3/07/10, 2:00 pm.

 

Clemson (20-8, 8-6, #27 RPI)

Florida St (20-8, 8-6, #42)

Georgia Tech (19-9, 7-7, #33)

Virginia Tech (21-7, 8-6, #52)

Wake Forest (18-8, 8-6, #29)