Weekend Preview:

It's another weekend of big ACC games as we get towards the end of February. Here's a preview:

BC at Miami (Saturday, 12:00) - This is a pretty intriguing matchup. It really is a must-win for Miami, whose NCAA tournament hopes have been quickly fading. And while I think BC is in the tournament right now, a road win in Coral Gables could be a big boost to put them over the top. I expect a close battle that Miami should win.

Virginia at N.C. State (Saturday, 1:00) - A couple weeks ago this would have been a terrible matchup, but both teams are playing better as of late. Virginia has won 2 in a row, while NC State has won 3 of 4, with the only loss coming in Chapel Hill. Both of these teams are basically playing for pride, but it should be a good battle.

North Carolina at Maryland (Saturday, 3:30) - The way UNC has been playing, it's going to be tough for the Terps, but they do play better at home and will be wanting to prove themselves after an embarrassing loss to Clemson. They have a chance at pulling off the upset, one they desperately need if they want any shot at the tournament.

Florida State at Virginia Tech (Saturday, 8:00) - The Hokies are in serious trouble after losing two games they should have at least split on. And it's not the fact they lost two road games, it's the way they've played in those two losses. With a murderer's row schedule coming up any win they can get would be a boost. Florida State has been a very solid team this year and this should be a very competitive game.

Clemson at Georgia Tech (Sunday, 1:00) - The Yellow Jackets have not been competitive in their last couple games. I think their only chance for an upset is if Clemson pulls what they did last week in this same time slot on the road at Virginia. Clemson needs to win games like these to improve their seeding.

Wake Forest at Duke (Sunday, 7:30) - This is definitely the marquee matchup of the weekend. Why they have it on against the Oscars is beyond me. Duke and Wake have both had their struggles since their classic matchup last month but I expect them both to come out focused and ready to play. This should be a high-octane offensive matchup and could go either way.

Outside the ACC, this is a great week to check out some of the Cinderellas in March with ESPN's Bracket Busters. Butler at Davidson should be a great game, if Stephen Curry can play. Oklahoma also faces its toughest Big 12 game thus far this season at Texas. And keep an eye on Arizona at Arizona State on Sunday night. That should be a great matchup.