GameThread: Syracuse Orange (17-8) vs. NC State Wolfpack (16-9)

The Syracuse Orange (17-8, 6-6) have a “bubble game” tonight as they take on the NC State Wolfpack (16-9, 6-6). Right now, these teams are slated to face off in the first round of the ACC Tournament in the 8-9 game, and more importantly, the winner will continue to solidify their chances for the NCAA Tournament. Get ready to spend the night with your true love (Syracuse Basketball, duh) as this game won’t tip until 9 p.m. on your local ACC Network Affiliate or online on ACC Network Extra.

Before SU tips off, though, some last-second reading for you:

• All the info you need to know about this game: TV/streaming, history, odds & more.
• Here are Andrew’s Five Things to Watch for tonight.
• And here’s what Jimmy B thinks about the matchup.
• John and Dan dropped a podcast previewing the game (and other things, as per usual).
• Tonight’s game will go a long way in determining ‘Cuse’s March future. Hoya Suxa and I each wrote about those tournament hopes; Matt more holistically, me focusing in on how the Committee is trending.
• Can Syracuse avoid yet another 2-4 finish?
• Here’s how the TNIAAM crew thinks tonight will go down.

Leave your pre-, in- and post-game comments here and G’ORANGE!