"He’s a great basketball player, good scorer," Clinch said. "He’s probably the best player in the league."

The Jackets’ seventh attempt for their first win in ACC play may be their most challenging. Tech has not faced the likes of Teague, the sophomore guard who has lit up the conference.

"If you guard him with one guy, just let him go, he can go get 50 (points)," Tech coach Paul Hewitt said. "I’m not exaggerating."