Morning Link Dump 2/17

Mostly quiet on the Wake basketball front. That UConn-Pitt game sure was good, huh? Texas better be careful or they may find themselves out of the Dance. Onto the links...

Neat article about Dayton, who popped into the AP top-25 after their Xavier win. The UD point guard, Stephen Thomas, played AAU ball with Teague.

The News and Observer notes the recent trend of UNC giving up 30 point scorers.

Adam Gold of 850 The Buzz says there's a chance Hansbrough might not be on the All-ACC 1st team this year.

Since he's going crazy, it's good to keep an eye on who Jack McClinton is going to take on next.

Keep an eye on Spartanburg LB Andre Whitmire, who attended Wake's junior day and has an offer. He also has Stanford and Duke offers and interest from GT and Wisconsin. With that list, sounds like he'd be a good WF recruit.

The ACC Tournament may release tickets to the public for the first time in 43 years.

Jeff Barker of the Baltimore Sun notes that Maryland is playing with urgency.

The Green Bay Press Gazette has some interesting NFL Combine notes. With the combine tomorrow, keep a close eye since the Deacs have five players participating.

Diesel Draft Analysis has an interesting way of breaking down draft prospects--by bowl game.

John Clayton has his combine preview.

Bradley Handwerger assures everyone that Chris Paul isn't unhappy in New Orleans, just that he's unhappy that the team isn't winning enough for his expectations.