West No. 13 – UNC-Wilmington Seahawks (Overall: 25-7, Conf: 14-4)
Team Strengths:
UNC-Wilmington is led by Chris Flemmings, who averages 16 points per contest with a stellar 62.6-percent clip from two-point range and 37 percent from beyond the arc. Flemmings is one of the best shooters from the mid-majors that’s still flying under the radar, so this guy shouldn’t be left open at all throughout the course of the tournament.
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Team Weaknesses:
Boy, do the Seahawks love to hack their opponents. They’re literally one of the worst teams in collegiate play when it comes to creating contact, committing nearly 24 fouls per contest.
Furthermore, it’s been a decade since the team made it to the Big Dance. UNC-Wilmington’s inexperience will cost the team dearly against none other than NCAA Tournament stalwarts the Duke Blue Devils on Thursday.
Team Stats:
| Category | Stat | NCAA Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 78.1 | 47 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 37.2 | 101 |
| Blocks Per Game | 4.2 | 77 |
| 3-Point Percentage | 34.1% | 199 |
| Free Throw Percentage | 70.4% | 153 |
Starting Lineup:
| Position | Name | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| C | C.J. Gettys | 5.4 |
| G | Craig Ponder | 11.1 |
| G | Denzel Ingram | 12.6 |
| G | Chris Flemmings | 16.1 |
| G | C.J. Bryce | 9.9 |
Writer’s Prediction:
Coach K’s March Madness magic ends up being the Seahawks’ demise as Duke quickly eliminates the CAA champs from national title contention.
