Cardiac Hill ACC Preview: #14 Boston College Eagles

Coach - Jim Christian (1st season at BC, 236-152 career record, 2 NCAA Tournament appearances)

Arena - Conte Forum (8,606 capacity)

2013-14 Record -  8-24 (4-14 ACC)

Game with Pitt - @ Boston College Tuesday January 6 9:00 //  @ Pitt Tuesday February 24 9:00

Top Returning Players (Italics = projected starter)

-- Olivier Hanlan 6'4" JR SG   18.5 PG    3.4 RPG    2.9 APG

-- Lonnie Jackson 6'3" SR PG   7.0 PPG

-- Patrick Heckman 6'5" SR SF  6.0 PPG  2.1 RPG

-- Eddie Odio 6'7" SR PF   4.0 PPG 2.9 RPG

-- Alex Dragicevich 6'7" SR SF   3.9 PPG

-- Garland Ownes 6'5" SO SG   3.7 PPG 1.8 RPG

-- Will Magarity 6'11" SO C  2.5 PPG  1.4 RPG

-- Dennis Clifford 7'0" SR   Injured

Impact Newcomers

-- Idrissa Diallo 6'11" FR C 3-star recruit on Rivals

The Scoop - Boston College enters the year with some new optimism as new coach Jim Christian takes the helm. The Eagles had a disastrous 2014 season, but played well at times and even defeated then #1 Syracuse on the road during the year. They have some pieces to surprise some people this season. Olivier Hanlan is easily the top scorer in the ACC, and will likely have another big statistical year this season. He is joined by some promising wings like Patrick Heckman,  Alex Dragicevich, and Garland Owens. Point Guard,  Lonnie Jackson has been around for some time, and has showed moments throughout his career and perhaps he can be a little more consistent in 2015.  The post game will rely on returnee Eddie Odio. The Eagles will also get Dennis Clifford back from injury and welcome a talented freshman, Idrissa Diallo into the mix.

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