One of the problems with the national NBA packages is that they tend to show the same teams over and over again (big market, former champion, blah blah). ACC fans might be interested in following a few off the beaten path. The Milwaukee Bucks have NC State’s Julius Hodge, and the Minnesota Timberwolves have UNC’s Rashad McCants.

The L.A. Clippers are the most interesting team. They have Duke’s Elton Brand (injured) and Corey Maggette, NC State’s Josh Powell, FSU’s Sam Cassell and Al Thornton, and Miami’s Guierrmo Diaz. Their coach is Mike Dunleavy.

Thanks, Mike. You’re right. The Bucks have Hodge’s rights.

My problem with ESPN and TNT’s coverage is that it’s the same 5 teams over and over again. When is the last time we saw Seattle in this market? How about even Atlanta? I like to drop in and see what some former area players are up to.