Clemson might have another Big Dance sub-regional entry for Brad Brownell (can already envision the Tigers as a 9-10 seed getting knocked out in the first round), and the recent win over Alabama impressed. But willing to take a lead with the in-state Gamecocks, who might have their best side since Frank Martin's Final Four team. Lamont Paris has quickly reconfigured things for SC, with portal adds like bruising 6-8, 270-lb ex-Wofford PF B.J. Mack (16.7 ppg) and ex-Vandy swingman Myles Stute (10.3 ppg) providing some harder-edged dimensions, especially in the paint and the defensive end. If the Gamecocks win here, a good chance they hit SEC play at 13-0 next month. Play South Carolina

In this unexpected matchup of Palmetto State unbeatens, there are some very refined offensive elements on both side which make us think that the upper-130s "total" isn't high enough. The Gamecocks have added more dimensions, including punishing 6-8, 270-lb PF B.J. Mack (16.7 ppg) from Wofford, who provides real interior presence and in turn opening things up better on the perimeter for SC, which is shooting better than 40% beyond the arc. Meanwhile, some established weaponry on the Clemson side, with vet C P.J. Hall scoring at a 21.4 ppg clip, and Syracuse transfer Joseph Girard III (14.7 ppg, 46% triples) adding another dagger-thrower to the Tiger perimeter that is also hitting better than 40% from downtown. Play South Carolina-Clemson "Over"