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Picks for ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Frank Kaminsky and Wisconsin will have a mighty challenge against Duke on Wednesday. Kevin Jairaj/USA TODAY Sports

The ACC was dominant against the Big Ten for the first decade of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge, but the Big Ten responded by winning the challenge three straight years before the two leagues split the dozen matchups the last two seasons. The B1G is off to a strong start in this year's event, with Nebraska and Rutgers making the league 2-0 headed into Tuesday night .

Below (and updated after Monday's action), I give my picks for each game in this year's ACC/Big Ten Challenge, ranked in order of game quality. I also let you know where Kelly Oubre's lack of playing time and production sit among elite freshmen over the past decade (you may be surprised to know which elite freshman was the most productive through the first six games). And I reveal my 10 Observations from the past 10 days (or so) in New York at the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic and the NIT Season Tip-Off.