Andy Katz | NCAA.com Correspondent | August 24, 2019 5 predictions for how the ACC will play out this year 5 things to watch for in the ACC this upcoming season, according to Andy Katz Share Notre Dame hasn't been to the NCAA tournament since 2017. Andy Katz sees that drought coming to an end this year, with Irish guard Rex Pflueger set to return from injury. The Fighting Irish's return to March Madness is just one of several predictions Andy Katz has for the coming ACC men's basketball 2019-20 season. Here's what he has to say about some players to watch and important early season games in the ACC. CAN'T MISS: 21 most entertaining college basketball players to look for next season Andy Katz's 2019-20 ACC predictions Player of the year: Jordan Nwora, Louisville Freshman of the year: Cole Anthony, North Carolina Hidden gem: Markell Johnson, NC State Top 5 most impactful non-conference games: Duke vs. Kansas (in New York City), Nov. 5 Duke at Michigan State, Dec. 3 Virginia at Purdue, Dec. 4 North Carolina at Gonzaga, Dec. 18 Louisville vs. Texas Tech (in New York City), Dec. 10 Bold pick: Notre Dame will safely be in the NCAA tournament and will not sweat Selection Sunday, going from last to in the field. No. 4 Louisville volleyball avenges its only ACC loss with sweep over No. 7 Pittsburgh Louisville volleyball avenged its last loss to Pittsburgh this season with a dominating sweep at the end of the season. Here is how it went down. READ MORE Here are the top college volleyball matchups to watch in the penultimate week of the regular season Only two weeks remain in the women's volleyball regular season. Here are three matchups you will need to keep your eye on this week, highlighted by a big rematch between Pittsburgh and Louisville. READ MORE No. 2 Ohio State pulls away from No. 13 Penn State, No. 7 TCU hangs on and more from Week 9 Big-time rivalry games, upsets and more defined Week 9 of college football. Here's what you may have missed. READ MORE