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. Louisville women's basketball continues stellar run behind stout defense Louisville women's basketball has had one of the most unrelenting defenses in the nation. That has elevated them to a 13-1 record so far. READ MORE 10 moments we won't forget from the 2021 NCAA volleyball tournament The 2021 DI women's volleyball tournament was one for the books. Here are 10 moments from the tournament that we will never forget. READ MORE Undefeated DI women's volleyball teams: We're tracking all remaining unbeatens There is one undefeated teams remaining in NCAA volleyball. We are tracking them through the 2021 season. READ MORE