ACC schools are spread out all across the country this week participating in pre-season tournaments. This year, Thanksgiving offers up some very intriguing matchups for ACC teams and an excuse to relax on the couch in a turkey-induced coma. The four ACC games on the schedule are Florida State vs Temple (Brooklyn, NY), Miami vs Stanford (Orlando, FL), Virginia Tech vs New Mexico (Fullerton CA), and Louisville vs. Wichita State (Nassau, BS).

#25 Florida State (4-0) vs Temple (2-2), 12:30, ESPNU

There is nothing better than watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with the family, but when that finishes the basketball begins. With an early afternoon start time of 12:30, the Seminoles face their toughest test of the young season against the Temple Owls. Eleven different players are averaging at least 10 mpg for the Seminoles and each one plays an important role for FSU. Sophomore Dwayne Bacon (17.5) and freshman Jonathan Issac (14.5) lead a scoring attack that is averaging 96.8 ppg, good for seventh in the nation.

Temple is led by 6’10 junior forward, Obi Enechionyia who is one of the most versatile scorers in the nation. Through four games, Enechionyia is averaging 20.8 ppg and 8.5 rpg. What makes Obi dangerous is the fact that he can step out behind the arc and knock down a three-point shot. On the season he has made exactly half of his 22 attempts from deep. Enechionyia is also shooting over 71% from the free throw line, which makes him difficult to guard in the post.

Fifth-year senior, Daniel Dingle does a little of everything for the Owls. The 6’7 wing is averaging 15.3 ppg, 4.5 rpg, and 3.5 apg. Dingle has also made an impact on the other end of the floor with five blocks and five steals through Temple’s first four games. After being nothing more than a rotation player for the first three full years of his career, Dingle has taken on a leadership role for the Owls and leads the team in minutes played per game at 37.3.

Miami (3-0) vs Stanford (4-0), 2:30, ESPN2

Miami has looked good early on this season with early season wins over Western Carolina (92-43), North Florida (94-56), and Penn (74-62). The Hurricanes feature one of the nation’s most balanced scoring attacks with seven different players averaging at least nine points per game. Ja’Quan Newton leads all scorers with 15.7 ppg and also leads Miami in assists with 4 per game. Freshman Dewan Huell and Bruce Brown have been welcomed additions for the Hurricanes and have contributed a combined 22.7 ppg and 13 rpg.

The Hurricanes will face off against the Stanford Cardinal, who have also looked good early. The Cardinal started the season with an 80-70 win over a quality Harvard team in China. Since then, Stanford has added wins against Cal State Northridge, Weber State, and Colorado State. Junior forward Reid Travis has been the go-to guy for the Cardinal this season and is averaging a double-double with 19 ppg and 10.5 rpg. Fellow junior Dorian Pickens has been the best shooter on Stanford’s roster this year and is the perfect complement to Travis down low. Pickens is averaging 13.3 ppg and is shooting 50% from deep to go along with 85% from the line.

#10 Louisville(4-0) vs Wichita State(5-0), 2:30, ESPN

The Cardinals and the Shockers meet up in the semifinals of the Battle 4 Atlantis after the Cardinals struggled to get by Old Dominion in OT, 68-62, and the Shockers dismantled LSU, 82-47. The Cardinals are a deep team that can get points from all over their roster. Junior, Jaylen Johnson is averaging a double-double –13 ppg and 11.3 rpg– on the young season. Donovan Mitchell is the only other double-digit scorer at 12.25 ppg. Freshman V.J. King has looked good early, shooting 48% from the field, 50% from behind the arc, as well as 83% from the free throw line. The 6’6 native of Cleveland is averaging only 13 mpg, but with the way he is playing so far this season he is going to force Rick Pitino to give him more action.

The Shockers had their best performance of the season in their last game when they blew out LSU 82-47. Wichita State’s defense has been the highlight of their season so far, only Maryland-Eastern Shore has scored more than 55 against them. The Shockers are holding opponents to under 34% from the field so far this season and 24% from deep. Ten different players are averaging at least 5.5 ppg with Markis McDuffie leading the way with 12.2 ppg. Darral Willis is the only other double-digit scorer at 10.4 ppg.

Virginia Tech (3-0) vs New Mexico (3-0), 4:30, ESPN

Virginia Tech is looking to win their first four games of the season for the first time since 2012 when they won their first seven games of the season. Standing in the Hokies’ way is a tough New Mexico team in the first round of the DirectTV Wooden Legacy. Virginia Tech has yet to be really tested this season and has double-digit wins over Maine, High Point, and VMI. Zach LeDay’s 18.3 ppg leads a quartet of Hokies that are all averaging at least ten points per game. LeDay is also the leading rebounder for the Hokies with 9.7 rpg, and already has two double-doubles through three games.

Seth Allen (13.3), Ahmed Hill (13.3), and Chris Clarke (11.3) are the other three double-digit scorers for Virginia Tech. Clarke, in particular, has been key to Virginia Tech’s success and contributes to the team in more ways than just scoring. The 6’6 sophomore guard is second on the team in rebounding, with 7 rpg, and is also second on the team in assists with 4.3 apg.

New Mexico has a lot of experience on their roster and it all starts with the 6’8 senior Tim Williams. Through three games, the forward is averaging 23 ppg and 8.7 rpg. Williams is an extremely efficient scorer who is shooting 67% from the field so far this season. Junior guards Sam Longwood (13.7) and Elijah Brown (13) round out the scoring threats for the Lobos. Much like Williams, Longwood has been an efficient scorer on the season who is shooting 68% from the field and 82% from the charity stripe. On the other hand, Brown has struggled to find his stroke early this season and is shooting 32% from the field and 11% from deep. The only positive for Brown has been at the free throw line, where he is shooting 81% for the season.