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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - Wake Forest played an entire season under the weight of lofty expectations from fans and its own high hopes. Now, the Demon Deacons know it's time to live up to those goals.
The team many picked to win the national title in the preseason opens NCAA tournament play Thursday in Cleveland. And the Demon Deacons need to put behind them all the distractions of their 26-5 regular-season run — from the short-attention-span defense and shaky shooting days to the low blow by their point guard that might have cost them a No. 1 seed.
Anything less than the Demon Deacons' usual high-scoring form could result in a disappointing end to what has been a successful season.
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