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Georgia Tech could present matchup problems for Illini

The Yellow Jackets have moved forward with a freshman recruiting class that was ranked 16th nationally by Rivals.com, and two freshmen are listed as probable starters tonight.

Marcus Georges-Hunt, a 6-foot-5 guard/forward, is the Yellow Jackets' leading scorer at 11.4 points per game and also averages 5.0 rebounds. Robert Carter Jr., a 6-8, 245-pound forward, contributes 8.0 points and 5.4 rebounds.

Georgia Tech also has 6-8, 231-pound junior forward Kammeon Holsey, who isn't listed as a probable starter but is averaging 10.6 points and 5.8 rebounds. Another Yellow Jacket averaging in double figures is 6-2 senior starting guard Mfon Udofia, who is at 10.2 points per game.

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