There’s a new No. 1, plus a look at NET rankings

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Christmas has come and gone, and it’s time to put a bow on the nonconference portion of this college basketball season.

As the calendar flips to 2024, the ACC should feel good about its standing entering the bulk of a 20-game conference slate. Clemson, Duke and UNC appeared to help themselves the most outside of league play.

Looking at the NET (NCAA Evaluation Tool) rankings, Clemson (12), Duke (18), UNC (26), Virginia (36) and Pittsburgh (39) are the leaders as 2023 comes to a close.

There’s a long way to go, but here’s a look at the final ACC basketball power rankings in 2023.

1. UNC

No other team in the ACC has two wins against top-10 opponents this season. The Tar Heels came out of the league’s toughest nonconference slate with the best resume of the bunch. But they’ll start 2024 with three road games: Pitt, Clemson, NC State. Happy New Year.

2. Clemson

The Tigers tied a program record with 69 points in the first half against Queens and dropped 109 points — the most in the Brad Brownell era — in their 10th win of the season. PJ Hall has seven games with 20 or more points. With Miami, UNC and Virginia Tech on the schedule to start 2024, we’ll see if Clemson can keep it rolling.

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3. Duke

Beating Baylor saved the Blue Devils from having to hear about their nonconference resume. Despite starting ACC play with a loss at Georgia Tech, Duke appears to have a favorable stretch until hosting Clemson in late January. The Devils need to make the most of it.

4. Virginia

Time for the Hoos to shine. Virginia always seems to bring its best during ACC play, and they’ll start 2024 with games against Notre Dame and Louisville (yikes) before getting tested at NC State and Wake Forest. The offense…

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Author : The Fayetteville Observer

Publish date : 2023-12-27 09:03:17

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