Best- and worst-case scenario for each Top 25 team
For some teams, a win in the NCAA tournament would be a significant achievement. For the elite contenders, anything short of a Final Four run would be a disappointment.
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NBA Global Academy grads off to UVa, UNLV
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NBA draft departures shake up Way-Too-Early Top 25
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2017-18 ACC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 17-1 | - | 31-3 |
| Duke | 13-5 | 4 | 29-8 |
| Clemson | 11-7 | 6 | 25-10 |
| North Carolina | 11-7 | 6 | 26-11 |
| Miami | 11-7 | 6 | 22-10 |
| NC State | 11-7 | 6 | 21-12 |
| Virginia Tech | 10-8 | 7 | 21-12 |
| Florida St | 9-9 | 8 | 23-12 |
| Louisville | 9-9 | 8 | 22-14 |
| Syracuse | 8-10 | 9 | 23-14 |
| Notre Dame | 8-10 | 9 | 21-15 |
| Boston College | 7-11 | 10 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Tech | 6-12 | 11 | 13-19 |
| Wake Forest | 4-14 | 13 | 11-20 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-18 | 17 | 8-24 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game67.1314th
Rebounds Per Game32.4320th
Assists Per Game13.5182nd
Points Allowed54.01st
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Morsell | SG | Committed | 88 |
| Kadin Shedrick | PF | Committed | 85 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 2 |
| Tournament Record | 29-21 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 21 |