ACC: 2020-21 Preview

The ACC will be a top heavy conference this season. They have several teams who can contest for a National Championship this season. The league is going to be competitive as several teams are on the uptick. Virginia, Duke and Florida St are the best bets to win the conference and North Carolina tries to get back to their winning ways is something to watch.

Teams that will be in bracket

Virginia

Duke

Florida State

Virginia and Duke are poised to make a huge run. Can Sam Hauser improve the Cavs offense enough? Florida St will have to replace two first round NBA draft picks. Matthew Hurt and Wendell Moore will need to step up and lead the Blue Devils this season.

Teams that should be in

Louisville

North Carolina

Louisville faces some depth concerns and North Carolina will have Caleb Love leading the way at point and Garrison Barnes inside.

Teams that could be in

Miami

Syracuse

NC State

Georgia Tech

Clemson

This middle tier of the ACC will be very competitive. These teams all have several starters returning that should help them navigate a tough conference schedule. Players like Aamir Simms (Clemson), Chris Lykes (Miami), Jose Alvarado (Georgia Tech), and DJ Funderburk (NC State) all have ability to be special this season

Long shots to be in

Pittsburgh

Virginia Tech

Notre Dame

These teams all are in some form of rebuilding. They have capable good coaching and can surprise some of the better teams this season.

Team that will surprise: Miami

Team that will disappoint: Georgia Tech