THE COLLEGE BASKETBALL SEASON IS FINALLY UPON US! With it comes months of exhilarating entertainment. Virginia has dominated the ACC for the past two seasons. However, that has not translated into postseason success. Duke, on the other hand, is the NCAA's defending champion, winning the title last season led by a trio of dominating freshman. Unfortunately for Duke, those three freshman left for the NBA, and they now have to retool. There are teams looking to spring to the top of the league after mild success last season: Miami. Teams trying to return to the top of the conference after a disappointing season: North Carolina. Teams trying to patch their rosters after losing important pieces: Notre Dame and Louisville. Teams that experienced a rare mediocre season last season, and will try to return to the NCAA tournament: Syracuse, Pittsburgh, and North Carolina State? Who will survive the gauntlet of the regular, and ACC season with the best chance at postseason glory? The following is an in depth look at each ACC team, examining each position, and their potential outlook this season.
