gw67
11-29-2007, 07:45 AM
After watching several of the ACC teams play some early season games, I have the following thoughts:
Top Two - UNC (6-0) and Duke (7-0) appear to be the class of the league. They have more talent, are well coached, and are already playing at a high level.
Contenders - The common thought before the season started was that Clemson (6-0) and N.C. State (4-2) would compete with Duke for 2nd place. Both have a load of experience and several ACC-quality players. Clemson appears to be the 3rd best team in the league although any team that shoots 60% from the free throw line is suspect, IMO. State has not impressed me and they may be passed by Florida State (6-2) and Virginia (6-1). Both teams need to solidify their frontcourt but Virginia is a good shooting team and the Noles have an experienced and talented perimeter.
The Rest - Miami (6-0), Maryland (5-2) and Georgia Tech (3-3) should be competitive and may squeak into the top half of the league. BC (5-0) and Wake (4-0) are still undefeated but I expect them, along with Virginia Tech (2-3) to make up the bottom quarter of the league.
The ACC has an overall record of 60-13 and several of the teams, including the Devils, are better than I thought they would be. Aside from the Duke Freshmen, Hickson and Lawal, several of the unhearlded freshmen and sophs have stepped up to help their teams, including Sanders of BC, Johnson, Teague and McFarland of Wake, Ogelsby and Stitt of Clemson, Baker and Jones of Virginia, Allen, Delaney and Thorns of VT, and Dews of Miami. I expect others, particularly, some of the Maryland freshmen and sophs to play bigger roles as the season progresses. I also expect this to be a good year for ACC teams.
gw67
Top Two - UNC (6-0) and Duke (7-0) appear to be the class of the league. They have more talent, are well coached, and are already playing at a high level.
Contenders - The common thought before the season started was that Clemson (6-0) and N.C. State (4-2) would compete with Duke for 2nd place. Both have a load of experience and several ACC-quality players. Clemson appears to be the 3rd best team in the league although any team that shoots 60% from the free throw line is suspect, IMO. State has not impressed me and they may be passed by Florida State (6-2) and Virginia (6-1). Both teams need to solidify their frontcourt but Virginia is a good shooting team and the Noles have an experienced and talented perimeter.
The Rest - Miami (6-0), Maryland (5-2) and Georgia Tech (3-3) should be competitive and may squeak into the top half of the league. BC (5-0) and Wake (4-0) are still undefeated but I expect them, along with Virginia Tech (2-3) to make up the bottom quarter of the league.
The ACC has an overall record of 60-13 and several of the teams, including the Devils, are better than I thought they would be. Aside from the Duke Freshmen, Hickson and Lawal, several of the unhearlded freshmen and sophs have stepped up to help their teams, including Sanders of BC, Johnson, Teague and McFarland of Wake, Ogelsby and Stitt of Clemson, Baker and Jones of Virginia, Allen, Delaney and Thorns of VT, and Dews of Miami. I expect others, particularly, some of the Maryland freshmen and sophs to play bigger roles as the season progresses. I also expect this to be a good year for ACC teams.
gw67