ACC Basketball Rankings: December 20, 2011
This is particularly complex with Pitt and Syracuse not yet in the ACC, but it can still be done. Here is how we view the ACC basketball schools as of December 20, 2011:
1. Syracuse (11-0) The win over North Carolina State gives Syracuse that coveted win in a true road game. Up this week? Bucknell and surprising Tulane.
2. North Carolina (10-2) Win over Appalachian State does not move the dial. Coasted in the second half too.
3. Duke (10-1) No games last week. No reason to move them up or down.
4. Virginia (9-1) Other than Syracuse, Virginia had the best win of the week by taking down Oregon at Oregon. Enough to crack the top 25.
5. Pittsburgh (10-1) Not really tested this past week. Only a game against South Carolina State.
6. Virginia Tech (9-3) Two wins over overmatched foes is not nearly enough to break into the top 5.
7. Florida State (8-3) As with most ACC teams, the Seminoles had an easy week with two rather easy opponents.
8. North Carolina State (6-4) The Wolfpack held their own against Syracuse for most of the game. Syracuse was just too much in the end.
9. Georgia Tech (7-4) No wins of significance in the past week.
10. Maryland (6-3) Maryland is starting to string some wins together. As the difficulty level increases, so to will Maryland’s rank here.
11. Wake Forest (7-4) The Demon Deacons climb a spot after beating George Washington. This was one of the more impressive wins of the week.
12. Miami (6-4) But it took overtime for Miami to hold off Florida Atlantic. Not a good sign.
13. Clemson (6-4) Beat up a few creampuffs to get to 6-4. Could be worse.
14. Boston College (4-7) Things are getting better for the Eagles.
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