ACC Basketball Rankings: January 16, 2012
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 January 16, 2012:
1. Syracuse (19-0) The Orange just keep on rolling. Things get a bit tougher schedule-wise with Pittsburgh on Monday and then a trip to Notre Dame.
2. Duke (15-2) Neither win was dominating this week, but the Blue Devils won. That is something that North Carolina cannot say.
3. North Carolina (15-3) It’s one thing to lose, but to get blown out by Florida State was unfathomable. Too much talent to be this erratic.
4. Virginia (14-2) Hard to penalize the Cavs for losing on the road to Duke. Had they won, they might be #2.
5. North Carolina State (13-5) Close call between Maryland and NC State after the Georgia Tech loss. But the Wolfpack and Terps played head-to-head and NC State won. Slight edge for now.
6. Maryland (12-4) Recovered nicely from the loss to NC State. But not enough to leapfrog them, obviously
7. Florida State (11-6) Beating Virginia Tech on the road was impressive. Destroying North Carolina was even more impressive. That is worthy of a 5 spot jump.
8.Virginia Tech (11-6) Losses to Florida State and Boston College make this a tough week. If anyone else below had shown signs of life, the Hokies would be lower. May be playing their way right off the bubble–and in the wrong direction.
9. Wake Forest (10-7) Absolutely destroyed by North Carolina State. Just not a very consistent team.
10. Miami (9-6) No conference wins yet. The opportunity comes this week when they host Clemson.
11. Pittsburgh (11-7) 0-5 in Big East play against a weak schedule so far. Things get tougher with a trip to Syracuse, although Pitt always gives the Orange fits.
12. Clemson (9-8) Looked very good against Florida State, but then lost to Boston College. Loss to Duke was close though.
13. Georgia Tech (8-9) Nice upset win over NC State, but loss to Maryland made it a split for the week. There is the potential to slide upwards here.
14. Boston College (7-10) With wins over Clemson and Virginia Tech, Boston College is now 2-1 in conference. The way the bottom several teams are playing, the Eagles could end up with a .500 record in conference, which would be a nice recovery.
Agree? Disagree? Let us know!
The Confidential 
Clemson would kick Pittsburgh ass!!! Ga tech might beat them too. Pitts not good at all right now.
They always play Syracuse tough. If they rise to the occasion????
Pitt looked way better than an 11-8 team last night. They’ll be back.