ACC Basketball Rankings: February 27, 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 February 27, 2012:
1. Syracuse (29-1) Syracuse went on a 26-0 run to defeat South Florida. Syracuse gave up a 17-point lead against UConn, but still won. This team just wins right now.
2. Duke (25-4) Duke and North Carolina have identical 25-4 records, including the same 12-2 conference record. But Duke beat North Carolina.
3. North Carolina (25-4) North Carolina does get a chance at revenge this Saturday against Duke. It should be winner take all for the ACC crown.
4. Florida State (19-9) Have looked vulnerable lately. A loss to Boston College and now a loss to Miami by 16.
5. Virginia (21-7) At 8-6 in conference, Virginia is still a few wins behind Florida State. Still lacks a high-quality win.
6. Miami (17-10) Miami lost to Maryland earlier in the week, but rebounded nicely to take care of Florida State handily. Needs a few more wins for March Madness to call.
7. North Carolina State (18-11). The loss to North Carolina is excusable. At this time of year, no excuse for losing to Clemson.
8. Clemson (13-13) Clemson is now 7-7 in conference play. They followed up the win over Virginia by beating Georgia Tech and North Carolina State.
9. Maryland (16-12) After beating Miami, Maryland was primed to move up a few spots. But then they lost to Georgia Tech.
10. Virginia Tech (15-14) This team has had more closes losses. This past week was a 2-point loss to Virginia and an OT loss to Duke.
11. Pittsburgh (15-14) Pittsburgh’s small momentum is over. Hard to believe this team was once 13-2.
12. Wake Forest (13-15) They did beat Boston College by nearly 30. Not a bad way to end the week.
13. Georgia Tech (10-18). The losing streak is over. And Georgia Tech beat a good Maryland team to accomplish that task.
14. Boston College (8-20) Boston College had been showing some signs of life. Losing by 29 to a sub .500 Wake Forest team is not such a sign.
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