Five burning questions, players to watch for the ACC in 2018-19
The Tar Heels and Blue Devils are chock-full of NBA talent and Final Four contenders. But there's strength in numbers in the ACC.
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2018 Schedule
10th in ACC
- 11/10W 77-45
- 11/14W 71-62
- 11/18W 80-67
- 11/20W 74-50
- 11/22W 72-64
- 11/27W 72-70
- 12/22L 76-60
- 12/5W 72-63
- 12/9W 72-58
- 12/16W 86-79
- 12/19W 81-74
- 12/22L 60-57
- 12/27W 62-47
- 12/31W 68-56
- 1/3L 73-67
- 1/6L 51-49
- 1/93L 68-61
- 1/1323L 101-90
- 1/16W 59-45
- 1/24W 81-63
- 1/27W 60-55
- 1/31L 55-51
- 2/32L 59-44
- 2/5W 78-73
- 2/11W 78-70
- 2/14L 74-70
- 2/17W 62-55
- 2/2110L 78-74
- 2/245L 60-44
- 2/28L 85-70
- 3/318W 55-52
- 3/6W 73-64
- 3/712L 78-59
- 3/1411W 60-56
- 3/166W 57-52
- 3/183W 55-53
- 3/232L 69-65
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Watch: Golden Eagles (Marquette Alumni) vs. Boeheim's Army (Syracuse Alumni)
Watch: Golden Eagles (Marquette Alumni) vs. Boeheim's Army (Syracuse Alumni)
Biggest recruiting need in 2019 for each Top 25 team
The top programs are looking ahead to their expected recruiting needs for 2019. Here's what they're targeting.
Most exciting player on each team in Way-Too-Early Top 25
These players, including Duke super freshman Zion Williamson, are coming to a college basketball highlight reel soon.
Best NBA draft prospect for each team in Way-Too-Early Top 25
The latest batch of college stars heard their names called in the NBA draft. Who will replace them at the nation's top programs?
Impact transfer boosts Kentucky to No. 1 in Way-Too-Early Top 25
Kentucky's late addition of Reid Travis forced us to adjust our 2018-19 rankings. There's no denying that the Stanford graduate transfer puts the Wildcats over the top.
Biggest offseason questions for college hoops' Way-Too-Early Top 25
Can Michigan State contend with a team built around Nick Ward? How will Mike Krzyzewski utilize Zion Williamson? Each Top 25 team has a pressing question to answer this summer.
UNC-Michigan highlights ACC/Big Ten clashes
Michigan, the 2017-18 national runner-up, will host North Carolina on Nov. 28 as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Other matchups include Michigan State at Louisville and Indiana at Duke on Nov. 27.
KU holds at No. 1 while Nova tumbles in updated Way-Too-Early Top 25
The 2018-19 picture is coming into clear view after the NBA draft early-entry deadline. The Jayhawks hold firm at the top spot, while Nevada rose higher in the top 10.
Syracuse bolstered by return of Battle
Considered a second-round pick by most NBA executives, Syracuse wing Tyus Battle has decided to withdraw from the NBA draft and return to school for his junior season.
Syracuse's Carrier Dome getting new roof, AC
The Carrier Dome at Syracuse is getting a $118 million makeover that will include a new fixed roof and air conditioning.
Forward Moyer transfers to Vanderbilt from Syracuse
Forward Matthew Moyer has transferred to Vanderbilt after spending the first two years of his college career at Syracuse.
NBA draft departures shake up Way-Too-Early Top 25
The deadline for early entrants to declare for the NBA draft has passed, so it's time to re-evaluate the early top 25 for 2018-19. With so many players testing the waters yet not signing with an agent, it's more art than science.
Syracuse guard Battle testing draft, no agent
Syracuse guard/forward Tyus Battle has declared for the NBA draft without hiring an agent, the school announced Friday.
Hoops royalty leads Way-Too-Early Top 25
Villanova reigns as national champion. How does the field stack up for next season? Here's your first look at the best of the best for next season.
Where does 2018 Villanova rank among all the national championship teams?
Headlined by the 1972 UCLA Bruins, 80 teams have cut down the nets at an NCAA tournament. Villanova became the latest, winning its second title in three years. Where does this triumph rank all time?
Syracuse loses top recruit Bazley to G League
Top-10 prospect Darius Bazley is skipping college and plans to play in the NBA G League, he told Yahoo! Sports on Thursday afternoon.
Syracuse forward Matthew Moyer says he's transferring
Syracuse forward Matthew Moyer, who started 20 games this season as a redshirt freshman before an injury curtailed his playing time, says he's transferring.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Syracuse sophomore Matthew Moyer announces he's transferring. Averaged 3.2 points and 3.4 rebounds this season. Should have three years of eligibility after redshirting last year.
Duke turns back Orange 69-65, sets up matchup with Kansas
Duke found a way to crack Syracuse's zone defense, and now the Blue Devils are back in the Elite Eight for the first time since the 2015 team won it all.
Williams: Bagley and Carter the difference for Duke (0:51)
Top freshmen, added depth have Syracuse on the upswing for 2018-19
Syracuse will be an intriguing team next season and should be trending up.
Mitch Sherman ESPN Staff Writer
No. 2 seed Duke survives a nail-biter over Syracuse, 69-65, in the second Midwest Region semifinal, earning a date with top seed Kansas on Sunday in Omaha for a spot in the Final Four. Freshman Marvin Bagley III scored 22 and grabbed 12 boards for the Blue Devils. The Elite Eight matchup will mark the first game between KU and Duke since 2013 and a rematch of the 1991 championship game, won by Mike Krzyzewski's Hurley-Hill-Laettner group.
Mitch Sherman ESPN Staff Writer
It's almost like Syracuse and Duke know each other well. Aside from the zone-defense, like-mindedness of the Jim Boeheim and Mike Krzyzewski systems this year, the ACC rivals played less than a month ago ahead of this Sweet 16 matchup in Omaha -- which the Blue Devils lead 34-27 at the half. Both teams have attacked the other's zone, getting inside regularly to result in high-percentage shots. As expected, though, points remain at a premium after the Devils' 60-44 win in the previous meeting.
Tournament Challenge: Friday's Sweet 16 matchups
No. 1 seeds Kansas and Villanova try to advance to the Elite Eight against No. 5 seeds in their Sweet 16 matchups Friday night.
2017-18 ACC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 17-1 | - | 31-3 |
| Duke | 13-5 | 4 | 29-8 |
| Clemson | 11-7 | 6 | 25-10 |
| North Carolina | 11-7 | 6 | 26-11 |
| Miami | 11-7 | 6 | 22-10 |
| NC State | 11-7 | 6 | 21-12 |
| Virginia Tech | 10-8 | 7 | 21-12 |
| Florida St | 9-9 | 8 | 23-12 |
| Louisville | 9-9 | 8 | 22-14 |
| Syracuse | 8-10 | 9 | 23-14 |
| Notre Dame | 8-10 | 9 | 21-15 |
| Boston College | 7-11 | 10 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Tech | 6-12 | 11 | 13-19 |
| Wake Forest | 4-14 | 13 | 11-20 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-18 | 17 | 8-24 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game66.6317th
Rebounds Per Game37.287th
Assists Per Game10.7338th
Points Allowed63.810th
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brycen Goodine | SG | Committed | 85 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 6 |
| Tournament Record | 65-38 |
| Championship Seasons | 2003 |
| Tournament Appearances | 38 |