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2020 Schedule
1st in ACC
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This Just In
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2018-19 ACC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 16-2 | - | 35-3 |
| North Carolina | 16-2 | - | 29-7 |
| Duke | 14-4 | 2 | 32-6 |
| Florida State | 13-5 | 3 | 29-8 |
| Virginia Tech | 12-6 | 4 | 26-9 |
| Syracuse | 10-8 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Louisville | 10-8 | 6 | 20-14 |
| NC State | 9-9 | 7 | 24-12 |
| Clemson | 9-9 | 7 | 20-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 6-12 | 10 | 14-18 |
| Boston College | 5-13 | 11 | 14-17 |
| Miami | 5-13 | 11 | 14-18 |
| Wake Forest | 4-14 | 12 | 11-20 |
| Pittsburgh | 3-15 | 13 | 14-19 |
| Notre Dame | 3-15 | 13 | 14-19 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game71.4238th
Rebounds Per Game34.8266th
Assists Per Game14.3130th
Points Allowed56.11st
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jabri Abdur-Rahim | SF | Committed | 88 |
| Reece Beekman | PG | Committed | 86 |
| Carson McCorkle | SG | Committed | 80 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 2 |
| Tournament Record | 29-21 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 21 |