ACC & BIG SOUTH Thread

[Iluvacc2]

Taking a look at the ACC Preseason Standing vs the final regular season standings. For the most part it shook out about what the coaches expected. I went with the coach's poll instead of the media. Final regular season standings in parenthesis.

1. NC State (1)
2. Louisville (2)
3. Georgia Tech (6)
4. Virginia Tech (5)
5. Florida State (9)
6. Notre Dame (3)
7. North Carolina (4)
8. Duke (10)
9. Miami (8)
10. Clemson (13)
11. Boston College (7)
12. Syracuse (12)
13. Wake Forest (11)
14. Pitt (15)
15. Virginia (14)


When I look at this, I can't help but wonder how injuries played a part in a lot of team's seasons (and the transfer portal). Georgia Tech took a hit to their backcourt with Fletcher (injury) and McQueen (transfer). Florida State missed games due to injury and covid as well.

These conference tournaments are going to be lit!

ND and UNC made the biggest improvements. Sorry Triad

 

[Iluvacc2]

First Team:
Swartz, BC (Most Improved)
Cubaj, GT
Engstler, UL
Van Lith, UL
Kelly, UNC
Cunane, NCSt
Miles, ND
Kitley, VT (POY)
Washington, Clemson (Media only)
Spear, WF (Media only)
Jones, FSU (Coaches only)
Dodson, ND (Coaches only)

Second Team:
Soule, BC
Sheppard, VT
Ustby, UNC (Media only)
Jones, FSU (Media only)
Dodson, ND (Media only)
Jones, NCSt (Coaches only)
Washington, Clemson (Coaches only)
Spear, WF (Coaches only)

All-Freshman:
Gadkeng, BC
Day-Wilson, Duke (ROY Coaches)
Gordon, FSU
Timpson, FSU
Verhulst, UL
Williams, Miami
James, NCSt
Citron, ND (ROY Media)

All-Defense:
Cubaj, GT (DPOY)
Engstler, UL
Robinson, UL
Dodson, ND
Kitley, VT

Wes Moore, NCSt (COY)
Johnson, NCSt (6POY)

Surprised Dodson did not make the 1st team for both lists, not surprisingly the coaches knew better. She was just as impressive in the ACC conf games as Cunane, Kitley, and Cubaj.

What did Verhulst do to warrant an All freshman selection? Was it her sterling 3.3 pts or 2.0 rebounds?

 

[Iluvacc2]

Thanks for providing these Triad!

 

[triaddukefan]

Thanks for providing these Triad!

Actually thank @undersized for today's postings

As to your previous question, I think they just ran out of freshmen. James from State.. I don't even recall seeing her play.

 

[Iluvacc2]

Actually thank @undersized for today's postings

As to your previous question, I think they just ran out of freshmen. James from State.. I don't even recall seeing her play.

Thanks @undersized

 

[LETTERL]

All-Defense:
Cubaj, GT (DPOY)
Engstler, UL
Robinson, UL
Dodson, ND
Kitley, VT

It is a travesty that NC State's Kai Crutchfield didn't make the All-Defense team. She has shut down more than one good player in the conference this season. A lot of what she does doesn't show up on the stat sheet.

 

[undersized]

It is a travesty that NC State's Kai Crutchfield didn't make the All-Defense team. She has shut down more than one good player in the conference this season. A lot of what she does doesn't show up on the stat sheet.

One of my pet peeves with DPOY awards in general is that they too often go to the huge posts who block shots or the pesky guard who gets an occasional steal. Not enough credit given to the wings who are versatile enough to guard multiple positions and do both of the above, which is usually more challenging and more tiring.

 

[triaddukefan]

It is a travesty that NC State's Kai Crutchfield didn't make the All-Defense team. She has shut down more than one good player in the conference this season. A lot of what she does doesn't show up on the stat sheet.

 

[Basket]

Halftime Pitt 31-22 over Duke

 

[Basket]

One of my pet peeves with DPOY awards in general is that they too often go to the huge posts who block shots or the pesky guard who gets an occasional steal. Not enough credit given to the wings who are versatile enough to guard multiple positions and do both of the above, which is usually more challenging and more tiring.

Nice knowledge

 

[Basket]

ND and UNC made the biggest improvements. Sorry Triad

How bout BC? They won 2 ACC games last year. Coach Mac would have received more votes but her team throws the ball away too much. Led ACC in turnovers. So after watching their games you feel like throwing up sometimes even when they win. Hope they make the tourney but they are always good for around 20 turnovers a game. Had 29 at home against North Carolina They gave away a 14 point 4th quarter lead with 6 min left. Sad to say but probably the game that keeps them out of the tourney

 

[Basket]

Cam Swartz led ACC play in scoring at 19 a game.

 

[BRS24]

 

[Zinethar]

WOW Miami beats Louisville 61-59! High seed is good, winning game better!

And Virginia Tech beat North Carolina. Guess that is why North Carolina was seeded where they were.

 

[triaddukefan]

I was just listening to Wes Moore doing a radio interview and he mentioned how a couple of hours before the game sunday, they had fans line up on the road outside the coliseum as the team rolled up. Pretty much the only fanbase in the ACC that would do this.

 

[visitingcock]

I was just listening to Wes Moore doing a radio interview and he mentioned how a couple of hours before the game sunday, they had fans line up on the road outside the coliseum as the team rolled up. Pretty much the only fanbase in the ACC that would do this.

Wouldn’t Louisville if they were playing for the conference championship near their home?

 

[triaddukefan]

Wouldn’t Louisville if they were playing for the conference championship near their home?

No. City school vs Land Grant.

 

[cancontent]

No. City school vs Land Grant.

Land grant schools are just different aren't they?

 

[triaddukefan]

 

[Carnac]

#12 seed FGCU just knocked off 5 seed Virginia Tech 84-81. Some of those top seeded teams are falling early. Keep your eye on FGCU. They have the look of a "Dark Horse".

 

[cancontent]

#12 seed FGCU just knocked off 5 seed Virginia Tech 84-81. Some of those top seeded teams are falling early. Keep your eye on FGCU. They have the look of a "Dark Horse".

Can't underestimate FGCU with Kierstan Bell on this squad. Dangerous assumption to make.

 

[triaddukefan]

 

[triaddukefan]

Not sure if I should post this tweet... procrastinated on it.... not the best time to post, and I'm sure Plebe and others will ridicule me for doing this..

 

[triaddukefan]

VPI looks to be in some trouble for next season... Depending on if their graduating seniors (Gregg and Lytle) opt to use their covid year or not.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

VPI looks to be in some trouble for next season... Depending on if their graduating seniors (Gregg and Lytle) opt to use their covid year or not.

On another note, any sushi recommendations in Greensboro?