Thoughts/Analysis on the ACC heading into 2025-26

[Bone Dog]

Miles, Koval, and Risch were undoubtedly expected to play a major role on this year's team.

Another excellent analysis. Thanks again.

This particular remark really stands out for me. It’s not so much Miles, but Risch. She put in her time at ND and was poised to play a significant role in whatever they achieve. And yet she left. Unlike Miles, she’s not high on any GM’s eventual draft list. Her departure suggests she didn’t like it at ND and was willing to leave for what is likely to be a less prominent role at a lower profile school. This is not a good sign for Niele.

On the other hand, though I think you’re right that they may lose a lot of games, they are likely to be a tough out for any opponent. Irish pride is real and the kids who stayed will pass it on to the new arrivals.

 

[YoDore]

If I had to take a team that wasn't generally considered to be a contender to turn out to be one, it would be Duke.

To me UNC is team with a ceiling that's waiting on the transformational star.

Could be Kate Harpring, who arrives next season.

 

[triaddukefan]

Could be Kate Harpring, who arrives next season.

Simmer down buddy.

 

[Rooster C.]

Could be Kate Harpring, who arrives next season.

If - and it's a big if - NC doesn't suffer many key losses this next off season to the portal they certainly will have the pieces in place to surround her with. And we haven't yet seen what this years' crop of incoming freshman can do or who else she'll add to this years' recruits because there will definitely be more maybe even three more. (Sorry triaddukefan)