Player of the Week
Cooper Flagg, Duke
Flagg has proven to be the best player, not only in the ACC, but in the nation. Flagg won the ACC Player and Rookie of the Year, was on the All ACC First Team, was on the All-Rookie Team, and the All Defensive Team. He had a phenomenal freshman season, averaging 19.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. The scary ankle injury that he sustained against Georgia Tech Thursday has everyone holding their breaths that he will be able to return in time and help Duke challenge for a national Championship. His x-rays were negative, but it remains to be seen how long a severe ankle sprain will keep him out.
Freshman of the Week
Jeremiah Wilkinson, California
The Golden Bears had an up and down season but Wilkinson had a solid season and was a bright spot. He averaged 15.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists this season. He took home the ACC Sixth Man of the Year award and was on the All-Rookie Team. It was an impressive year for Wilkinson and he is someone to watch for in next year’s NBA Draft.
Who’s Hot
Chucky Hepburn, Louisville
Hepburn made a major impact after he transferred from Wisconsin he has turned the Cardinals around into a legitimate contender this season. He is averaging 16.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists this season. He won the ACC Defensive Player of the Year, was listed on the All ACC-First Team and the All-Defensive Team. Hepburn has been a really solid player this season and could be a late steal in the NBA Draft if selected.
Donald Hand Jr., Boston College
Hand Jr is someone who has been talked about a lot as of late. He took home the ACC Most Improved Player of the Year and was listed as an ACC All-Team Honorable Mention. Hand Jr averaged 15.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists this season. Despite the Eagles bad season Hand Jr is someone to watch for next season ands the Eagles could be trending upward next season.
Who’s Cold
North Carolina Tar Heels
The Tar Heels proved they can’t play with the top teams after their loss to Duke. After winning six in a row the squad took its loss against Duke and before that big win streak the squad lost to Clemson who is one of the top teams in their conference. The blue and white helped their tournament position but need to show they can compete with the top teams in the conference.
Pittsburgh Panthers
The Panthers really fell off as the season went on. The squad has already been eliminated from the ACC tournament after its loss to Notre Dame. They had a very talented roster and wasted it by not winning anything. It will be back to the drawing board for the Panthers next season.
Top 5 Three Point Team Percentage
Duke Blue Devils
The Blue Devils might be the best team in college basketball. They have one of the best 3-point shooters in Kon Knueppel who’s shooting almost 40 percent from beyond the arc and as a team is shooting .387 percent.
SMU Mustangs
The Mustangs impressed in their first season in the ACC. Their success has been led by their 3-point percentage which is second in the ACC at .380 percent.
Clemson Tigers
The Tigers have been one of the best teams in the ACC and their three point shooting percentage sits at .378 percent.
Virginia Cavaliers
Despite the Cavaliers average season they were very good from downtown shooting .376 percent.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The Fighting Irish are on the bottom teams in the conference but have success in the back court and have shot .356 percent from three.