Player of the Week
Matt Cross, SMU
The Mustangs have had a hot start to the season. They are 9-2 in their first season in the ACC and Cross is a big reason why they have had success to this point. Cross contributed in all areas on the court. Against Virginia, he had 6 points and 10 rebounds and against LSU he had a double double with 16 points and 16 rebounds while also putting up a steal and a block. He won ACC Player of the Week and could enter draft boards if he continues to put up these numbers.
Freshmen of the Week
Brandin Cummings, Pittsburgh
The Panthers have had a solid start to the season with a 9-2 record so far this season. Cummings had his breakout performance this week. Against Virginia Tech he had 2 points and 2 rebounds but against Eastern Kentucky he put up 30 points and 1 steal which is his career high in points. He won ACC Rookie of the Week.
Who’s Hot
SMU Mustangs
The Mustangs have been on a tear in their first season in the ACC. With a record of 9-2 they currently sit in a four-way tie for first place in the conference. SMU has the second best offense scoring 84.7 points per game and an average defense allowing 69.2 points per game in the conference. They have the second highest margin in the conference at +15.5. If the Ponies continue to play at this level they could end up winning the ACC.
Andrej Stojakovic, California
The son of NBA legend Peja Stojakovic is really making a name for himself. The sophomore is averaging 19.9 points per game and had an elite performance against Northwestern where he put up 31 points, 4 assists and 7 rebounds. This is a player that has risen up draft boards fast and could end up being a lottery pick in the upcoming draft if he continues to play at this high level.
Who’s Cold
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
The Yellow Jackets have not been able to climb out of the hole at the bottom of the ACC since the start of the season. The squad is currently on a 3 game losing streak and it doesn’t look like that’s going to change anytime soon. The squad is 4-6 and will need to get back on a winning streak for their season to have any chance to be a top seed in the ACC and make the tournament.
Khani Rooths, Louisville
Rooths is one of the top prospects that the Cardinals brought in the 2024 recruiting class. So far he hasn’t been able to find a ton of success. He’s averaging 3.7 points per game and has played in every game. He has seen an increase in minutes but not in production. It’s not looking like a great first year for the freshman unless he can turn his season around.
Top 5 Juniors
1. Tae Davis, Notre Dame
Davis is overlooked on Notre Dame who are headlined by their backcourt duo of Markus Burton and Player: Braeden Shrewberry]. Davis is quietly averaging 15 points and 5.5 rebounds so far this season. He is quietly playing himself into a solid draft position in the 2025 NBA Draft.
2. Oziyah Sellers, Stanford
Sellers is the No.2 option to star forward [Player Maxime Raynaud]. Sellers is averaging 14.7 points per game on the 9-2 Cardinal. He and Raynaud have had a good dynamic and it has made Stanford very successful and a top team in the ACC.
3. Boopie Miller, SMU
The Mustangs are another team that is 9-2 and are full of solid players. Miller is averaging 14.5 points per game and 5.7 assists per game so far this season. The Wake Forest transfer has found a role on one of the best teams in the country. He will need to continue this level of play for the red and blue to make it far in March Madness.
4. Malique Ewin, Florida State
The Seminoles are 9-3 and are on a two game win streak. Ewin is averaging 12.9 points per game but has continued to get more minutes as the season has gone on. In two of the team’s last three games he has had over 20 points and played over 30 minutes. The junior is someone who could enter draft boards if the numbers continue to increase.
5. Isaac McKneely, Virginia
The Cavaliers have had an up and down season with a 6-4 record so far this season. McKneely is someone who has continued to grow and has become a leader on the squad currently averaging 12.9 points per game. If he continues to lead Virginia in its winning ways his name could enter draft boards.