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Dayton Flyers set to replace Duke in Battle 4 Atlantis, could face Ohio State

Duke is reportedly being replaced by Dayton in the Battle 4 Atlantis in South Dakota. If things line up, the Flyers could play Ohio State.

The Battle 4 Atlantis Ohio State is set take part in early on in the 2020-21 basketball season already looks much different than it did when the Buckeyes committed to the tournament in paradise. The COVID-19 pandemic has already resulted in tournament organizers moving venues to the Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

And now, one of the preeminent teams of the event appears to be bowing out, and is being replaced by another program. According to basketball insider Jon Rothstein, Duke is being replaced in the field by Dayton. No reason is yet given for the Blue Devils need to exit the tournament, but we’re sure Flyer fans are excited about getting to be a part of a gathering that has West Virginia, Creighton, Memphis, Utah, Wichita State, Texas A&M, and yes — Ohio State.

It’s intriguing because the OSU program has historically been hesitant to play in-state schools, particularly the other three power programs in the state, Cincinnati, Xavier, and Dayton.

And even though that has changed significantly since Holtmann has taken over as head coach with two games against Cincinnati, you can bet Flyer fans would love to get another shot at big boy Ohio State. Likewise, the Buckeyes would like nothing more than to have another shot at beating Dayton who knocked them out of the NCAA Tournament in 2014.

Remember this Ohio State fans?

If both Dayton and Ohio State do end up meeting, it might just be billed as the Battle 4 Ohio out in South Dakota.

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Celtics assistant coach Kara Lawson likely to be next Duke WBB coach

Boston Celtics assistant coach Kara Lawson has been tapped to be the next head coach of the Duke Women’s Basketball program.

We hardly got to know you, Kara Lawson!

The Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn reports that the Boston Celtics assistant coach Kara Lawson has cleared all of her preliminary interviews with and is expected to become the next head coach of the Duke Women’s Basketball program.

Lawson joined the Celtics in the summer of 2019 as the first female assistant coach in the franchise’s seven-decade history, and had worked as an analyst for ESPN and the Washington Wizards after her storied playing career in the WNBA.

A product of the University of Tennessee, the Celtics assistant played professionally for the Sacramento Monarchs, Connecticut Sun, and Washington Mystics between 2003 and 2015.

Lawson’s candidacy for the position was supported by Boston Governor Steve Pagliuca according to the Globe’s Andrew Mahoney, and her departure will leave a void in the organization as the assistant was a popular and important part of the Celtics organization.

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A full breakdown of where Wisconsin basketball’s 2020 class stands in recruiting rankings

Taking a look at where the 2020 Badger basketball class is ranked both individually and collectively

[lawrence-newsletter]Wisconsin has a deep, talented basketball class coming into Madison this season. The six-person Badger class of 2020 is up there with the best recruiting classes in the country. Here is where they stand both individually and collectively in terms of recruiting rankings.

According to the new 247Sports rankings, the top player in the class is Ben Carlson, a versatile 6-foot-9 forward out of Saint Paul, Minn. (East Ridge). The four-star recruit is ranked as a top-five player in the state of Minnesota by 247Sports rankings and is listed as the No. 94 prospect in the country. Here are our BadgersWire notes on Carlson’s offensive game from our scouting report series.

“Carlson did some of his best work against his best competition. Against Cretin Derham Hall, a top-10 team in the state of Minnesota, the future Badger dropped 33 points. With his combination of height and athletic ability, the high school senior can fly to the rim or catch and finish lobs with ease. He can put the ball on the floor and finish with a hammer at the rim. As a jump shooter, the Minnesota native already has a sweet stroke that will translate to the next level. There is a lot that reminds you of Nate Reuvers when watching the four-star prospect on film. Like Reuvers, Carlson is a threat in the pick-and-pop game. He can also grab a rebound at the defensive end and go to coast to coast with the dribble.”

Here is a link to our full scouting report on Carlson: https://badgerswire.usatoday.com/2020/03/27/scouting-report-2020-badger-signee-ben-carlson/

The next 2020 Badger signee in terms of overall rankings is Johnny Davis, a high-three star recruit from La Crosse, Wis. (Central). The in-state product is seen as the No. 142 player overall and as the second best player in the state of Wisconsin behind Duke commit Jalen Johnson. Davis has the ability to score at all three levels and has a wiry 6-foot-4 frame that will translate well at the next level. This past season, the La Crosse native averaged 27.2 points per game for Central.

Here is a link to our full scouting report on Johnny Davis: https://badgerswire.usatoday.com/2020/03/25/scouting-report-wisconsin-2020-signee-johnny-davis/

Davis’ brother Jordan is also a Wisconsin commit in the class of 2020. Jordan Davis comes in as the sixth-best prospect in the state according to 247sports, and is ranked as the No. 454 overall player in the country in the class of 2020.

Wisconsin basketball may have found their point guard of the future in Lorne Bowman. The West Bloomfield, Mich. (St. Mary’s) native is a high-three star recruit and the No. 4 player overall in the state of Michigan. As a ball-dominant guard, Bowman excels as a playmaker for both himself and others. Here is an offensive breakdown of the point guard from our BadgersWire scouting report series:

“Bowman relies on excellent footwork to get where he needs to go on the floor. He has the speed to beat his defender, and the point guard’s handle is tight. In film from this past summer on the Nike EYBL circuit, the Michigan product was under control when he got in the paint, and finished with solid floaters over shot blockers. His hesitation dribble is nasty, and was one of the main moves he used to create space. When given space, Bowman can certainly knock down open jumpers with relative consistency, but has room to improve. In nine games at the EYBL, the 6-2 guard shot 31% from three. With only 42 attempts from deep at the Nike EYBL, the sample size was small, but nonetheless Bowman has room to grow as a shooter.”

Here is a link to our full scouting report on Bowman: https://badgerswire.usatoday.com/2020/03/27/scouting-report-2020-badger-signee-lorne-bowman/

Rounding out the scholarship signees is 6-foot-9 big man Steven Crowl. The Minnesota native had a fantastic career at Eastview Senior High School. Crowl is a high-three star recruit and the No. 7 player in the state of Minnesota according to 247Sports. Here is a piece of our BadgersWire scouting report on the future Badger:

“Crowl’s passing ability is what surprised me most on tape. At 6-9, 210 he not only made point-guard-like bounce passes in transition, but also had the basketball IQ to make quick interior passes for open layups. For a big man, he already has the ability to put the ball on the deck. He also has the range to step back and knock down long jumpers. There is not a ton of film of Crowl hitting jumpers off the dribble, although as an open, set shooter he can cash his checks.”

Here is a link to our full scouting report on Crowl: https://badgerswire.usatoday.com/2020/04/06/scouting-report-steven-crowl/

Wisconsin also added an in-state preferred walk-on to their 2020 group in Carter Gilmore. Gilmore, however,[lawrence-newsletter][lawrence-newsletter] is no ordinary walk-on. The 6-foot-7 in-state prospect had multiple division one offers from the likes of DePaul and Brown and turned them down even though UW could not offer him a scholarship for the 2020 season. The Hartland, Wisconsin native starred at Arrowhead High School where he ran what was essentially point-forward for his high school squad. Here is a piece on Gimore from our scouting report:

“Carter Gilmore in one word: “Positionless” — Sure, maybe this is just another way of saying versatile. On tape, the Hartland, WI native looks like he was playing point-center for his Arrowhead squad in high school. He was the anchor of the defense down low and came up with a series of highlight blocks. Gilmore also grabbed rebounds and brought the ball up himself. The best way to utilize Gilmore is an exciting mystery for Wisconsin Head Coach Greg Gard to solve.”

Overall, according to 247Sports, the class of 2020 is ranked as the fourth-best class in the Big Ten conference and as the No. 27 class in the country. Wisconsin fans should be excited about the depth that this group provides to Head Coach Greg Gard not only next season, but for a few years to come.

 

 

 

Scouting Report: 2021 five-star Patrick Baldwin Jr.

After tackling a number of Wisconsin commits in our BadgersWire scouting report series, we now turn to one of the top in-state recruits in the history of the Badger state. Patrick Baldwin Jr. is the truth. The class of 2021 “small forward” (in …

After tackling a number of Wisconsin commits in our BadgersWire scouting report series, we now turn to one of the top in-state recruits in the history of the Badger state. Patrick Baldwin Jr. is the truth. The class of 2021 “small forward” (in reality, he does not have a true position) has an NBA frame and an NBA jumper to go along with it. The Sussex, Wis. (Hamilton) native recently released his top ten schools, and had Wisconsin included with the likes of ACC powerhouses Duke (where he has been closely linked), North Carolina, and Virginia. He also has family ties included on his list as his father Patrick Baldwin Sr. is the Head Coach at UW-Milwaukee.

Patrick Baldwin Jr. in one word: Ok, I have to cheat with this one. Using two words, the 6-foot-9 prospect can best be described as under control. There are nearly no moments on tape where the Hamilton star looks rushed, frazzled, or like he is not playing at his own pace. In fact, oftentimes he looks like he is playing at a completely slower pace than others around him, yet he dominates games without being in a hurry.

Breaking it down: Breaking down Baldwin Jr’s strengths begins with his jump shot. When you watch the five-star prospect shoot it almost looks like his shot was created in a lab. His mechanics are scary good. Like NBA sharpshooter Klay Thompson-level good. At 6-foot-9 with tremendous length, he can get his shot off against almost anybody at any time. Whether it’s a pull-up three in transition, a quick catch-and-shoot, or an off the dribble jumper, Baldwin Jr. can cash it because of consistent mechanics and a quick trigger.

His handle is fluid and consistent for his size. There is an element of smooth in his dribble moves, and he has quite a few in the bag. The Wisconsin native has a bounce to his step with the basketball in his hands and the explosive ability to go up and over nearly all defenders at the high school level.

Baldwin Jr. also excels with his face-up game. Instead of playing with his back to the basket, he is more comfortable facing up against his defender and making a quick move off the dribble.

As I previously said, there never seems to be any rush in the five-star prospect’s game. Couple that with his size, length, and mobility, to go along with a perfect jump shot from a mechanics perspective, and you have one of the best offensive recruits in the history of Wisconsin high school basketball.

In terms of his size, many will say that the class of 2021 prospect needs to add muscle in the weight room. At under 200 pounds and 6-foot-9, he will certainly add muscle at the next level, but just how much should he add to his frame? When I watch Baldwin Jr., one of the first NBA comparisons that pops into my mind is Kevin Durant. Durant is not only one of the greatest scorers in the history of the game, but also a player that is known as the ‘slim reaper’ and a star that never added to his frame in a significant way. The way Baldwin Jr. plays and the direction that the game is headed in makes me question just how much he should change his physique.

Overall: Whoever gets the Wisconsin product is obviously landing one of the best players in the country. It is hard to find a glaring weakness offensively, and the combination of a pure jump shot, mobility, and size is rare to see at any level. If things go as planned for a player that is currently a consensus top-five prospect in his class, Baldwin Jr. is going to be a high-NBA lottery pick.

 

Wisconsin, Kentucky and Duke, 5 years later

Wisconsin’s 2015 Final Four

It is a simple question to ask, but not an easy one to answer. It is a simple A or B choice (with the possibility that one could say “neither” or “both”), but it contains very complicated and competing emotions.

The question is this: Five years later, on what would have been the weekend of the 2020 Final Four, which game lingers more in your memory as a Wisconsin Badger fan — the 2015 Final Four semifinal win over Kentucky, or the championship game loss two nights later against Duke?

Take your time. This is a big question.

It might seem like a stupid question, from both sides of the debate.

Well, DUH, Wisconsin beat a 38-0 team at the Final Four and won its first Final Four game since the 1941 championship game against Washington State. OF COURSE the Kentucky game mattered more!

Well, DUH, Wisconsin had a nine-point second-half lead and was SO CLOSE to winning a national championship in front of 70,000 people on national television… and it was F***ING DUKE we lost to! GRAYSON ALLEN BEAT US! OF COURSE the Duke game mattered more!

Wisconsin made history and gained immortality on Saturday night in Indianapolis. Wisconsin almost made history and almost gained immortality on Monday night in Lucas Oil Stadium.

The 2015 Badgers will always be remembered for ruining Kentucky’s dream of a 40-0 season, which would have been college basketball’s first perfect season since Indiana under Bobby Knight in 1976. Yet, the 2015 Badgers will never be remembered as national champions… because Duke stood in their way and wrested that title from UW’s grasp.

It’s a very complicated question, and there is no definitive right — or wrong — answer. It is very personal, very individual, very much dependent on your story, your lived experience, your journey with the 2015 Badgers and with Wisconsin basketball in general.

The win over Kentucky, in addition to being historic on a national scale (stopping UK’s unbeaten season), gained revenge against the Wildcats for their 2014 Final Four semifinal win over Wisconsin. That made the victory extra sweet for the Badgers and their fans.

The loss to Duke, in addition to denying Wisconsin a first national title in 74 years, occurred to the college basketball team America loves to hate more than any other. The other player — in addition to Grayson Allen — who led the Duke rally down the stretch was Tyus Jones, who was Minnesota-born and almost certainly relished, as a Minnesotan, dealing a Wisconsin team a stinging loss.

The side details of the Saturday victory and the Monday loss are both rich and straight out of a Hollywood script. There were Biblical emotions in both games, a cocktail of boiling hatreds and soaring versions of euphoria. The win over Kentucky could not have been more delicious than it actually was, and the loss to Duke could not have unfolded in a more brutal fashion.

Do you remember the Kentucky win or the Duke loss more, five years later?

Simple question. Complicated emotions. As March turns into April and we contemplate a weekend without the Final Four this year, every Wisconsin fan can think about how the past five years have — or haven’t — changed their minds on this topic.

2020 NCAA Tournament Sim: East Region, Sweet Sixteen

2020 NCAA Tournament Sim: East Region, Sweet Sixteen There is plenty on the line for the remaining for four teams in the East Region, mostly an Elite Eight appearance. Contact/Follow @HardwoodTalk & @MWCwire The Elite Eight waits for two teams as …

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2020 NCAA Tournament Sim: East Region, Sweet Sixteen

There is plenty on the line for the remaining for four teams in the East Region, mostly an Elite Eight appearance. 

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The Elite Eight waits for two teams as four battle it out in New York City.

The second round is in the books of our NCAA Tournament simulation and in the East Region, we have our four teams playing in New York City in the Sweet Sixteen.

As a reminder, we are simulating these games over at What If Sports and are doing just like the NCAA Tournament, one loss and you’re out.

East Region 

Final Score: No. 1 Dayton 102, No. 5 Auburn 77 

New York, NY–Obi Toppin was named an AP first team All-American this past week, and rightfully so. The high flying sophomore has helped lead the Dayton Flyers to one of their greatest seasons in program history, but he’s not alone. And as most would tell you, success in the big dance doesn’t come from just one guy scoring the basketball.

Toppin had an amazing performance last round against Colorado as he finished with 26 points and 12 rebounds. But that has been his only standout game as the Flyers took on the Auburn Tigers, it was the team’s second leading scorer guard Jalen Crutcher who sent Bruce Pearl and company home early with 32 points on 11-16 shooting from the field.

The Tigers looked to double-team the sophomore sensation all night and though a fifteen-point performance is nothing to ignore, it was an effective strategy. The one thing Auburn forgot was that basketball is a team sport and you don’t receive a No. 1 seed or top-five ranking nationally for having just one good player.

Big performances for Crutcher and fellow junior guard and former Michigan Wolverine Ibi Watson (18 points and 5 rebounds) was the dagger in Auburn’s tournament run. And as the Flyers advance to the Elite Eight for the first time since the 2013-2014 season where they fell 52-62 to the Florida Gators who went all the way to the Final Four that year. It will truly take a team effort to get past a hot handed Duke Blue Devil’s team who looks as in sync as they have all season. It shouldn’t be too tough if they can knock down fifteen three pointers again and shoot 61% from the field, just saying.

Final Score: No. 3 Duke 99, No. 10 Arizona State 89

New York, NY–If there is one lesson teams have learned on a consistent basis playing basketball in March, it is that everything comes to an end. It’s a little tougher when you gain some momentum and knock off two teams in less than five days. It’s apart of March Madness and though the Sun Devil’s looked like this region’s Cinderella the Blue Devil’s (no relation) come out on top in this one with a ten-point win and some confidence heading into the Elite Eight.

Duke is playing their best basketball of the season and received double-digit scoring from six different players but were led by a double-double from freshman post Vernon Carey with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Carey dominated on both ends in the paint also chipping in 3 blocks and a steal.

Arizona State once again played through leader Remy Martin who led the way with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. And even though they kept it close with only a two-point deficit going into halftime, their efforts in the second half weren’t enough. As an offensive run to start the second half by the Blue Devils gave them just enough cushion to hold off later Arizona State advances to seal the win.

Duke advances on, and unlike their next opponents the Dayton Flyers this isn’t exactly new to them. It’s not new to Dayton either as they have enjoyed several deep tournament runs in their history, two Elite Eight appearances in the last forty years and even more success prior. But to have come this far as a mid-major team there is still plenty to celebrate, but will the Blue Devil’s let them?

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2020 NCAA Tournament Sim: East Region, Round 2

2020 NCAA Tournament Sim: East Region, Round 2 A trip to the Sweet Sixteen is on the line in the round of 32. Contact/Follow @HardwoodTalk & @MWCwire Four Move On The first round is in the books of our NCAA Tournament simulation and though there …

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2020 NCAA Tournament Sim: East Region, Round 2

A trip to the Sweet Sixteen is on the line in the round of 32.

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Four Move On 

The first round is in the books of our NCAA Tournament simulation and though there were a few upsets, the big names are still here and provide an eventful day of games in the round thirty-two for us to enjoy.

As a reminder, we are simulating these games over at What If Sports and are doing just like the NCAA Tournament, one loss and you’re out.

East Region 

Final Score: No.1 Dayton 96, No. 8 Colorado 89

Cleveland, OH–The arena was full in Cleveland on Sunday afternoon as Dayton Flyers fans packed in tight. It took more than regulation in this one for the Flyers to advance on, it also took a double-double from star big man Obi Toppin with 26 points and 12 rounds.

Colorado attempted the upset but might have ultimately been doomed from beyond the arc, finishing just 6-23 on the night from deep. Mckinley Wright IV led his team for the second straight game with 21 points and 11 rebounds.

The No. 1 seed Flyers advance on with a tough test ahead in the Auburn Tigers and maybe one of their bigger obstacles of the season in a team with athleticism and size like nothing you can compare to in the Atlantic-10.

Final Score: No. 5 Auburn 85, No.4 Wisconsin 65

Sacramento, CA–The goal hasn’t changed for the Tigers and unfortunately for the Wisconsin Badgers they were just another roadblock for Auburn en route to the Sweet Sixteen.

Bruce Pearl’s squad looked focused and shut down the Badger’s second-half offensive efforts, outscoring Wisconsin 41-25 after half time. Kobe King was the only Badger to reach double-digit scoring, ending the night with just 13 points.

While the Tigers were led by freshman Isaac Okoro with 19 points, 5 rebounds and clutch performance from the field, going 8-11 on the night. They advance on to face the No. 1 seed in the region in Dayton and have to keep focus to continue on to the Elite Eight and beyond.

Final Score: No. 3 Duke 77, No. 6 Iowa 66

Greensboro, NC–It was a duel effort by Tre Jones and Cassius Stanley who led Duke with 14 points a piece. But they weren’t alone as three other Blue Devil’s finished the night with double-digits in their eleven point win over the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Iowa big man Luka Garza gave it his all as he led the way with 15 points and 13 rebounds. But it wasn’t enough as the Hawkeyes couldn’t hold off a late second half surge by the Blue Devils to seal the win and send Fran McCaffery’s group home early. They continue on to face this corner of the bracket’s Cinderella, a No. 10 seed who might not fit the mold but don’t let them fool you as they already have two upsets in the bag with room for much more.

Final Score: No. 10 Arizona State 88, No. 2 Villanova 86 

Albany, NY–The Sun Devils are on a roll! As they pack their bags and head to New York City with a two-point victory over two-time tournament Champion Villanova and head coach Jay Wright.

Arizona State couldn’t miss as they went a combined 50.8% from the field and ended the night with six different Sun Devil’s in double figures. It was floor general Remy Martin who led the way with 17 points, 8 assists and three steals. Villanova did all they could and were led by Saddiq Bey with 24 points but this is the Sun Devil’s weekend as they aren’t leaving the east coast just yet.

 

Grad transfer Seth Towns to announce decision between Ohio State and Duke tonight

Harvard graduate transfer Seth Towns will reportedly be announcing his decision between Duke and Ohio State tonight on SportsCenter.

We’ve been on the Seth Towns watch now all week after he announced his intention of deciding his transfer destination this week via Twitter. It now appears as though we’ll know where the nation’s No. 1 rated transfer will be headed before the clock strikes midnight Saturday.

According to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, the 6-foot, 7-inch power forward from Columbus will make his decision known for all the world sometime tonight. In fact, further information from 270Hoops has confirmed that he will be announcing between Ohio State and Duke at 11 PM Eastern on SportsCenter.

Towns was the Ivy League Player of the Year in 2017 but has been befallen by injury since. If he’s healthy, he provides a stretch four that has great length and sneaky smooth moves to the rim. He can also step out and bomb away from long range.

Duke has expressed serious interest at the eleventh hour, but with Columbus being his hometown, Ohio State has been thought to be the leader to land his services. Anytime the Blue Devils are in on it, you just never know though.

Towns has the type of skill set that fits any program, but it would be a huge get for Ohio State to add another versatile player that can plug into one of many positions on the court and be effective as a scoring threat at multiple spots on the floor.

We’ll have his decision once it is announced later tonight.

 

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Harvard graduate transfer Seth Towns to choose between Ohio State and Duke

Columbus native Seth Towns will choose to continue his basketball career at either Ohio State or Duke. A decision should come this week.

Harvard’s Seth Towns is a wanted man when it comes to schools looking to add a graduate transfer. Widely considered the No. 1 option as a transfer available, he was inundated with interest when he placed his name in the transfer portal just a few short weeks ago.

It now appears as though the Columbus native has been able to cull that list down to just two schools according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. One of them is blue blood Duke, the other is the hometown Ohio State Buckeyes. That’s right — OSU is trying to pry away a very talented basketball player away from the Blue Devils and Coach K.

That may sound like it’s far fetched, but the fact that Towns has whittled his list down to two means he is seriously considering both. That should mean OSU has a legitimate shot here especially considering he is a graduate of Northland High School, and since OSU was thought to be the front-runner all along.

Still, having Duke come calling at reportedly the eleventh hour has to have him intrigued, and at this point, there’s at least a very good shot that Towns decides to head to Durham to continue his career.

A 6-foot-7-inches and 215-pounds, Towns was the Ivy League Player of the Year for the 2017-2018 season, but has struggled with getting back on the court after a knee injury suffered at the tail end of the 2018 season.

If he is truly healthy and can be anywhere near the player he was, getting his 16 points and almost six rebounds a game would be a great addition for Ohio State and Chris Holtmann.

Many programs have been awaiting his decision ever since he Tweeted out his intention of picking a school this week, so the news could come at any time.

As soon as it happens, we’ll have the news.

 

ACC Football Basketball School Rankings: Hoops and Helmets 2019-2020

Which ACC schools had the best and worst years in the two major sports – football and men’s basketball?

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Which ACC schools had the best and worst years in the two major sports – football and men’s basketball? Which fan bases got the glory, and which ones didn’t have any fun?

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On the field and court – whose fans had the most fun?

Of course every school has sports outside of the big two that matter and generate revenue, but when it comes to what athletic departments need, it’s really all about college football and men’s basketball.

Which ACC schools had the best and worst seasons?

Here’s how these rankings work.

1) The top-ranked schools with teams that went to a bowl game and would’ve played in the NCAA Tournament.

2) The next group had stronger football seasons and were okay in basketball. The superstar basketball schools get credit – that’s obviously a huge deal in the ACC – but football is the bigger revenue generator.

3) One or the other. Usually there’s a disparity with one good season in one sport an a clunker in the other. It’s sort of a catch-all before …

4) The disasters. No bowl game, there wouldn’t have been a trip to the NCAA Tournament, no fun.

The worst-to-best ACC schools in 2019-2020 in college football and college basketball …

ACC Hoops and Helmets: Losers In Both Sports

These schools suffered the indignity of failing to come up with a winning season in either of the two major sports. The fans didn’t get to have any fun.

14. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 85
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 114
Football: 3-9 overall, 2-6 in conference, 7th in ACC Coastal
Basketball: 17-14 overall, 11-9 in conference, 5th in ACC

13. Syracuse Orange

2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 21
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 75
Football: 5-7 overall, 2-6 in conference, 6th in ACC Atlantic
Basketball: 16-15 overall, 10-10 in conference, T6th in ACC

12. NC State Wolfpack

2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 37
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 14
Football: 4-8 overall, 1-7 in conference, 7th in ACC Atlantic
Basketball: 20-12 overall, 10-10 in conference, T6th in ACC

ACC Hoops and Helmets: Good In One Sport, Not The Other

11. Boston College Eagles

2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking:  86
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 55
Football: 6-7 overall, 4-4 in conference, T3rd in ACC Atlantic
Basketball: 13-19 overall, 7-13 in conference, T10th in ACC

10. Miami Hurricanes

2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 83
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 8
Football: 6-7 overall, 4-4 in conference, T3rd in ACC Coastal
Basketball: 15-16 overall, 7-13 in conference, T10th in ACC

9. North Carolina Tar Heels

2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking:  64
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 67
Football: 7-6 overall, 4-4 in conference, T3rd in ACC Coastal
Basketball: 14-19 overall, 6-14 in conference, T13th

8. Wake Forest Demon Deacons

2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking:  77
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 74
Football: 8-5 overall, 4-4 in conference, T3rd in ACC Atlantic
Basketball: 13-18 overall, 6-14 in conference, 14th in ACC

7. Pitt Panthers

2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 65
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 117
Football: 8-5 overall, 4-4 in conference, T3rd in ACC Coastal
Basketball: 16-17 overall, 6-14 in conference, T13th in ACC

6. Duke Blue Devils

2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 12
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 15
Football: 5-7 overall, 3-5 in conference, 6th in ACC Coastal
Basketball: 25-6 overall, 15-5 in conference, T2nd in ACC

5. Virginia Tech Hokies

2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 22
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 17
Football: 8-5 overall, 5-3 in conference, 2nd in ACC Coastal
Basketball: 16-16 overall, 7-13 in conference, T10th in ACC

ACC Hoops and Helmets: Bowl and probably would’ve made the NCAA Tournament

OR, if something massive happened in one sport – like football – for one particular school.

4. Florida State Seminoles

2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 53
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 16
Football: 6-7 overall, 4-4 in conference, T3rd in ACC Atlantic
Basketball: 26-5 overall, 16-4 in conference, 1st in ACC

3. Louisville Cardinals

2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking:  75
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 46
Football: 8-5 overall, 5-3 in conference, 2nd in ACC Atlantic
Basketball: 24-7 overall, 15-5 in conference, T2nd in ACC

2. Clemson Tigers

2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 6
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 2
Football: 14-1 overall, 8-0 in conference, 1st in ACC Atlantic
Basketball: 16-15 overall, 9-11 in conference, 9th in ACC

1. Virginia Cavaliers

2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking:  1
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 20
Football: 9-5 overall, 6-2 in conference, 1st in ACC Coastal
Basketball: 23-7 overall, 15-5 in conference, 2nd in ACC

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