As the regular season winds toward its final stretch, the ACC standings are beginning to take shape-and Duke is setting the pace. With a 12-1 conference record and 23-2 overall, the Blue Devils are sitting comfortably atop the league, but the race behind them is heating up fast. From postseason positioning to individual stat leaders, there’s plenty to keep an eye on as we move into a pivotal week of action across the conference.
Louisville’s Crucial Week Ahead
No. 24 Louisville (19-6, 8-4 ACC) has a big week on tap, with two key matchups that could shape their seeding in the ACC Tournament.
The Cardinals hit the road to face SMU on Tuesday night in Dallas before returning home to host Georgia Tech on Saturday at the KFC Yum! Center.
With both games against teams lower in the standings, this is a prime opportunity for Louisville to solidify their spot in the top tier of the conference.
Duke Steps Out of Conference
While most of the ACC will be battling within the league, Duke takes a brief detour from conference play this Saturday. The Blue Devils will meet Michigan in Washington, D.C.-a non-conference showdown that could serve as a late-season measuring stick before March arrives. With their defense leading the conference and Cameron Boozer playing like a seasoned veteran, this matchup offers another spotlight moment for a team that’s already shown it can thrive under pressure.
ACC Standings Snapshot (as of Feb. 16)
| Team | ACC Record | Overall Record |
|---|
| Duke | 12-1 | 23-2 | | Virginia | 10-2 | 22-3 |
| Clemson | 10-3 | 20-6 | | Miami | 9-3 | 20-5 |
| NC State | 9-4 | 18-8 | | North Carolina | 8-4 | 20-5 |
| Louisville | 8-4 | 19-6 | | SMU | 6-6 | 17-8 |
| California | 6-7 | 18-8 | | Virginia Tech | 6-7 | 17-9 |
| Syracuse | 6-7 | 15-11 | | Florida State | 5-7 | 12-13 |
| Stanford | 5-8 | 16-10 | | Wake Forest | 4-8 | 13-12 |
| Notre Dame | 3-10 | 12-14 | | Boston College | 2-10 | 9-16 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-11 | 11-15 | | Pitt | 2-11 | 9-17 |
Stat Leaders: Who’s Making Noise in the ACC?
The numbers tell the story of a conference filled with high-octane offenses, stingy defenses, and breakout stars.
- Scoring Machines: Louisville leads the ACC in points per game at 86.9, with SMU (86.2) and NC State (85.0) right behind. But it’s not just about putting up points-Duke is dominating on both ends, allowing just 63.1 points per game, the best in the league.
- Efficiency Kings: Miami is the only team shooting over 50% from the field (50.8%), but Duke (49.6%) and SMU (49.5%) are knocking on the door. Defensively, Duke is holding opponents to just 39.1% shooting-another reason they’re the team to beat.
- From Deep and the Line: NC State is leading the ACC in three-point percentage at 39.4%, while Virginia’s perimeter defense is locking down opponents at just 29.8% from beyond the arc. Louisville is raining threes, averaging 11.6 makes per game, while California is leading the way at the free throw line with a 78.3% clip.
- On the Glass and Beyond: Duke is crashing the boards with authority, boasting a league-best +9.8 rebounding margin. Meanwhile, North Carolina is taking care of the ball better than anyone, leading the ACC with a 1.81 assist-to-turnover ratio.
Star Watch: Boozer, Okorie, McNeil Jr. Lighting It Up
- Cameron Boozer, Duke’s standout freshman, is doing it all. He leads the ACC in both scoring (22.8 PPG) and rebounding (9.9 RPG), putting together a campaign that’s turning heads well beyond the ACC.
- Ebuka Okorie of Stanford isn’t far behind in scoring, averaging 22.5 points per game, while Juke Harris at Wake Forest is right there with 21.3.
- Ernest Udeh Jr. of Miami is second in rebounding at 9.5 per contest, giving the Hurricanes a reliable interior presence to complement their efficient offense.
- From deep, Paul McNeil Jr. of NC State is shooting a blistering 43.5% from three, while Ryan Conwell of Louisville is leading the league with 3.4 made threes per game.
ACC Games to Watch: Feb. 16-21
Here’s a look at the upcoming schedule, including TV assignments. It’s a packed week with postseason implications hanging in the balance.
Monday, Feb. 16
- Syracuse at Duke - 7:00 PM, ESPN
Tuesday, Feb. 17
- Boston College at Florida State - 6:00 PM, ACC Network
- North Carolina at NC State - 7:00 PM, ESPN
- Louisville at SMU - 7:00 PM, ESPN2
- Virginia Tech at Miami - 8:00 PM, ACC Network
Wednesday, Feb. 18
- Clemson at Wake Forest - 7:00 PM, ACC Network
- Virginia at Georgia Tech - 9:00 PM, ACC Network
Saturday, Feb. 21
- Florida State at Clemson - 12:00 PM, The CW
- Wake Forest at Virginia Tech - 12:00 PM, ACC Network
- North Carolina at Syracuse - 1:00 PM, ABC
- Notre Dame at Pitt - 2:00 PM, ACC Network
- Miami at Virginia - 2:00 PM, ESPN/2/U
- Georgia Tech at Louisville - 2:15 PM, The CW
- Boston College at SMU - 4:00 PM, ACC Network
- Stanford at California - 6:00 PM, ACC Network
- *Duke vs. Michigan (in Washington, D.C.)
- 6:30 PM, ESPN
With just a few weeks left before the ACC Tournament tips off on March 10, every possession, every stat line, and every win is magnified. Whether it’s Duke’s continued dominance, Louisville’s push for a higher seed, or Boozer’s chase for freshman glory, the storylines are only getting richer. Buckle up-it’s going to be a wild finish.