As the Miami Hurricanes navigate the final stretch of their ACC schedule, they've positioned themselves strongly despite a recent setback against the Virginia Cavaliers. With 77.7 percent of their conference games completed, Miami remains a formidable contender for the ACC title, aiming for their second in as many years.
Sitting at 21-6 overall and 10-4 in conference play, the Hurricanes are eyeing a solid seed in the NCAA Tournament. Joe Lundari places them around a No. 9 seed, but the pressing question is their precise standing and projections, especially with three critical Quad 1 opportunities on the horizon.
Current ACC Standings
As February winds down, here’s a snapshot of the ACC landscape:
- Duke - 13-1 ACC, 24-2 overall
- Virginia - 11-2 ACC, 23-3 overall
- Miami - 10-4 ACC, 21-6 overall
- Clemson - 10-4 ACC, 20-7 overall
- NC State - 10-4 ACC, 19-8 overall
- North Carolina - 8-5 ACC, 20-6 overall
- Louisville - 8-5 ACC, 19-7 overall
- SMU - 7-6 ACC, 18-8 overall
- California - 6-7 ACC, 18-8 overall
- Florida State - 6-7 ACC, 13-13 overall
- Virginia Tech - 6-8 ACC, 17-10 overall
- Syracuse - 6-8 ACC, 15-12 overall
- Stanford - 5-8 ACC, 16-10 overall
- Wake Forest - 5-8 ACC, 14-12 overall
- Notre Dame - 3-10 ACC, 12-14 overall
- Boston College - 2-11 ACC, 9-17 overall
- Pittsburgh - 2-11 ACC, 9-17 overall
- Georgia Tech - 2-12 ACC, 11-16 overall
Duke leads the pack, fresh off a victory against No. 1 Michigan, setting the pace for the rest of the conference.
Virginia and Miami are in hot pursuit, with Clemson and NC State close behind. The battle for positioning is fierce, with minimal separation from the second to fifth spots, and a cluster of teams hovering around the .500 mark.
As March approaches, the race for seeding is wide open, promising a thrilling conclusion to the regular season.
Projected ACC Standings By BartTorvik
BartTorvik’s projections offer a glimpse into the potential ACC Tournament lineup:
- Duke
- Virginia
- North Carolina
- Miami
- Louisville
- Clemson
- California
- NC State
- SMU
- Virginia Tech
- Stanford
- Syracuse
- Florida State
- Wake Forest
- Notre Dame
- Georgia Tech
- Pittsburgh
- Boston College
With the tournament field taking shape, every game from here on out holds significant weight. The Hurricanes have the talent and momentum to make a deep run, but the path is fraught with challenges and opportunities alike. As fans, buckle up for an exhilarating finish to the ACC season.