Another week has passed in the ACC for men's basketball, and things are beginning to heat up. As we enter the final week of January, there is only one undefeated team remaining in conference play. Teams are beginning to separate themselves, while others picked up some big wins last week in terms of building their NCAA Tournament-résumé.
As we close in on the halfway point of the 2025-26 conference schedule, let's fire up the latest ACC Men's Basketball Power Rankings.
ACC Men's Basketball Power Rankings: Jan. 26
18. Pittsburgh (8-12, 1-6)
Last Week: 17
The Panthers lost a pair of games last week, including one at BC after they rallied to take the lead in the second half.
17. Florida State (8-12, 1-6)
Last Week: 18
One of the more impressive wins this week was the Seminoles taking down Miami on the road, before falling at SMU over the weekend. They were the last conference school to pick up an ACC win.
16. Boston College (9-11, 2-5)
Last Week: 16
The Eagles rallied to beat Pitt at home, but blew a halftime lead at Notre Dame on Saturday. Say what you will about BC, but they are still playing hard for Earl Grant.
15. Georgia Tech (11-9, 2-5)
Last Week: 15
The only game for the Yellow Jackets last week was a loss to Clemson. They visit Virginia Tech on Tuesday night.
14. Notre Dame (11-9, 2-5)
Last Week: 14
The Irish rallied to beat Boston College at home, which is not what a lot of fans planned on. However, with injuries, a win is a win for Notre Dame.
13. Wake Forest (11-9, 2-5)
Last Week: 13
The Demon Deacons continue to struggle since ACC play began. They have a chance to get back on track this week at Pittsburgh.
12. Syracuse (12-8, 3-4
Last Week: 11
It was a rough week for the Orange, losing at home to Virginia Tech and Miami. Things are getting dicey in Central New York.
11. Stanford (14-6, 3-4)
Last Week: 8
On the bubble, the Cardinal can't afford to be losing at home to Cal as they did over the weekend. A tough week awaits them with games at Miami and Florida State.
10. California (15-3, 3-4)
Last Week: 10
A huge road win at Stanford will help the Golden Bears, who have won two in a row, but like the Cardinal, they hit the road to Florida to play Florida State and Miami.
9. Virginia Tech (15-6, 4-4)
Last Week: 9
The Hokies picked up a huge road win at Syracuse, then fell at Louisville despite draining 16 3-pointers. A big week awaits with Georgia Tech and Duke in Blacksburg.
8. North Carolina State (14-6, 5-2)
Last Week: 12
The Wolfpack are the biggest movers this week after an overtime win at Clemson and another road win at Pitt. Will Wade's group has a favorable schedule this week at home against Syracuse before a road trip to Wake Forest.
7. SMU (15-5, 4-3)
Last Week: 7
After beating Wake Forest and Florida State, the Mustangs have a bye during the week before a weekend tilt at Louisville.
6. Louisville (14-5, 4-3)
Last Week: 6
If you didn't get a chance to take down the Cardinals while Mikel Brown Jr was out, good luck with him back. Louisville is primed to move up the standings.
5. Miami (16-4, 5-2)
Last Week: 4
Every team is going to have one of those games they shouldn't lose, and the Hurricanes had theirs at home against FSU last week.
4. Virginia (16-3, 5-2)
Last Week: 3
The Cavaliers had a chance to take down UNC at home, and they were well on their way until the Tar Heels stormed back in the second half. UVA needs to close out those types of games at home. That loss could be a killer when it comes to seeding in the NCAA Tournament.
3. North Carolina (16-4, 4-3)
Last Week: 5
What a comeback on the road in a very tough environment at Virginia for North Carolina. Is this the win that gets them going?
2. Clemson (17-4, 7-1)
Last Week: 2
The Tigers bounced back from an overtime loss at home to NC State to beat Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Good teams respond the way Clemson did.
1. Duke (17-1, 7-0)
Last Week: 1
The Blue Devils remain the class of the conference until they are beaten. They host Louisville in what is going to be a fun game before visiting Virginia Tech on Saturday.
Games This Week
Monday's Game
Louisville at Duke, 7 p.m.
Tuesday's Games
Wake Forest at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.
Virginia at Notre Dame, 7 p.m.
Syracuse at NC State, 7 p.m.
Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech, 8 p.m.
Wednesday's Games
California at Florida State, 7 p.m.
Stanford at Miami, 9 p.m.
Saturday's Games
Duke at Virginia Tech, 12 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Clemson, 12 p.m.
Virginia at Boston College, 1:30 p.m.
North Carolina at Georgia Tech, 2 p.m.
SMU at Louisville, 2 p.m.
NC State at Wake Forest, 3:45 p.m.
California at Miami, 4 p.m.
Notre Dame at Syracuse, 6 p.m.
Stanford at Florida State, 6 p.m.