Don't look now, but we are already one week through the month of February and there were plenty of upsets last week. Clemson took down the conference's top team Duke at home on Saturday night, but that was after they were upset by Georgia Tech. Talk about two opposite feelings just days apart.
As far as the ACC Tournament goes next month, this season the bottom three teams will miss the tourney and the log jam at the bottom is starting to take shape. You never want to miss out on your conference tournament even if you are a one-and-done. Miami, Boston College, and North Carolina State didn't do anything to improve their chances of getting out of the basement of the conference in the last seven. With that said, here are the latest ACC men's basketball power rankings.
ACC Men's Basketball Power Rankings for week of February 9
Just one game for the Hurricanes last week with a loss on Saturday at Louisville. This week they get Syracuse at home and Pittsburgh away looking for a second ACC win.
After getting routed by Louisville, the Eagles let a seven-point lead in the second overtime evaporate at Syracuse on Saturday to lose in triple overtime.
The Wolfpack lost both games out West at Stanford and California last week. They need to string some wins together if they are going to have a chance to defend their ACC Tournament Championship next month in Charlotte.
After being swept in Florida by Miami, for their only ACC win, and Florida State, the Irish came home on Saturday and blew a pair of big leads and lost to Virginia Tech.
After losing to Duke, the Orange needed to huge comeback in the second overtime to force a third overtime before beating BC on Saturday.
After a three-point loss to Virginia Tech, the Cavaliers responded with a road win at Pittsburgh and a home win over Georgia Tech. They come to Blacksburg on Saturday looking for the season split.
Yes, I know, Virginia did beat the Yellow Jackets on Saturday, but Georgia Tech picked up their second biggest win of the season last week beating Clemson on the road, giving them wins over Louisville and the Tigers this season. Not too many teams will be able to claim that at the end of the regular season.
The Golden Bears got a split last week, losing to Wake Forest and beating NC State as they navigate their way through their first season in the ACC.
Last week it was announced this will be Leonard Hamilton's final season with the Seminoles and they'll likely be playing the rest of the season for an NIT bid.
The Panthers NCAA Tournament chances may have been popped last week with losses at home to Virginia and at North Carolina. It's turning into another frustrating season for Jeff Capel.
The Hokies split their two games last week, losing a tight game at home to SMU before pulling off a second-half rally to beat Notre Dame in South Bend. They are becoming a fun team to watch, win or lose.
The Tar Heels picked up a vital win on Saturday at home against Pittsburgh to stay within striking distance of the NCAA Tournament bubble.
The Cardinal got a split at home last week, losing to Wake and beating NC State. They have a tricky trip this week at Georgia Tech and Duke.
The Mustangs grinded out a road win at Virginia Tech Wednesday night, remaining in the mix for te NCAA Tournament.
The Demon Deacons jump over SMU after a sweep on the road against Stanford and California last week. After a home date with Florida State on Wednesday, they have a big road game at SMU on Saturday night.
After beating the bottom two teams in the rankings, Miami and BC, last week, the Cardinals have a tricky road game at NC State on Wednesday night followed by a trip to Notre Dame next Sunday night.
Did anyone in college basketball have a bigger emotional week than the Tigers? After being upset at home by Georgia Tech in triple overtime, they bounced back and handed Duke their first conference loss. Talk about a roller coaster ride. They have a quick turnaround with North Carolina visiting on Monday night.
Did anyone really think that the Blue Devils were going to run the table in the ACC this season? It's hard to do. After losing to Clemson, they get visits from Cal and Stanford this week.