ACC Basketball Power Rankings: North Carolina & Wake Forest rise, Clemson falls hard
By Scott Roche
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ACC. 3-0. . 11-3. . . . . 3. 442
The Wolfpack continued their perfect start in conference play with wins over Notre Dame and Virginia. This week, they get a test with in-state rival North Carolina in a battle of unbeaten ACC teams.
Last week: No. 5
Games this week: Jan. 10 vs. North Carolina, Jan. 13 at Louisville
. 2-1. . 2. . ACC. 11-3. . . 434
The Blue Devils used a strong second half to beat Syracuse at home, then gutted out a win in South Bend against the up-start Irish. They get an interesting road game at Pittsburgh this week.
Last week: No. 3
Games this week: Jan. 9 at Pittsburgh, Jan. 13 vs. Georgia Tech
. . 11-3. 1. . 441. ACC. . 3-0.
Two road wins against Pittsburgh and Clemson have the Tar Heels set up, but a huge road game awaits them this week in Raleigh against NC State.
Last week: No. 2
Games this week: Jan. 10 at NC State, Jan. 13 vs. Syracuse
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