ACC Basketball Power Rankings: Virginia, Syracuse rise, Duke and Clemson fall

There were a lot of interesting results last week in the ACC for men's basketball, and how did they affect the most recent power rankings for Jan. 22?
North Carolina v Virginia
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After beating Virginia Tech Wednesday, the Cavaliers went on the road and won their first road game at Georgia Tech and didn't look like a team that struggles at home for offense.

Last week: No. 8

Games this week: 1/24 vs. NC State, 1/27 at Louisville

After splitting their two games last week aaginst NC State and Louisville, it's a one-game week this week for the Demon Deacons, but it's one where they will see where they stand against the top team currently in the conference, North Carolina.

Last week: No. 4

Games this week: 1/22 at North Carolina

The Seminoles have been a team that is hard to figure out this season. They won at Miami last week, then lost at home to Clemson. Nothing should be surprising.

Last week: No. 5

Games this week: 1/23 at Syracuse, 1/27 vs. North Carolina