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UNC Basketball: 2016-17 ACC Schedule Breakdown

By Brandon Griffin

Apr 4, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Roy Williams gestures against the Villanova Wildcats in the first half in the championship game of the 2016 NCAA Men
Apr 4, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Roy Williams gestures against the Villanova Wildcats in the first half in the championship game of the 2016 NCAA Men /
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So You Want to be Taken Seriously?

Feb 9, 2016; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) and Boston College Eagles guard Eli Carter (3) chase a loose ball during the second half at Silvio O. Conte Forum. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2016; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) and Boston College Eagles guard Eli Carter (3) chase a loose ball during the second half at Silvio O. Conte Forum. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

NC State 1/7

@ Wake Forest 1/11

@ Boston College 1/21

@ NC State 2/15

In every season there are games you have to win if you want people to take you seriously.

These are those games. Wake, State, and Boston College were the three worst teams in the ACC last year. Not only did they all finish at the bottom of the standings but they also were the only three ACC teams to finish with below .500 records. The three teams combined to win seven games.

Losing games like these create questions in the minds of those who do the rankings and the selecting. Now could any of these teams have a breakout season ala Virginia Tech last year? Sure, but it is always best to beat the worst in your conference. As of last season, this was it. Notice three of the four games are on the road. This helps Carolina, especially if these three stay at the bottom of the standings. It also helps them reach the next level.

Next: So You Want to Win 20 Games?

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