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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 Win the ACC?

Mar 27, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson (44) reacts during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the championship game in the East regional of the NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 27, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson (44) reacts during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the championship game in the East regional of the NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

@ Miami 1/28

Notre Dame 2/4

Louisville 2/22

Miami, Notre Dame, and Louisville all were top six teams in the ACC last year. Notre Dame made it to the Elite Eight. Louisville missed the tournament due to self-imposed sanctions, though would’ve made it otherwise.

Miami was a bit of a surprise but played strong all season finishing third overall.

Anyone who finishes in the top six usually has a chance at winning their conference. This is especially true in the ACC where the top six were separated by only three games. The best tiebreaker is head to head. UNC plays each of these teams once.

That means the winner will have a huge advantage over the loser.

As in the previous category, UNC gets two of these games at home. If the Heels can hold home court then they will be in great shape to win the ACC. Winning the ACC is just part of what is needed to reach the pinnacle.

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