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ACC Basketball: Top 5 storylines for 2016-17 season

By Horran Cameron

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Feb 1, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) attempts to dunk against North Carolina Tar Heels forward Isaiah Hicks (4) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) attempts to dunk against North Carolina Tar Heels forward Isaiah Hicks (4) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /

Sanctions anyone?

Louisville and North Carolina became the ‘bad boys’ of the ACC last season. Both schools endured media backlash after potential NCAA sanctions and violations.

North Carolina’s situation is vastly different from Louisville’s, though.

It’s possible that UNC may not receive any sanctions. In late April (after losing the national championship), North Carolina received an amended notice of allegations that did not mention North Carolina’s basketball program. As a result, some people believe that UNC will not receive any punishment for past athletes involved in  “paper classes”.

The case regarding Louisville’s escort scandal remains ongoing.

Last season, three former Louisville basketball recruits confirmed to confirmed to the NCAA that they attended parties where strippers and prostitutes were supplied to them by former Louisville graduate assistant/director basketball operations. Louisville voluntarily imposed a sanction, which included no postseason play, reduced scholarships and fewer recruiting visits.

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