ACC Basketball: 2016-17 preseason all-conference teams

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Nov 21, 2015; Cedar Falls, IA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) is defended by Northern Iowa Panthers guard Wes Washpun (11) during the second half at McLeod Center. Northern Iowa won 71-67. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

First Team All-ACC

Joel Berry II, North Carolina
Berry returns to a UNC team that finished as the national runner-up and he’ll do his best to fill the void left by Marcus Paige.

Dennis Smith Jr., North Carolina State
Smith is the only freshman on my first team All-ACC, but his skill, versatility and star-power will validate the selection.

Grayson Allen, Duke
Allen is one of the deadliest shooters in college basketball and the heavy favorite for national player of the year honors.

Jaron Blossomgame, Clemson
Perhaps the lone bright spot on a Clemson team that will struggle to make the NCAA Tournament, Blossomgame will shine on his way to a terrific senior season.

Tyler Lydon, Syracuse
This super sophomore could’ve gone to the NBA as a high first round pick, but chose to return to Syracuse for his second season under head coach Jim Boeheim.

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