Mar 19, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) celebrates after a play against the Providence Friars in the first half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
Mar 19, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Grayson Allen (3) reacts after scoring against the Yale Bulldogs during the first half of a second round game of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
ACC Preseason Player of the Year
Grayson Allen, Duke The obvious choice for ACC Player of the Year begins the season with a depleted roster that should only help his case.
Jaron Blossomgame, Clemson Blossomgame will be the focal point of basically every game and every offensive set this season. That’s bound to bode well for his stat line.
Joel Berry II, North Carolina With Marcus Paige gone, Berry is now the undisputed leader of a UNC team that came up a buzzer-beater short of overtime in the national title game.
Dennis Smith Jr., North Carolina State
Sensational freshman with the potential to beat out seasoned veterans for the ACC’s top award.
Tyler Lydon, Syracuse Lydon could have been making the big bucks right now, but chose college. Jim Boeheim and the Syracuse Orange will reap the benefits.
