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
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Oct 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Dennis Smith, Jr. of the North Carolina State Wolfpack speaks to the media during ACC Operation Basketball at The Ritz-Carlton. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
ACC Rookie of the Year
Dennis Smith Jr., North Carolina State Even in a star-studded freshman class, Smith is the obvious choice for the conference’s top newcomer.
Jayson Tatum, Duke Tatum was the Gatorade High School Basketball Player of the Year as a senior and he could follow that up with some awards in what’s likely to be his only season at Duke.
Harry Giles, Duke Giles is nursing an injury to start the 2016-17 season, but should be an impact player as soon as he gets on the court. His talent is undeniable, but will his body allow him to show it?
V.J. King, LouisvilleKing leads a Lousiville squad that is built to do some damage in the ACC and on the national scene.
Tyus Battle, Syracuse Battle will be one of the top newcomers in the conference this season and has a nice team around him at Syracuse.
