As our conference Top 50's continue, let's take a gander along the east coast where the ACC is certainly rebuilding. I’ve had a while to ponder the top spot, and I’m sticking with Duke’s Kyle Singler over Virginia Tech’s Malcolm Delaney simply because I believe in Singler’s ability to shoot a higher percentage, provide reasonable help from the outside and higher rebounding totals. But honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of the top four. A ridiculous seven Blue Devils find a way in to the top 50, which is probably unrealistic. But they are loaded in the backcourt, and someone has to snag rebounds.
The Hokies big three of Delaney, Dorenzo Hudson and Jeff Allen get a boost as injuries continue to kill VT’s depth. Clemson and Wake Forest are arguably the “worst” represented (can’t say least here) which should offer managers the opportunity to speculate and boost their depth. I probably overvalue players who have the potential for center eligibility, but who doesn’t?
Possibly underrated: Sean Mosley, C.J. Leslie, DeQuan Jones, Kammeon Holsey
Possibly overrated: Nolan Smith, Michael Snaer
1. Kyle Singler, F, Duke Blue Devils
2. Malcolm Delaney, G, Virginia Tech Hokies
3. Harrison Barnes, F, North Carolina Tar Heels
4. Jordan Williams, F/C, Maryland Terrapins
5. Kyrie Irving, G, Duke Blue Devils
6. Tracy Smith, F/C, North Carolina State Wolfpack
7. Reggie Jackson, G, Boston College Eagles
8. John Henson, F, North Carolina Tar Heels
9. Chris Singleton, F, Florida State Seminoles
10. Durand Scott, G, Miami Hurricanes
11. Nolan Smith, G, Duke Blue Devils
12. Mike Scott, F, Virginia Cavaliers
13. Dorenzo Hudson, G, Virginia Tech Hokies
14. Joe Trapani, F, Boston College Eagles
15. Tyler Zeller, F/C, North Carolina Tar Heels
16. Corey Raji, F, Boston College Eagles
17. Jeff Allen, F, Virginia Tech Hokies
18. Sean Mosley, G, Maryland Terrapins
19. Michael Snaer, G, Florida State Seminoles
20. Iman Shumpert, G, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
21. C.J. Leslie, F, North Carolina State Wolfpack
22. Mason Plumlee, F/C, Duke Blue Devils
23. Demontez Stitt, G, Clemson Tigers
24. Seth Curry, G, Duke Blue Devils
25. Mychal Parker, G, Mayland Terrapins
26. Reggie Bullock, G/F, North Carolina Tar Heels
27. K.T. Harrell, G, Virginia Cavaliers
28. Ari Stewart, F, Wake Forest Demon Deacons
29. Derwin Kitchen, G, Florida State Seminoles
30. Malcolm Grant, G, Miami Hurricanes
31. Lorenzo Brown, G, North Carolina State Wolfpack
32. Larry Drew II, G, North Carolina Tar Heels
33. Devin Booker, F/C, Clemson Tigers
34. Miles Plumlee, F, Duke Blue Devils
35. Noel Johnson, G/F, Clemson Tigers
36. Andre Dawkins, G, Duke Blue Devils
37. Kammeon Holsey, F, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
38. DeQuan Jones, F, Miami Hurricanes
39. Dexter Strickland, G, North Carolina Tar Heels
40. Ian Miller, G, Florida State Seminoles
41. Rion Brown, G, Miami Hurricanes
42. Ty Walker, C, Wake Forest Demon Deacons
43. Carson Desrosiers, C, Wake Forest Demon Deacons
44. Brian Oliver, F, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
45. Scott Wood, G, North Carolina State Wolfpack
46. Reggie Johnson, C, Miami Hurricanes
47. Glen Rice, Jr., G, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
48. Ryan Harrow, G, North Carolina State Wolfpack
49. Daniel Miller, F/C, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
50. Terrell Stroglin, G, Maryland Terrapins