The preseason ACC basketball polls are out, and both the UNC men’s and women’s basketball teams have been picked to finish third in the conference.

On the men’s side, the Tar Heels received one first-place vote and are behind only first-place Duke (44 first-place votes) and second-place Miami (five) in the poll. Virginia, which received one first-place vote, and Clemson round out the league’s Top 5.

Individually, fifth-year center Armando Bacot earned a spot on the All-ACC first team. Bacot received 50 of a possible 51 first-place votes. He’s joined on the team by Duke’s Kyle Filipowski, Clemson’s P.J. Hall, Virginia’s Reece Beekman and Miami’s Norchad Omier. Bacot came in second in the voting for ACC Preseason Player of the Year, behind Filipowski.

Freshman guard Elliot Cadeau was a runaway selection for ACC Preseason Rookie of the Year, receiving 40 of 51 total votes.

For a full look at the men’s preseason ACC honors, click here.

On the women’s side, the Tar Heels again received one first-place vote to slot in at third place. Carolina is behind first-place Virginia Tech (45 first-place votes) and second-place Notre Dame (14). The Hokies are coming off a Final Four appearance last spring. Louisville, which received one first-place vote, and Florida State round out the Top 5.

Guard Deja Kelly and wing Alyssa Ustby each earned spots on the preseason All-ACC team after being named to the first team last season. In addition, Iowa State transfer Lexi Donarski was named to the five-player Newcomer Watch list.

For a full look at the women’s preseason ACC honors, click here.

 

Featured image via Todd Melet

Chapelboro.com does not charge subscription fees, and you can directly support our efforts in local journalism here. Want more of what you see on Chapelboro? Let us bring free local news and community information to you by signing up for our biweekly newsletter.

Related Stories
‹
Check Out the Complete Schedule for UNC's 'ACC Network Takeover' July 8
The ACC Network will feature 24 hours of Tar Heel highlights from the 2024-25 athletic year Tuesday as part of its annual “ACC Network Takeover.” Programming begins at midnight and lasts through 11:59 p.m. Featured games include the women’s basketball team’s win against No. 10 NC State at Carmichael Arena back in February. Those who […]
Chansky's Notebook: Hoops Galore
Between the men's and women's NCAA Tournaments, the Triangle will be the capital of the college basketball world this weekend.
UNC to Begin Alcohol Sales at Dean Smith Center and Carmichael Arena
UNC will begin selling beer and wine at men’s basketball games in the Dean Smith Center and women’s basketball games at Carmichael Arena this coming season. Sales at the Smith Center begin with the season opener on November 4, while sales at Carmichael will begin later in the month. “Many of our fans have asked […]
Here's a Complete Tracker of UNC Basketball Players Named to Award Watch Lists
In anticipation of the 2024-25 season, several UNC men’s and women’s basketball players have been named to award watch lists. Check back here throughout the season to see who has been nominated for what! R.J. Davis – Jerry West Award, Naismith Trophy, NABC Player of the Year Davis is coming off an outstanding 2023-24 season, […]
ACC Schedules Revealed for UNC Men's and Women's Basketball
The ACC revealed its 2024-25 regular season men’s and women’s basketball schedules on Tuesday night. Head coach Courtney Banghart and the women’s team will open their ACC schedule on Sunday, December 15 when the Tar Heels host Georgia Tech at Carmichael Arena at 2 p.m. The conference opener comes between non-conference matchups with UNC-Greensboro in […]
UNC Men's Basketball Hosting Alabama, Women Hosting Kentucky in ACC-SEC Challenge
The UNC men’s basketball team will host Alabama at the Dean Smith Center and the women’s team will host Kentucky at Carmichael Arena as part of the ACC-SEC Challenge next season. The men’s matchup is scheduled for December 4 and the women’s matchup for December 5. The Tar Heels and Crimson Tide have met in […]
Chansky's Notebook: Pivotal Season?
Despite Courtney Banghart's popularity among alumni and fans, the honeymoon phase is over for the UNC women's basketball program.
Chansky's Notebook: Ticket Business
UNC’s marketing staff has to come up with that better way to get fannies in seats for games that are in heavy demand.
AP Poll: UNC Men's Basketball Stays at No. 3, Women Fall Out
Despite a mid-week loss at unranked Georgia Tech, the UNC men’s basketball held firm at No. 3 in the most recent AP Poll, which was released on Monday. The women’s team, meanwhile, fell from its No. 24 spot into the “Others Receiving Votes” category after two consecutive losses to No. 5 NC State and No. […]
AP Poll: UNC Men's Basketball Up to No. 3, Women Up to No. 20
Both the UNC men’s and women’s basketball teams rose in the latest editions of the AP Poll, which were released on Monday. Following wins against Louisville and Boston College – and a loss by former No. 3 Kansas – the men’s team rose one spot from No. 4 to No. 3. The women’s team earned […]
›