Duke and Cooper Flagg Lead ACC Preseason Polls for 2024-25

Duke, bolstered by top recruit Cooper Flagg, is favored to win the ACC, while UNC's RJ Davis is named preseason player of the year.

Duke received 42 out of 54 first-place votes in the ACC's preseason media poll, with North Carolina and Wake Forest following.
Cooper Flagg, the top recruit in the nation, headlines Duke's roster and is the preseason favorite for ACC Rookie of the Year.
RJ Davis of North Carolina is the preseason ACC Player of the Year, earning 40 votes and leading the All-ACC first team.
Duke is ranked seventh in the AP Top 25 poll, while North Carolina is ranked ninth, highlighting their national prominence.
The ACC has expanded to 18 teams, with new additions including California and Stanford, altering the competitive landscape.