Dick Vitale's college basketball preseason Top 40 rankings for 2021-22
Dickie V ranks his top teams for the 2021-22 college basketball season, with his list revealing some potential national surprises.
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
2nd in ACC
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2020-21 ACC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 13-4 | - | 18-7 |
| Florida State | 11-4 | 1 | 18-7 |
| Virginia Tech | 9-4 | 2 | 15-7 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-6 | 2 | 17-9 |
| Clemson | 10-6 | 2.5 | 16-8 |
| North Carolina | 10-6 | 2.5 | 18-11 |
| Louisville | 8-5 | 3 | 13-7 |
| Syracuse | 9-7 | 3.5 | 18-10 |
| NC State | 9-8 | 4 | 14-11 |
| Duke | 9-9 | 4.5 | 13-11 |
| Notre Dame | 7-11 | 6.5 | 11-15 |
| Pittsburgh | 6-10 | 6.5 | 10-12 |
| Miami | 4-15 | 10 | 10-17 |
| Wake Forest | 3-15 | 10.5 | 6-16 |
| Boston College | 2-11 | 9 | 4-16 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game77.256th
Rebounds Per Game36.7115th
Assists Per Game14.598th
Points Allowed69.2
2022 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 20 | 19 |
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| De'Ante Green | PF | Committed | 84 |
| Cameron Corhen | C | Committed | 82 |
| Tom House | SF | Committed | 79 |
| Jeremiah Bembry | SG | Committed | 70 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 1 |
| Tournament Record | 23-18 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 18 |