Projected Atlantic Coast Conference standings
LangIndex projects Duke as the strongest team in the Atlantic Coast Conference entering 2026-27. The conference averages a +8.4 power rating, ranking it #4 of 32 leagues nationally. Ratings estimate scoring margin per 100 possessions against an average D-I opponent, adjusted for schedule.
| # | Team | Proj. Rating | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke | +24.8 | #3 |
| 2 | Louisville | +20.4 | #5 |
| 3 | Virginia | +16.2 | #14 |
| 4 | Miami | +12.7 | #24 |
| 5 | North Carolina | +10.5 | #35 |
| 6 | Virginia Tech | +9.6 | #39 |
| 7 | Clemson | +9.6 | #40 |
| 8 | SMU | +8.3 | #43 |
| 9 | NC State | +7.4 | #51 |
| 10 | Wake Forest | +5.8 | #66 |
| 11 | Syracuse | +5.4 | #69 |
| 12 | Florida State | +5.4 | #72 |
| 13 | Stanford | +4.3 | #79 |
| 14 | California | +4.0 | #82 |
| 15 | Pittsburgh | +3.8 | #88 |
| 16 | Notre Dame | +3.2 | #94 |
| 17 | Boston College | +1.0 | #135 |
| 18 | Georgia Tech | -0.1 | #171 |
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