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5 Bold Predictions For The 2016 ACC Basketball Tournament

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The ACC boasts some of the most exciting teams in college basketball, which means that the ACC tournament will be one of the must-watch events this upcoming week. With six days of action, anything can happen. Here are five bold predictions for the 2016 ACC tournament.

5. Florida State Wins Two Games

Florida State Wins Two Games Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports
The Florida State Seminoles are one of the most disappointing teams in college basketball this season. On paper, they should have finished in the top nine of the ACC. However, a favorable slot as the No. 11 seed will lead the Seminoles to a March 10 matchup with the No. 3 seeded Miami Hurricanes.

The Florida State Seminoles are one of the most disappointing teams in college basketball this season. On paper, they should have finished in the top nine of the ACC. However, a favorable slot as the No. 11 seed will lead the Seminoles to a March 10 matchup with the No. 3 seeded Miami Hurricanes.

4. Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh Is An NCAA Tournament Play-In

Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh Is An NCAA Tournament Play-In Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Both Pittsburgh and Syracuse are currently considered bubble teams, projected as either a No. 9 or No. 10 seed in most brackets. With tournament upsets waiting to happen, one of these teams will solidify their place in the Big Dance with a win, while the other find themselves as a top seed in the NIT.

Both Pittsburgh and Syracuse are currently considered bubble teams, projected as either a No. 9 or No. 10 seed in most brackets. With tournament upsets waiting to happen, one of these teams will solidify their place in the Big Dance with a win, while the other find themselves as a top seed in the NIT.

3. Georgia Tech Upsets Clemson

Georgia Tech Upsets Clemson Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
The Yellow Jackets had an up and down season, but nowhere near as tumultuous as the Tigers. Once surging close to a top 25 spot, the Tigers are barely holding on to their tournament dreams. Georgia Tech nearly got Clemson the last time the two played, and it’s extremely difficult to beat a team three times in a season. Clemson has also lost three of their last four, with the lone win coming against Boston College.

The Yellow Jackets had an up and down season, but nowhere near as tumultuous as the Tigers. Once surging close to a top 25 spot, the Tigers are barely holding on to their tournament dreams. Georgia Tech nearly got Clemson the last time the two played, and it’s extremely difficult to beat a team three times in a season. Clemson has also lost three of their last four, with the lone win coming against Boston College.

2. North Carolina vs. Duke In Semifinals

North Carolina vs. Duke In Semifinals Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Many expected the ACC to come down to Duke vs. UNC this season, but the Blue Devils slipped, leaving UNC to take the No. 1 seed in the ACC while Duke is stuck at No. 5. The extra day of rest will leave North Carolina heading to the final and the Blue Devils preparing for the NCAA tournament at home.

Many expected the ACC to come down to Duke vs. UNC this season, but the Blue Devils slipped, leaving UNC to take the No. 1 seed in the ACC while Duke is stuck at No. 5. The extra day of rest will leave North Carolina heading to the final and the Blue Devils preparing for the NCAA tournament at home.

1. Virginia Cruises In Championship Game

Virginia Cruises In Championship Game Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
While UNC and the Blue Devils duke it out for a spot in the championship game, Virginia should cruise to a win over their opponent, even if it is the No. 3 seed Miami who beat them just over a week ago. The Cavaliers are surging at the right time and will grind their way to an ACC Championship.

While UNC and the Blue Devils duke it out for a spot in the championship game, Virginia should cruise to a win over their opponent, even if it is the No. 3 seed Miami who beat them just over a week ago. The Cavaliers are surging at the right time and will grind their way to an ACC Championship.

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