ACC Player of the Year: Armando Bacot or Paolo Banchero? Making a case for each

Posted Feb 3, 2022
Saturday’s UNC vs. Duke clash at the Smith Center will also impact the ACC Player of the Year race. Duke freshman Paolo Banchero was named preseason Player of the Year before he’d even played a college game. The 6-10 forward has backed that up. UNC coach Hubert Davis said a few weeks ago that his top player, Armando Bacot, is also the ACC's best. (MSN.com)

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