With 2026-27 Rosters Mostly Settled, an Early Glance at ACC Basketball Contenders

Posted May 14, 2026
Peeking ahead at the 2026-27 basketball season, among the 18 teams in the ACC, a whopping eight return only one or two scholarship players from last season's roster. Whereas the 1992-93 Tar Heels had four returning starters, the 2026-27 Tar Heels have just one (Jarin Stevenson). Ten ACC teams will enter next season with zero returning starters. (Chapelboro.com)

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