ACC basketball surges back into national relevance as Duke Blue Devils, North Carolina Tar Heels, Louisville Cardinals, and Virginia Cavaliers dominate the power rankings. Can Duke’s Cam Boozer and Louisville’s relentless guard play propel their squads into the Final Four spotlight? Jackson Holzer and Kenton Gibbs weigh in on title contenders, quality wins, and the adaptability needed to claim a national championship.

The conversation covers Miami Hurricanes and Clemson Tigers vying for top-tier status, challenges facing new conference members Cal, Stanford, and SMU, and the struggles of Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Syracuse Orange to break into the upper echelon. Key insights include North Carolina’s lineup adjustments, Louisville’s vulnerability against physical teams, and Virginia’s turnaround under new coaching. With the ACC poised to send up to eight teams to March Madness, fans are left wondering: Who’s truly built for a deep tournament run?

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