Duke Leads Both Standings and Metrics

Duke:

• Statistical Rank (C_Score): #1 (37.44 C_Score)
• Actual ACC Standings: #1 (11-0 in ACC, 19-2 Overall)

Duke has dominated the ACC, leading in Strength of Schedule Rating (SRS) at 29.18 and boasting an impressive True Shooting Percentage (TS%) of 59.6%. Their rebounding (TRB%) at 56.4% cements their control of the conference.

Clemson and Louisville: Battling for the #2 Spot

Clemson:

• Statistical Rank (C_Score): #4 (23.33 C_Score)
• Actual ACC Standings: #2 (10-1 in ACC, 18-4 Overall)

Louisville:

• Statistical Rank (C_Score): #2 (26.25 C_Score)
• Actual ACC Standings: #3 (9-2 in ACC, 16-6 Overall)

Louisville ranks higher in C_Score but sits behind Clemson in actual wins. Clemson’s FT/FGA ratio (.278) gives them an edge, but Louisville has a slightly stronger efficiency rating.

North Carolina and Pittsburgh: Good Stats, Mediocre Results

North Carolina:

• Statistical Rank (C_Score): #5 (23.39 C_Score)
• Actual ACC Standings: #7 (6-5 in ACC, 13-10 Overall)

Pittsburgh:

• Statistical Rank (C_Score): #3 (24.49 C_Score)
• Actual ACC Standings: #8 (5-5 in ACC, 14-7 Overall)

UNC and Pitt have strong advanced metrics but haven’t turned that into top-tier standings. UNC’s road struggles (2-4) hurt them, while Pitt’s TS% of 58.2% is among the best, but inconsistency holds them back.

NC State: Next-to-Last and Struggling

NC State:

• Statistical Rank (C_Score): #10 (15.46 C_Score)
• Actual ACC Standings: #15 (2-8 in ACC, 9-12 Overall)

NC State’s struggles are reflected in both the standings and stats. Their FT/FGA ratio (.231) is among the worst, and their TRB% of 47.8% shows rebounding issues. The Wolfpack needs major improvements in free-throw attempts and efficiency.

Miami: The Worst in the ACC

Miami:

• Statistical Rank (C_Score): #14 (6.73 C_Score)
• Actual ACC Standings: #16 (1-10 in ACC, 5-17 Overall)

Miami ranks last in both standings and stats. Their TRB% of 48.9% and FT/FGA (.220) confirm their lack of dominance in both scoring and rebounding. Miami is struggling across the board.

Final Takeaways

• Duke is #1 in both metrics, confirming their dominance.
• Clemson and Louisville are close, but advanced stats slightly favor Louisville.
• UNC and Pitt have solid stats but need to perform better in ACC play.
• NC State’s struggles are backed up by stats, especially in rebounding and free throws.
• Miami is statistically and competitively the weakest team in the ACC.

The second half of the ACC season will reveal whether teams like UNC and Pitt can turn their strong numbers into wins—or whether Clemson and Louisville can maintain their positions in the standings.