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College Basketball ACC Power Rankings: Week 17

By Charlie Maikis

Feb 27, 2017; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard London Perrantes (32) dribbles the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) chases in the second half at John Paul Jones Arena. The Cavaliers won 53-43. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 27, 2017; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard London Perrantes (32) dribbles the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) chases in the second half at John Paul Jones Arena. The Cavaliers won 53-43. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 25, 2017; Clemson, SC, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) looks to pass the ball while being defended by Clemson Tigers guard Shelton Mitchell (4) during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2017; Clemson, SC, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) looks to pass the ball while being defended by Clemson Tigers guard Shelton Mitchell (4) during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Florida State Seminoles

Last week: 23-6, 11-5 ACC
Last rank: 6

The Noles picked up some good momentum to head into a tough final week. They beat Clemson in a close one (who doesn’t?) in their only game last week. Winning out could garner them a share of the ACC regular season title. They need a UNC loss for it to happen, but that would be a huge step for Florida State. Getting a high seed in the ACC Tournament sets them up for success and a high seed in the big dance. They won’t want to look ahead that far, though. Overlooking opponents as good as Duke and Miami is a surefire way to rack up losses. They beat Duke earlier this year, so that will give them confidence looking ahead to a matchup with one of their biggest rivals.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Last week: 22-7, 11-5 ACC
Last rank: 4

Notre Dame had a fairly easy go of it last week, dispatching Georgia Tech in their only game. That avenged their only bad loss of the season. While they have a sterling record and the lone bad loss, the Irish lack many good wins. They have a chance to pick up another before the ACC Tournament. After what’s basically a warm up against Boston College, they’ll travel to Louisville this weekend. They beat the Cardinals earlier this year for one of their good wins, and another one here would be a big boost. Notre Dame is only fighting for its seed now, and another great win would help in that endeavor. Additionally, it could push them firmly into a double bye for the ACC Tournament, helping them avoid another bad loss.