ACC Basketball: Previewing the most stacked conference in college basketball

Mar 27, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Roy Williams celebrates with his team after defeating Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the championship game in the East regional of the NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Carolina won 88-74. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 6, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dunks against the Boston College Eagles during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Boston College 79-47. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Louisville Cardinals

2015-16 record: 23-8 overall, 12-6 in ACC, ineligible for postseason

Head coach: Rick Pitino

Returning players: Quentin Snider, Donovan Mitchell, Deng Adel, Raymond Spalding, Anas Mahmoud, Jaylen Johnson, Mangok Mathiang, Matz Stockman,

Notable newcomers: Five-star star F V.J. King, G Tony Hicks (Penn transfer)

Louisville had a heck of a season last year after issuing a self-imposed ban on themselves due to the escort scandal. They would’ve made the NCAA Tournament as high seed had they been eligible to compete.

But now they are without Trey Lewis and Damion Lee. Guard Donovan Mitchell came on strong last year and will be a big part of the team this year, alongside point guard Quentin Snider.

One of the more quiet recruits was V.J. King. The guy has some raw talent to be one of the top freshman in the conference.