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ACC Basketball: Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett lead Player of the Year race

By Bryan Mauro

DURHAM, NC - NOVEMBER 27: Teammates RJ Barrett #5 and Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils talk during their game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 27, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC - NOVEMBER 27: Teammates RJ Barrett #5 and Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils talk during their game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 27, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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CHAPEL HILL, NC – DECEMBER 03: Luke Maye #32 jokes with Sterling Manley #21 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the closing minute of their game against the Tulane Green Wave at the Dean Smith Center on December 3, 2017 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 97-73. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NC – DECEMBER 03: Luke Maye #32 jokes with Sterling Manley #21 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the closing minute of their game against the Tulane Green Wave at the Dean Smith Center on December 3, 2017 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 97-73. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Many ACC Basketball players have stood out in the non-conference this season. Which are the favorites for Conference Player of the Year?

Conference play is right around the corner for all major conferences. The Big Ten has already played two conference games, however for the rest of the major conferences the rest of the non-conference slate is finishing up. As everyone rings in 2019 the conference basketball season is upon us. This is the best time of year for most fans. The season is halfway over, and everyone is that much closer to the NCAA tournament.

One of the conferences that most of the country is going to be keeping a close eye on is the ACC. The ACC conference is deep conference that has many teams vying for an NCAA tournament appearance. The conference also appears to have some teams who are turning into a disappointment, as well as some of the teams who are turning into a surprise.  The ACC has some of the best young players in the entire country, many of these players are can’t miss TV.

Even though conference play has yet to start the following five players have started to separate themselves from the pack for the conference player of the year rankings. Each one of these players brings something different to the table. Each player is one of, if not the best player on their own teams. All five of these individuals are going to help their teams win numerous games and potentially lead them to the NCAA tournament.

Some of the players mentioned in these rankings are also going to be up for national awards including the national player of the year. The conference player of the year in the ACC, much like the Big Ten may already be decided, but for the sake of argument the following five players will be considered for this award.