ACC Basketball Recruiting: 5 under-the-radar class of 2019 prospects

DES MOINES, IOWA - MARCH 21: Head coach Chris Mack of the Louisville Cardinals looks on during their game in the First Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Wells Fargo Arena on March 21, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

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ACC basketball is set for another solid year of college basketball. The top of the recruiting ranks isn’t the only one packing a punch, either.

After one of the more memorable seasons in recent history from Duke freshman Zion Williamson, times are sure changing across the ACC basketball landscape. Williamson swept the regular season conference awards with ACC Player o the Year and Freshman of the Year honors in 2018-19, putting up 22.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.8 blocks per game.

By season’s end, Williamson also took home Naismith and Wooden Award honors and the irony of it all is all eyes were on R.J. Barrett entering the 2018-19 season. Entering a new season, there’s a number of under-the-radar recruits set to make their name in 2019-20 and beyond.

There were a few teams that had some down seasons, especially in ACC play, this past year. With the ability to reload on the recruiting trail, things are sure to get interesting this upcoming season with a fresh crop of talent set to debut.

Versatility and depth will be the name of the game for a lot of teams. The Louisville Cardinals will have six new freshmen in their rotation next season. The Pittsburgh Panthers are adding three forwards and just one shooting guard after fielding mostly guards in their 2018 class.

Given the multitude of changes on the horizon, don’t be surprised if this year’s ACC winner isn’t Duke or the Virginia Cavaliers. Here’s a look at five under-the-radar recruits to keep an eye on.