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ACC Basketball: Duke, Louisville on top of way-too-early power rankings for 2026-27

Mar 2, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Duke Blue Devils center Patrick Ngongba II (21) reacts after scoring against the NC State Wolfpack during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images
Mar 2, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Patrick Ngongba II (21) reacts after scoring against the NC State Wolfpack during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images | Zachary Taft-Imagn Images
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4. Miami Hurricanes

2025-26 record: 26-9 (13-5)

Likely departures

  • Malik Reneau (18.9 ppg and 6.5 rpg)
  • Tre Donaldson (16.4 ppg and 5.7 apg)
  • Tru Washington (11.9 ppg and 4.0 rpg)
  • Ernest Udeh (6.7 ppg and 9.2 rpg)
  • Timotej Malovec (4.2 ppg and 1.3 rpg)

Likely returnees

  • Shelton Henderson (13.8 ppg and 4.9 rpg)
  • Dante Allen (6.6 ppg and 2.8 rpg)
  • Marcus Allen (5.3 ppg and 3.1 rpg)

Roster additions

  • Acaden Lewis (12.2 ppg and 5.3 apg at Villanova)
  • DeSean Goode (15.2 ppg and 8.7 rpg at Robert Morris)
  • Brent Bland (13.9 ppg and 5.0 rpg at Saint Peter's)
  • Quin Berger (3.1 ppg and 0.7 apg at Bucknell)
  • Nick Dorn (8.1 ppg and 2.3 rpg at Indiana)
  • Somto Cyril (9.3 ppg and 5.4 rpg at Georgia)
  • Caleb Gaskins (4-star forward prospect)

It was a highly successful first year for Coach Jai Lucas at Miami and he brings back Henderson, a standout freshman wing who’ll be the focal point of the offense next year. The frontcourt may not be as potent on offense but with Cyril anchoring the post, the interior defense should be one of the best in the ACC.

Lewis was a standout freshman in his own right at Villanova and steps in as the lead guard. Dorn and Goode were quality shooters at their previous spots, while both Allens could have larger roles coming back for the Hurricanes. Gaskins, a top-30 forward prospect, is another key piece to watch as well.

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