ACC Basketball: Top 10 returning players to watch for 2024-25 season

8. Nijel Pack - Miami Hurricanes

2023-24 Averages: 13.3 PTS, 2.6 REB, 3.6 AST

The Miami guard battled injury throughout February into March but still posted a solid season. Pack had big games against the likes of UNC, Clemson, and N.C. State as he scored 20 or more points in all three games.

Pack remains a dangerous three-point shooter on and off the ball, although his percentage from three dipped below 40% for the first time in his career last season, a healthy senior campaign could be just what the doctor ordered for both Pack and the Hurricanes to have a great season. The addition of Lynn Kidd and a second season paired with Matthew Cleveland should be a formidable combination with Pack's scoring and passing abilities.

7. Ian Schieffelin - Clemson Tigers

2023-24 Averages: 10.1 PTS, 9.4 REB, 2.2 AST

A double-double machine, Schieffelin brings a boost of energy anytime he is on the floor for the Tigers. Finishing 3rd in the ACC in rebounding, his activity on the boards proved crucial during Clemson's run in March. The 6'8 rising senior creates match-up problems with his ability to screen for guards while also being agile enough to roll and slip off of screens for easy baskets.

His rebounding and toughness around the basket are two key elements of the rising senior's game but his underrated passing ability really sparked the Tigers this past season and will surely be important as the Tigers look to replace some scoring after losing both PJ Hall and Joe Girard.