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Syracuse Preseason Ninth in ACC; Starling Named All-ACC

10/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Syracuse University is projected to finish ninth in the 2025-26 ACC preseason poll, with Duke favored to win.
J.J. Starling of Syracuse University is named to the All-ACC preseason second team and is expected to lead.
The ACC named North Carolina State University guard Darrion Williams Preseason Player of the Year.
The season opens on November 3, 2025, as Syracuse aims to improve, though defense remains a concern.

History

Historical Context

Established on June 14, 1953, the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) began with seven universities, including Duke and North Carolina. Over the decades, it expanded to 18 members, enhancing its competitive landscape. The ACC has produced 15 NCAA men's basketball champions, with teams like North Carolina and Duke leading the way, significantly influencing collegiate athletics and recruitment strategies today.

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Story summary

Syracuse University is projected to finish ninth in the 2025-26 ACC preseason poll, with Duke favored to win.
J.J. Starling of Syracuse University is named to the All-ACC preseason second team and is expected to lead.
The ACC named North Carolina State University guard Darrion Williams Preseason Player of the Year.
The season opens on November 3, 2025, as Syracuse aims to improve, though defense remains a concern.

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