Ranking each ACC basketball team as conference play begins
8. Syracuse
The 2023-24 season is the beginning of a new era at Syracuse following Jim Boeheim鈥檚 departure. It has gone well so far with 10 wins in the team鈥檚 first 14 games. That includes a nice victory over Oregon and an early conference win over Pitt, while three of the Orange鈥檚 four losses have come to ranked teams including Tennessee, Gonzaga and Duke. Sophomore guard Judah Mintz has taken the next step after a sensational freshman season, averaging over 19 points. Coveted transfer JJ Starling has also had a nice start to the season, as have fellow sophomore forwards Maliq Brown and Chris Bell. Adrian Autry鈥檚 team is young, but it could push for a finish closer to the top of the ACC standings by the time things are all said and done.
