ACC men’s basketball leaders as of Feb. 19
With less than three weeks until Selection Sunday, the time for ACC teams to make a move is now. The opportunities to make an impact are getting fewer, and if a team hasn’t done that yet, it might already be too late. Nonetheless, here are the players most likely to help their teams make a last-minute impression on the selection committee:
Scoring, assists and minutes: Tyree Appleby, Wake Forest - 18.5 PPG | 6.3 APG | 36.3 MPG
Feb 18, 2023; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Tyree Appleby (1) drives to the basket ahead of Miami Hurricanes guard Isaiah Wong (2) during the first half at Watsco Center. Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Rebounding: Armando Bacot, North Carolina - 11.1 RPG
Feb 19, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Armando Bacot (5) shoots a free throw during the second half of the game against North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena. Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports
Field-goal percentage: Norchad Omier, Miami - 60.7 FG%
Feb 18, 2023; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes forward Norchad Omier (15) drives to the basket against Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Andrew Carr (11) during the second half at Watsco Center. Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
3-point field-goal percentage: Hunter Cattoor, Virginia Tech - 43.4 3PFG%
Feb 18, 2023; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Hunter Cattoor (0) controls the ball against Pittsburgh Panthers guard Greg Elliott (3) in the second half at Cassell Coliseum. Lee Luther Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
Free-throw percentage: RJ Davis, North Carolina - 87.4 FT%
Feb 19, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard R.J. Davis (4) dribbles against North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Jarkel Joiner (1) during the second half of the game at PNC Arena. Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports
Steals: Judah Mintz, Syracuse - 2.0 SPG
Feb 14, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Judah Mintz (3) reacts to a made three-point basket against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Blocks: Jesse Edwards, Syracuse - 2.8 BPG
Feb 14, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange center Jesse Edwards (14) reacts to a loose ball against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
