# The ACC Is About to Look Completely Different | Here's Why

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Podcast: [NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS NETWORK](https://stenobird.com/podcast/north-carolina-sports-network-6476785)
Published: 2026-05-04T17:19:41+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ncsportsnetwork/episodes/The-ACC-Is-About-to-Look-Completely-Different--Heres-Why-e3isefi
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The North Carolina Sports Network dives into a way-too-early preview of the 2026–27 college basketball season, with a spotlight on UNC, Duke, NC State, and Wake Forest. We break down UNC‘s blockbuster hire of NBA championship coach Michael Malone, the loss of forward Henri Veesaar to the NBA Draft, and the arrival of 7-foot FC Barcelona center Sayon Keita.We also examine key perimeter questions in Chapel Hill involving guards Neoklis Avdalas and Terrence Brown, as well as what it will take for the Tar Heels to contend nationally under their new head coach.NC State begins a portal-heavy rebuild under alum head coach Justin Gainey, highlighted by multiple mid-major all-conference transfers and a pivotal decision still looming from elite shooter Paul McNeil Jr.At Duke, the Blue Devils are projected near the top of the national rankings with multiple returning starters, Wisconsin star transfer John Blackwell, and an elite incoming freshman class that could push them toward another Final Four run.Wake Forest faces major roster turnover and portal uncertainty, projecting to finish in the bottom third of the ACC unless key pieces emerge from its incoming class and transfer additions.We also cover massive NCAA changes shaping the entire sport: the “5 years to play 5” eligibility model, NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams, the surge of international talent to high-major programs, and the Big 12’s private-capital deal and what it means for long-term ACC financial pressure and realignment talk.If you love ACC hoops, UNC–Duke–NC State–Wake storylines, and big-picture college basketball changes, this is your go-to early look at the 2026–27 season.00:00 Season Preview Tease01:22 Show Welcome and Subscribe03:08 UNC Lands Michael Malone05:49 Meet Seven Footer Keita09:56 Why Ssar Tur…

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