The 2023-24 Atlantic Coast Conference season is off to a fast start as we have officially flipped the calendar over to 2024.
As ACC play is ramping up, we’ve had a few months now of non-conference play as well as a few conference games to judge play on. And a few players are off to hot starts.
RJ Davis, PJ Hall, and Judah Mintz are all off to hot starts scoring-wise while Armando Bacot, Ian Schieffelin, and Norchad Omier are dominating on the boards to lead the conference. It’s still early but these are good signs moving forward for each of those teams in terms of being in contention to win the conference.
With 2024 here and ACC play heating up, now is a good time to look at the Player of the Year race for the conference and who the early favorites are.
All stats as of the conclusion of games on January 3rd, 2024.
Dec 16, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA North North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) dribbles the ball against UCLA Bruins forward Evan Manjikian (21) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-USA TODAY Sports
The point guard is off to a sizzling hot start this season and has by far been North Carolina’s best player. As the Tar Heels get into the rest of the ACC schedule, they may go as far as Davis can take them.
PPG: 21.1
RPG: 3.4
APG: 3.6
Mar 9, 2022; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Clemson Tigers forward PJ Hall (24) reacts during overtime against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
The Clemson Tigers have been one of the more surprising stories so far during non-conference play and P.J. Hall is a big reason why.
The senior is off to another hot start and is leading the Tigers in points per game and rebounds per game. If he keeps it up, he has a legit chance to take home the award.
PPG: 20.2
RPG: 6.5
APG: 2.1
For more on Hall and Clemson, please check out Clemson Wire.
Dec 16, 2023; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes forward Norchad Omier (15) shoots a free throw against the La Salle Explorers during the second half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
The junior forward is a big reason why Miami is off to an 11-2 start including a big win over Clemson. Omier is having a big start to the season and is right behind Davis and Hall.
PPG: 18
RPG: 9.5
APG: 1.3
Dec 9, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers forward…
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