SB Nation Boston - Boston College Picked To Finish 10th In ACC Basketball Preseason Pollhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48863/boston-fave.png2010-10-22T13:32:12-04:00http://boston.sbnation.com/rss/stream/15320022010-10-22T13:32:12-04:002010-10-22T13:32:12-04:00Boston College Picked To Finish 10th In ACC Basketball Preseason Poll
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<p>On Wednesday, the <a href="http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/102010aag.html">Atlantic Coast Conference basketball preseason honors were announced</a>, with Duke the overwhelming favorite to repeat as league champions while Boston College was tabbed for a 10th-place finish, ahead of Virginia and Wake Forest. </p>
<p>The Blue Devils totaled 61 of a possible 62 first-place votes (the preseason order was voted on by by media members). Virginia Tech was picked second, with North Carolina tabbed to finish third. </p>
<p>Additionally, the ACC announced its Preseason All-Conference Team, as well as the Player and Rookie of the Year picks. </p>
<p><b>2010-11 ACC Preseason All-Conference Team<br></b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/25534/kyle-singler">Kyle Singler</a>, Duke, 62 (unanimous)<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/25706/malcolm-delaney">Malcolm Delaney</a>, Virginia Tech, 61<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/25531/nolan-smith">Nolan Smith</a>, Duke, 55<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/25649/tracy-smith">Tracy Smith</a>, NC State, 45<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52213/chris-singleton">Chris Singleton</a>, Florida State, 29</p>
<p><b>2010-11 ACC Preseason Player of the Year<br></b>Kyle Singler, Duke (38 of 62 votes)</p>
<p><b>2010-11 ACC Preseason Rookie of the Year<br></b>Harison Barnes, North Carolina (46 of 62 ballots)</p>
<p>Boston College opens its 2010-11 season tips-off Nov. 12, at home against St. Francis. </p>
https://boston.sbnation.com/2010/10/22/2323023/boston-college-picked-to-finish-10th-in-acc-basketball-preseason-pollRyan Hudson