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ACC Women's Basketball: Duke Picked as Conference Favorite, Hidalgo Named Preseason Player of the Year

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ACC Women's Basketball: Duke Picked as Conference Favorite, Hidalgo Named Preseason Player of the YearSource: fightingirish.com
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has announced its preseason poll for women's basketball, with Duke University picked as the favorite. Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo was named Preseason Player of the Year. Louisville is projected to finish fourth.

Key Insights

Duke received 40 first-place votes and was voted as the team to beat in the ACC.

NC State finished second in the preseason poll.

Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame was named Preseason Player of the Year.

Louisville was picked fourth, with Taj Roberts and Laura Ziegler named to the Preseason All-ACC Team.

The ACC has sent eight teams to the NCAA Tournament in each of the last seven seasons.

In-Depth Analysis

Duke is the team to beat in the ACC this year, coming off a conference title and Elite Eight appearance. NC State is close behind, with a tough non-conference schedule. Hannah Hidalgo looks to continue her dominance after being named ACC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year last season. Louisville hopes to make a splash with Taj Roberts and Laura Ziegler leading the way.

The ACC continues to be a strong conference in women's basketball, consistently sending multiple teams to the NCAA Tournament and the Elite Eight.

FAQs

Q: Who is favored to win the ACC Women's Basketball conference?

Duke is favored to win the ACC Women's Basketball conference.

Q: Who was named Preseason Player of the Year?

Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame was named Preseason Player of the Year.

Q: Which Louisville players were named to the Preseason All-ACC Team?

Taj Roberts and Laura Ziegler were named to the Preseason All-ACC Team.

Key Takeaways

Duke is the team to watch in the ACC this season.

Hannah Hidalgo is a dominant player who will likely continue to lead Notre Dame.

Louisville could be a contender with Roberts and Ziegler leading the team.

The ACC is a strong women's basketball conference with multiple teams likely to make deep runs in the NCAA Tournament.

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