Chip Bremer
The 2024-25 season certainly won’t go down as one of the ACC’s most memorable, and it’s probably one a lot of programs would like to forget. But for all the basketball we’ve seen this season, it’s been much easier to identify the roses among the thorns, and that’s why this year’s All-ACC selections are nothing short of unsurprising.
Cooper Flagg, Duke
What more can be said about this guy? He led the ACC’s best team in virtually every statistical category and is nominated for virtually every national award. Oh, and he’ll be the #1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Sure, there were plenty of other reasons why Duke was so dominant this season, but Flagg (19.4 ppg, 7.6 rpg) was the one that made the Devils worth watching.
Chucky Hepburn, Louisville
The Wisconsin transfer made the most of his new digs (as did every other transfer Pat Kelsey brought in), but his impact on the program cannot be overstated. As the lead guard for the resurgent Cardinals, Hepburn led the team in scoring at 16.3 ppg and dishing with 5.9 apg, which was also third in the conference. But his most significant contribution was on the defensive side where he was relentless, causing an ACC-high 2.43 steals per game.
Chase Hunter, Clemson
With the under-the-radar success the Tigers enjoyed this season, none of it would’ve been possible without their senior leader in the backcourt. Hunter (16.0 ppg) was instrumental in leading Clemson to their winningest regular season ever, and even when the senior guard struggled from the floor, his grit and leadership were always evident—even during the Tigers’ big win over Duke. He will definitely be missed.
Maxime Raynaud, Stanford
If this weren’t the Cooper Flagg season, more people would be talking about Raynaud. He is the only player in the country averaging over 20 points and 10 rebounds per game, and he leads the nation with 23 double-doubles. The French native possesses unreal ball skills for a 7-footer, and likely will be mentioned for all the big awards—even though most will go to Flagg. It’s rare to see a talent like that stay in college for so long.
R.J. Davis, UNC
Even though he didn’t have the year many expected of him, Davis has proven himself time and again as the clutch player that drives the Tar Heels when they need him most. He’s been Hubert Davis’ ride-or-die all season, and there are few guards in the nation that can match his perimeter skills when he’s on. Some would say this spot belongs to Wake Forest’s Hunter Sallis for the outstanding season he’s had, but if money were on the line, Davis would be the pick every time.
Offensive POY: Flagg
Again, nothing against Raynaud—Flagg just does everything else on another level. His stats speak for themselves, and so do the accolades he continues to collect.
Defensive POY: Hepburn
Just because Flagg can’t win everything. Just kidding. Chucky was a dynamo on defense, leading the conference in steals and serving as the catalyst to one of the more underrated defenses in the ACC.
