The college basketball season is just one day away. Let's take a look at the top power forwards in the ACC this season to get you ready for ACC Fantasy Basketball.
We'll be giving you posts all day to get you ready for this season...
1 PM: Top 5 Power Forwards
2 PM: Top 5 Centers
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1. Jaron Blossomgame
Blossomgame is the easy choice for the top spot as he's coming off a fantastic junior season. Blossomgame has shown the ability to play with his back to the basket, knock down jumpers from 3 point range and finish in highlight reel fashion. There's no reason Blossomgame shouldn't approach 20 points per game this season.
2. Austin Nichols
Nichols is another newcomer to the ACC. The Memphis transfer has Virginia basketball fans quite excited. Prior to sitting due to transfer rules last season, Nichols averaged 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks per game in his sophomore season at Memphis Nichols should fit in nicely where Anthony Gill left off last year for Tony Bennett and actually be an upgrade on the defensive end.
3. Michael Young
Just like his teammate Jamel Artis, Micheal Young may be one of the more underappreciated players in the ACC. Young is coming off a season where he averaged 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists per game.
4. Zach LeDay
Zach LeDay is coming off a big season for the Hokies where he averaged 16 points and 8 rebounds. LeDay is the epitome of a space filler in the paint which is why he is such a strong rebounder. Surprisingly, LeDay showed a strong ability to knock down the perimeter 3 as well making 36% of his attempts.
5. Abdul Malik-Abu, Tyler Lydon, and Isaiah Hicks
It's a cop out to pick 3 guys here, but there all deserving.
Malik-Abu is poised for a big sophomore season playing next to Dennis Smith Jr. Abu should get plenty of good looks due to the attention Smith will draw.
Tyler Lydon is a versatile big man coming off a solid freshman campaign where he averaged 10 points and 6 reboudns per game.
Isaiah Hicks is as good of a scorer around the rim as there is in the ACC and he's shown in consistently given playing time.
