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The poll is the first part of a five-part series by the USA TODAY Network highlighting ACC basketball players' opinions.

Notre Dame's Markus Burton was voted by his peers as the most likely player to be the ACC's best in the 2025-26 season.

Duke freshman Cameron Boozer and NC State transfer Darrion Williams tied for the second-most votes in the anonymous player poll.

Louisville freshman Mikel Brown Jr. also received multiple votes to be the league's top player.

Editor’s Note: This story is the first story of our five-part series highlighting an anonymous poll with ACC basketball players at ACC Tipoff in Charlotte ahead of the 2025-26 season. The Fayetteville Observer/USA TODAY Network broke down the best players, underrated players, top coaches, arenas and NCAA Tou

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