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Florida State picked seventh in ACC men's basketball preseason poll

The Seminoles received 519 points in the 2026–27 poll announced October 13, with Duke picked first.

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Florida State was picked seventh in the ACC men's basketball preseason poll announced October 13, 2026, receiving 519 points ahead of the 2026–27 season.

Duke tops the ACC preseason poll

Duke ranked first with 861 points and 45 first-place votes. Virginia was second with 778 points, followed by Louisville with 758 and Miami with 753.

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