Elliot Cadeau named ACC Preseason Rookie of the Year

Get ready for an exciting season of college basketball as the 2023-24 season is just around the corner. The North Carolina Tar Heels are aiming to avoid a repeat of last year’s disappointment when they failed to qualify for the NCAA Tournament despite being ranked number one in the preseason.

Head coach Hubert Davis and his team have made several changes during the offseason, making significant moves in the transfer portal. Additionally, they have brought in a talented two-man recruiting class for 2023, including highly sought-after guard Elliot Cadeau.

Cadeau surprised everyone by reclassifying into the 2023 class instead of waiting until 2024. And now, he’s already garnering preseason recognition.

Following the 2023 ACC Tipoff event, where the media voted for the All-ACC preseason teams, predictions, and more, Cadeau was named the ACC Preseason Rookie of the Year:

ACC Preseason Rookie of the Year
Elliot Cadeau, North Carolina, 40 votes
Jared McCain, Duke, 6
Caleb Foster, Duke, 3
Donald Hand Jr., Boston College, 1
Carlton Carrington, Pitt, 1

Cadeau beat out highly-touted freshmen Jared McCain and Caleb Foster from Duke, as well as Donald Hand Jr. from Boston College and Carlton Carrington from Pitt.

The Tar Heels will heavily rely on Cadeau early in the season, as he is expected to play a significant role in Coach Davis’ rotation. A strong performance by Cadeau will likely translate into a successful season for the Tar Heels as well.

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