Locked On ACC's Candace Cooper is not only an informed sports journalist but also one that's lots of fun to engage with when it comes to ACC sports. Cooper joins Will and Jim on ACC Nation to talk about the 2022 football season, drop some thoughts on what teams will do in 2023 and then dives head first into conference basketball.

What does Cooper think of this past season? Well, there are some teams that exceeded expectations and then there are those that didn't. Should there be changes made? Can you expect at least one ACC coach to be on the hot seat in 2023?

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Will Clemson continue to be the top dog or have other teams caught up and are about to pass Dabo Swinney on the highway to the CFP? With post season success, some minor tweaks to staff and solid recruiting teams will be far more engaging in pursuit of an ACC Championship.

Can the ACC continue to be the conference of quarterbacks? Cooper reminds us it takes more than one player to make a team but there certainly are some exciting QB's returning to the fold next season.

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With the opportunity to talk about more than just football Will and Jim jump into how men's and women's basketball teams are performing so far. The men's standings speak volumes about the unsettled nature of ACC hoops this season. As of Thursday, January 12 Clemson leads the conference with a 6-0 record followed by Miami at 5-1. Then, there are five teams with 4-2 records including; Virginia, Duke, Wake Forest, Pitt and Syracuse. Only three teams are ranked in the latest AP Top 25.

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When it comes to the ACC women, as Cooper says, you need to bring your 'A' game every time you play. The top five teams in the standings are; Duke, Florida State, Louisville, Notre Dame and NC State. These certainly aren't the only teams engaging in a battle for the top spot. The teams making the AP Top 25 are; Notre Dame, NC State, Virginia Tech, Duke and North Carolina.

It's an engaging and fun interview with Candace Cooper of 'Locked On ACC' and we encourage you to follow them on YouTube, Twitter and listen to their podcast on your favorite platform.