ACC Basketball: Power Ranking the Conference's Mascots

College mascots should represent the drive and determination of the institution's sports programs.

More than just a goofy, costumed cheerleader, the mascot can symbolize an attitude that people identify with when they think of a school's teams.

Here is a lightning-quick, not-very-serious power ranking of the 12 ACC hoops mascots.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

I'm not an expert on what a fictitious church leader who's supposed to be under the control of an evil spirit should look like, but the Demon Deacon looks more like a goofy grandpa.

Clemson Tigers

Tigers are supposed to be sleek, sly and snarly.

The Clemson mascot reminds me of Tigger from Winnie the Pooh—bouncy, bouncy, bouncy, bouncy, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun.

North Carolina State Wolfpack

Mr. Wuf looks a little dazed and confused—or sad and depressed...Maybe missing Mrs. Wuf?

Hopefully, Mark Gottfried's teams will put a spring back in his step.

Maryland Terrapins

Testudo (a Latin word for tortoise) is Maryland's main Terrapin.

I'm not sure that if I was choosing a sports mascot for a major university that I would go anywhere near any land-dwelling reptiles.

Virginia Tech Hokies

The HokieBird looks like he is crazy enough to cause some real trouble. 

Who needs to be mixing it up with an anthropomorphic turkey-like bird?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Buzz may not be the most ferocious of the ACC mascots, but you can't be a wimp and fill this role.

According to Wikipedia, you must be able to do a front "suicide" flip called a "Buzz Flip."

I personally love the black Chuck Taylors.

Florida State Seminoles

I'm not sure if this is the authentic Chief Osceola or not.

If he is, then he must be a fifth-year senior.

Virginia Cavaliers

Not sure if it is just this picture or it's just me, but Cavman's eyes make him look kinda creepy.

If I was a small child, I think I'd run and hide.

Boston College Eagles

Baldwin the Eagle...Bald Eagle + Win Games....I get it.

After a 21-point loss to Harvard, BC is going to need something to help them get through the upcoming ACC season.

Miami Hurricanes

Sebastian the Ibis is one of the more recognizable mascots in college sports.

The Florida Ibis, according to folklore, is the last bird to leave the area before a hurricane and the first bird to come back after the storm.

It's all about "The U."

UNC Tar Heels

I personally don't want to be on the business-end of those horns.

Rameses the Bighorn Ram looks like he could take on just about any of these other mascots.

Duke Blue Devils

The Duke Blue Devil is, without question, the most cool, most buff and most intimidating of all the ACC mascots.

The Cameron Crazies wouldn't have it any other way, right?