The ACC is a league with passionate fan bases and mostly we don’t like each other very much.
However, ACC fans are also very sophisticated and respect greatness when they see it. Don’t mistake that for talent. Greatness is what you do with talent.
Periodically there are guys who are just respected around the league. This requires a lot. Talent obviously but also passion and a certain likability. Christian Laettner might get some grudging respect (and a healthy amount of fear) but no one outside of Duke would love him.
But there are guys who are universally respected.