CHARLOTTE, N.C. (www.theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference is making headlines once again, this time as several of its standout student-athletes earned national recognition in ESPN’s list of nominees for the 2025 ESPYS, unveiled on Thursday, June 26.
 
Set to be hosted by comedian Shane Gillis, the 2025 ESPYS will broadcast live from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 16, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, with live streaming available on ESPN+. The star-studded event celebrates the most unforgettable moments in sports over the past year, shining a spotlight on elite performances, inspirational stories, and the biggest names in the game.
 
Fan voting is officially open, and fans can cast their ballots now at ESPN.com/ESPYS. Voting for all categories will close at 5 p.m. ET on July 16, just hours before the awards ceremony begins.
 
Here’s a look at the ACC student-athletes nominated for this year’s prestigious honors, along with the categories in which they’re being recognized:
 
BEST BREAKTHROUGH ATHLETE
Cooper Flagg – Duke Men’s Basketball
Chloe Humphrey – North Carolina Women’s Lacrosse
 
BEST TEAM
North Carolina Tar Heels – NCAA Women’s Lacrosse
 
BEST COLLEGE ATHLETE – MEN’S SPORTS
Cooper Flagg – Duke Basketball
 
BEST COLLEGE ATHLETE – WOMEN’S SPORTS
Olivia Babcock – Pitt Volleyball
Kate Faasse – North Carolina Soccer
Gretchen Walsh – Virginia Swimming