ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips said Wednesday he believes his conference is the cream of the crop amid widespread realignment within the Power Five.
"It remains my belief there's no better conference in the country," Phillips told reporters.
He added it's important college sports remains "a healthy neighborhood—not two or three gated communities" as programs jockey to join the most lucrative conference.
"We are not the professional ranks. This is not NFL or NBA lite. This is not, or should not be, a winner-take-all structure," Phillips said.
James CrepeaACC commissioner Jim Phillips : "While the ACC is strong we are continually evaluating all options that could further strengthen our conference and we are engaged in ongoing dialogue with our media partners.