Bob Holliday

The Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball tournament has been the scene of so much great basketball. Here are some of the most memorable. Posted 3/11/2026, 2:38:11 PM Related ACC basketball ACC Tournament college basketball Our Take Meetings between Duke and UNC highlight the history of the ACC men's basketball tournament. By Bob Holliday, WRAL Sports contributor The 2026 edition of the ACC men's basketball tournament is underway in Charlotte.

The NCAA Tournament Selection Committee did quite a job selecting and seeding teams for this NCAA Tournament. The Elite Eight featured three #1 vs. #2 games and a single #1 vs. #3 with Florida slipping past Texas Tech. And of course, for just the second time in NCAA history (2008 was the other) the Final Four this week features four #1 seeds. Let’s break down the matchup that matters most in these parts, Duke and Houston.

Cooper Flagg’s time at Duke has flown by. In a matter of weeks, his season will end and many believe he'll enter the NBA Draft, likely becoming the No. 1 pick. This Duke team has had great success, compiling a historic 19-1 conference record, 33-3 overall. The Blue Devils win by more than 20 points per game, an astonishing number. To be sure, Flagg has a strong supporting cast (See Tyrese Proctor against Baylor).