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NIT Declares Itself a Mid-Major as Power Programs Bypass
sports25 days ago

NIT Declares Itself a Mid-Major as Power Programs Bypass

The NIT field is down to just four power-conference entrants (Auburn, California, Wake Forest, Oklahoma State), cementing its status as a mid-major tournament. The decline is tied to Fox’s College Basketball Crown, which has reduced and drew teams away, while several power programs (Virginia Tech, Indiana, Florida State, Oklahoma) opted out. ESPN networks largely carry the remaining power teams, and the NIT will be aired on ESPN. The piece laments the tournament’s loss of prestige, blaming factors such as the transfer portal, NIL, coaching churn, and Fox’s Crown for its diminished relevance.

via Awful Announcing|
#acc#college-basketball#fox-crown
Duke clings to halftime edge as Virginia peppers the perimeter in ACC final
sports27 days ago

Duke clings to halftime edge as Virginia peppers the perimeter in ACC final

Duke leads Virginia 38-36 at halftime of the ACC Tournament final, with Cayden Boozer pacing Duke with 14 points while Cam Boozer struggles (1-for-5). Duke is short-handed, missing Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba II for a seven-man rotation. Virginia counters with a diverse perimeter attack from Sam Lewis, Malik Thomas, Jacari White and Dallin Hall and benefits from strong rim protection. The outcome could influence NCAA seeding for both programs as they chase league hardware.

via CBS Sports|
#acc#acc-tournament#college-basketball
Duke Faces Virginia in ACC Championship Without Foster and Ngongba
sports27 days ago

Duke Faces Virginia in ACC Championship Without Foster and Ngongba

Duke and Virginia, the ACC’s top regular-season programs, meet in Charlotte for the conference title after Duke edged Florida State and Clemson, and Virginia defeated NC State and Miami. Duke will be shorthanded without Caleb Foster and Pat Ngongba, so Cayden Boozer and Isaiah Evans must lift the rotation, while Virginia’s Ugonna Onyenso has emerged as a game-changing presence with defensive blocks and occasional outside shooting. The earlier 77-51 Duke win looms, but this title game likely won’t be easy, with foul trouble and role-player stepping-ups potentially deciding the outcome as March Madness approaches.

via Duke Basketball Report|
#acc#basketball#championship
Clemson Edges UNC in ACC Tourney Thriller
sports29 days ago

Clemson Edges UNC in ACC Tourney Thriller

Clemson held off North Carolina 80-79 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals as the Tigers hit 49.1% and got six players in double figures, while UNC’s bench was outscored 29-5. Henri Veesaar posted a career-high 28 points and 17 rebounds for UNC, but the Heels couldn’t sustain offense or stops late, trimming a 15-point deficit to 1 before Jarin Stevenson’s 75-foot heave fell short; UNC now awaits the NCAA tournament pairings.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|
#acc#acc-tournament#clemson
Tar Heels-Tigers renew ACC Tournament clash in Charlotte
sports29 days ago

Tar Heels-Tigers renew ACC Tournament clash in Charlotte

No. 19 North Carolina travels to Charlotte to open the ACC Tournament with a rematch against Clemson after a season-ending 76–61 loss to Duke. UNC seeks to rebound behind its shooters (notably Luka Bogavac, who hit six 3s in the previous meeting) as Clemson’s defense braces to slow Seth Trimble and Henri Veesaar; Clemson also looks to capitalize in the paint with RJ Godfrey. UNC led the all-time series 137–25 and held a slight rebounding edge in the last game, but Welling’s knee injury adds frontcourt uncertainty. Bracket Matrix projects UNC as a 5-seed and Clemson as an 8-seed in the NCAA tournament, setting up a high-stakes rematch in the postseason push.

via On3|
#acc#acc-tournament#clemson
Duke escapes Florida State 80-79 in ACC Tournament thriller
sports29 days ago

Duke escapes Florida State 80-79 in ACC Tournament thriller

No. 1 Duke survived a late Florida State rally to beat the Seminoles 80-79 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals at Spectrum Center. Isaiah Evans scored a career-high 32 for Duke, Cameron Boozer added 23 and 10 rebounds, and Duke dominated the boards 46-25. Lajae Jones led FSU with 28 points, and Maliq Brown sparked a key second-half run for Duke as they pulled away after trailing late in the second half. FSU had a chance at a buzzer-beater though Robert McCray V’s 3 was off the rim. Duke advances to the semifinals, awaiting the Clemson vs. North Carolina winner; Duke was missing Caleb Foster (out with a broken foot) and Patrick Ngongba II.

via CBS Sports|
#acc#acc-tournament#college-basketball
Syracuse slips at home as Pitt exposes recurring issues
sports1 month ago

Syracuse slips at home as Pitt exposes recurring issues

Syracuse fell to Pittsburgh at home, continuing a pattern of coaching and defensive lapses, uneven guard play, and a thin bench. With starters underperforming and the bench outscored in crunch time, the Orange missed a chance to salvage the game, and speculation about potential coaching changes or athletic director decisions adds a sense of urgency as ACC play presses on.

via Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician|
#acc#coaching#college-basketball
Boston College fires Earl Grant after five-year run
sports1 month ago

Boston College fires Earl Grant after five-year run

Boston College has dismissed head coach Earl Grant after five seasons, ending a 2025-26 campaign that finished 10-20 and missed the ACC tournament. The Eagles struggled on offense, averaging 67 points per game (343rd in Division I), with recurring scoreless stretches that undermined the team despite periods of solid defense. The 2023-24 season offered a brief high point at 20-16 with an ACC quarterfinal upset run, but the roster collapsed afterward. BC Interruption says the search for a new coach will unfold in the coming weeks as potential candidates are evaluated.

via BC Interruption|
#acc#boston-college#coaching-change
Tar Heels Suffer Rare Shot-Deficit in Duke Loss
sports1 month ago

Tar Heels Suffer Rare Shot-Deficit in Duke Loss

Duke outshot North Carolina by 16 and dominated the glass in a 76-61 win, while UNC struggled to generate offense, mustering just four free throws to Duke’s 15 and turning the ball over 14 times. UNC was outrebounded by 13 and gave up 18 offensive rebounds, helping Duke build a 24-4 edge in points off turnovers. The result underscored UNC’s ball-handling and energy gaps, which Duke exploited with second-chance opportunities and relentless hustle, a performance Hubert Davis lamented after the game.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|
#acc#duke#game-recap
Senior Day Sparks UVA to 76-72 Win, Finishes 27-4
sports1 month ago

Senior Day Sparks UVA to 76-72 Win, Finishes 27-4

No. 13 Virginia defeated ACC rival Virginia Tech 76-72 at John Paul Jones Arena to finish the regular season 27-4 overall and 15-3 in ACC play. Five seniors were honored, and Ugonna Onyenso hit a pivotal late 3 after a Hall pass for the key lead. Onyenso (16 points) and Sam Lewis (15) provided the scoring support, while Dallin Hall contributed 9 assists and Devin Tillis sealed the win with a late free throw. Virginia locked in the No. 2 seed in the ACC tournament, with coach Ryan Odom praising his seniors for setting the tone.

via virginiasports.com|
#acc#college-basketball#senior-day