ACC Tournament Tips Off Today
The 2026 ACC Tournament begins today, with Duke entering as the No. 1 seed [https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/acc-tournament-2026-bracket-schedule-scores-results/]. Duke is looking to defend their title in what's expected to be a bracket full of storylines and potential upsets. Time to start filling out those brackets.
Duke enters the tournament as the top seed and a favorite to win, boasting a 29-2 record and a stellar 17-1 mark in ACC play. However, the Blue Devils are dealing with injuries to key players Patrick Ngongba II and Caleb Foster, which could impact their performance. Foster is likely out for the season after foot surgery. Several teams are on the NCAA Tournament bubble, adding intrigue to the ACC Tournament. NC State, Stanford, Clemson, and SMU need to perform well to secure their spots in March Madness. Stanford, in particular, is considered a team that could pull off an upset. Other teams to watch include Virginia, the No. 2 seed, and Louisville, which is considered a surprise No. 3 team in the ACC per the odds. Miami and North Carolina are also in the mix, but UNC will be without Caleb Wilson due to injury. Duke is aiming to secure the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.
