ACC Tourney

[devildeac]

Looks like BC’s loss pushed them out of contention to move into the single bye group. Also, what I read a couple days ago is that if UNC wins out while VT, Miami, Pitt and Wake all lose out then UNC would move into the #10 spot and earn a single bye. Unlikely but still something to watch.

Please delete this post so the acc office doesn't get any brilliant ideas.

(kidding, mostly)

[Truth&Justise]

As good a time as any to re-post MRed's ACC Tournament Bracket Generator. See the impact of every remaining game on the bracket.

[CrazyNotCrazie]

ACC Tournament

there will be two games on day one instead of three, starting at 4:30 and then at 7.

the #10 seed doesn't have to play on Tuesday and gets to go straight to Wednesday

Since there is one fewer game I assume ticket holders will be getting a small refund (insert sarcasm tag).

[duke2x]

Errors are likely--quick look for Duke's seed next week:

1/8 chance of 2 seed (Duke, Louisville, BC win)
1/8 chance of 3 seed (Duke, Louisville, FSU win)
6/8 chance of 4 seed (all others)

BC must win for Duke to be "regular season co-champs"

[goduke03861]

Errors are likely for Duke's seed next week:

1/8 chance of 2 seed (Duke, Louisville, FSU win)
1/8 chance of 3 seed (Duke, Louisville, BC win)
6/8 chance of 4 seed (all others)

BC must win for Duke to be "regular season co-champs"

I think Duke can only be the 3 or 4 seed after tonight's results.

[duke2x]

I think Duke can only be the 3 or 4 seed after tonight's results.

I warned you I might make errors. Louisville (16-4) and Duke/FSU tie (15-5) makes us the 2 seed by beating them at home.

[gofurman]

Looks like BC’s loss pushed them out of contention to move into the single bye group [EDIT: that’s totally wrong, forget so said that]. Also, what I read a couple days ago is that if UNC wins out while VT, Miami, Pitt and Wake all lose out then UNC would move into the #10 spot and earn a single bye. Unlikely but still something to watch.

So VT winnin' tonight assures UNC is playing on the first day?

[duke2x]

So VT winnin' tonight assures UNC is playing on the first day?

I think I've tried them all, and I can't find one. There are a lot of #11 seed options for them, but no #10. Single byes are mostly combinations of BC, VT, and Miami. There are not a lot of #14 seed options as much as we want them.

[Music man55]

The way it looks to me is by Va. Tech winning over Clemson last night, that puts the cheats in the Tuesday game of acc tourney. Even if the cheats beat Duke sat.(which I firmly believe will not happen) the cheats will not own the tie breaker against BC or Va.Tech by virtue of losing to both of them this year.Miami is the only team the cheats have the tie-breaker over. Thank you Hokies for sending the cheats to the Tuesday game! At least, I'm pretty sure this is the case now. Someone correct me if this is not correct.

[duke2x]

Math errors are likely, but what I think we know with 3 minutes to go in the UVA game.

7 ND
8 Clemson
UNC is locked in the 11-14 game. The jerseys they wear depend on our game. Turn 'em blue, and 9F.

[Tripping William]

Duke locked-in at the 4. Meaning the 2nd game in Thursday’s afternoon session. I’m down with that.

[duke2x]

The mid-afternoon game is not favorable to my schedule.

UNC is getting the perfect bracket to make a run. Keep your buckets or airline bags handy if you watch this all week.

Day #1: Pitt (Duke win) or VT (UNC win). Pitt is slumping since they swept UNC in January.
Day #2: Syracuse (probably playing the worst of the single byes)
Day #3: Louisville (probably playing the worst of the double byes)

Duke's pod or path:
Day #1: VT/Wake (Duke win) or Wake/Pitt (UNC win).
Day #2: NCSU v. 12/13 winner
Day #3: Duke v. Day 2
Day #4: If Duke wins, FSU or Clemson/Miami winner

[Indoor66]

The mid-afternoon game is not favorable to my schedule.

UNC is getting the perfect bracket to make a run. Keep your buckets or airline bags handy if you watch this all week.

Day #1: Pitt (Duke win) or VT (UNC win). Pitt is slumping since they swept UNC in January.
Day #2: Syracuse (probably playing the worst of the single byes)
Day #3: Louisville (probably playing the worst of the double byes)

Duke's pod or path:
Day #1: VT/Wake (Duke win) or Wake/Pitt (UNC win).
Day #2: NCSU v. 12/13 winner
Day #3: Duke v. Day 2
Day #4: If Duke wins, FSU or Clemson/Miami winner

What does all of that mean????

[BD80]

What does all of that mean????

I'm glad I'm not alone. I can read hieroglyphs and most computer code languages, but this had me stumped.

[duke2x]

What does all of that mean????

https://theacc.com/news/2020/3/7/men...ournament.aspx

Duke at 2:30 PM (but this is often closer to 3:00), 7:00 PM, and 8:30 PM.

[kako]

Not excited to play Wake, State or Pitt. Wake or Pitt would have 2 games under their belt. State would have one win. I guess of the 3, I'd pick playing Pitt... I say that as I acknowledge the top 3 seeds would pose a bigger challenge. It's just that I'd rather have played any of the other lower seeds than Wake or State. Just a feeling. Duke better come out hungry - that will be the key to the game.

9F

[sagegrouse]

Not excited to play Wake, State or Pitt. Wake or Pitt would have 2 games under their belt. State would have one win. I guess of the 3, I'd pick playing Pitt... I say that as I acknowledge the top 3 seeds would pose a bigger challenge. It's just that I'd rather have played any of the other lower seeds than Wake or State. Just a feeling. Duke better come out hungry - that will be the key to the game.

9F

I would be delighted for a fresh Duke team to play Wake or Pitt after either had played two games in two days. Lots of heavy legs taking the court on Friday afternoon.

[kako]

I would be delighted for a fresh Duke team to play Wake or Pitt after either had played two games in two days. Lots of heavy legs taking the court on Friday afternoon.

I think that they would play loose with nothing to lose, as well as confidence with a winning streak. If Duke doesn't start out strong, it could be an ugly fight. The key will be to come out strong early and stomp them like a bug.

9F

[duke2x]

"Never count on State to do anything right." --Unknown opposing fan

When you want NCSU to beat UNC and they should, they get swept. When you want Duke to sweep them, we deservedly had Coach K's worst loss to an unranked team. The ultimate worst case of this scenario is NCSU to beat us, end up the overall #1 in the NIT, and keep us on the 3 line with a #6 NET ranking.

[DavidBenAkiva]

KenPom posted the ACC Tourney odds, and it looks favorable to Duke