While the focus will undoubtedly skew toward Duke — with or without Cooper Flagg — UNC, Clemson and Louisville are coming off thrilling finishes in their own quarterfinals.

No. 1 seed Duke won three games in three days in Charlotte, North Carolina this week to capture the 2025 ACC Tournament championship for the 23rd time in program history and first since 2023. Duke defeated No.

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Here's a look at the conference's representation in the NCAA tournament as we gear up for March Madness to begin.

Here's what you need to know for the 2025 ACC tournament bracket, which will be played in Charlotte, North Carolina.

No. 1 seed Auburn faltered in the semifinals of the SEC Tournament on Saturday as Tennessee hit 25 of 27 free throws en route to a 70-65 win over the Tigers. The Volunteers got 20 points from Zakai Zeigler to overcome a 23-point outing from SEC Player of the Year Johni Broome and avenge a 53-51 loss at Auburn during the regular season.

The Tar Heels might need to win the conference tournament this year to earn a spot in the NCAA tournament and keep playing in March. A look at how UNC could do that.

UNC basketball was the last team in the 2025 NCAA Tournament field. After the Selection Show, a member of the selection committee explained why.

UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham, the selection committee's chairperson, promised normal procedures were followed as the Tar Heels surprisingly made the NCAA Tournament.