ACC tournament

[Tim1515]

This team and coach will fight tooth and nail to win the ACC tournament.

Going into the big dance off a win is always better emotionally...but the concern of injury is always higher with less time to rest.

Is the best case for the NCAA and earlier exit and still a #1 seed?

 

[dukiejay]

Just win. That's what this team has been good at. I hope we keep doing it. Besides, it's been four years since our last ACCT title....I want one.

 

[CRAZIE4LIFE]

Win for Quinn. I want this kid to have a banner he can call his own. Hopefully an acc tournament banner and a national championship banner. He at least deserves one. I don't remember a senior going out without being part of one. I'm sure there has but I don't recall.

 

[mo.st.dukie]

Win the ACC tournament an hope for a Fri/Sun schedule in the NCAAs. Helps that the ACC championship is on Saturday this year

 

[DiehardDukeFan4Life]

Speaking of the ACC championship game being on Saturday this year, does anyone know why they changed it from Sunday to Saturday this year?

 

[dadecodevil]

The Charlotte regional is Fri/Sun, so we should be good there with at least 6 days rest.

 

[HuffyJB]

Al Featherston had a really good article up yesterday on DBR about how almost all of the time Duke has had a successful NCAA run, it was preceded by a good ACC Tournament showing.

Momentum

 

[Laettner]

Haven't won it since 2011, K will want this one. I'm heading to G'boro Thurs, hope we come ready to play.

 

[Skeelow22]

I'm heading to Greensboro as well! It's been a while since I have bought an ACC Tourney Champions t shirt... it's time to buy one this year! Go Duke!

 

[Laettner]

Originally posted by Skeelow22:
I'm heading to Greensboro as well! It's been a while since I have bought an ACC Tourney Champions t shirt... it's time to buy one this year! Go Duke!

Skee don't purchase too early. Just got Thurs & Fri tixx for half off face value.

 

[dbav]

That is one full arena right now. (sarcasm)

 

[JCColsCane]

Originally posted by Tim1515:
This team and coach will fight tooth and nail to win the ACC tournament.

Going into the big dance off a win is always better emotionally...but the concern of injury is always higher with less time to rest.

Is the best case for the NCAA and earlier exit and still a #1 seed?

The concern for injury is always a factor, especially this year. But, as the years have gone by, I have seen it happen both ways, lost early and had plenty of time to rest before the big dance, still lost! Have seen us win the ACCT, still lost at the big dance! Has happened both ways.
Basically, the best way to look at it (imho) is to go for what's in front of you. Play one game at a time, play like it is your last game, and enjoy each other while it lasts!!
Here's to hoping we can be fortunate enough to stay healthy, with no injuries! From there, I like our chances for a long run!!
Go Duke!!


JC-OFC

 

[Mr Blue Devil]

Just play every game and try to go 1-0 and the rest will take care of itself

 

[dbav]

Great opening game so far. Looks like GT may cough this one up.

 

[crazyduke3]

It's past due time that we win one. I love the ACCT with everything in my heart. In middle school and high school we would watch it during class. I love all of it.

 

[dbav]

2 great games today to kick it off. Each one was decided by 1 point.

 

[dbav]

The end of Clemson/FSU is getting pretty interesting.

 

[DiehardDukeFan4Life]

These first few games have been good. So far the first 3 games have been decided by only 3 points.

 

[DiehardDukeFan4Life]

With Miami beating Virginia Tech, how many games will Miami need to win in the ACC tourney for them to make it into the NCAA tourney?

 

[bleediteveryday30]

Originally posted by DiehardDukeFan4Life:
With Miami beating Virginia Tech, how many games will Miami need to win in the ACC tourney for them to make it into the NCAA tourney?

I think Miami needs to beat Notre Dame and probably win one more to be in.

 

[Skeelow22]

Originally posted by Laettner:

Originally posted by Skeelow22:
I'm heading to Greensboro as well! It's been a while since I have bought an ACC Tourney Champions t shirt... it's time to buy one this year! Go Duke!

Skee don't purchase too early. Just got Thurs & Fri tixx for half off face value.

Laettner, we are buying in the parking lot when we get down there this evening. What kind of prices should I expect for lower and upper level tickets?

 

[dukiejay]

Originally posted by bleediteveryday30:

Originally posted by DiehardDukeFan4Life:
With Miami beating Virginia Tech, how many games will Miami need to win in the ACC tourney for them to make it into the NCAA tourney?

I think Miami needs to beat Notre Dame and probably win one more to be in.

Yep. If Miami wins tonight they're squarely on the bubble and leave everything in the hands of the committee. However, if they beat ND tonight and follow it up with a win over Duke or State I would think it moves them into the field.

 

[dbav]

Virginia off to a great start.

 

[dukehokie]

I love this tournament! VT had a nice showing which is good for them going into next year. Hanlan was fun while he lasted. This is going to be a doozy the next few rounds.