Duke getting it done with defense

The 2009-10 college basketball season is almost two months old. And the nonconference portion of the schedule is nearly complete. Now it's time to take a look at where the ACC stands with conference play on the horizon.

Why the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matters

ACC 10, Big Ten 0. That's the tally in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. And if you think that doesn't matter, just ask any fan, coach, player or administrator on either side.

What many are thinking, but won't say publicly

College basketball is an interesting clique. There are some dysfunctional elements to the game (like the path some travel to recruit players through i...

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ACC ShootAround: UNC still the king, but plenty aiming for defending champ

...the trip. It appears he's ready for the gig. 6. Practice?! New practice facilities opened at Virginia Tech and Miami. This might not sound like much, but these are two traditional football schools, and...

Feb 7, 2009; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Sylven Landesberg (15) with the ball in...

Ellington's 20 lead Tar Heels' all-around effort vs. Cavaliers

Wayne Ellington scored 20 points and North Carolina shook off a sluggish start to beat Virginia 76-61 on Saturday for its seventh straight win.

Hansbrough's 28 power No. 6 North Carolina past Virginia

Tyler Hansbrough scored 28 points, Ty Lawson had 19 and the No. 5 Tar Heels beat Virginia 83-61 Thursday night to snap a surprising two-game losing streak in the ACC.

Welcome to ACC 101. Class is in session. Please take your seats.

A new calendar year means a new ACC season. Will UNC go undefeated? Not if Duke has anything to say about it. Will Clemson suffer another late-season slide? Dana O'Neil takes a look.

Carolina is king, but BC is surprising

The 2008-09 college basketball season is almost 2 months old. And the nonconference portion of the schedule is nearly complete. So it's time to take a look at where the ACC stands with conference play on the horizon.

ACC ShootAround: Duke, Miami to try to threaten a loaded UNC squad

Joel Auerbach/US Presswire Miami celebrated a win over Duke last season. Can the Canes do more this season? Miami who? By Heather Dinich ESPN...

Dennis Scott the greatest 3-point shooter ever

Here are the 25 greatest shooters since the inception of the 3-point line, writes Jay Bilas.

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Duke-Purdue, UNC-Michigan State among matchups

Purdue will host Duke and North Carolina will be at Michigan State as part of the annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge in early December.

...Tar Heels drives to the basket against the Virginia Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena on February 12...

Hansbrough, UNC holds off Cavs' challenge

Tyler Hansbrough scored 27 points, including a critical baby hook with 21 seconds to play, and No. 5 North Carolina once again survived a surprising challenge before holding on in a 75-74 victory over Virginia.

UNC should be Final Four-bound but will have ACC company in the Dance

The first two months have shown us that North Carolina is absolutely dominant, but will have some battles in the ACC with Duke, Miami and Clemson, who are all better than expected, writes Jay Bilas.

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