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What the ACC Basketball Tournament Looks Like
Mar 7, 2026; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) celebrates making a three-point basket against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

The Miami Hurricanes are one step closer to realizing a goal that was set to start the season. Not only have they exceeded expectations, but now they are considered contenders in the ACC.

While the Duke Blue Devils have a chance to be one of the best teams ever, a sleeping giant in the Canes will have a chance to face off against them if they reach the ACC Championship game.

Here is a look at the ACC and how everything shapes up heading into the postseason.

Final ACC Standings

  1. No. 1 Duke (17-1 ACC, 29-2 overall)
  2. No. 13 Virginia (15-3 ACC, 27-4 overall)
  3. No. 22 Miami (13-5 ACC, 24-7 overall)
  4. No. 17 North Carolina (12-6 ACC, 24-7 overall)
  5. Clemson (12-6 ACC, 22-9 overall)
  6. Louisville (11-7 ACC, 22-9 overall)
  7. NC State (10-8 ACC, 19-12 overall)
  8. Florida State (10-8 ACC, 17-14 overall)
  9. Cal (9-9 ACC, 21-10 overall)
  10. Stanford (9-9 ACC, 20-11 overall)
  11. SMU (8-10 ACC, 19-12 overall)
  12. Virginia Tech (8-10 ACC, 19-12 overall)
  13. Wake Forest (7-11 ACC, 16-15 overall)
  14. Syracuse (6-12 ACC, 15-16 overall)
  15. Pittsburgh (5-13 ACC, 12-19 overall)
  16. Notre Dame (4-14 ACC, 13-18 overall)
  17. Boston College (4-14 ACC, 11-20 overall)
  18. Georgia Tech (2-16 ACC, 11-20 overall)

Here are the day-by-day matchups and full schedule for the ACC Tournament.

ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament Matchups and Schedule

Tuesday, March 10: First round

Game 1: No. 10 Stanford vs. No. 15 Pitt 2 p.m. ACCN, ESPN app
Game 2: No. 11 SMU vs. No. 14 Syracuse 4:30 p.m.ACCN, ESPN app
Game 3: No. 12 Virginia Tech vs. No. 13 Wake Forest 7 p.m.ACCN, ESPN app

Wednesday, March 11: Second round

Game 4: No. 7 NC State vs. Game 1 winner 12 p.m. ESPN or ESPN2, ESPN app
Game 5: No. 6 Louisville vs. Game 2 winner 2:30 p.m. ESPN or ESPNU, ESPN app
Game 6: No. 8 Florida State vs. No. 9 Cal 7 p.m. ESPN2 or ESPNU, ESPN app
Game 7: No. 5 Clemson vs. Game 3 winner 9:30 p.m. ESPN2 or ESPNU, ESPN app

Thursday, March 12: Quarterfinals

Game 8: No. 2 Virginia vs. Game 4 winner 12 p.m.ESPN or ESPN2, ESPN app
Game 9: No. 3 Miami vs. Game 5 winner 2:30 p.m.ESPN or ESPN2, ESPN app
Game 10: No. 1 Duke vs. Game 6 winner7 p.m.ESPN or ESPN2, ESPN app
Game 11: No. 4 North Carolina vs. Game 7 winner9:30 p.m.ESPN or ESPN2, ESPN app

Friday, March 13: Semifinals

Game 12: Game 8 winner vs. Game 9 winner7 p.m.ESPN or ESPN2, ESPN app
Game 13: Game 10 winner vs. Game 11 winner9:30 p.m.ESPN or ESPN2, ESPN app

Saturday, March 14: Championship

Game 12 winner vs. Game 13 winner8:30 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app

ACC Tournament Bracket

This article first appeared on Miami Hurricanes on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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