Duke’s run to NCAA title started at ACC tourney

By Bud L. Ellis

By dodging the upset bug that took residence at the 2010 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament, the Duke Blue Devils did more than win another conference title.

The Blue Devils propelled themselves to the ultimate prize.

Duke’s run to the NCAA national championship began on the second weekend of March inside the Greensboro Coliseum. While only two of the higher seeded teams survived in the first two rounds, the Blue Devils navigated their way through the upsets and close calls to win the ACC for the ninth time in 12 years.

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Friday, June 18, 2010 at 1:33 pm by bud

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ACC men’s basketball tournament

It looks like there will not be any concerns about a much different looking ACC basketball tournament in the near future.

With Texas electing to remain in the Big 12 conference, the domino effect that was expected to occur looks like it will not happen.

That means the ACC is safe with its current 12 teams despite persistent rumors that the conference could be raided and lose some of its schools. (Read More…)

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 2:33 pm by steve

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