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Updated ACC Tournament Bracket Revealed Ahead of Final Regular Season Weekend
Virginia Cavaliers earn No. 2 seed and double bye as top teams jockey for position
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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The Virginia Cavaliers have secured the No. 2 seed in next week's ACC Tournament and will receive a double bye, while Duke, Miami, and North Carolina have also earned top-4 seeds. The full tournament bracket has been revealed, with the first round and second round matchups set ahead of the final weekend of the regular season.
Why it matters
The ACC Tournament is one of the most prestigious college basketball events, and the seeding and matchups will have major implications for which teams advance to the NCAA Tournament. The top teams are jockeying for the best possible positioning, while bubble teams are fighting to bolster their tournament resumes.
The details
Heading into the final weekend, the top 4 seeds in the ACC Tournament are set: No. 1 Duke (16-1 ACC, 28-2 overall), No. 2 Virginia (14-3 ACC, 26-4 overall), No. 3 Miami (13-4 ACC, 24-6 overall), and No. 4 North Carolina (12-5 ACC, 24-6 overall). The rest of the bracket includes Clemson, Louisville, NC State, Florida State, Cal, Stanford, SMU, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, and Notre Dame.
- The ACC Tournament will take place next week.
- The final weekend of the regular season is this Saturday and Sunday.
The players
Virginia Cavaliers
The Virginia Cavaliers are the No. 2 seed in the ACC Tournament and have earned a double bye to the quarterfinals.
Duke Blue Devils
The Duke Blue Devils are the No. 1 seed in the ACC Tournament and are ranked as the top team in the country.
Miami Hurricanes
The Miami Hurricanes are the No. 3 seed in the ACC Tournament and could face Virginia in the semifinals if both teams advance.
North Carolina Tar Heels
The North Carolina Tar Heels are the No. 4 seed in the ACC Tournament and will receive a double bye to the quarterfinals.
Ryan Odom
Ryan Odom is in his first season as the head coach of the Virginia Cavaliers.
What’s next
If the bracket stays as is, Virginia would likely face Miami in the semifinals, provided both teams win their quarterfinal matchups. A potential rematch between Virginia and Duke in the ACC Tournament championship game would be highly anticipated, as the Blue Devils blew out the Cavaliers earlier this season.
The takeaway
The updated ACC Tournament bracket sets the stage for an exciting conclusion to the regular season and conference tournament. The top teams are jockeying for the best possible seeding, while bubble teams are fighting to bolster their NCAA Tournament resumes. Fans can look forward to high-stakes matchups and the potential for some thrilling upsets in the coming weeks.
