Introduction
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is one of the most competitive men’s college basketball conferences in the country. The 2019-2020 season was no different, as the ACC saw some of the nation’s top teams battle it out for the conference title. After an exciting regular season and tournament, the Duke Blue Devils emerged victorious and took home the conference crown.
Regular Season
The ACC’s regular season saw some of the top teams in the nation compete for a spot in the conference championship. The Duke Blue Devils and Virginia Cavaliers were the clear favorites to make it to the top, but the other teams in the conference also had a shot at making it to the championship game. Florida State, Louisville, and North Carolina all had solid seasons and were in contention for the title.
In the end, it was Duke and Virginia who emerged as the top two teams in the conference, with Duke finishing the regular season with a 24-7 record and Virginia not far behind at 23-8. Both teams were ranked in the top 10 in the nation and were considered favorites to make it to the championship game.
Tournament
The tournament began with the quarterfinals, with Duke and Virginia both receiving bye’s due to their respective top two rankings. In the quarterfinals, Louisville and Florida State were able to pull off upsets against North Carolina and Syracuse respectively, setting up an exciting semifinal matchup between the two teams.
In the semifinals, Louisville and Duke faced off in an exciting game that went down to the wire. In the end, it was Duke who emerged victorious, setting up a championship matchup with Virginia.
The championship game was a thrilling contest that went back and forth until the final buzzer. In the end, it was Duke who emerged victorious and was crowned the 2019-2020 ACC Men’s Basketball Champions.
Conclusion
The 2019-2020 ACC Men’s Basketball Championship was an exciting one, with some of the top teams in the nation competing for the title. In the end, it was Duke who emerged victorious, and they were crowned the 2019-2020 ACC Men’s Basketball Champions. The Blue Devils will now look to carry this momentum into the NCAA tournament, as they look to make a run at the national title.