Duke Claims ACC Tournament Championship
Duke, entering the ACC Tournament as the No. 1 seed, defeated the No. 2 seed Virginia Cavaliers with a score of 74-70 in the championship game on Saturday night.
This significant win positioned Duke to potentially secure a No. 1 overall seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, a status it maintains in CBS Sports Bracketology.
The championship contest was fiercely competitive, featuring 16 lead changes. For Duke, Isaiah Evans led the scoring with 20 points, notably contributing 13 in the second half. Cayden Boozer added a strong performance with 16 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Cameron Boozer also chipped in with 13 points, despite shooting 3-of-17 from the field.
On the Virginia side, Ugonna Onyenso made history by setting an ACC Tournament title game record with nine blocked shots. Malik Thomas was the Cavaliers' top scorer with 18 points, while Sam Lewis contributed 17 points.
Following the game, Virginia is projected to remain a No. 3 seed in CBS Sports Bracketology.
Upcoming Matchup Against Michigan
The nationally No. 3-ranked Duke team is scheduled to play the nationally No. 1-ranked Michigan team in a highly anticipated regular-season college basketball game. The contest is set to take place on Saturday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Michigan currently boasts an impressive 25-1 record and ranks No. 1 in the NET, KenPom, and Wins Above Bubble metrics. The team also leads the country in scoring margin and possesses a defense rated No. 1 in efficiency. Duke enters the matchup with a 24-2 record, ranking No. 2 in the same metrics, and is third nationally in scoring margin.
This game is considered a potential tiebreaker for determining the No. 1 overall seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Duke's Cam Boozer, a leading candidate for National Player of the Year, is expected to compete against Michigan's formidable top-rated defense.