DURHAM—So this is what they mean about March.
Every year around this time, we hear about how great conference tournaments can be because they allow everyone to start over. And this year, it's finally happened—the only problem is that it's the Tar Heels that need to start over.
After an 89-76 loss to Duke, they'll go into Greensboro as the 14th seed in a 14-team tournament. In the past decade, the ACC Tournament has mostly felt like a dress rehearsal. Starting Tuesday, however, it will feel imperative.
Would it be strange for Carolina to win five games in five days?