The ACC Tournament: What’s at Stake

Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty ImagesFor the second year in a row, and the fourth time in six seasons, the Virginia Cavaliers have claimed at least a share of the ACC regular season title. Now, with the double-bye and No. 1 seed in hand, UVA will look to go back-to-back as conference tournament champions in Charlotte, starting at noon on Thursday when the Hoos face either No. 8 NC State or No. 9 Clemson—two teams they bested on the road.

Of course, it would be a significant feat for UVA to win three games in three days, achieving complete conference domination yet again along the way. But what are the other factors that might come into play? And just how important is an ACC Tournament title?…