2010 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament
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The 2010 Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament, a part of the 2009-10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, took place from March 11–March 14, 2010, at the Greensboro Coliseum
in Greensboro, North Carolina
. The tournament was broadcast on the ESPN
family of networks except in ACC
markets, where it was syndicated by Raycom
. Both broadcasters had the games available in HD
. As of June 2010, the Greensboro Coliseum has hosted the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament 22 times, more than any other venue.
This tournament was notable for the high number of upsets, with the higher seed winning only twice in the first two rounds, and the 11 and 12 seeds progressing to the semifinals. The championship game matched Duke against Georgia Tech
. Duke won the championship game, 65–61, to win its 9th ACC championship in 12 years, and the most titles in ACC history at 18. As the conference champion, Duke received the ACC
's automatic bid
to the 2010 NCAA Tournament
, which Duke would go on to win.
Greensboro Coliseum
The Greensboro Coliseum Complex is an entertainment complex located in College Hill neighborhood of Greensboro, North Carolina. Opening in 1959, the arena was one of the largest venues in the South, with a seating capacity of over 7,000...
in Greensboro, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
. The tournament was broadcast on the ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
family of networks except in ACC
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
markets, where it was syndicated by Raycom
Raycom Sports
Raycom Sports is an American syndicator of sports television programs. It is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and owned and operated by Raycom Media.-Founding:...
. Both broadcasters had the games available in HD
High-definition television
High-definition television is video that has resolution substantially higher than that of traditional television systems . HDTV has one or two million pixels per frame, roughly five times that of SD...
. As of June 2010, the Greensboro Coliseum has hosted the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament 22 times, more than any other venue.
This tournament was notable for the high number of upsets, with the higher seed winning only twice in the first two rounds, and the 11 and 12 seeds progressing to the semifinals. The championship game matched Duke against Georgia Tech
2009–10 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team
The 2009–10 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team represented Georgia Institute of Technology in the 2009–10 college basketball season. This was Paul Hewitt's tenth season as head coach. The Yellow Jackets compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference and played their home games at...
. Duke won the championship game, 65–61, to win its 9th ACC championship in 12 years, and the most titles in ACC history at 18. As the conference champion, Duke received the ACC
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
's automatic bid
Automatic bid
Automatic bid is a term generally used to describe a bid or berth to a tournament, granted based on performance in prior competition, and not based on subjective picking...
to the 2010 NCAA Tournament
2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The first and second round games were played at the following sites:*March 18 / 20*March 25 / 27*March 26 / 28Each regional winner advanced to the Final Four, held on April 3 and 5 in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium, hosted by the Horizon League and Butler University, as per the NCAA's...
, which Duke would go on to win.
Seeding
Teams are seeded based on the final regular season standings, with ties broken under an ACC policy.| 2009–10 ACC men's basketball standings | |||||
| Seed | School | Conf | Overall | Tiebreaker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Duke 2009–10 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team The 2009–10 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team represented Duke University in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Led by Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski, the Blue Devils won the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, claiming the school's fourth national title.Duke led... |
13-3 | 26-5 | 3-0 vs. WF and CLEM | |
| #2 | Maryland 2009–10 Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team The 2009–10 Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team represented the University of Maryland in the 2009–10 college basketball season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference . Gary Williams was in his 21st year as the team's head coach. The Terrapins finished the season 24–9, 13–3... |
13-3 | 23-7 | 1-2 vs. WF and CLEM | |
| #3 | Florida State 2009–10 Florida State Seminoles men's basketball team The 2009–10 Florida State Seminoles men's basketball team represented Florida State University in the 2009–2010 NCAA Division I basketball season. The Seminoles were coached by Leonard Hamilton and played their home games at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, FL. The Seminoles are a... |
10-6 | 22-8 | 1-0 vs. VT | |
| #4 | Virginia Tech 2009–10 Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team The 2009–10 Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team represented the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the 2009–2010 NCAA Division I basketball season. The Hokies were coached by Seth Greenberg and played their home games at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. The Hokies are... |
10-6 | 23-7 | 0-1 vs. FSU | |
| #5 | Wake Forest 2009–10 Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball team The 2009-10 Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball team represented Wake Forest University. The Head Coach was Dino Gaudio. The team played its home games at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference... |
9-7 | 19-9 | 1-0 vs. CLEM | |
| #6 | Clemson 2009–10 Clemson Tigers men's basketball team The 2009–10 Clemson Tigers men's basketball team represented Clemson University in the 2009–10 college basketball season. Their head coach was Oliver Purnell. The team played its home games at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina and are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference. All games... |
9-7 | 21-9 | 0-1 vs. WF | |
| #7 | Georgia Tech 2009–10 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team The 2009–10 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team represented Georgia Institute of Technology in the 2009–10 college basketball season. This was Paul Hewitt's tenth season as head coach. The Yellow Jackets compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference and played their home games at... |
7-9 | 19-11 | ||
| #8 | Boston College Boston College Eagles men's basketball The Boston College Eagles are a Division I college basketball program that represents Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA. The team has competed in the ACC since 2005, having previously played in the Big East. Home games have been played at the Conte Forum since 1988, having previously been played... |
6-10 | 15-15 | ||
| #9 | Virginia Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball The Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball program represents the University of Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA's Division I. The team is coached by Tony Bennett.-Statistics:-Retired numbers:-Retired jerseys:... |
5-11 | 14-15 | 2-0 vs. UNC and NCSU | |
| #10 | North Carolina 2009–10 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team The 2009–10 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team represented the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Their head coach was Roy Williams. The team played its home games in the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They... |
5-11 | 16-15 | 2-1 vs. UVA and NCSU | |
| #11 | NC State 2009–10 NC State Wolfpack men's basketball team The 2009–10 NC State Wolfpack men's basketball team represented NC State University in the 2009–10 men's college basketball season. The team was coached by Sidney Lowe and played its home games at the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC. The Wolfpack is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The... |
5-11 | 17-14 | 0-3 vs. UVA and UNC | |
| #12 | Miami | 4-12 | 18-12 | ||
Bracket
See also
- 2009-10 ACC Men's Basketball