How Tar Heels can secure March Madness bid in 2023 ACC Tournament Posted Mar 8, 2023 The ACC tournament is played on a neutral court, which means that the standard for opponents to qualify as Quad 1 is top 50 of the NET. Miami and NC State would join Virginia and Duke as Quad 1 opponents on a neutral court, so the Tar Heels may have more opportunities ahead. The first one will not come before the ACC quarterfinal, though. (CBS Sports)