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No longer able to rely on legacy, ACC men's basketball is at a crossroads


The ACC is expected to receive only three bids for the NCAA men's basketball tournament on Selection Sunday. That would be its lowest in 25 years and a far cry from its record-tying nine berths in 2018. NIL rules and the transfer portal have destabilized collegiate sports, creating a lack of continuity that has impacted programs around the country. (ESPN.com)

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No longer able to rely on legacy, ACC men's basketball is at a crossroads