Duke vs Virginia: The ACC Battle Everyone's Watching

Описание: Duke Surges, Virginia Dominates NC State, UNC Responds vs Louisville + Kansas-Cincinnati Shock | TIME-OUT

Mike Waddell, David Glenn and Coach Kerry Keating discuss ACC separation in February, led by Duke beating No. 1 Michigan 68-63 on a neutral floor and then crushing Notre Dame 100-56 (including 89% free-throw shooting). Glenn highlights Cameron Boozer as the national player of the year favorite, Duke’s elite defense, improved point guard play from Caleb Foster and Caden Boozer, defensive impact from Dom A. Sar, and added bench value from Nick Nia.

The show recaps No. 11 Virginia’s 90-61 win over NC State, noting State’s 19 first-half points, Virginia’s 53% shooting, 46% from three, a 24-10 transition edge, and 12 blocked shots. Keating and Glenn discuss Virginia’s three losses, its shot-blocking and three-point defense, and Ryan Odom’s coaching impact, with debate over ACC Coach of the Year versus John Shire’s national recognition.

They examine the ACC standings (Duke 14-1, Virginia 13-2, a 10-5 cluster) and how tiebreakers and byes could shape the ACC tournament, with mentions of Miami’s positioning and potential bubble-fight teams. NC State’s volatility is addressed after another blowout, including defensive breakdowns, flu issues, and composure problems on the road.

North Carolina’s response is covered: a 77-64 road win at Syracuse with Henri Veesaar returning, followed by a Smith Center win over Louisville fueled by Seth Trimble’s career-high 30 points and a 17-2 run. Glenn notes improvement from Trimble and Luca Bova during Caleb Wilson’s absence, while concerns remain about UNC’s point guard play. Keating questions sustainability given UNC allowing 14 Louisville threes and 16 offensive rebounds despite shooting over 50% and winning the paint.

In an overtime segment, the panel discusses Kansas’ home loss by 16 to Cincinnati amid Darryn Peterson drama, the difficulty of winning at Allen Fieldhouse, Kansas’ Jekyll-and-Hyde results (including a win over Houston), and what it means for March. They also assess Wes Miller’s Bearcats as defense-first but offensively inconsistent in the Big 12.

The episode closes with weekend ACC games to watch, highlighted by Virginia at Duke, plus curiosity around Virginia Tech at UNC and Louisville at Clemson, and key matchup questions involving Duke’s guards, Boozer, Isaiah Evans, and Virginia’s interior shot-blockers.

00:00 ACC Picture Clears
01:10 Duke Stuns Michigan
01:45 Boozer Leads Blue Devils
03:50 Virginia Dominates State
05:58 ACC Logjam Breakdown
08:28 NC State Inconsistency
10:48 Offense Versus Defense
14:37 Roster Building For Defense
20:03 Coach Of The Year Talk
24:22 Tar Heels Respond Strong
26:04 Trimble And Backcourt Growth
28:36 UNC Sustainability Questions
30:04 Trimble Boosts Ceiling
31:07 Road Wins And Momentum
31:49 ACC Seeding Scenarios
32:53 Final Three Game Outlook
33:57 Home Undefeated Stakes
36:05 Organize For Success
36:45 Jimmy's Wrightsville Beach
37:45 Overtime Kansas At Fog
39:03 Peterson Drama Impact
41:49 Glenn Chemistry Red Flags
44:42 Cincinnati Upset Meaning
47:40 Big 12 Reality Check
50:01 ACC Weekend Betting Talk
52:14 Must Watch UVA At Duke
55:41 Network Sign Off

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