2005 ACC Tournament

"There is no bigger event in college basketball than the ACC tournament. When you play that in North Carolina, that's a religion down there. Hopefully it will have the same effect up here."

- Maryland Coach Gary Williams

"In the ACC it has always been important to be the best guy on your block. That's what the ACC tournament still decides: who the best guy on the block for that year is. Everyone wants to be that guy."

- Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski

Supreme Court
Back in Session

After 15 Years, Nation's Capital Hosts Country's Premier Conference Tournament

• The atmosphere at MCI Center promises to be particularly charged given competition, stakes.
• Bracket and schedule
• Info and records

John Feinstein

• In glut of postseason basketball tournaments, this one still matters.

The Players

• He's one of the ACC's best, but Marvin Williams remains humble.
• Eric Williams gives Deacons a potent inside-outside game.
• Duke's Lee Melchionni makes most of increased playing time.

ACC in D.C.

• The Post's Dan Steinberg shares the sights and sounds from MCI.

The Teams

• Clemson Tigers
• Duke Blue Devils
• Florida State Seminoles
• Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
• Maryland Terrapins
• Miami Hurricanes
• North Carolina Tar Heels
• North Carolina State Wolfpack
• Virginia Cavaliers
• Virginia Tech Hokies
• Wake Forest Demon Deacons

The Atmosphere

• Our interactive guide to places to eat and drink near the MCI center.

Jordan photo by Associated Press; N.C. photo by Raleigh (N.C.) News and Observer;
Maryland photo by Bob Jordan - Associated Press