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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Duke's win over UNC on Saturday night and the Men's ACC Basketball Tournament. 

The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball 76-61 in their regular-season finale at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke, ranked No. 1 in the country, led 39-34 at halftime before taking control in the second half with a strong defensive performance and a 24-2 scoring run that helped seal the victory. Duke freshman Cameron Boozer led the Blue Devils with 26 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists, playing a major role on both offense and defense. For North Carolina, Derek Dixon led the team with 17 points, including several three-pointers that kept the Tar Heels competitive early in the game. The win allowed Duke to finish the regular season 29-2 overall and 17-1 in ACC play, and it also meant the teams split the season series in the long-running Carolina–Duke rivalry.

The ACC Men's Basketball Tournament begins tomorrow, March 10, 2026, and runs through Saturday, March 14, 2026. The tournament opens with the first round on March 10, followed by the second round on March 11. The quarterfinals are played on March 12, the semifinals on March 13 and the event concludes with the championship game on March 14. All games are being held at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Can Duke be beat in the ACC Tournament?

Reese, Pam and Alex recap the ACC Women's Basketball Tournament. 

The women's ACC Basketball Tournament is over! Pam took a trip down to Duluth, Georgia to cover the tournament for the Sports Shop! What did Pam see down in Georgia?

The ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament was won by the Duke Blue Devils women's basketball, who claimed the championship with a 70-65 overtime victory over the Louisville Cardinals women's basketball in the title game. Duke rallied from a late deficit, tied the game in regulation, and then pulled ahead in overtime to secure their second straight ACC Tournament title. Taina Mair was named tournament MVP after leading the Blue Devils with 19 points and 12 rebounds and Riley Nelson hit a crucial three‑pointer in overtime to help seal the win. With the win, Duke (24-8) claimed its 10th ACC Tournament title in program history and became the first repeat champion since NC State in 2020 and 2021.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Duke's win over UNC on Saturday night, Caleb Wilson's injury, NC State's late season decline and more.

The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball 76-61 in their regular-season finale at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke, ranked No. 1 in the country, led 39-34 at halftime before taking control in the second half with a strong defensive performance and a 24-2 scoring run that helped seal the victory. Duke freshman Cameron Boozer led the Blue Devils with 26 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists, playing a major role on both offense and defense. For North Carolina, Derek Dixon led the team with 17 points, including several three-pointers that kept the Tar Heels competitive early in the game. The win allowed Duke to finish the regular season 29-2 overall and 17-1 in ACC play, and it also meant the teams split the season series in the long-running Carolina–Duke rivalry.

Caleb Wilson is a freshman standout for the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball and one of the most highly regarded young players in college basketball. During the 2025-26 season, Wilson quickly became one of the team’s most important players, averaging about 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game while shooting roughly 58% from the field. Because of his size, athleticism, and ability to impact the game on both offense and defense, many analysts view him as a potential lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. However, his freshman season ended early after he first fractured his left hand during a game against Miami on February 10, and then broke his right thumb during a non-contact drill in practice, which required surgery and kept him out for the rest of the season. How distraught was Reese when he heard the news?

The NC State Wolfpack men's basketball finished the 2025-26 regular season 19-12 overall and 10-8 in ACC play, earning roughly the 7th seed in the ACC Tournament. The team struggled down the stretch, losing six of their last seven games, including a close 85-84 loss to Stanford and earlier defeats to Duke, Virginia and Notre Dame, though they had a strong 82–58 win over North Carolina in mid‑February. Under head coach Will Wade, this was a notable improvement over their 12-19 finish in 2024–25. Expectations were high for Darrion Williams, who transferred from Texas Tech after averaging 15.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists and earning All-Big 12 First Team honors. Williams was voted ACC Preseason Player of the Year, and media picked NC State to finish fourth in the ACC, reflecting the belief that his scoring, leadership, and experience could make the Wolfpack a contender. Heading into the ACC Tournament, the team looks to regain momentum and meet those high expectations, despite the late-season slump. Can NC State catch fire in the ACC Tournament?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss this weekend's Duke vs UNC matchup, the women's ACC Tournament and more.

The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team will host the North Carolina Tar Heels tomorrow night at Cameron Indoor Stadium, with tip-off expected around 6:30 p.m. ET. Duke enters the matchup ranked No. 1 nationally and riding an impressive ACC regular-season performance, while North Carolina, ranked in the top 20, is coming off a win against Duke earlier this season. Caleb Wilson has been sidelined since Feb. 10 with a fractured left hand suffered in a loss to Miami. With UNC already locked into a top-four seed and a double bye in the conference tournament, the team now has extra time before its next postseason game, which could make resting Wilson the safer long-term decision. However, the rivalry matchup against Duke, one of college basketball’s most intense rivalries, adds emotional weight, especially if Wilson is close to returning and could provide a boost for UNC heading into March. What should Wilson do? Will he return Saturday? Should he? Is Duke truly the best team in the country? Reese says Duke has no flaws. Is he right? Who will win?

What is happening in the women's ACC Tournament?

Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with Tyrek Whitfield.

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Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss tomorrow night's matchup between Duke and Carolina. 

The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team will host the North Carolina Tar Heels tomorrow night at Cameron Indoor Stadium, with tip-off expected around 6:30 p.m. ET. Duke enters the matchup ranked No. 1 nationally and riding an impressive ACC regular-season performance, while North Carolina, ranked in the top 20, is coming off a win against Duke earlier this season. Caleb Wilson has been sidelined since Feb. 10 with a fractured left hand suffered in a loss to Miami. With UNC already locked into a top-four seed and a double bye in the conference tournament, the team now has extra time before its next postseason game, which could make resting Wilson the safer long-term decision. However, the rivalry matchup against Duke, one of college basketball’s most intense rivalries, adds emotional weight, especially if Wilson is close to returning and could provide a boost for UNC heading into March. What should Wilson do? Will he return Saturday? Should he? Is Duke truly the best team in the country? Does this Duke team have any flaws? Who will win?

Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his weekend picks and the Rookie of the Year Race in the NBA.

Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NBA. Who will win this weekend: Charlotte Hornets or Miami Heat? New Orleans Pelicans or Phoenix Suns? St. John's Red Storm or Seton Hall Pirates? Jayson Tatum is set to make his return for the Boston Celtics against the Dallas Mavericks tonight. Tatum tore his achilles nearly 10 months ago and this would be Tatum's first game since then. In his return, wil tatum score more than 13.5 points? Will he record more than 3.5 rebounds?

The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the surprise teams in the league lately and rookie guard Kon Knueppel has been a major reason why. Charlotte has surged back into the Eastern Conference play-in race while winning roughly 15 of its last 18 games, with Knueppel providing efficient scoring and elite shooting that has helped fuel the run. The rookie has averaged around 19 points per game while shooting over 44% from three and even broke the NBA rookie record for most three-pointers in a season. His play has pushed him to the front of the NBA Rookie of the Year race ahead of Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks. While Flagg still has slightly bigger counting stats — about 20 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game — Knueppel’s efficiency, Charlotte’s winning stretch, and Flagg missing games with injury have shifted the momentum of the award race toward the Hornets rookie as the season enters its final stretch. Who should win ROTY: Knueppel or Flagg?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss LeBron’s historic milestone and whether it truly reflects his greatness, as well as the Charlotte Hornets' impressive largely in part due to the play of Kon Knueppel.

Last night, LeBron James made NBA history by breaking the all-time field goals made record, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s long-standing mark of 15,837. James hit his record-breaking basket during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Denver Nuggets, marking his 15,838th career field goal and later extended the record even further in the same game. At age 41 in his 23rd NBA season, this milestone highlights not just his longevity but also his sustained excellence, as he continues to perform at an elite level decades into his career. The historic achievement cements his place as one of the greatest scorers in basketball history and adds yet another remarkable chapter to his legendary career. However, Reese and Kmac feel differently. However, Reese and Kmac remain unconvinced—does this achievement truly underscore LeBron’s greatness, or is their shared lack of enthusiasm warranted?

The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the surprise teams in the league lately and rookie guard Kon Knueppel has been a major reason why. Charlotte has surged back into the Eastern Conference play-in race while winning roughly 15 of its last 18 games, with Knueppel providing efficient scoring and elite shooting that has helped fuel the run. The rookie has averaged around 19 points per game while shooting over 44% from three and even broke the NBA rookie record for most three-pointers in a season. His play has pushed him to the front of the NBA Rookie of the Year race ahead of Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks. While Flagg still has slightly bigger counting stats — about 20 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game — Knueppel’s efficiency, Charlotte’s winning stretch, and Flagg missing games with injury have shifted the momentum of the award race toward the Hornets rookie as the season enters its final stretch. Who should win ROTY: Knueppel or Flagg?

Reese and Alex discuss the Battle of the Blues, Duke vs UNC tomorrow.

The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team will host the North Carolina Tar Heels tomorrow night at Cameron Indoor Stadium, with tip-off expected around 6:30 p.m. ET. Duke enters the matchup ranked No. 1 nationally and riding an impressive ACC regular-season performance, while North Carolina, ranked in the top 20, is coming off a win against Duke earlier this season. Caleb Wilson has been sidelined since Feb. 10 with a fractured left hand suffered in a loss to Miami. With UNC already locked into a top-four seed and a double bye in the conference tournament, the team now has extra time before its next postseason game, which could make resting Wilson the safer long-term decision. However, the rivalry matchup against Duke, one of college basketball’s most intense rivalries, adds emotional weight, especially if Wilson is close to returning and could provide a boost for UNC heading into March. What should Wilson do? Will he return Saturday? Should he? Is Duke truly the best team in the country? Who will win?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss Stephen A.'s Smith's ongoing feud with the New Orleans Pelicans organization and who should be ACC Coach of the Year.

A public feud recently developed between Stephen A. Smith and the New Orleans Pelicans, largely centered on star player Zion Williamson. The situation began when Smith criticized Williamson on the ESPN show First Take, questioning his conditioning and past struggles with weight and injuries. During the segment, Smith went as far as calling Williamson a “food addict,” which many fans and observers felt was overly harsh. In response, the Pelicans’ social media team mocked Smith by posting a video highlighting awkward moments from his own basketball background and captioned it “Stick to solitaire, Stephen.” The post quickly went viral and escalated the conflict. Smith later fired back on First Take, calling the team’s response “pathetic” and criticizing the franchise’s lack of success, even claiming that his popularity is bigger than anyone on the team except Williamson. The back-and-forth turned the situation into a widely discussed media controversy around the NBA. Whose side are you on: Stephen A Smith or the New Orleans Pelicans?

The ACC has been pretty competitive this year. Who should be ACC Coach of the Year? Ryan Odom? Jon Scheyer? Hubert Davis? Jai Lucas?