Duke Claims 23rd ACC Championship, Defeats Louisville 73-62

Duke's men's basketball team won the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Tournament, defeating Louisville 73-62, marking the Blue Devils' 23rd ACC title and second under head coach Jon Scheyer in just three years. Key performances came from Tyrese Proctor, who scored 19 points, and Kon Knueppel, who added 18, despite Duke missing star player Cooper Flagg due to injury. Louisville's Terrence Edwards Jr. led his team with 29 points but struggled in the second half as Duke's defense held the Cardinals to just 9-of-35 shooting. The victory solidified Duke's position as a top contender for the NCAA Tournament with a 31-3 record. Louisville, having made significant strides since last season, will make its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2019 under new coach Pat Kelsey. The game featured nine lead changes before Duke pulled away with a decisive run in the second half.