The ACC standings have grown the tightest they’ve been as the regular season nears its conclusion.
The Duke Blue Devils sit just 0.5 games back of first place, as the North Carolina Tar Heels have seen their commanding lead dwindle each week.
Just two games separate the fifth and 12th-placed teams, and each game from here on out could change the complexion of the conference tournament.
Several teams like Pittsburgh, Wake Forest, and NC State are still battling for a spot in the NCAA Tournament, and getting favorable seeding in the ACC Tournament could go a long way in helping secure a bid to the big dance.
Here’s what the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament would look like if it started on Feb. 21.