Migjen Bakalli Recalls Three Key NC State Moments
Migjen Bakalli reflects on NC State memories from 1990 to 1994. He recalls beating Georgia Tech 82 68 in the 1991 quarterfinals with Kenny Anderson and Matt Geiger on their roster, an airball free throw against Florida State in a 1992 quarterfinal loss, and Duke’s Marty Clark dunking on Bryant Feggins in the 1991 semifinal.
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Georgia Tech
Kenny Anderson
Matt Geiger
Jon Barry
Florida State
Duke
Marty Clark
Bryant Feggins
Tom Gugliotta
ACC Tournament memories from local ACC players and games
A collection of reminiscences about ACC Tournament nights in Greensboro and historical clashes. Players recall near-misses and victories involving Buck Williams, Kenny Dennard, Albert King, Eddie Payne, Lee Faye, Tom Amaker, Mark Price, Johnny Dawkins, Steve Francis, and teams like Duke, Maryland, NC State, Wake Forest, Clemson.
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Buck Williams
Kenny Dennard
Duke
Albert King
Buck
Williams reflects on Duke heartbreaker games
Gary Williams recalls Maryland losses to Duke in 2000 and 1999 semifinal, calling them among his best associated games due to strong play by both teams. He cites the 81-68 defeat in 2000 and the 84-82 semifinal loss as peak competitive showings.
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Jim Thacker
Duke
Local ACC leaders in scoring by top players
Kris Lang of North Carolina John Toms Wake Forest David Thompson and James Worthy of North Carolina Migjen Bakalli of NC State top ACC in games played with 127 89 86 84 72 appearances, highlighting experience across programs.
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Gaston
Cleveland County
Lincoln County
College HS
Clemson
Doug Hoffman Ashley
Joe Ladd
Wake Forest
Lowell
Tony Byers
City
Wake Forest S. Point
Jerry Campbell
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N.C. State Crest
David Thompson
Jon Robinson
Maryland
H. Huss
James Worthy
UNC Ash
John Toms
Shelby
Jeff White
Clemson Ash
Kenny Poston
N.C. Statesville
N.C. State
S. Point
Migjen Bakalli
Kris Lang
MNC
Ryan Lowery
Fsu Ash
ACC
North Carolina
Doug Hoffman
Maryland Coach Eyes NCAA Run After ACC Tourney Hope
Maryland coach Gary Williams emphasizes not looking ahead to a potential Duke rematch and focuses on the next game. The Terrapins, 25-3, rely on Juan Dixon as a scoring and leadership catalyst while pursuing an ACC tournament title and a possible No. 1 NCAA seed.
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Duke
Clemson
Florida State
New York
Maryland
Georgia Dome
Atlanta
Steve Blake
Lonny Baxter
Terrapins
Juan Dixon
Larry Shyatt
Kansas
UNC history hints at 1957 national title run memories
The 1957 North Carolina season under Frank McGuire produced a 32-0 record with 14 wins by 10 points or fewer. Close wins over Wake Forest highlighted the era, including a late battle in 1956 Dixie Classic. Ladd recalls Rosenbluth’s finale shot and Wake Forest’s tough calls, while Poston reflects on NC State’s improbable 1987 title run and rivalries shaping ACC lore.
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North Carolina
Frank McGuire
Tar Heels
Wake Forest
Bones McKinney
UNC
Deacons
N.C. State
Reynolds Coliseum
Chapel Hill
Winston-Salem
Clemson
Ladd
Lenny Rosenbluth
Rosenbluth
Wendell Carr
ACC
Ron Morris
Lenoir- Rhyne
Bears
Kansas City
J.P. Stevens
Stanley
Blake earns praise despite ACC snub from All-ACC votes
Maryland junior guard Steve Blake, named third team all ACC, drew praise from coaches like North Carolina's Matt Doherty and Wake Forest's Skip Prosser who called him the catalyst and straw that stirs the drink. Duke's Reggie Love was suspended through the ACC Tournament. Virginia features four 1,000 point scorers on its roster.
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Wake Forest
Duke
North Carolina
Maryland
Steve Blake
Blake
Terrapins
Matt Doherty
Skip Prosser
Juan Dixon
Lonny Baxter
Chris Wilcox
Florida State
Monte Cummings
Steve Robinson
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