ACC, Maryland, Virginia Tech Still Has a Lot to Play for Today

Yes, UNC beat Duke last night to win the ACC Championship. Still, there is a lot to play for on the final day of the regular season. There is seeding in the ACC tournament and bubbles to try to fly off of for a few teams.

Maryland at Virginia. The Terps are sitting at 18-12 and squarely on the bubble. The Cavs have been the league's doormat for most of the season, but have suddenly gotten a little hot. This is a must game for Maryland as a loss would be devastating for their NCAA hopes. A win makes them the #5 seed in the ACC tournament and a matchup with the last place NC State Wolfpack (who have lost eight straight).

Virginia Tech at Clemson. The winner of this game will be the #3 seed -- the loser is #4 (the #3 avoids UNC until the title game). This is so important to Virginia Tech's (18-11) tournament hopes. Right now, they are on the outside looking in. The biggest complaint against the Hokies resume is that they haven't beaten anyone important. Winning at Clemson would fulfill that. Of course, there is that little thing about ... winning at Clemson.

It can be done (Charlotte did it), but can Tech do it? Their biggest road win was at Maryland a few weeks ago.

Miami. The Canes' season is over, but they will have a little interest at what goes on today. If Maryland beats Virginia, Miami will be the #6 seed in the ACC tournament. That means a date with Tyrese Rice and Boston College on Thursday and, with a win, a date with the Clemson-Va Tech winner on Friday.

A Terps loss and the Canes take on NC State, Thursday, then the Clemson-Va Tech loser on Friday.

Interesting that Miami could be a #6 seed in this tournament, yet is considered by many a virtual lock to get into the NCAA tournament ... at least ahead of Maryland and Virginia Tech.

Here is the seeding for the ACC tournament heading into the day:

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