The ACC Insider

Jeff and Rob discuss Hubert Davis getting fired from UNC, UNC's next options at head coach, and Duke vs. St Johns in the Sweet 16.

The NCAA Tournament bracket is officially set, and the ACC is sending eight teams to March Madness. Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman break down every ACC matchup and debate which teams have the best chance to make a deep run. They discuss SMU’s chances against Tennessee, NC State’s volatile shooting, Clemson’s defensive matchup with Iowa, and Miami’s difficult draw against Missouri. The conversation also covers Louisville’s injury concerns, North Carolina’s tough game against VCU, and Virginia’s potential path to the Sweet 16. The episode wraps with a deep dive into Duke’s region as the number one overall seed, including the possibility of facing legendary coaches like Bill Self, Rick Pitino, and Tom Izzo. Could St. John’s be the team capable of knocking Duke out before the Final Four?

Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman preview the 2026 ACC Tournament!

Clemson head coach Brad Brownell joins the ACC Insider Podcast to break down the Tigers’ critical bounce-back win over Louisville and the lessons learned during a tough four-game skid. Brownell discusses Clemson’s defensive identity, the challenges of building a roster in the NIL era, and how veteran leadership has sustained the program’s culture. The show opens with Terrence Oglesby, Randolph Childress, Rob Dauster, and Jeff Goodman debating the state of ACC basketball, coaching turnover, NIL spending strategies, and the league’s future trajectory. Brownell also reflects on following the ACC’s legendary coaching era and shares thoughts on roster age limits and the long-term impact of the transfer portal.

On this episode of ACC Insider on The Field of 68, Jeff Goodman and Rob Dauster are joined by North Carolina big man Henri Veesaar. Veesaar reflects on UNC’s thrilling win over Duke, the chaos on Franklin Street, and the team’s growth without Caleb Wilson. He discusses Seth Trimble’s emergence, the impact of double teams in the post, and how his European background shaped his game. Veesaar also opens up about UNC’s inconsistency in conference play and what must improve for the Tar Heels to make a deep ACC and NCAA Tournament run.