Atlantic Coast Conference

Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic conference in the United States, founded in 1953 by Clemson University, Duke University, University of Maryland, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, University of South Carolina, and University of Virginia. The conference is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, and its member schools are located in the eastern United States, including Florida State University, University of Miami, Georgia Tech, and University of Notre Dame. The conference has a long history of producing successful teams and athletes, including Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, and Chris Paul. The conference is also home to several prestigious academic institutions, including Duke University, University of Virginia, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

● History

The conference was founded on May 8, 1953, when seven schools from the Southern Conference decided to leave and form a new conference. The founding members were Clemson University, Duke University, University of Maryland, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, University of South Carolina, and University of Virginia. In 1971, the conference expanded to include University of Georgia Tech, and in 1991, Florida State University joined the conference. The conference continued to expand, adding University of Miami in 2004, Virginia Tech in 2004, and Boston College in 2005. In 2013, the conference added University of Notre Dame, University of Pittsburgh, and Syracuse University. The conference has a rich history of competition, including rivalries with the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten Conference. Notable coaches in the conference include Mike Krzyzewski, Roy Williams, and Jim Boeheim.

● Member Schools

The conference currently consists of 15 member schools, including Clemson University, Duke University, Florida State University, University of Georgia Tech, University of Louisville, University of Miami, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, University of Notre Dame, University of Pittsburgh, Syracuse University, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest University, and Boston College. These schools are located in 10 states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. The member schools have a strong reputation for academic excellence, with several schools ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report, including Duke University, University of Virginia, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

● Conference Championships

The conference crowns champions in several sports, including football, basketball, baseball, and soccer. The conference championship games are often played at neutral sites, including Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. The conference has produced several national champions, including Florida State University in football, Duke University in basketball, and University of Virginia in baseball. Notable athletes in the conference include Deshaun Watson, Christian McCaffrey, and Zion Williamson. The conference also has a strong reputation for producing successful coaches, including Nick Saban, Dabo Swinney, and Tony Bennett.

● Sports

The conference sponsors several sports, including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, and lacrosse. The conference is home to several powerhouse programs, including Clemson University in football, Duke University in basketball, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in basketball. The conference also has a strong reputation for producing successful Olympic athletes, including Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, and Ryan Lochte. The conference has several rivalries with other conferences, including the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten Conference. Notable events in the conference include the ACC Championship Game and the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament.

● Rivalries

The conference has several rivalries, including the Tobacco Road rivalry between Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University. The conference also has a strong rivalry with the Southeastern Conference, particularly in football and basketball. The conference has several trophy games, including the Textile Bowl between Clemson University and North Carolina State University, and the Commonwealth Cup between University of Virginia and Virginia Tech. Notable rivalries in the conference include the Florida State University-University of Miami rivalry and the University of Notre Dame-University of Pittsburgh rivalry. The conference also has a strong rivalry with the Big Ten Conference, particularly in basketball.

● Facilities

The conference has several state-of-the-art facilities, including Doak Campbell Stadium at Florida State University, Lane Stadium at Virginia Tech, and Kenan Memorial Stadium at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The conference also has several top-notch basketball arenas, including Cameron Indoor Stadium at Duke University, Dean Smith Center at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Carrier Dome at Syracuse University. The conference has invested heavily in facilities, including the construction of new stadiums and arenas, such as Hard Rock Stadium at University of Miami and Papa John's Cardinal Stadium at University of Louisville. Notable facilities in the conference include Bobby Dodd Stadium at Georgia Tech and Wallace Wade Stadium at Duke University. The conference also has several top-notch training facilities, including the Duke University Cameron Indoor Stadium and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Dean Smith Center. Category:College athletics conferences in the United States