SI Weekend Roundup: A Year After Rock Bottom, the ACC’s Bounce Back Needs to Be More Than Duke

The league is improved this season, with potentially eight teams in the men's NCAA tournament, but its strength must translate to deep March Madness runs.

SI WEEKEND ROUNDUP A Year After Rock Bottom, the ACC's Bounce Back Needs to Be More Than Duke Bryan Fischer The league is improved this season, with potentially eight teams in the men's NCAA tournament, but its strength must translate to deep March Madness runs. READ MORE USA 5, Canada 3: How U.S. Survived Scare and Advanced to World Baseball Classic Semifinals Tom Dierberger Team USA defeated Canada and punched its ticket to the WBC semifinals. READ MORE Join Verducci's View Newsletter Tom Verducci delivers a mix of expert commentary, inside angles and thoughtful perspectives on baseball's biggest storylines. CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE Dominican Republic Puts on A Show, Leaves Korea In Awe at WBC Tom Verducci The D.R. continues to power its way through the tournament. READ MORE More from Sports Illustrated Marching Into Madness | Chapter 1: Ride or Die Read More Jaden Bradley's Buzzer Beater in Arizona–Iowa State Proved the Big 12 Didn't Need a Gimmick Read More Scottie Scheffler Barely Survives Cut Day at the Players Championship Read More LeBron James Must Embrace Role Player Status for Lakers to Succeed Read More Albert Breer on QB Market Taking Form, Titans Rebrand, Thanksgiving Eve Football? Read More Get the print edition of Sports Illustrated delivered to your door. Click to subscribe! Join the SI College Basketball Newsletter SI's college basketball newsletter delivers insider reporting and can't-miss stories on the biggest moments from across the country. From weekly previews to in-depth features, it's your essential guide to staying ahead in the world of NCAA hoops. CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE We may receive compensation for some links to products and services included in this email. Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. 625 Broadway, 10th floor New York, NY. 10012 You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the SI:AM newsletter. You can unsubscribe here . Privacy Policy – Terms & Conditions © 2026 Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. All betting and gambling content included in the SI:AM newsletter is intended for individuals 21+ (18+ in DC, KY, NH, RI, and WY). Betting and gambling content, including picks and predictions, are based on individual commentators' opinions and we do not guarantee any success or profits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER or texting 800GAM. Click this link to view the newsletter in your browser.