This week, the men’s Atlantic Coast Conference(ACC) basketball tournament has tipped off in Washington, D.C. at the Capital One Arena. Thus, the streets around the Greensboro Coliseum will be less hectic.
What was once the premier college basketball tournament in America has been diminished by illogical thinking and the lure of money.
When the conference was founded in 1953, there were eight teams. Six of those schools remain. Soon, the conference will expand to seventeen teams.
I wonder what ACC leaders might learn from this Marc Andreessen quote: “There is the opportunity to do more and better if you’re smaller and more nimble.”
So, ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, remember, if the expansion isn’t the right fit for the new teams, the conference can invite Guilford College and Hampden-Sydney. Both will be playing in the NCAA Division 3 final four this week, and geographically, they fit.
Bill Pike
Richmond, VA
The writer grew up in Burlington.
This letter was published in the Wednesday, March 13, 2024 edition of the Greensboro News and Record.
might be baloney 
Another great article! Thanks.
I got to attend the ACC tournament back in the glory days with my second husband, who graciously also got tickets for both of my sons and a group of their friends. Such a thrill!
And now . . . . As you pointed out!
Carol
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Carol, thanks as always for your reading time and kind comment. When Andrew was in high school, we had the opportunity to attend the semifinals and final in Greensboro. We will never forget that trip. Thanks for sharing.
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