The ACC Insider

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?

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 from The Field of 68, Jeff Goodman and Rob Dauster break down a pivotal week in the ACC before welcoming Louisville star Mikel Brown Jr. Brown discusses his recent dominant performances, including 74 points across two games, and what it took to get back to feeling like himself after injury. He opens up about confidence, shooting rhythm, handling adversity, and why Louisville is peaking at the right time. The guys also dive into Miami’s massive week, Caleb Wilson’s injury impact, ACC bubble teams, and whether eight teams from the league could make the NCAA Tournament.

North Carolina legend Tyler Hansbrough joins ACC Insider to relive the intensity of the Duke–UNC rivalry. Hansbrough shares what it was like winning four games at Cameron Indoor Stadium, how players prepare for the rivalry, and why pressure impacts Duke more than Carolina. He also breaks down the keys to UNC pulling an upset, reflects on facing JJ Redick and Sheldon Williams, discusses Jon Scheyer as both a player and coach, and delivers classic no-filter stories from Franklin Street and Cameron Indoor. A must-listen conversation ahead of college basketball’s biggest rivalry game.

Virginia basketball star Thijs De Ridder joins The ACC Insider to discuss his transition from professional basketball in Europe to college basketball in the ACC. De Ridder breaks down the biggest differences between European and American hoops, adjusting to classes after years as a pro, and how Virginia has emerged as a contender near the top of the conference.

SMU's Boopie Miller joins The ACC Insider after his dominant performance against UNC. Miller dives into why this SMU team can compete with anybody in the league, what has been working so well for him and this Mustangs squad, and MORE!

Louisville guard Ryan Conwell joins the ACC Insider Podcast to break down the Cardinals’ rise as one of the ACC’s most complete teams. Fresh off wins over Memphis, Indiana, and Kentucky, Conwell dives into the turning point after the Arkansas loss, the “hard hat” mentality Pat Kelsey has instilled, and what it really takes to win on the road against elite, physical teams like Tennessee.

The ACC is off to one of its strongest starts in years — and Rob Dauster & Jeff Goodman break down why. With eight ACC teams in the NET Top 40 and massive opportunities coming in the ACC–SEC Challenge, the guys dig into who’s for real, who has the most to prove, and what this week means for the league’s March hopes. Then, Cal’s breakout scorer Chris Bell joins the show fresh off a 22-point performance in the win over UCLA. He talks about returning home to California, adjusting to Mark Madsen’s system, rebuilding his confidence, and why this Cal team believes they can beat anyone. A fun conversation with one of the nation’s most efficient shooters. New episodes of ACC Insider every week on the Field of 68.

Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman sit down with Virginia Tech's new star, Neo Avdalas!

Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman preview Duke's Sweet 16 matchup with Arizona and talk with former Duke Blue Devil Seth Curry!

Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman break down the ACC tournament, the league's coaching carousel and MORE!

Rob Dauster sits down with Louisville's Chucky Hepburn!