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The ACC belt · current holder

Duke

Took it from Virginia, 77–51, on February 28, 2026. Only ACC games count: the conference belt passes to whoever beats the holder in a game between two ACC teams.

5Defenses this reign
212Days held
426Reigns since 1954
1,193Conference belt games

Next ACC belt game: Wed, December 30, 2026, at Georgia Tech.

Longest reigns

NC StateJan 13, 1973 – Jan 2, 197521
DukeFeb 17, 2025 – Feb 7, 202617
VirginiaFeb 11, 2020 – Jan 30, 202114
DukeMar 13, 2005 – Mar 1, 200614
North CarolinaJan 9, 1987 – Jan 20, 198813
DukeMar 14, 2003 – Feb 15, 200412
VirginiaDec 30, 2017 – Feb 10, 201811
DukeJan 31, 2015 – Mar 13, 201511

Latest title changes

Feb 28, 2026Duke beat Virginia
Feb 21, 2026Virginia beat Miami
Feb 10, 2026Miami beat North Carolina
Feb 7, 2026North Carolina beat Duke
Feb 17, 2025Duke beat Virginia
Feb 8, 2025Virginia beat Georgia Tech
Feb 1, 2025Georgia Tech beat Louisville
Jan 4, 2025Louisville beat Virginia
Dec 31, 2024Virginia beat NC State
Mar 16, 2024NC State beat North Carolina
Mar 15, 2024North Carolina beat Pittsburgh
Mar 14, 2024Pittsburgh beat Wake Forest

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