Triangle teams in the 2023 NCAA basketball tournaments

We’re cheering on our local men’s and women’s basketball teams.

Duke's game against Pitt in the 2023 ACC tournament.

Duke’s men’s basketball team won the 2023 ACC tournment.

Photo by Duke Photos

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Lace up your dancing shoes. Selection Sunday has concluded and Duke, NC State, and UNC are headed to the 2023 NCAA basketball tournaments.

It’s no surprise that the Blue Devils will make an appearance. Out of our local contenders, both of Duke’s basketball teams made it the furthest in the ACC tournaments, with the women’s team reaching the semifinals and the men’s team taking the championship.

Here’s when to cheer on our local teams. Psst... don’t forget to wear your new favorite merch for good luck.

Men’s basketball

Round 1:

The national championship game is on Monday, April 3 in Houston. View the official bracket.

Women’s basketball

Round 1:

The national championship game is on Sunday, April 2 in Dallas. View the official bracket.

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