Brett Friedlander

Brett Friedlander

Award-winning sports writer and columnist Brett Friedlander has been covering the ACC and college basketball since before anyone knew how to spell Krzyzewski, let alone pronounce it. He’s won 26 national, state and regional awards, covered 13 Final Fours, The Masters golf tournament, a Super Bowl and a World Series, and is the author of the book “Chasing Moonlight: The True Story of Field of Dreams’ Doc Graham.” He was at courtside for the wins that made both Dean Smith and Mike Krzyzewski the winningest coach in college basketball history. But his main claim to fame is having his laptop computer crushed by Grayson Allen on press row at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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New North Carolina Tar Heels coach Mike Malone is introduced at a press conference

New UNC Coach Michael Malone Isn’t a Member of the Family. But He’s No Stranger.

Malone, who won an NBA championship as coach of the Denver Nuggets, is introduced in Chapel Hill

By Brett Friedlander
Justin Gainey, a former player at NC State, arrives in Raleigh after spending the last several years as an assistant with Tennessee

NC State Hires Justin Gainey as New Head Coach

The 49-year-old former Wolfpack player replaces Will Wade, who abruptly left for LSU after just one season at NC State

By Brett Friedlander
Duke basketball players Dame Sarr #7 and Cayden Boozer #2 celebrate after a big play

Duke Gets Injured Star — and Moxie — Back in Big Win Over TCU

Blue Devils win 81 - 58, will face either Kansas or St. John’s in the Sweet Sixteen on Friday in Washington, D.C.

By Brett Friedlander
Duke center Patrick Ngongba dribbles a basketball in his road blue uniform

‘Duke Is Duke’: Blue Devils Confident Heading Into 2nd Round Against TCU

The Blue Devils could get Patrick Ngongba back for their Round of 32 game against TCU

By Brett Friedlander
Henri Veesaar's game-high 26 points was little consolation after UNC's epic collapse

Heels Headed Home: UNC Collapses in OT Loss

The 6th-seeded Tar Heels blow a 19-point lead to fall to 11th-seeded VCU

By Brett Friedlander
Duke was saved by the lack of a bell in it's Round of 64 match versus No. 16 seed Siena

Duke Ekes Out Win Against No. 16 Seed Siena

Duke's confidence almost cost them their season — it took a fresh strategy and a lucky break to bring it back. Are the Blue Devils still legitimate title contenders?

By Brett Friedlander
Duke center Patrick Ngongba dribbles a basketball in his road blue uniform

Duke Big Man Patrick Ngongba ‘Not Quite Ready to Go’ for First-Round Game

Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer seems optimistic that Ngongba, a sophomore big whose foot is still in a boot, could be ready for the second round.

By Brett Friedlander
With three key pieces injured, Duke keeps finding new ways to win

Duke Keeps on Winning as It Adjusts to an Injury-Depleted Lineup

With three key pieces down for the count, Duke keeps finding new ways to win. Credit a versatile roster and a renaissance for Cayden Boozer.

By Brett Friedlander
Jeff Capel and Pitt have the most direct path to clinching the final spot in the ACC tournament

Inside the ACC: Trio of Teams Battle for the Final Conference Tourney Spot

Pitt, Notre Dame and Boston College will be fighting for the ACC Tournament's final spot in their regular season finales

By Brett Friedlander
Henri Veesaar and the rest of the Tar Heels will be forced to step up following the injury to Caleb Wilson.

Duke Looks For Revenge In Rivalry Rematch With North Carolina

UNC faces their fiercest rival — and the No. 1 team in the country — without star freshman Caleb Wilson

By Brett Friedlander
Star freshman Caleb Wilson is out indefinitely after fracturing his left hand in a loss to Miami on Feb. 10

Inside the ACC: Louisville Freshman Breaks Out; UNC at Crossroads

How will the Tar Heels fare without their leading scorer and rebounder? PLUS: A look at Louisville star freshman Mikel Brown Jr., a resurgent Florida State and more news from the ACC.

By Brett Friedlander
Tar Heel forward Caleb Wilson will try to make the most of his matchup against Duke's Cameron Boozer

Inside the ACC: Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson Boost Duke-UNC Rivalry

How Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson are carrying on the storied rivalry. PLUS: a look at NC State and Clemson's road success and more from the ACC.

By Brett Friedlander
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