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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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
University of North Carolina coach Dean Smith and the court at the Dean E. Smith Center

Tar Heel Nation Divided: Repair or Replace the Dean Dome?

With the future of North Carolina's Smith Center in question, some fans are rallying to kill a new development plan — and save a titan of Tar Heel history

By Brett Friedlander
Star freshman and Wooden Award contender Caleb Wilson made it clear he has his coach's back

UNC Big Stands Up for Embattled Coach With Terse Words and Star Play

INSIDE THE ACC: California road trips get a lot harder. An honor for a Virginia legend. Coaches on the betting scandal....

By Brett Friedlander
Darrion Williams has struggled at times since transferring to NC State but he bounced back after his coach gave him a fiery endorsement

Inside the ACC: The Explosive Return of NC State's Priciest Guard

Will Wade lights a fire under Darrion Williams while Notre Dame's coach gets hot with officials. PLUS: SMU's triple-double machine and more updates from around the ACC.

By Brett Friedlander
Two major league dreams and a college transfer have led Myles Colvin to a key role at Wake Forest

How an NFL Dad Spurred Myles Colvin’s NBA Dreams

Two major league dreams have led Myles Colvin to a key role at Wake Forest. His next task is bringing his Demon Deacons to the NCAA Tournament.

By Brett Friedlander
Freshman forward Jalen Haralson has picked up the slack since Burton's injury

"All Hands on Deck" for Notre Dame After Losing Leading Scorer

After an ankle injury sidelined their top scorer, a green Notre Dame squad is picking up the slack. PLUS: NC State's softness and more news from around the ACC.

By Brett Friedlander
Freshman big man Cam Boozer has more than lived up to his hype by leading Duke in scoring, rebounding and assists

ACC Power Rankings for December 2025

With Feast Week in the rearview mirror, ACC correspondent Brett Friedlander power ranks the nation's hungriest conference

By Brett Friedlander
Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar are new weapons for North Carolina

The Secret to the ACC’s Success? Forward Motion.

After an embarrassing non-conference campaign in 2024-25, the ACC is looking like a conference of competitors. Credit standout freshmen, can-do coaching and a new brand of Tournament hunger.

By Brett Friedlander
Star forward Seth Trimble will miss six to eight weeks with a broken forearm

North Carolina’s Seth Trimble Injured in Freak Weight Room Accident

With the senior forward out until January with a broken arm, others will have to step up to help UNC bridge the gap through a tough non-conference schedule

By Brett Friedlander
Duke's December win vs. Auburn was one of just two ACC-over-SEC victories in 2024

10 Burning Questions for the ACC: Is Clemson Finished?

Is a breakout season for Wake Forest in the cards? What's NC State's next move? Could another Cooper Flagg emerge from Duke's roster? The NCAA Tournament's winningest conference is loaded with storylines ahead of the 2025-26 season.

By Brett Friedlander
Pat Kelsey's Louisville turnaround heralded the end of the ACC's coaching woes

Key ACC Headlines for the 2025-26 College Basketball Season

The ACC is electrifying as tipoff approaches. Breaking down the coaching turnaround, the injured list, the chip on NC State's shoulder and more.

By Brett Friedlander
Commissioner Jim Phillips believes increasing non-conference scheduling opportunities could revitalize the ACC

“Premier Conference” No More: Can the ACC Rebound?

The ACC's four tournament teams represented its lowest bid rate since 1975. Could tougher non-conference schedules change the narrative?

By Brett Friedlander
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