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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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
Darrion Williams was an eleventh hour withdrawal from the NBA Draft. Now, he's the focal point of an NC State team set to stun the ACC.

“He Makes the Game Easy”: NC State Is Betting on Darrion Williams

After a dominant season with Texas Tech, NBA hopeful Darrion Williams will try his luck at the newest powerhouse in the ACC

By Brett Friedlander
At 7-feet tall, Henri Veesaar is a quality shot blocker, proven rebounder and the BIG change Hubert Davis needs to reverse UNC's fortunes

Henri Veesaar Is Fixing North Carolina’s Biggest Problem

After an awkward season as one of the ACC's smallest squads, UNC coach Hubert Davis vowed to pick up quality big men. Henry Veesaar is standing front and playing center.

By Brett Friedlander
Madsen's Golden Bears made four trips to the Eastern time zone in their final three months of regular season play

“Hard on the Body”: Coach Mark Madsen on Cal’s Travel Troubles

Cross-country treks have fatigued the Cal Golden Bears. The ACC's newest members posted a dismal 1-7 record on Eastern swings last season.

By Brett Friedlander
Damon Stoudamire knows consistency is key for his Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Damon Stoudamire Wants NBA-Style Continuity for Georgia Tech

Two years after leaving the Celtics front office, former Rookie of the Year Damon Stoudamire is building a quality veteran core at Georgia Tech

By Brett Friedlander
Former North Carolina coach Hubert Davis

Hubert Davis Isn't Concerned About Pressure

Expectations are high at North Carolina. Hubert Davis fully embraces it.

By Brett Friedlander
After a Final Four collapse, Jon Scheyer and Duke look to retool for a championship run

ACC Roster Reshuffle: Where Every Team Currently Stands

After a dismal season, league rosters needed retooling. Here’s a look at how that is going.

By Brett Friedlander
RJ Godfrey #10 of the Clemson Tigers is seen during the game against the TCU Horned Frogs in the Naismith Hall Of Fame Series at Coca-Cola Coliseum on December 9, 2023 in Toronto, Canada.

Continuity Used to Be the Norm at Clemson. Not Anymore.

Tigers coach Brad Brownell has been busily restocking his roster ever since Clemson’s first-round loss in the NCAA Tournament

By Brett Friedlander
Will Richard stepped up in a major way on Monday night, dropping 18 points as the Gators' leading scorer.

Florida Stages Yet Another Late-Game Comeback to Take Down Houston

The Gators trailed by as many as 12 in the second half, and held the lead for only 63 seconds

By Brett Friedlander
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson watching a game from the sideline with his arms folded.

Coach Kelvin Sampson's Long, Difficult Road to the Title Game

With a win on Monday, Houston's Sampson would become the oldest coach to win a national championship. He would also reach the 800-win mark for his career.

By Brett Friedlander
Tyrese Proctor helped take down Houston in the Sweet Sixteen last year. Now, he faces the Cougars in the Final Four.

Duke’s “Secret” Scrimmage With Houston Set the Stage for the Final Four

Jon Scheyer had just begun his first season as the Blue Devils’ coach. He wanted to take the measure of his team, so he arranged a scrimmage with the toughest squad in the country: Kelvin Sampson’s Cougars.

By Brett Friedlander