That sentiment may draw considerable debate from supporters of the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences, but the truth is the ACC is college basketball s big dog. Just look at the current AP Poll. Late January and February bring the meat of conference play. Aside from the conference tourneys, and March Madness, this part of the season is an exciting time in college hoops. This is the time for the traditional rivalries we ve grown so fond of over the years.
Familiarity definitely breeds contempt.
Duke and North Carolina do not care for one another. Michigan may not be winning 25 games this season, but they still hate Ohio State and they still hate Indiana. The in-state rivalries are even nastier. Arizona and Arizona State is a good example. Traditionally, the Wildcats are a national power while the Sun Devils usually find themselves scrapping for PAC-10 crumbs.