Lots of uncertainty in ACC tournament seeding still remains on the final day of the regular season.
As the 2025 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament approaches, Georgia Tech’s seeding is still uncertain, hinging on the final day of regular-season games. The Yellow Jackets can secure either the 7th or 8th seed, each with distinct paths and potential opponents in the tournament.
How Georgia Tech Can Secure the 7 or 8 Seed
- Georgia Tech earns the 7 seed if they defeat Wake Forest and Stanford loses to Louisville.
- Georgia Tech gets the 8 seed if Stanford wins or if Tech loses to Wake Forest.
What Each Seed Means for Georgia Tech
If Georgia Tech Gets the 7 Seed
- First Game: Georgia Tech would face the winner of the 10 vs. 15 game at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12.
- Potential Opponents in the Second Round: Virginia, Virginia Tech, Notre Dame, Florida State, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, or California.
- Quarterfinals: If the Yellow Jackets win, they face the 2 seed (currently Clemson) at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13. Louisville can also get the no. 2 seed if Clemson and Duke lose and Louisville wins.
If Georgia Tech Gets the 8 Seed
- First Game: The Yellow Jackets would play the 9 seed at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12.
- Potential Opponents: Virginia, Virginia Tech, or Notre Dame, depending on the final standings.
- Quarterfinals: If they advance, they would face the 1 seed at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13. The no. 1 seed will be Duke with a win over North Carolina today, but if Duke loses, the no. 1 seed could also be Clemson or Louisville depending on the outcomes of their games.
Key Games That Will Determine the Final Seeding
The following matchups on the final day of the regular season will directly impact Georgia Tech’s seeding and potential opponents:
- Georgia Tech at Wake Forest – A must-win for Tech to have a shot at the 7 seed.
- Stanford at Louisville – A Stanford loss is necessary for Tech to climb to the 7th seed and also impacts the top 3 seeding.
- SMU at Florida State – Florida State is in contention for the 10 seed, which could impact Tech’s second-round opponent.
- Duke vs. North Carolina – Duke secures the No. 1 seed with a win.
- Clemson vs. Virginia Tech – Impacts the top 3 seeding.
- Virginia at Syracuse – Virginia secures the No. 9 seed with a win over Syracuse and a loss by Virginia Tech to Clemson.
- Notre Dame vs California – Both teams are part of the group in the mix for the 9 through 15 seeds. Notre Dame can finish as high as 9 and as low as 15.
- Pittsburgh vs Boston College – Pitt is in contention for the no. 10 seed.
Looking Ahead to the ACC Tournament
The ACC Tournament is set to take place from March 11-15 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. With Georgia Tech’s final seeding coming down to the wire, their tournament journey could vary significantly depending on results from the final day of the regular season.
If Tech secures the 7 seed, they will avoid facing the No. 1 seed early. However, if they land the 8 seed, they’ll need to prepare for a potential second-round battle with Duke, the highest rated team in Kenpom history. There is also an argument that facing Duke earlier in the tournament could benefit Tech, as the ACC Tournament will be a test of endurance due to their short rotation. Taking on Duke in the quarterfinals rather than later in the tournament may give them a better shot at pulling off an upset before fatigue becomes a bigger factor.
One thing is certain: the final weekend of ACC action will be crucial as the Yellow Jackets await their tournament fate.