NC State vs. UNC in ACC championship game: 3 thoughts, a bold prediction and more

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Mar 15, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Michael O'Connell (12) celebrates after shooting a three point shot at the buzzer during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

WASHINGTON — A trophy will be awarded by the end of the night, and 10-seed NC State will have a chance to play for the crown. The Wolfpack has raced through the ACC tournament at Capital One Arena and now has the chance to cut the nets down for the first time in 36 years. The Wolfpack will have to face off with top-seed North Carolina for the title. The Tar Heels swept the season series with a pair of convincing wins in the regular season. NC State was able to avenge its two losses against Syracuse earlier this week and it will look to do that again with the Tar Heels as the opponent. Here are three thoughts, a bold prediction and more ahead of the Tar Heels and Wolfpack’s championship game bout in the nation’s capital.