The Atlantic Coast Conference will host the annual ACC Men’s Basketball Legends Brunch on Saturday, March 15 at the Sheraton Four Seasons in Greensboro, N.C. The signature event recognizes standouts from each of the ACC’s 15 schools who have contributed to the league’s rich tradition. The 2014 ACC Men’s Basketball Legends will also be honored during a ceremony at halftime of the first semifinal game on Saturday, March 15 at the Greensboro Coliseum.
The event will embody the true spirit of ACC Men’s Basketball and will offer attendees the opportunity to meet some of the biggest names in men’s basketball. The event will begin at 10 a.m. and will conclude with a short autograph session with the Legends.
The hosts for the brunch will be Mike Hogewood, Raycom Sports play by play announcer and host of ACC Basketball Today, and Tim Brant, the Vice President and Director of Sports for ABC 7/WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C.
The league’s website, theACC.com, will highlight the class of 2014 ACC Men’s Basketball Legends. More information can be found attheACC.com/legends.
ACC Men’s Basketball Legends Brunch event tickets are still available but are selling quickly. To purchase event tickets, tables or for more information please visit http://theacc.co/
Included in this year’s class are two members of the ACC’s 50th Anniversary basketball team, nine former All-Americas, seven former All-ACC selections, eight former first-round NBA Draft selections, three players who led their teams to four ACC Championships and players who led their teams to an NCAA title and one NIT Championship. Below is a complete list of this year’s Legends:
Player
Jack MaGee
Wayne “Tree” Rollins Clemson
Gene Banks
Al Thornton
Travis Best Georgia Tech
John Lucas
Steve Edwards Miami
Eric Montross North Carolina
Julius Hodge NC State
Pat Garrity
Don Hennon Pitt
Dave Bing
Terry Holland Virginia
Bobby Stevens Virginia Tech
Sam Ivy