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The ACC Commissioner, Jim Phillips, discussed the league's expansion and scheduling possibilities at the ACC Tipoff. He emphasized that the ACC is a national conference. Meanwhile, the AAC Commissioner, Mike Aresco, held a press conference after the addition of Army to the AAC. Aresco highlighted that Army will have access to the CFP and that the addition brings the league back to 14 teams.
AAC commissioner Mike Aresco: "I think it is getting harder (for schools to stay independent)." Mentions 9-game conference schedules, making it harder to schedule. Plus, finances.
AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco zooming with reporters following the addition of Army to the AAC today. Pointed to Army getting access to the CFP, getting the league back to 14 teams in his opening remarks. https://t.co/5QEjCWfqCT
Jeff Capel isn’t a fan of the idea of an ACC tournament where every team in the league doesn’t automatically qualify. This idea was suggested by Commissioner Phillips earlier today.
ACC’s Jim Phillips reinforces decision to expand, suggests basketball tournament may not include all members @BrendanRMarks https://t.co/4Em9Nk9TQf
Our @TheAthleticCBB headline on #ACC commissioner Jim Phillips' remarks today, on everything from (more) conference realignment to the future of the ACC Tournament: https://t.co/EgZgc4wqj2
ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips talked about the league's expansion and scheduling possibilities at the ACC Tipoff on Wednesday morning. "We are a national conference." 🗞: https://t.co/8VUjoM71Ap https://t.co/R7Hva7o4gw
Phillips indicates that future ACC basketball tournaments may not feature all league teams. “I don’t think we’ll have a tournament with 18… I think you got to earn your way there… I’m not interested in adding another day to the tournament, but we’ll listen to the membership.”
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said he doesn’t think every team should make the ACC basketball tournament after the league expands: “I think you have to earn your way to play.”
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips: “I don’t know that we would invited 18 teams to a conference basketball tournament.” Phillips not in favor of the full membership at 2025 ACC tourney.