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The 1990 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball tournament took place in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the second Charlotte Coliseum. Georgia Tech won the tournament, defeating Virginia, 70–61, in the championship game. Brian Oliver of Georgia Tech was named tournament MVP. This was the only time both teams in the ACC Tournament final have been from outside the state of North Carolina until the 2021 ACC finals matchup between Florida State and Georgia Tech.

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1990 ACC men's basketball tournament
ClassificationDivision I
Season1989–90
Teams8
SiteCharlotte Coliseum
Charlotte, North Carolina
ChampionsGeorgia Tech (2nd title)
Winning coachBobby Cremins (2nd title)
MVPBrian Oliver[1] (Georgia Tech)
TelevisionRaycom/JP Sports
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1989–90 ACC men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 17 Clemson10–4 .71426–9  .743
No. 15 Duke9–5 .64329–9  .763
No. 9 Georgia Tech†8–6 .57128–7  .800
North Carolina8–6 .57121–13  .618
Virginia6–8 .42920–12  .625
NC State6–8 .42918–12  .600
Maryland6–8 .42919–14  .576
Wake Forest3–11 .21412–16  .429
† 1990 ACC tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll
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Quarterfinals
March 9
Semifinals
March 10
Championship Game
March 11
         
1 #17 Clemson 79
8 Wake Forest 70
1 #17 Clemson 66
5 Virginia 69
4 North Carolina 85
5 Virginia 92OT
5 Virginia 61
3 #14 Georgia Tech 70
2 #12 Duke 104
7 Maryland 84
2 #12 Duke 72
3 #14 Georgia Tech 83
3 #14 Georgia Tech 76
6 NC State 67

AP rankings at time of tournament

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