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IPS IN 5: Bring Back The Big Four Tournament?

The Big Four Tournament, which featured the ACC's Tobacco Road teams in a non-conference two-day tournament played in December, ended in 1981.  Given the unbalanced scheduling of the ACC and the need for quality non-conference games, is it time to bring it back?
By James Henderson
September 14, 2026
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The Big Four Tournament, which featured the ACC's Tobacco Road teams in a non-conference two-day tournament played in December, ended in 1981.  Given the unbalanced scheduling of the ACC and the need for quality non-conference games, is it time to bring it back?
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