The 1989 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball tournament took place in

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, at the Omni Coliseum.

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won the tournament by defeating

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, 77–74, in the championship game. J. R. Reid of North Carolina was named tournament MVP.

Bracket

AP rankings at time of tournament

References

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