The 1989 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball tournament took place in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Omni Coliseum. North Carolina won the tournament by defeating Duke, 77–74, in the championship game. J. R. Reid of North Carolina was named tournament MVP. Bracket AP rankings at time of tournament References Tournament ACC men's basketball tournament Basketball competitions in Atlanta College basketball tournaments in Georgia (U.S. state) ACC men's basketball tournament 1980s in Atlanta ACC men's basketball tournament