ACC Tipoff 2025: Women’s Media Week Ignites the Hoops Hype
The 2025 ACC Women’s Basketball Tipoff is set to light up Charlotte on October 6th and 7th, and the energy is already buzzing. Schools across the conference have officially named the players and coaches who will represent them during these media days. SMU will send head coach Adia Barnes, along with guards Tyi Skinner and Kyla Deck. Meanwhile, North Carolina will lean on returning leaders Reniya Kelly and Indya Nivar during Tipoff, as they join Coach Courtney Banghart in front of the microphone. ACC Network will broadcast live coverage from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. With a full slate of interviews and predictions, this event won’t just talk the talk; it will fuel the season’s narrative from day one.
Stars, Suspense & Strategy
The Tipoff stage will be bursting with intrigue. Who rises, who pivots, and who becomes a surprise contender? In the ACC, Hannah Hidalgo’s 24.2 PPG led the league in scoring last season. She’ll be a natural focal point this week. Teams like SMU and Pittsburgh can use media week to position themselves as dangerous outsiders. Powerhouses like Duke and FSU will try to assert control early. Duke’s representatives include sophomore guard Toby Fournier, fresh off an ACC Rookie of the Year campaign, and forward Delaney Thomas. For FSU, guard Amaya Bonner and Sydney Bowles will provide both the face and voice. They will likely discuss how they plan to reclaim dominance in a shifting conference landscape.
More Than Press Releases: What to Watch After Tipoff
Tipoff will deliver more than sound bites; it will reveal undercurrents that could define the season. For instance, expect coaches to drop hints about rotations, play styles, and matchups. Will some teams adopt more guard-heavy lineups or lean into press packages? Meanwhile, transfer stories will still be reverberating, such as Ta’Niya Latson topping the women’s transfer rankings. As these narratives unfold, programs will shape stories about continuity versus reinvention. Individual players who shine in the spotlight—through bold predictions or measured composure—could gain early momentum in award discussions or preseason polls. By the time Tipoff wraps, fans and media will have their early power maps, breakout bets, and storyline threads set for November’s opening weekend.
