1981 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament

The 1981 Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament was held in Landover, Maryland, at the Capital Centre from March 5–7. North Carolina defeated Maryland, 61–60, to win the championship. Sam Perkins of North Carolina was named the tournament MVP.

1981 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament

The 1981 Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament was held in Landover, Maryland, at the Capital Centre from March 5–7. North Carolina defeated Maryland, 61–60, to win the championship. Sam Perkins of North Carolina was named the tournament MVP.