7 things you didn't know about the UNC-Duke basketball rivalry

Posted Feb 3, 2022
Books have been written, legends made, noses and hearts broken. The UNC vs. Duke basketball rivalry, born on Tobacco Road, has grown into the greatest in the sport’s history. Much is known, but here are 7 things you might not know about the UNC-Duke basketball rivalry. 5. Tyler Hansbrough scored more points at Cameron Indoor than Kyrie Irving. (Saturday Road)

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