Armando Bacot has mixed memories vs. Duke – but this time's different

Posted Feb 3, 2024
When UNC runs onto Roy Williams Court on Saturday night, it’ll be Armando Bacot’s final game at the Smith Center against the Blue Devils. The fifth-year center has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in college basketball’s most intense rivalry. Saturday will be his 10th game against Duke. "It’s been so many great moments," Bacot said. (Fayetteville Observer)

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