Defending the '4'

Posted Feb 10, 2009
The worn-out cliché surrounding the North Carolina-Duke rivalry is that you can toss out records when these two bitter rivals square off. But on Wednesday, a pivotal battle at the four spot will go a long way in determining the victor in this highly-anticipated contest. There is little to no doubt that the fifth-ranked Blue Devils will be unable to match – or contain – the exploits of reigning national player of the year Tyler Hansbrough. (Inside Carolina)

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