Duke at UNC: Barnes' ankle injury will be key storyline

Posted Feb 8, 2012
As UNC prepares for Wednesday night's grudge match with Duke, it's undoubtedly noticed in film sessions that the Blue Devils have trouble defending tall, athletic perimeter players. So a key component of Wednesday night's 9 p.m. game between the Tar Heels and Blue Devils will be whether Harrison Barnes' ankle injury compromises his ability to get to the basket or to pull up for jumpers. (Charlotte Observer)

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