North Carolina-Duke: What to Watch

Posted Feb 8, 2012
North Carolina will be wearing the new Air Jordan 2012s. We know that, at least judging by the past eight seasons, home court will hold little advantage. And that Duke’s matchup with 6-foot-8 Harrison Barnes will be key. And that the freshmen on both teams could be a factor. But here are a few other things worth watching tonight at the Smith Center: (ESPN.com)

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