UNC-Duke rivalry full of passion, history

Posted Mar 4, 2007

Here’s what you need to know about Duke versus UNC: There’s a lot of love going around. North Carolina coach Roy Williams respects the dickens out of what Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski has accomplished. Duke freshman Jon Scheyer finds himself in awe of Tar Heel guard Ty Lawson’s speed. Heck, Tar Heels freshman Wayne Ellington and Duke freshman Gerald Henderson are best friends who text message each other daily. (Fayetteville Observer)

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