UNC-Duke matchup also a showdown for ACC Player of the Year between Jackson, Kennard
Posted Mar 3, 2017
The Player of the Year race in the ACC is closer than in any other power conference this season, and the proceedings at the Smith Center offer Luke Kennard and Justin Jackson one last chance at a distinctive statement effort. For a pair of 2016-17’s ascendant stars, it represents one final opportunity to create separation where there is not much at all.
(Sports Illustrated)
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