UNC signee Coby White, Duke commit Joey Baker battle a week before rivalry is renewed

Posted Feb 2, 2018
Coby White is a senior point guard signed to UNC. Joey Baker is a junior forward committed to Duke. “That definitely made it more intense,” Baker said. “We’ve been cool way before committing, but we’re rivals now and will be rivals in college, no question.” In the end, White scored 37 points in front of a capacity crowd to lead the Knights past the Crusaders 78-72. (USA Today)

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