UNC's Luke Maye thriving in leading role entering Duke game

Posted Feb 7, 2018
Luke Maye keeps handling everything thrown at him, from the pressure of taking a last-second shot to reach the Final Four to playing as North Carolina's new leading man. The 6-foot-8 junior has grown from one-time unheralded recruit and role player to the 21st-ranked Tar Heels' most consistent performer entering Thursday's rivalry game against No. 9 Duke. (Associated Press)

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