The biggest rivalry in college sports continues Wednesday night when the the Tar Heels roll into Durham. Not only is it a heated rivalry, but they are playing for first place in the ACC. The Heels lead the series 130-99 all-time. Coming off of two losses to Duke last year, the Tar Heels are looking for the win.
You would be hard pressed to find a hotter team than UNC right now as they have won 10 out of their last 11 games. The game is at Cameron Indoor Stadium but as we all know, Austin Rivers withstanding, that does not necessarily mean anything. Remember, Tyler Hansbrough never lost at Cameron and this freshman class will be looking to do the same thing.
Speaking of the freshmen, they are the key to the game. If they let the Cameron Crazies get to them, it will be tough for Carolina to win. I think it is safe to say that Reggie Bullock will be ready for this game (check out the video below).
Another key is the battle in the paint, which North Carolina should dominate. Mason Plumlee and Ryan Kelly average 13.5 ppg together compared to Zeller and Henson who average 25 ppg together. Henson also averages 3 blocks ppg which should inhibit Duke's inside presence even further.
For Duke to win the game they will have to rely on guard play, specifically the three-pointer. Considering North Carolina's inability to guard the three, this could win the game for them. UNC's defense will have to clamp down on Nolan Smith and Kyle Singler, who are their two leading scorers.
It will be a fun game Wednesday night, and I have the feeling one that will go down as a classic in the rivalry.
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Speaking of the freshmen, they are the key to the game. If they let the Cameron Crazies get to them, it will be tough for Carolina to win. I think it is safe to say that Reggie Bullock will be ready for this game (check out the video below).
Another key is the battle in the paint, which North Carolina should dominate. Mason Plumlee and Ryan Kelly average 13.5 ppg together compared to Zeller and Henson who average 25 ppg together. Henson also averages 3 blocks ppg which should inhibit Duke's inside presence even further.
For Duke to win the game they will have to rely on guard play, specifically the three-pointer. Considering North Carolina's inability to guard the three, this could win the game for them. UNC's defense will have to clamp down on Nolan Smith and Kyle Singler, who are their two leading scorers.
It will be a fun game Wednesday night, and I have the feeling one that will go down as a classic in the rivalry.
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