Only eight miles apart, Duke and North Carolina have one of the greatest rivalries in college athletics. While the two schools compete against each other in many sports, basketball brings out the spirit and intensity that makes the rivalry outstanding.
The Milwaukee Bucks have two former Blue Devils, Jabari Parker and Miles Plumlee, and one former Tar Heel, John Henson, on their roster. Plumlee played at Duke for four seasons and won the 2010 National Championship alongside his younger brother, Mason.
“It’s a huge rivalry,” Plumlee said. “Everyone steps up their game.