It is finally here: the biggest rivalry in college basketball kicks off tonight when the Duke Blue Devils (19-4, 7-3) visit the North Carolina Tar Heels (17-7, 6-5) in the Dean Smith Center. It will be the 246th meeting between the two programs, and the ninth consecutive game with both teams ranked in the AP top 25.
This year’s chapter in the UNC/Duke rivalry has taken a unique turn in comparison to previous years. Back in August, I wrote an early preview of what to expect from the two programs this season.