Hatred on the Hardwood: Duke vs. North Carolina

Posted Feb 5, 2006

Like in any great rivalry, the players understand how important the game are. Former Tar Heels center Brendan Haywood remarked, “I don't want to share the ACC title with anybody — especially Duke.” And with former Kansas coach Roy Williams — a Tar Heel graduate and former assistant — taking over UNC before the 2003-04 season, the series took on a renewed vigor with Carolina’s national resurgence. (MSNBC)

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