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UNC first-year guard Coby White (2) shoots against Virgina on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 in the Smith Center. White scored 17 points.

Starter breakdown: Coby White will be crucial against Duke

North Carolina won’t beat Duke without White. But if he’s going to be on the court, the Tar Heels can’t afford anything less than his best in both scoring and handling the ball.

Former UNC guard Charlie Scott stands next to Dean Smith. Photo courtesy of UNC Department of Athletics.

The history of the UNC-Duke rivalry, from its origins to now

By Jack Frederick

Over time, the UNC-Duke rivalry has been among one of the best in any sport. And it all started with two families who couldn't get along.

Guard Kenny Williams (24) celebrates after drawing an offensive foul against Duke on March 3 in Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Our sports editors predict the UNC-Duke game on Wednesday night

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle , Jack Frederick , Holt McKeithan and Ryan Wilcox

Chris, Holt, Jack and Ryan weigh UNC's chances in its upcoming game against Duke on Wednesday.

COLUMN: Is Michael Jordan cursing UNC?

By Jack Frederick

"I'll just say it — I think Michael Jordan is cursing UNC. Every time M.J. has come back to town in recent years, there have been consequences for the University he attended for three years."

UNC sophomore forward Garrison Brooks (15) and Virginia redshirt sophomore guard De'Andre Hunter (12) fight for the ball on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 in the Smith Center. UNC lost, 69-61.

'We just didn't seize the opportunity': UNC basketball falls apart late to Virginia

By Jack Frederick

The men's basketball team faced severe disappointed on Monday, as their seven-game win streak was reset by Virginia.

UNC first-year guard Coby White (2) attempts to block N.C. State redshirt junior guard C.J. Bryce (13) from scoring in the Smith Center on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. UNC won 113-96. White scored 21 points during 27 minutes of play time.

Looking ahead to the North Carolina men's basketball team's crucial in-state stretch

By Jack Frederick

After a crushing victory over N.C. State in Chapel Hill earlier this week, the North Carolina men’s basketball team has reached the most important stretch of its 2019 schedule.

COLUMN: Super Bowl LIII was a miserable experience

By Jack Frederick

After built-up anticipation from this exciting season and starts on the rise, the Super Bowl was just a disappointment. Here's why.

Senior guard Kenny Williams (24) shoots the ball during the game against Louisville at the Smith Center Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. Louisville beat UNC 83-62.

The key factor that helped UNC men's basketball beat Louisville, 79-69

By Jack Frederick

How did the Tar Heels manage their comeback victory over Louisville on Saturday? Two words: rebound margin.

Louisville sophomore guard Darius Perry (2) attempts a layup against UNC guards Cameron Johnson (13) and Seventh Woods (0) during the Tar Heels' 83-62 loss against Louisville on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in the Smith Center.

UNC men's basketball avenges historic loss in 79-69 win over Louisville

By Jack Frederick

After suffering its worst home loss in 17 years to Louisville earlier this season, the No. 9 North Carolina men’s basketball avenged itself with a 79-69 win over the No. 15 Cardinals on Saturday.