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Rob: Duke Rematch Poses Long Odds, Big Opportunity for Tar Heels

robharringtonby: Rob Harrington03/05/26
NCAA Basketball: Duke at North Carolina
Feb 7, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) shoots as Duke Blue Devils center Patrick Ngongba (21) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The impending Duke rematch is the rare rivalry game for North Carolina that presents a high reward, low risk scenario, writes Rob Harrington.

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