Battle Of The Blues Coverage
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After years facing UNC, Scheyer prepares for first Battle of the Blues as Duke's head coach
Jon Scheyer's career record as a Duke player versus North Carolina was 3-5. And after eight years as a Blue Devils assistant coach, Saturday will be Scheyer's first Battle of the Blues as Duke's head coach. -
Coach K explains what he's up to in retirement, where he's lending his coaching talent's now
Check out the exclusive interview with legendary Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski. Hear what he's up to in retirement, and where he's lending his coaching talents now. -
ACC Panic Room: Burns star of Pack's season; Previewing UNC vs. Duke
Lauren Brownlow and Joe Ovies look back at NC State's important win at Wake Forest, Mike Brey's retirement from Notre Dame, and look ahead to North Carolina's trip to Duke. -
Students maintain spirit of Krzyzewskiville in new era of Duke basketball
It's the first tenting season in Krzyzewskiville without the legendary Coach K leading Duke basketball. Students say they are still excited, and many are big fans of new coach Jon Scheyer. -
ACC men's basketball schedule: Duke, UNC to meet on Feb. 4 in Scheyer's first rivalry game as head coach
The ACC released its 2022-23 men's basketball schedule Tuesday. Duke and UNC, which met in the national semifinals in March, will play on Feb. 4 in Durham. It is the first season for new Duke head coach Jon Scheyer, who replaced Mike Krzyzewski. -
Coach K shuts down rumors of possible return: 'I'm done'
On Wednesday, Mike Krzyzewski shut down rumors of a possible return after having coached the Duke Blue Devils for 42 years. -
Love's late 3 gives storybook end to dramatic Duke-UNC Final Four clash
Duke and North Carolina are ready to meet in the Final Four with a trip to the national championship on the line. -
Leaky Black provides a one-of-a-kind lift for UNC's backcourt
Most stars focus on scoring, but Leaky Black is a specialist in stops. -
Leaky Black's stout defense a hallmark of UNC's backcourt
Hubert Davis wishes he could have more than one Leaky Black, but the guard's defense is one-of-a-kind. -
Family Feuds: Duke-UNC Final Four showdown putting relationships to the test
The tension between UNC and Duke fans is building up to this historic Battle of the Blues in the Final Four. -
Momentous Duke-UNC Final Four game has families divided
Saturday's national semifinal between Duke and UNC is splitting up sisters and spouses in and around the Triangle as tension builds for the huge game. -
Out to lunch: Duke-UNC clash prompts friendly BBQ wager between Durham, Orange sheriffs
In an area hog-wild for college basketball, the sheriff's departments for Durham and Orange counties have come up with a friendly wager for Saturday's Duke/UNC matchup in the Final Four. -
Bevy of Duke-UNC Final Four storylines give college hoops much-needed shot in the arm
Saturday's national semifinal between Duke and UNC is the ultimate judgement day for two rivals who have bickered for more than a century. -
Chapel Hill bonfire warning after UNC fan burned in 2009 Final Four celebration
The Town of Chapel Hill is preparing for a possible swarm of fans on Franklin Street after Saturday night's Final Four game, including extra police officers on patrol, restricted parking and several street closures. -
Auction open for Final Four tickets, all proceeds go to breast cancer research
An online auction to win tickets for both Final Four games in New Orleans is aiming to raise money for Susan G. Komen's metastatic breast cancer research. -
New Orleans serves as friendly confines for UNC coming into landmark matchup with Duke
The Big Easy is the site where the Tar Heels won national championships in 1982 and 1993. Now, it's the final landing pad for what's been a late-season resurgence for UNC, who looked like a team that might not make the NCAA Tournament at various points during the regular season. -
Gov. Cooper proclaims NC 'the center of the college basketball universe' ahead of Duke/UNC Final Four clash
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has deemed the state the center of the college basketball universe. -
Our TakeHolliday: Duke eyes redemption for itself -- and the ACC
Three weeks after the unthinkable happened -- Duke losing in Krzyzewski's Cameron swan song -- the Blue Devils are still playing. -
Coach K, Duke players arrive in New Orleans for the Final Four
Duke and North Carolina tip off at 8:49 p.m. ET Saturday. -
UNC coach Hubert Davis ahead of Final Four game against Duke: 'Turn off the noise'
Saturday night will mark the first time North Carolina and Duke have ever played in the NCAA Tournament.