Final Four Coverage
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Student-athletes sing anthem at Final Four
A new quartet has formed this week in New Orleans. Student-athletes from each of the universities competing in the men's Final Four - Kansas, Villanova, UNC and Duke - will combine voices to sing the national anthem at the Superdome Saturday night. -
Who is Hoots? The man who holds Carolina basketball together
Eric Hoots is director of operations for the UNC men's basketball program. "I wear a lot of hats," he says. -
Our TakeHolliday: Battle of the Blues comes to Bourbon Street
The postgame revelry in New Orleans' famous French Quarter Saturday night should be something to behold after the most momentous game in the history of the Tobacco Road rivalry. -
Some Duke, UNC students head to New Orleans for Final Four
Ahead of tip off of the 3rd Battle of the Blues this season, some lucky Duke and UNC students are heading to New Orleans to see it in person. -
'Brings a bit of the home court with us': Duke, UNC pep bands add layer of excitement
The pep bans for Duke and Carolina add an extra layer of excitement. WRAL's Debra Morgan goes behind the music with leaders of the bands. -
Robertson scholars grapple with who to root for - Duke or UNC?
Some students who take classes at both Duke and UNC are having their loyalties tested this weekend. -
Duke's Nolan Smith talks about the Final Four mindset
"It's not enough to just be here," said Nolan Smith, who was a senior on Duke's 2010 national champion team. -
Coach K talks about helping former player Marty Clark battle addiction
Some Duke players get lifelong mentoring from Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, including Marty Clark, who needed Coach K when battling alcohol addiction. -
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. -
Cost doesn't deter fans from once-in-a-lifetime Final Four experience
Fans from the Triangle flooded New Orleans to see UNC and Duke play in the Final Four. -
Our TakeBrownlow's GIFs: History is here as Carolina and Duke face off in the Final Four
As Carolina and Duke prepare to face off in their historic Final Four meeting, Lauren Brownlow breaks down the key matchups and throws in a few GIFs as she predicts the winner. -
Devils, Heels fans get feel for Final Four at open practice
Fans packed the Superdome Friday to watch the Final Four teams practice. -
Lifelong Duke fan still carries passion for sports, family decades after tragic accident
Josh Hill is still living life to the fullest more than 20 years after being hit by a drunk driver in a tragic crash that left him paralyzed. -
Duke-UNC could be most bet on college basketball game ever
Experts expect close games in the Final Four. -
Bets on UNC-Duke could top $1 billion
Duke is about a 4 point favorite at most sports books. The line started about a half point higher, which means bettors were putting more money on Carolina. The over/under for total points scored is 151. -
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. -
Chris Lea with The OG: Will a Final Four win be the final say in Duke-UNC rivalry?
UNC and Duke have never before met in the Final Four, so the winner on Saturday will have an elevated level of bragging rights. -
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.