“Whatever argument happens, it’s always gonna be about ‘we beat you guys in the Final 4,’ that pretty much ends the argument” - Danny Green on the bragging rights at stake between Duke and UNC
“They better be ready for that punch, left hook, upper cut, and Mike Tyson ear bite, 'cause they coming” - Shaquille O’Neal says Duke will "bring it" vs UNC in the Final 4
“I see a joy on his face, in his expressions, in his voice that I don’t remember seeing before” - Ian O’Connor believes Coach K’s final journey with Duke is "pretty amazing"
“It’s surreal…all glory to God, just can’t wait to get started” - Baylor freshman Kendall Brown declares for the 2022 NBA draft, in conversation with Shams Charania
“Brady Manek has really kind of changed the way that Hubert Davis has constructed North Carolina” - Jon Rothstein believes Brady Manek is the difference-maker for UNC
“This is the biggest rubber match in the history of college basketball” - Jon Rothstein believes North Carolina beating Duke would give them a one-up over them for eternity
“The execution down the stretch over these last 3 games has been phenomenal” - JJ Redick believes Duke will beat North Carolina to advance to the final of the NCAA tournament
“You can make a slight argument back in the day for Celtics-Lakers…..but Duke-Carolina defines all rivalries” - Jeff Saturday believes Duke-UNC is the greatest rivalry in sports
“His willingness to step up in key moments and deliver clutch baskets and assists….was significant from a draft perspective” - Jonathan Givony on Paolo Banchero making his case to be the number 1 draft pick
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