UNC basketball vs. Duke: Game preview, info and more

On Saturday night, every college basketball fan’s eyes should be glued to their televisions. UNC-Duke basketball, the greatest rivalry in all of sports, will tip-off from Chapel Hill.

The Tar Heels (18-4, 6-3 ACC) host their archrival, ACC-leading Blue Devils (21-1, 10-0 ACC) for a 6:30 p.m. tip, inside what will be a packed Dean Dome. Carolina Blue will take most of the seats, but expect to see plenty of that darker shade of blue, too.

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After a 2-game slide on its West Coast swing, North Carolina is rolling with four straight wins to climb the ACC standings. UNC began its streak with a 22-point domination of Notre Dame at home, continued with an 85-80 road upset of Virginia, marched into Georgia Tech for a convincing win and – despite a near-collapse on Monday night – held on to beat Syracuse by 10.

What can’t the Blue Devils do? They beat good teams convincingly – and could very well be undefeated – if not for a 1-point loss against Texas Tech on December 20. Cameron Boozer is a frontrunner for National Player of the Year, while Isaiah Evans’ Year Two growth and Patrick Ngongba’s emergence have Duke a National Championship contender.

The Tar Heels counter with freshman phenom Caleb Wilson and 7-foot center Henri Veesaar, who compile the best frontcourt in college basketball. Wilson brings a rare combination of lockdown defense, highlight-reel dunks, ball-handling and the ability to make shots from anywhere, while Veesaar is the dominant, tall big North Carolina lacked a season ago.

Keep reading below for our game preview about Saturday’s ACC rivalry battle, including the Tar Heels’ key to victory, their full schedule, something to watch, statistical leaders for each team and streaming information.

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Key to Victory

Feb 3, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) drives to the basket as Boston College Eagles forward Aiden Shaw (23) defends during the second half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob…

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