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Duke Basketball Mocks UNC Guard RJ Davis Following Super Sweep

The Duke basketball program did not seem all that concerned with the fifth-year Tar Heel's feelings.
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By tallying a 74-71 win over the No. 5 seed Tar Heels (22-13) in the ACC Tournament semifinals on Friday night, Duke basketball recorded the first 3-0 sweep in its rivalry with UNC since 2002.

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The No. 1 seed Blue Devils (30-3), who were without the services of centerpiece starter Cooper Flagg (ankle) and lockdown defender Maliq Brown (shoulder), almost collapsed after enjoying a 45-24 halftime lead. But a costly UNC mistake at the charity stripe late in the contest ensured Duke emerged victorious.

As it turns out, despite what fifth-year UNC guard RJ Davis told ESPN on Thursday, the third time was not the charm for the Tar Heels against the Blue Devils.

On that note, the Duke basketball social media team posted the following locker room chat between a pair of freshman roommates in backup center Patrick Ngongba II, who scored a career-high 12 points in the win, and Isaiah Evans, a fiery competitor who posted only two points as a starter in place of Flagg but capitalized on the opportunity to poke fun at UNC:

Duke basketball will face the No. 2 seed Louisville Cardinals (28-6) in the ACC Tournament championship game at 8:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN). The Blue Devils and Cardinals met only once this season, a 76-65 comeback road win back on Dec. 8.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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