Duke vs. UNC: 2018-19 Storylines for the Tobacco Road Rematch

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 20: Head coach Mike Krzyzewski watches Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils react after falling as his shoe breaks against Luke Maye #32 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 20, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 23: Head coach Roy Williams of the North Carolina Tar Heels huddles with his starting five during the first half of their game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Dean Smith Center on February 23, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

3. Senior Night for Tar Heel Trio

Saturday night’s regular season game against Duke is more than just a rivalry game, more than just a chance to win the ACC regular season title, and more than a resumé-builder. It’s the senior night for three UNC seniors, Luke Maye, Kenny Williams, and Cameron Johnson.

For thousands of UNC fans across the country, Saturday will be the last chance to see them play in the Smith Center, the last home game of their meaningful Tar Heel careers.

Be it Maye’s game-winner over Kentucky in the Sweet 16, Williams’ millions of drawn charges and floor-burns, or Johnson’s beautiful shooting stroke, Tar Heels have plenty of fond memories that will be cherished for years to come.

The senior trio accomplished quite a bit during their Tar Heel tenure:

Kenny Williams (four years):

864 points, 234 rebounds, 260 assists (117 turnovers; 2.22 A:TO)
ACC Tournament Champion (2016)
ACC Regular Season Champion (2016, 2017)
2017 NCAA Champion

Cameron Johnson (two years):

831 points (99th), 296 rebounds, 130 assists, 128 three-pointers (41.7 3P%, third-best)
One of the highest single-season three-point shooting percentages at UNC (47.9 3P%)

Luke Maye (four years):

1305 points, 874 rebounds (14th in UNC history), 205 assists
ACC Tournament Champion (2016)
ACC Regular Season Champion (2016, 2017)
2017 NCAA Champion
2017 South Regional all-tournament team
2017 South Regional Most Outstanding Player
2018 All-American (third-team)
2018 All-ACC (first-team)
2018 ACC Most Improved Player

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Saturday’s senior night has the chance to give the senior trio quite the sendoff if they get one last win over Duke, at home, in front of a fanbase that’s cheered them on for years.

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