Armando Bacot attempted 25 3-pointers during his six-year college career. But now he's trying to use his 3-point shot to get to the NBA.

As Duke men’s basketball prepares for its biggest game of the season against archrival North Carolina, The Chronicle previews the highly-anticipated matchup with an overview, key stat, X-Factor and 3 keys for Duke.

No matter which side they are on, customers walk out of Rivals Barbershop with a fresh cut, a smile and maybe a new friend or mentor. Inside this small shop on the corner of N. Mangum Street, the Duke-North Carolina rivalry can be a force for good.

North Carolina is in the midst of a disappointing season, and there are shortcomings on both sides of the ball.

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After two years of playing behind Armando Bacot, Jalen Washington is finally emerging as a force for North Carolina. On Saturday versus the Wolfpack, Washington played his best game making an emphatic dunk with 24 seconds remaining,

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To his right, Zyon Pullin spots up on the wing. To his left is Armando Bacot, the former North Carolina basketball star who attempted just 25 3-pointers in his college career. There's a cutting ...