Uh Oh in UNC land

[Willcampbell]

We played Carolina, and while it was super competitive, there was mutual respect. Same goes for watching basketball. To me, AFAM was a blip, and certainly not confined to UNC. I could tell you stories about the special treatment Duke jocks got back in the day, but what's the use? As for non-athlete fans, on both sides, that's a whole different kettle of fish.
OFC

 

[christophero]

There were ball players in my class, and I didn't see them much lol. I did not go to Duke.

 

[pisgah101]

I can’t say the same . I work with ten UNC fans and the ones that really know the college game are very level headed. We talk college ball all the time . Now the other half, they don’t say squat to me . Unless they want stats thrown there way .

Completely agree. I know plenty of Carolina fans that compliment Duke from time to time and it’s always the levelheaded ones. Heck I had 2 tell me they wanted Duke to win it all this last year

 

[pisgah101]

We played Carolina, and while it was super competitive, there was mutual respect. Same goes for watching basketball. To me, AFAM was a blip, and certainly not confined to UNC. I could tell you stories about the special treatment Duke jocks got back in the day, but what's the use? As for non-athlete fans, on both sides, that's a whole different kettle of fish.
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90% of Carolina players when they’re interviewed about Duke after their career say they don’t hate us and have respect. Heck Armando did a big interview and all but said he liked us.

 

[sheyduke]

Completely agree. I know plenty of Carolina fans that compliment Duke from time to time and it’s always the levelheaded ones. Heck I had 2 tell me they wanted Duke to win it all this last year

Same here .

 

[sheyduke]

Don’t get me wrong . I’ve had my share of altercations with UNC fans over the years who want to talk smack but can’t name their starting line up . Those are the ones who get crap started.

 

[hart2chesson]

Carolina Sucks. Remember when their football team trashed our locker rooms in 2014?? Then, when we demanded they pay up for damages their AD Bubba Cunningham said we wanted too much???

Also 18 years of organized academic fraud for athletes is NOT "a blip." Dean Smith founded AFAM ("paper classes")in '93 for 4th grade reading level basketball players.Had UNC tutor Mary Willingham and history professor Jay Smith not exposed the system, I have no doubt AFAM would still be alive and kicking today.

As far as their fans, lets not fall in love. Most of them I know despise us, and I return their barbs squarely where it hurts.Unfortunately you have to in this state. Rant over, but boy that felt good!!! Lol.


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[bleediteveryday30]

Carolina Sucks. Remember when their football team trashed our locker rooms in 2014?? Then, when we demanded they pay up for damages their AD Bubba Cunningham said we wanted too much???

Also 18 years of organized academic fraud for athletes is NOT "a blip." Dean Smith founded AFAM ("paper classes")in '93 for 4th grade reading level basketball players.Had UNC tutor Mary Willingham and history professor Jay Smith not exposed the system, I have no doubt AFAM would still be alive and kicking today.

As far as their fans, lets not fall in love. Most of them I know despise us, and I return their barbs squarely where it hurts.Unfortunately you have to in this state. Rant over, but boy that felt good!!! Lol.


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[sheyduke]

You know what . Now that I think about it . GTHC , GTH ! GO DUKE !

 

[bullcity gamer]

Imo the worst fan base in all college sports are kentucky fans. Just a vile group of people who start crap with fans of other fan bases, harass officials, throw their team’s players and coaches under the bus constantly, and they legitimately think the ncaa has it out for them 😂

 

[christophero]

There are some good folk on Rupp Rafters. But I don't talk hoops lol

 

[hart2chesson]

Oh what an unkind cut to the Heels this would be. Oh btw, we'd get a heckuva player:

Dream UNC transfer portal target signing with Duke would be a total nightmare

From the moment it was announced that standout Cal shooting guard Andrej Stojakovic was going to be entering the transfer portal, North Carolina basketball fans

keepingitheel.com

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[hart2chesson]

Oh what an unkind cut to the Heels this would be. Oh btw, we'd get a heckuva player:

Dream UNC transfer portal target signing with Duke would be a total nightmare

From the moment it was announced that standout Cal shooting guard Andrej Stojakovic was going to be entering the transfer portal, North Carolina basketball fans

keepingitheel.com

OFC

Social media changes with the wind. We apparently led out of the gate when Stojakovic entered portal. On3.com and Jeff Goodman now have Illinois in the lead. 'Bama leads for the 6'-7" Cedric Coward.

I do predict we will sign the reclassifying Sebastian Wilkins, an inside-out three guy. He will be eligible for the upcoming season.

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[Devilinside]

We played Carolina, and while it was super competitive, there was mutual respect. Same goes for watching basketball. To me, AFAM was a blip, and certainly not confined to UNC. I could tell you stories about the special treatment Duke jocks got back in the day, but what's the use? As for non-athlete fans, on both sides, that's a whole different kettle of fish.
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[christophero]

Hart Wilkins looks good, exactly the type of player I like. Multi year guy. But it is also the type of guy we have trouble retaining.

 

[hart2chesson]

Hart Wilkins looks good, exactly the type of player I like. Multi year guy. But it is also the type of guy we have trouble retaining.

Right on all counts Chris!!

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[sheyduke]

UNC is still in it for the BYU transfer as well. Duke needs some good news .

 

[2DDIMOND]

UNC is still in it for the BYU transfer as well. Duke needs some good news .

That’s incorrect, we were going to take Catchings or Stevenson & when Catchings didn’t meet his commitment window, Hubert pulled the plug & took Stevenson. We are no longer recruiting Catchings, & in fact, he committed to Georgia minutes after Hubert accepted Stevenson’s commitment.

 

[sheyduke]

That’s incorrect, we were going to take Catchings or Stevenson & when Catchings didn’t meet his commitment window, Hubert pulled the plug & took Stevenson. We are no longer recruiting Catchings, & in fact, he committed to Georgia minutes after Hubert accepted Stevenson’s commitment.

Sorry guess the article I read from sporting news this morning was wrong then.

 

[2DDIMOND]

Sorry guess the article I read from sporting news this morning was wrong then.

They like those clicks, they’ll say anything to get them.

 

[sheyduke]

They like those clicks, they’ll say anything to get them.

It’s actually down now lol.

 

[NCirishman]

I was not expecting Van Lubin to be muvin 😂

He was their best player the last 15 or do games, if not, their most consistent.

 

[NCirishman]

Well, he’s entering the portal but not transferring.

😳🤷‍♂️

 

[Willcampbell]

Well, he’s entering the portal but not transferring.

😳🤷‍♂️

He just likes portals?

 

[johnl1219]

While it might seem crazy, I would take him. He's decent and with the injuries, it would be great to have some depth at the center spot.

Although, I doubt he wants to be 3rd string.

 

[NCirishman]

Not crazy at all, he’s a good player.

 

[SWEc/o95]

Van Lubin was tough those last two games against us. This would hurt them a lot.

 

[bullcity gamer]

Lubin is going to be a Junior right?

 

[The_Only_Blue]

 

[bullcity gamer]

Is unc still a scary team that’s running it back? They’ve lost Ian Jackson, Drake Powell, Cadeu, and Jalen Washington. Never understood the fear of unc.

unc still sucks

I’ll take Duke over those bums in 2025-2026.

 

[NCirishman]

If Hubert is HC beyond next season Carolina will be a has been, if they’re not already.

 

[bullcity gamer]

If Hubert is HC beyond next season Carolina will be a has been, if they’re not already.

He has a contract through the 2030 season.

Is Cadeu still leading the band from the Marriott?

 

[Willcampbell]

He has a contract through the 2030 season.

Is Cadeu still leading the band from the Marriott?

What's a "contract?"

 

[dadecodevil]

He has a contract through the 2030 season.

Is Cadeu still leading the band from the Marriott?

Cadeau may have killed his residuals by transferring! Hah!

 

[bullcity gamer]

Speaking of Sideshow Cadeu, Duke and Michigan are finalizing a deal to play in Washington D.C. in February of 2026

 

[christophero]

Michigan has done well in the portal.

 

[bullcity gamer]

agreed Chris. I also think Dusty May is a Solid Coach.

 

[dukecorey]

Michigan has done well in the portal.

One of Michigan big portal commits is still going thru the draft process and very likely could stay in the draft. His name is Yaxel Lendeborg from UAB. If they lose him not as impressive.