I think the term neutralized can be spun in a variety of ways. There is no question both are very good- but as i mentioned before they are also two completely different players. I wouldn’t be surprised to see UNC throw Kenny or Theo on Duval and slide Berry on Grayson. Duval is so quick and gets into the lane anytime he wants. Perhaps a bigger and more physical guard can help contain that. Berry is a really good shooter. He does so much to make UNC better. Duval will have to do a good job when guarding him of making sure he doesn’t get open looks. I don’t know if neutralized is meant to say they both have an equal impact on the game? I’d give the edge to Berry solely on being a senior who’s done it on the big stages already. Duval has the game to play right with him though.That’s a big difference between what was articulated before. It was said Duval would neutralize Berry, which can certainly happen, but I wouldn’t expect it.
It would be similar to me stating Theo and Kenny’s defensive prowess could neutralize Allen. It could happen, but I wouldn’t count on it.