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North Carolina Tar Heels shock Duke with a season-defining 71-68 victory—could this propel them towards championship contention? Isaac Schade spotlights how Caleb Wilson’s 23-point performance, Seth Trimble’s clutch game-winning three, and Derrick Dixon’s late-game heroics reshaped the Tar Heels’ trajectory. The win marks UNC’s best start since the 2018-19 season and propels their NCAA tournament seed, as big victories over Kansas, Kentucky, and now Duke rewrite the team’s ceiling.

Key topics include Davis’ defensive adjustments, Jarin Stevenson’s pivotal role guarding Isaiah Evans, and Henri Veesaar’s double-double outpacing Duke’s frontcourt. Isaac Schade tackles the court storming controversy, dissects bracketology implications, and reveals UNC’s rare feat of beating Kansas, Kentucky, and Duke in the same season. Plus, get the “Schadey Stat of the Game” and a comprehensive weekend whiparound of Tar Heel athletics. Can UNC capitalize on this momentum in the ACC and beyond?

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