Duke vs UNC: Wilson's Injury Shifts Favorite

0:00On March 6th, Toprink Duke takes on number 17 North Carolina tonight at 6.30pm Eastern Time and Cameron Indoor Stadium. It's the second meeting this season between these rivals, after the Tar Heels stole a win on a buzzer-beater three-pointer last time. Duke has bounced back strong with seven stray victories by an average of 23.4 points each. North Carolina has dealt with injuries lately, missing star freshman Ford Caleb Wilson for their last six games due to a hand fracture. Even without him, the Tar Heels won five of those matchups, showing some depth. The big news hit today, when reports confirmed Wilson broke his right thumb in practice and had season ending surgery. This came right after coach Hebert Davis hinted he might plague and stoop. Wilson led North Carolina in scoring a 19.8 points per game, plus 9.4 rebounds, steels, and blocks. He's a top athlete, eyed as a potential number one NBA draft pick, come June. Duke enters as a heavy favorite now, but the Tar Heels have proven they can compete shorthanded,

1:05setting up an intense ACC clash tonight.