Duke vs. North Carolina (Basketball)
Separated by just eight miles and a whole lot of hate, Duke vs. UNC is college basketball’s fiercest feud. It's not just about wins—it's about legacy, bragging rights, and ruining your rival’s season. From buzzer-beaters and bloody noses to Final Four showdowns and NBA-bound stars, this rivalry delivers chaos every time they meet. Tobacco Road doesn’t do friendly fire—when these two clash, it’s a blue-blood battle for basketball supremacy.
Duke vs. North Carolina (Basketball)'s Rankings
Sports Rivalries
Rank: #7 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 44.8%
Streak: ❄️ 6-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Duke vs. North Carolina (Basketball) vs India vs. Pakistan (Cricket) - Wins 81.8% of battles
- Duke vs. North Carolina (Basketball) vs Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears (Football) - Wins 59.3% of battles
- Duke vs. North Carolina (Basketball) vs Auburn vs. Alabama (Iron Bowl – College Football) - Wins 55.3% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Duke vs. North Carolina (Basketball) vs New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox (Baseball) - Loses 74.6% of battles
- Duke vs. North Carolina (Basketball) vs Ohio State vs. Michigan (Football) - Loses 67.9% of battles
- Duke vs. North Carolina (Basketball) vs Real Madrid vs. Barcelona (Soccer) - Loses 61.9% of battles