The Duke North Carolina rivalry is considered the greatest in American sports, with a unique self-identifying aspect that makes it special. The rivalry has given us many memorable games, including the recent classic between Coach K and Roy Williams, where Trey Jones made a difficult do-or-die basketball feat, and the game-winning shot by Wendell Moore Jr. The rivalry's lack of enhancers, such as postseason run-ins or bad blood, makes it stand out from other heated rivalries.
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