Evaluating NC State, North Carolina, and Duke for next season

Out of our three triangle teams, which program has the early advantage heading into college basketball next season? NC State is looking at two Kinston natives in Dontrez Styles, and Damian Dun, an All-AAC player from Temple. North Carolina, received good news within their program at Bacot and Davis would be returning, but the question remains of what Caleb Love will do next season. Finally, could we be seeing a change in culture over at Duke as far as players staying for more than just one year? 

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