This year's iteration of the rivalry between Duke and North Carolina seems to have hit another level. The much anticipated annual matchup between the No. 1 Blue Devils (23-2) and No. 8 Tar Heels (20-5) has received so much hype that former President Barack Obama is rumored of having plans to attend the game. Duke enters on a nine-game win streak that includes a stunning 23-point second-half comeback win over No. 16 Louisville last week. The Blue Devils' three-headed freshmen attack of Zion Williamson, R.J. Barrett and Cam Reddish account for 58.9 points per game and are all likely lottery picks in this year's NBA Draft. Fellow freshman Tre Jones may be the key to a successful night for the Blue Devils as the elite defensive point guard will be tasked with guarding UNC's top playmaker, Coby White. THE ZION EFFECT: Duke's Zion Williamson ignites ticket sales North Carolina hit a bit of a rough patch in its nonconference schedule, dropping three of six games at one point, but has found its rhythm of late, losing only once — a seven-point loss to No. 4 Virginia — in its last seven. The Tar Heels trail Duke by just one game in the ACC standings with six games left to play in the regular season but could end up with the top seed in the ACC Tournament should they win out and the Cavaliers lose once. Freshman guard Nassir Little, one of the top-five rated recruits entering this season, sustained an injury against Virginia last week and exited UNC's most recent victory over Wake Forest at halftime. Cameron Johnson leads all scorers with 16.3 points per game. Here's everything to know as Duke and UNC renew their storied rivalry, including series history and how to watch the game live on TV and stream online. What time does Duke vs. UNC start? Tipoff time is set for 9 p.m. ET Wednesday night inside Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke has won five of its last six games against UNC at home. UNC vs. Duke TV channel, live stream The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN or streamed live via the WatchESPN app. MORE: Kentucky set up for No. 1 seed in latest bracket projections How much do UNC vs. Duke tickets cost? It's going to cost you a pretty penny to be one of the 9,314 spectators inside Cameron Indoor. As of Tuesday afternoon, the cheapest ticket available on VividSeats was $3,381 and the most expensive was $5,281. One ticket to Tuesday's game was reportedly purchased for $10,652. By comparison, a fan could have purchased a ticket to this year's Super Bowl in Atlanta for a little more than $2,900. UNC vs. Duke all-time series North Carolina leads the all-time series, 137-111. The two teams have met as ranked teams a total of 69 times, with the Tar Heels only holding a one-game advantage over Duke (35-34). Over the last 179 games, UNC has outscored the Blue Devils by just 22 points (13,581-13,559), an amazing difference of 0.1 points per game. Who has more national championships? North Carolina holds the slight edge with six national championships compared to Duke's five. The Blue Devils have won two this decade, but UNC owns the most recent title from 2017. North Carolina: 1957, 1982, 1993, 2005, 2009, 2017 Duke: 1991, 1992, 2001, 2010, 2015 UNC vs. Duke rivalry history Below are the results of the last 10 meetings between Duke and North Carolina, including the postseason.<doc-sep>Related Video Welcome to Duke-Carolina, one of college basketball's greatest rivalries -- and a game pitting the No. 1 team in the country ( Duke ) against the No. 8 team ( North Carolina ).The first matchup of the season between these two longtime rivals features the Blue Devils welcoming the Tar Heels to Durham, North Carolina, on Wednesday, Feb. 20. At 23-2, Zion Williamson and Duke have been one of the top teams in the country throughout the season. But UNC, at 20-5 and winner of eight of its past nine games, isn't far behind.The Tar Heels visit the Blue Devils in this ACC rivalry game on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET Wednesday.Duke, first in the national rankings and the ACC standings, hasn't lost a game in more than a month and is led by freshmen RJ Barrett (22.7 PPG, 7.4 RPG) and Williamson (22.4 PPG, 9.2 RPG). UNC, at third place in the ACC, is just a game back.Don't have ESPN? Learn how to get instant access today: ESPNInstantAccess.com ESPN commentators Jay Bilas and Dan Shulman will be on the call from Cameron Indoor Stadium.The game will be available to stream on mobile devices using the ESPN App<doc-sep>DURHAM, NC - MARCH 03: Wendell Carter Jr #34 of the Duke Blue Devils drives to the basket against Garrison Brooks #15 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on March 3, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) The best rivalry in all of sports resumes its latest chapter on Wednesday as UNC basketball travels down Tobacco Road to visit Duke. The North Carolina Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils open a new chapter in their storied rivalry, resuming college basketball’s most talked about series this Wednesday in Durham. A matchup of top-8 teams, with Duke taking over the No. 1 spot in the AP poll this week, this will be the 46th meeting all-time when both teams are ranked inside the top-10, with the total score of those matchups favoring Carolina 3,444 to 3,431 — a difference of just 13 points. There is no need for introduction of the Duke freshmen since they have been plastered all over national television and social media throughout the entirety of the season. Led by Zion Williamson (22.4 PPG, 9.2 RPG), Duke enters with just two losses on the season and currently sits at first in the ACC, one game ahead of Virginia. Williamson is not only one of the best players in the last decade to step foot onto a college basketball court, but he’s the most efficient. With a player efficiency rating (PER) of 42.3, Williamson ranks first all-time since that stat has been kept, and also comes in at fifth this season in the NCAA in offensive rating (135.2). Williamson’s counterpart is fellow freshman RJ Barrett, who’s having an outstanding season in his own right. The 6-foot-7 guard averages 22.7 points per game, 7.4 rebounds and four assists on the season, and is coming off of a triple-double against N.C. State over the weekend. Though his numbers are great — especially for a freshman — his efficiency is nowhere near where he’d like for it to be, averaging 19 shot attempts per game, making them at a 44 percent clip. Key to the game for UNC Almost all things on offense for the Tar Heels start and end with Coby White. The 6-foot-5 freshman guard is averaging 15.7 points per game while shooting 38 percent from three, and has improved to 17.7 points per game in ACC play. His matchup with Duke guard Tre Jones will determine who comes out of Cameron Indoor Stadium with a win. In previous matchups against top-level defensive guards this season, White has had mixed results, and it all has to do with the size of the guard opposite of him. Against Kentucky, Ashton Hagans absolutely took White out of the game, thus making it difficult for North Carolina to get into half court sets, as well as get up the floor after made baskets. Picking up White full court, Hagans held the star freshman to eight points on 3-of-10 shooting and four turnovers. However, against Michigan and Zavier Simpson, White faired better, finishing with 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting with four assists and just one turnover. The main difference? The four inches of height that separate Hagans and Simpson. With Tre Jones, while he is 6-foot-2, he isn’t nearly as long or quick as Hagans, which could benefit White in the open floor. Besides the obvious “how can you slow down Zion Williamson” statement, the backcourt matchup of White and Jones will be crucial all night long. Key to the game for Duke One name that has been almost forgotten about with the success of Williamson and Barrett is that of Cameron Reddish. At 6-foot-8, Reddish (13.8 PPG) has been a major part of Duke’s recent success, averaging 16.8 points per game in the team’s last six games, compared to just 10 points per game in the 10 games prior. A major reason why Reddish’s scoring has increased in that stretch is his improved shooting. Though he is still not making shots at the rate they need him to be at, he is up to 37 percent over his last six games, a 16 percent increase from the 10 previous games. With a team that is only shooting 31.3 percent from three-point range this season — ranked 311th in the country — his ability to become the consistent shooter like he was known for in high school is a major key for Duke’s ability to win games by opening up driving lanes for the likes of Williamson and Barrett. With North Carolina’s defense always a welcomed sight for three-point shooters who are in a slump or lacking confidence, their shading and double-teaming of Zion Williamson will surely give Reddish many open looks, but it’s just a matter of if he will be the 37 percent shooter of the last six games, or the 21 percent shooter of the 10 previous. Last Meeting Meeting three times last season, the last being in the ACC Tournament, the Tar Heels took the series 2-1 with a 74-69 victory in the ACC Semifinals. Duke returns only four players who saw action in the last game, none of which played more than 10 minutes. For the Tar Heels, they had a balanced attack with five players in double-figures, led by Luke Maye with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Kenny Williams chipped in 10 points with six rebounds and six assists. What you need to know What? UNC 20-5 (10-2) vs Duke 23-2 (11-1) When? Wednesday, February 20, at 9:00 PM EST Where? Cameron Indoor Stadium – Durham, North Carolina TV? ESPN Radio? Tar Heel Sports Network All-Time Series? UNC leads series 96-83 Prediction? Duke 84, UNC 78<doc-sep>
DURHAM, NC - FEBRUARY 16: Zion Williamson #1 and RJ Barrett #5 of the Duke Blue Devils react following their game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 16, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 94-78. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) The greatest rivalry in college basketball adds another chapter as the Duke Blue Devils host the North Carolina Tar Heels on Wednesday night. College basketball fans have had to wait a little bit longer than usual, but it has finally arrived. On Wednesday night, the North Carolina Tar Heels take the trip along Tobacco Road to Cameron Indoor Stadium for a date with the Duke Blue Devils, giving us another installment in the sport’s biggest rivalry. And this one should be a doozie. Duke enters this game as the top-ranked team in the country, and for good reason. Zion Williamson has looked unstoppable since Day 1 and his freshmen cohorts of RJ Barrett, Cam Reddish and Tre Jones have been anything but slouches. Moreover, they occupy the top spot in the ACC coming into this matchup, something UNC would like to put in question. As for this North Carolina team, they have certainly been up and down. When they’re on, though, they can hang with any team in the country. With a strong mix of veterans like Cam Johnson and Luke Maye along with freshmen breakout star point guard Coby White and super-reserve Nassir Little, this team is loaded with talent as well. WATCH College Basketball ON ESPN+: Get your free 7-day trial of ESPN+ This rendition of the Duke-North Carolina rivalry game is one that you won’t want to miss. There are serious tournament and conference implications already at play. Plus, when these two teams show up on the court together, it’s always special. TV and Live Stream info Date: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 Start Time: 9:00 p.m. ET Location: Durham, NC Arena: Cameron Indoor Stadium TV Info: ESPN Live Stream: WatchESPN There’s nothing quite like a college basketball game between Duke and North Carolina, and Cameron always brings a little something special to the atmosphere. With these two teams battling for the top spot in the ACC, that only adds another layer to the rivalry matchup and makes it more of a can’t-miss affair on Wednesday night.