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UNC Basketball: College GameDay Coming to Chapel Hill Yet Again

College GameDay will be on hand for UNC basketball's rivalry bout against the Blue Devils.

Matt Giles

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UNC basketball, enjoying a 10-game winning streak following Saturday's victory at Florida State, travels south again to face Georgia Tech at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday (ESPN). Given the hype surrounding the contest four days later, the No. 3 Tar Heels (17-3, 9-0 ACC) must guard against overlooking the unranked Yellow Jackets (9-11, 2-7 ACC).

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After all, in this season's first round of the college game's greatest rivalry, the Duke basketball team travels eight miles down Tobacco Road to battle UNC in the Dean E. Smith Center at 6:30 p.m. (ESPN), and ESPN College GameDay will be in town for what looks to be a top-10 showdown between the celebrated bluebloods.

The show, featuring host Rece Davis alongside analysts Seth Greenberg and two Duke basketball alums in Jay Bilas and Jay Williams, will broadcast live from Roy Williams Court, 11 a.m. to noon (ESPN).

It'll mark the 12th time that College GameDay has been in Chapel Hill for a basketball game.

Here are instructions and general information from the UNC basketball program for those planning to check out the GameDay experience in person:

"Fans are encouraged to attend GameDay. Smith Center doors will open at 8:30 a.m., and lines may begin to form at 7:30 a.m. UNC students should use Entrance C to the arena and the general public should use Entrance D. Admission for this event is free, and seating is general admission in Sections 104-114.

"The UNC clear bag policy will be in place for GameDay, and concessions will be available.

"Fans are encouraged to bring signs to GameDay. Signs with religious/political references, competitive/commercial brand references, personal/promotional hashtags and profanity will NOT be permitted. UNC will provide sign-making stations outside Entrances C and D of the Smith Center.

"Carpooling is encouraged for GameDay fans. Public parking for GameDay will be available in the non-reserved sections of the Manning (middle and bottom tiers) and Bowles Lots adjacent to the Smith Center. Disability parking will be available in the Williamson Lot off of Skipper Bowles Drive. All lots must be cleared by 1 p.m. for game preparations."

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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