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Here are a couple quick-hits on the North Carolina men's basketball program before tonight's game against William & Mary.

The annual three-game series between North Carolina and Duke is tied 1-1 after the Blue Devils' 15-11 victory Saturday.

Sophomore Levi Michael went 3-for-4 with two RBI to lead the Tar Heels, but despite hits from every spot on the roster it wasn't enough for a win.

As if the 82-50 loss to its arch rival wasn't enough injury, North Carolina was dealt insult by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association on Monday when they did not put a single Tar Heel on the first, second or third All-ACC teams.

It's the first time in the history of the ACC that UNC was not represented on at least one team on the honorary squad.

North Carolina will play tonight in one of the toughest environments in college basketball, but one that has been decidedly friendly in recent years.

But the Tar Heels' four-game winning streak in Cameron Indoor Stadium will definitely be put to the test tonight.

Nothing like having something to play for.

North Carolina will try to become the second basketball program ever to win 2,000 games tonight in the Smith Center against Miami.

Tonight is also Senior Night for Marcus Ginyard, Deon Thompson, Marc Campbell, James Gallagher, Terrence Petree and Thomas Thornton.

Today marks former North Carolina coach Dean Smith's 79th birthday, and all of us here at the Daily Tar Heel sports desk would like to wish him a happy birthday.

To commemorate Smith's birthday, check out this video celebrating 100 years of UNC basketball, of which Smith played a huge part in shaping.

Junior Will Graves sprained his ankle Thursday in practice, Roy Williams said at his pre-game press conference Friday.

Williams said he didn't know the extent of Graves' injury yet.