Any mention of "M.J." represents one significant obstacle in arguing the Duke basketball program is greater than its rival, North Carolina. But the famous initials of UNC alum Michael Jordan, the majority pick as the game's greatest of all time, could one day be music to the ears of all Dukies.
The introduction to a high school sophomore's Duke-friendly SI blog this week explains why:
"M.J. Rice is a five-star shooting guard in the 2022 class who combines elite athleticism, brute strength, and scoring ability on all three levels. This season, Rice was pumping in 25 points, nine rebounds, and two assists a game for Durham (N.