Armando Bacot attempted 25 3-pointers during his six-year college career. But now he's trying to use his 3-point shot to get to the NBA.

No matter which side they are on, customers walk out of Rivals Barbershop with a fresh cut, a smile and maybe a new friend or mentor. Inside this small shop on the corner of N. Mangum Street, the Duke-North Carolina rivalry can be a force for good.

North Carolina is in the midst of a disappointing season, and there are shortcomings on both sides of the ball.

As of Friday afternoon, Bacot stacks up at No. 10 overall among vote-getters for the showcase event, which will feature 28 players. Fan votes determine 10 spots, and the NBA G League will select the other 18 participants based on merit.

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After two years of playing behind Armando Bacot, Jalen Washington is finally emerging as a force for North Carolina. On Saturday versus the Wolfpack, Washington played his best game making an emphatic dunk with 24 seconds remaining,

To his right, Zyon Pullin spots up on the wing. To his left is Armando Bacot, the former North Carolina basketball star who attempted just 25 3-pointers in his college career. There's a cutting ...