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Tar Pit
The student section creates one of college basketball's loudest home-court advantages inside the Dean Dome.
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The basics
About Dean E. Smith Center
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- arena
- Sports
- Basketball
- League
- NCAAB
- Location
- Chapel Hill
- Status
- active
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Crowd Ritual
"Go to Hell Duke!"
One of college basketball's most famous rivalry chants is heard during Duke week.
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Hark the Sound
Players and fans sing the alma mater after home victories.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- North Carolina Tar HeelsNCAAB
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