Duke’s defense — and Brown’s role in it — has been talked about at length all season. From the moment he entered the game and immediately came up with a steal, Brown’s active hands made life difficult for North Carolina ball handlers.

Duke basketball's Maliq Brown is set to return for the Blue Devils' game against UNC. Here's what it means for Duke.

Junior forward Maliq Brown has been sidelined for nearly three weeks with a sprained knee. The Duke defensive specialist is making progress toward a return.