One of the most popular topics in Durham of late is the arrival of point guard Kyrie Irving.  Most of the talk has centered about how he will be the next great point guard to hype the crazies.

Throughout most of this hype, people have lost track of one guy, Nolan Smith.  It isn't fair to forget about one of last year's "Big Three," a National Championship-winning point guard, and senior captain. 

Nolan Smith has had a roller coaster of a career at college basketball's premier school.  He is no stranger to being benched behind a freshman (see Elliot Williams).  Throughout all of this, he has still battled and continued to get better.

After Duke won the titl...

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