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Drake Maye Wishes UNC Basketball Good Luck vs. Duke
The former Tar Heels QB is hoping his alma mater can take down their rival on the hardwood.
Feb. 7, 2026 at 3:47pm
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Former North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye, who is set to play in the Super Bowl with the New England Patriots, took time to wish the Tar Heels basketball team good luck ahead of their matchup against Duke. Maye comes from a long line of Tar Heels, with his father Mark playing QB and his brothers Luke and Beau suiting up for the basketball team.
Why it matters
The Maye family has deep roots at UNC, and Drake's message of support for the basketball team shows the strong connection he still feels to his alma mater, even as he prepares for the biggest game of his NFL career.
The details
During ESPN's College GameDay broadcast, the network showed a special video message from Drake Maye wishing the UNC basketball team good luck against their rival Duke. Maye, who is set to play in Super Bowl LX with the New England Patriots, is hoping the Tar Heels can take care of business on the hardwood before he takes the field on Sunday.
- Drake Maye's message aired on ESPN's College GameDay on February 7, 2026.
- The UNC basketball team is set to play Duke on February 8, 2026.
- Drake Maye and the New England Patriots will play in Super Bowl LX on February 9, 2026.
The players
Drake Maye
The former North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback who is set to play in the Super Bowl with the New England Patriots.
Mark Maye
Drake Maye's father, who also played quarterback for the Tar Heels.
Luke Maye
Drake's brother, who played basketball for the Tar Heels and helped the team win a national championship.
Beau Maye
Drake's brother, who also played basketball for the Tar Heels.
New England Patriots
The NFL team that Drake Maye plays for and is set to compete in the Super Bowl.
What’s next
Drake Maye and the New England Patriots will take on the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on February 9, 2026.
The takeaway
Drake Maye's message of support for the UNC basketball team shows the strong connection he still feels to his alma mater, even as he prepares for the biggest game of his NFL career. The Maye family's deep roots at UNC are a testament to the enduring legacy of the Tar Heels program.
