Two former UNC stars (Elliot Cadeau of Michigan and Ian Jackson of St. Johns) will battle Oct. 25 at 7 in Madison Square Garden exhibition game … Some 700+ dribblers, assisted by UNC men and women players, raised more than $122,000 for cancer research at Dribble for Victory Over Cancer in Chapel Hill … A new twist: the UNC Blue/White scrimmage in Chapel Hill offered one autographed item and a reserved seat for $150 donation … Duke women’s coach Kara Lawson named Team USA women’s basketball coach through 2028. She led the 3v3 U.S. team to the gold medal in 2020 Tokyo Olympics … NCAA ruled former G League player Thierry Donlan eligible for D-1 basketball at Santa Clara. It was the first time a player who previously played professionally obtained college eligibility … Greensboro Swarm, the G League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, home opener is Nov 7 in Greensboro. CSN will review NBA and G League rosters for former ACC players in the November issue … Notre Dame and Syracuse men and Duke women play in the Players Era Festival Nov. 24-27 in Las Vegas. Festival expands from 18 to 32 men’s teams next year. Last year each participating team received $1M, making it a popular hoops destination … Jackie Manuel was promoted to associate head coach at American University in Washington … Duke Coach Jon Scheyer’s contract was renewed for two more years through 2030-31. His salary is estimated at $6-$8M annually. Duke, as a private school, doesn’t have to release the amount … Tickets for Countdown to Craziness Oct. 3 at Duke ranged from $50 to $100 on secondary market (ticketsales.com) … Jason Tatum of Celtics, rehabbing an injury this season, was named Chief Duke Basketball Officer …