Joey Powell, Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillian react to the breaking news that UNC point guard Elliot Cadeau is planning to transfer out of Chapel Hill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
North Carolina's season came crashing down in Milwaukee with a loss to Mississippi that felt like a rerun of so many games this year: a massive deficit that proved too deep for the Tar Heels to climb out of, despite a valiant and feverish second half. In this episode of the show, we delve into coaching issues, player development, roster holes, and more. Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan join Joey Powell to assess UNC's path forward through the portal, offseason departures, and potential philosoph...
Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley break down North Carolina's season ending loss to Ole Miss in the NCAA Tournament in a game that mirrored the season for the Tar Heels. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With spring break complete, UNC’s spring football practice has heated back up on the fields of the Koman facility where Bill Belichick and staff are continuing the process of rebuilding the Carolina program. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley check in with the latest information on how that process is going as well as discuss the newest commitment - Penn State transfer Smith Vilbert. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privac...
Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by National Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry, from the ACC Network, to break down the latest in Carolina Basketball. The duo first discusses the national media's reaction to Carolina making it into the field of 68 before getting to the Tar Heels winning in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament against San Diego State. Berry talks about the weight off Carolina's shoulders and stresses what the tournament environment is like wit...
If proving a point was a thing for North Carolina on Tuesday night, consider the point made - emphatically. The Heels ran over and through the vaunted San Diego State defense, leading by as many as 40 points in the second half, before finishing off the Aztecs 95-68 in Dayton. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley break down the impressive and complete performance and look ahead to Milwaukee and a first round date with Ole Miss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practi...
After a 13-0 start, the North Carolina Tar Heels have dropped their first two ACC series of the season, the most recent at Louisville. Head coach Scott Forbes remains confident that his team will bounce back after two poor Sunday showings at the plate and find ways to take advantage of the excellent pitching performances by Aidan Haugh and Jake Knapp. Forbes joins Inside Carolina’s Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley for a full discussion of the loss to the Cardinals and how the team continues to buil...
The North Carolina Tar Heels are in the NCAA Tournament, facing San Diego State in the First Four. In this episode of the 'Shooting It Straight' podcast, Inside Carolina’s Justin Jackson and producer John Bauman preview North Carolina's appearance in the tournament, including a full breakdown of the UNC-SDSU matchup. The duo shares key players to keep an eye out for and looks at the South Region as a whole. Justin also gives his perspective on the national media's comments about North Carolina b...
North Carolina received a massive -- figuratively and literally -- commitment on Monday when North Duplin High’s Trashawn Ruffin flipped his pledge from Texas A&M to the Tar Heels. The four-star joins David Jackson as defensive linemen that have committed to Bill Belichick and staff in recent weeks as the 2026 class continues to grow. Inside Carolina football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss Ruffin’s flip, what the big man brings to the table on the field and...
The last week was wrought with tumult for North Carolina Basketball. After two solid wins to open the ACC Tournament, they found themselves questioning single plays and individual developments that resulted in an insurmountable lead for Duke and a three-point Tar Heel loss. This left the team, staff, and UNC fans everywhere agonizing over the fate of the season with regards to a potential NCAA Tournament invite. With the news that Carolina crept into the opening round in Dayton on Tuesday, Sean ...
Anything goes in tournament basketball and on Friday night in Charlotte, Duke and North Carolina played the most ‘if you didn’t see it, you wouldn’t believe it’ game in the ACC semifinals. The Tar Heels trailed by as many as 24 points before an improbable comeback ended with the game tying free throw waved off due to a lane violation. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley break down the catastrophic first half for the Heels and the final minutes that nearly etched this game into the ...
Old school ACC Tournament basketball showed up Thursday afternoon in Charlotte as North Carolina managed to emerge from a second half ice-cold shooting stretch just in time to beat Wake Forest 68-59. RJ Davis led the Heels with an efficient 23 points and Ven-Allen Lubin’s follow slam and timely block helped end the Deacons’ hope. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington joins host Tommy Ashley to break down the Carolina win and discuss what lies ahead in the semifinals — a third matchup with the Duke Bl...
Notre Dame slipped past Pittsburgh on Tuesday only to run headlong into a three-point blitz from the North Carolina Tar Heels on Wednesday afternoon. Drake Powell started the avalanche just 24 seconds into the game with a corner three. From there it was all Jae’Lyn Withers, the graduate cashing in seven three pointers on the way to a career high 21 points on the day. Elliot Cadeau’s ten assists and Ven-Allen Lubin’s double-double helped the Heels to the easy 76-56 win. Rob Harrington and Tommy A...
With Junior Day complete, Inside Carolina’s football recruiting expert Don Callahan and host Tommy Ashley discuss the important weekend in Chapel Hill the saw dozens of recruits attend practice and the Duke/North Carolina basketball game. Callahan breaks down the highlights from the weekend, what changes the new staff has implemented and how one of the biggest sporting events in the country benefits the football program. Callahan also shares insight to the recent commitments of Eidan Buchanan an...
The North Carolina Tar Heels enter the ACC Tournament this week, beginning on Wednesday with a matinee matchup against Notre Dame. Inside Carolina’s Justin Jackson and producer John Bauman preview North Carolina's ACC Tournament, including a quick preview of the game against the Fighting Irish and looking ahead to a potential matchup against Duke in the semifinals, if both teams make it that far. The duo also recaps Justin's trip to Chapel Hill for the UNC-Duke game. To close, Justin takes liste...
After a tough weekend series against Stanford, North Carolina prepares for the road, traveling to Wilmington to face the Seahawks on Tuesday night and then to Louisville for a critical series against the Cardinals. Head coach Scott Forbes joins host Tommy Ashley for This Week in UNC Baseball to discuss the highs and lows of the first ACC series loss and the important positives that can come from the game regardless of the outcomes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...
North Carolina's adventure of a regular season came to an end Saturday evening after a loss to Duke. The final week felt like a perfect snapshot of the year for the Tar Heels: a win over an outmatched opponent followed by a loss against a high-caliber squad in a game that North Carolina again squandered a lead. With the looming ACC Tournament offering a last gasp opportunity to steal an NCAA Tournament bid, Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan join Joey Powell to ascertain what was and how much long...
North Carolina’s last regular season hope of a quality win laid in the balance deep into the second half against the Duke Blue Devils, but the Tar Heels ran out of gas and could not hold the line before losing 82-69 on RJ Davis’ senior night. Davis led the Heels with 20 points but a six-point Carolina lead turned into a quick deficit when the team’s leader headed to the bench for an extended rest. UNC could not recover as Duke eased away for their 19th ACC win on the season. Inside Carolina’s To...
Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by National Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry, from the ACC Network, to break down the latest in Carolina Basketball with the Tar Heels on a six-game winning streak and Duke coming to town. Berry talks about what he's seen over that stretch that has led to better basketball from the Heels that saw UNC win its last time out with RJ Davis only having six field goal attempts. Finally, they take questions from listeners including B...
On Tuesday, the ACC settled all pending lawsuits with Clemson and Florida State ending months of litigation by the two schools seeking a way out of the conference. Inside Carolina’s Greg Barnes and host Tommy Ashley discuss the ramifications of the settlement not only for the league itself but for the University of North Carolina. With the exit terms and financial obligations of said exit finally clear, what is the next move for schools like Clemson, Florida State and UNC? To learn more about li...
Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley break down what they saw at UNC Football's media availability on Tuesday. Head coach Bill Belichick held his first press conference ahead of the practice and following the question and answer session, Inside Carolina was able to observe the early portions of UNC's second practice of the spring. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.co...
North Carolina rolled into Blacksburg and rolled over Virginia Tech on Tuesday night shooting a lights out 59% from the field with 15 three pointers from seven different players on the night. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley discuss the win and how the Heels are playing heading into a critical season finale against the Duke Blue Devils. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
The North Carolina Tar Heels kept the win streak and the hot shooting going Saturday against the Miami Hurricanes. Inside Carolina’s Justin Jackson and producer John Bauman discuss how the Tar Heels looked offensively and defensively in that matchup, emphasizing Jae'Lyn Wither's strong performance in that game and over the last stretch. The duo also do a film study segment on how UNC's offense has improved with better shooting and a stronger inside presence. To close, Justin previews North Carol...
North Carolina's 12-0 start on the diamond will be tested this week with Coastal Carolina coming to the Bosh on Tuesday and the Stanford Cardinal settling in for a three game weekend series starting Friday at 4pm. Head coach Scott Forbes joins Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley to highlight the reasons for the hot start and dig into what continues to make his program standout both on the national and conference scene. After talking with Forbes, Nugent and Ashley preview the Coastal game and the first...
The new era of North Carolina Football opens on Tuesday as Bill Belichick, his staff and players kick of spring practice in Chapel Hill. What are the expectations around the program? What will these March and April practices show about the new direction of the program - the 33rd NFL team as general manager Michael Lombardi has said? Inside Carolina’s Buck Sanders, Greg Barnes and Jason Staples join host Tommy Ashley for a roundtable discussion of all things To learn more about listener data and ...
UNC continued doing what it had to do this past week, taking the two conference games on the schedule at Florida State and home against Miami. While the wins were not the quality rating types UNC needs, the Tar Heels have no choice but to simply handle the opponent in front of them. Jae'Lyn Withers continues his improved perimeter shooting and Ven Allen Lubin has steadily provided the post offense the team has lacked for a majority of the season. Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan join Joey Powell...
With the late season conference slate weaker than normal, handling business for the North Carolina Tar Heels has become even more important. The Heels did just that, winning 92-73 against a hapless Miami Hurricane team that not only lost a coach early in the season, but will likely go down as one of the worst ACC teams ever. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington joins host Tommy Ashley to breakdown the win and how UNC can parlay the positives from Saturday in the Smith Center into success in the last...
Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by National Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry, from the ACC Network, to break down the latest in Carolina Basketball with the Tar Heels on a four-game winning streak. Berry talks about how Carolina has flipped a switch on the offensive glass that has rejuvenated the team, RJ Davis becoming the third leading scorer in ACC history, and how Carolina has been getting contributions from a rotation of players on a night to night basi...
North Carolina’s 9-0 start to the baseball season has been impressive across the board, with the pitching performances topping the list on the young season. Assistant head coach and pitching coach Bryant Gaines joins Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley to dig into the details of how the Tar Heels have built and maintained a solid group on the mound and how their performances have lead to the the fast start. Gaines discusses all aspects of his talented bunch from starters to relievers, preparation and ...
Bill Belichick and staff have a plan and the talent portion of the plan is based on building from the inside out. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss the portal class additions on the offensive line. From Christo Kelly to Mile McVay and the three solid players in between, Staples offers his takes on the floor and ceiling of each player and how they make the Tar Heels better in the trenches. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://...
