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Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast

Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast

Inside Carolina

Sports, Football, Basketball

4.9740 Ratings

Overview

The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program.

1864 Episodes

This Week in UNC Baseball w/Scott Forbes: Coming Back Home Again

The North Carolina Diamond Heels notched their sixth straight ACC series wins with the 6-0 win at Pittsburgh on Sunday. Scott Forbes joins Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley this week to discuss his team's dominant pitching and an offense continuing to search for consistent success. With no series this weekend due to exams, Forbes and Ashley discuss the pitching plan and how his staff plans to keep his team honed in on the program goals including securing a hosting position in the NCAA Tournament. 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Reaction: UNC's Drake Powell to the Draft; What Now?

North Carolina freshman Drake Powell announced his intentions to enter the NBA Draft on Wednesday afternoon confirming what many that follow the Tar Heel program believed would ultimately happen. Inside Carolina’s Sherrell McMillan joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss Powell’s decision to make the jump after one season in Chapel Hill. McMillan and Ashley also discuss what’s next for Hubert Davis and the Heels as the 2025-26 roster construction continues to take place. 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

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Noon Dish: UNC Still Has Portal Work to Do

Inside Carolina's football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley for a rundown of the latest North Carolina recruiting and how Bill Belichick and staff continue to navigate the transfer portal. The Heels continue to add skill position players but with the defections of Amare Campbell and Beau Atkinson as well as the limited depth along the interior defensive line, there is work to be done to shore up the defensive front seven. 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

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

Reaction: Amare Campbell Out, UNC LB Outlook

With defections to the portal already thinning North Carolina’s linebacker room, the news that starter Amare Campbell has hit the portal has placed a premium on transfer portal work to rebuild the position. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss Campbell’s decision to enter the portal for a second time and how a recent commitment (Mikai GBayor) and a big time target (Andrew Simpson) can potentially help ease the loss of a solid piece of the defensive depth chart. 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

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

This Week in UNC Baseball w/Scott Forbes: Road Warriors Roll On

North Carolina’s trip to Blackburg to face Virginia Tech never lacks for excitement on the baseball diamond and this past weekend’s event added to the lore that is Tar Heel/Hokie baseball these days. Sunday’s win moved the Heels into fifth place in the league standings and closer the the important double bye in the ACC Tournament. Head coach Scott Forbes discussed the series, the chaos that ensured at the end of Saturday’s game and the importance of staying focused and getting a big series win on the road with Inside Carolina’s Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley on Monday morning.  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

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

Coast to Coast: Carolina’s Portal Class and Roster Outlook

As rapidly as the season ended and transfer portal opened, players came and went around North Carolina basketball, and now the activity has subsided for a brief period. The Portal will close for new entrants on April 22, and North Carolina will continue to wait and see what Drake Powell's plans for the future are. Taking advantage of the brief lull in activity around the UNC roster, Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan joined Joey Powell to answer plenty of burning questions from Inside Carolina subscribers.  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

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2025

Coast to Coast: Subscriber Questions on the Portal and Roster

As rapidly as the season ended and transfer portal opened, players came and went around North Carolina basketball, and now the activity has subsided for a brief period. The Portal will close for new entrants on April 22, and North Carolina will continue to wait and see what Drake Powell's plans for the future are. Taking advantage of the brief lull in activity around the UNC roster, Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan joined Joey Powell to answer plenty of burning questions from Inside Carolina subscribers.  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

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2025

Reaction: Gio Lopez Joining UNC Quarterback Room

Inside Carolina analyst Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley for this emergency show to react to the breaking news that UNC has gotten a commitment from South Alabama transfer quarterback Gio Lopez. Why did Bill Belichick seek out another quarterback? What does this portal addition mean for the Tar Heels' young quarterback room? Staples tackles those questions and more, including scouting Lopez and analyzing a potential comparison to a recent elite signal caller in 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

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

Noon Dish: As the Portal Turns at North Carolina

Inside Carolina’s football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss the chaotic times for North Carolina Football as the spring transfer portal window is now open. Callahan and Ashley discuss Beau Atkinson’s decision to enter the portal as well as others from UNC and also go in-depth on the ‘shopping list’ of needs that Bill Belichick and staff seek from the players becoming available. The portal closes on April 25th.  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

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

Reaction: UNC Sack Leader Beau Atkinson Entering Transfer Portal

Inside Carolina analyst Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to react to the significant Carolina Football news as standout edge rusher Beau Atkinson announced on the eve of the opening of the portal that he plans to transfer out of UNC. 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

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

This Week in UNC Baseball w/ Scott Forbes: NIL, Leadership and Practice

North Carolina's sweep of Wake Forest sent shockwaves through the ACC especially considering how the Heels accomplished the feat. A 31-4 run disparity against a Deacon team that had blown highly ranked Florida State out of the water just a week before proved this UNC team has the potential to beat anyone at any time. Consistency at the plate will continue to be the goal as the pitching staff has continued to be solid top to bottom. Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley spoke to head coach Scott Forbes about his team and topics relevant to the program and season. 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

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

Coast to Coast: Jarin Stevenson Coming "Home" to UNC

North Carolina has added another transfer to the roster for next season, this time in the form of a very familiar name. Jarin Stevenson from Pittsboro, NC, has committed to transfer back to UNC after two seasons at Alabama. The 6'11" Stevenson has versatility and played in some very big games while in Tuscaloosa, and will look to raise his game in Chapel Hill. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join host Joey Powell to discuss the whys and the hows of Stevenson's return, and how he may improve the Tar Heels in 2025-2026.  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

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

Reaction: UNC's Practice Like a Pro Takeaways

Spring football is complete at North Carolina with the Tar Heels wrapping the first chapter of the Bill Belichick era with the Practice Like a Pro event in Kenan Stadium on Saturday night. Billed as a peek into how the Heels will prepare day to day and week to week when the 2025 season rolls around in four month, fans had the opportunity to see their team run throw drills, situational football and a short overtime ‘like’ scrimmage between the offense and defense. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joined host Tommy Ashley to break down the night. 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

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2025

Special: UNC Spring Football Finale Preview

North Carolina concludes spring practice with a Practice Like a Pro event in Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 12th. Fans, media and other interested people can personally witness Bill Belichick and staff at work shaping this new era of UNC Football. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley to discuss what information has come out of the spring so far and what to expect and look for in Saturday’s open practice.   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

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Coast to Coast: Kyan Evans to Join Tar Heels

North Carolina added another veteran player to their backcourt today as Colorado State guard Kyan Evans pledged to Hubert Davis from the Transfer Portal. Evans was a steady presence on the perimeter for the Rams who brings an incredible shooting acumen to Chapel Hill. While there are still spots to fill for the Tar Heels, Evans fills an obvious position and skill gap on the roster. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to project how Evans will impact next season. 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

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Noon Dish: Official Visit Season Heating Up at UNC

With the sped up timeline in college football recruiting, April through June is a hectic time for coaching staffs and recruits. Inside Carolina’s football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley for a dive into the latest at North Carolina. Three commitments in the past week highlight the show along with discussion of official and unofficial visits taking place at UNC. Callahan also goes in-depth on his coverage of this year’s Under Armour Camp in Charlotte 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

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

Coast to Coast: Seth Trimble Returning to UNC

North Carolina has seen two underclassmen depart via the Transfer Portal this offseason. Now, they'll see a familiar face remain in the program as Seth Trimble announced his intent to return to Chapel Hill for a fourth year. Known for his athleticism and defense, Trimble also brings some roster continuity into the locker room next season as he looks to fill the minutes at guard vacated by the exits of RJ Davis and Elliot Cadeau. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to assess how a UNC squad may look with Seth Trimble as its leader. 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

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

Reaction: Ian Jackson Enters the Portal After One Season at UNC

North Carolina’s Ian Jackson announced on Monday that he would be entering the transfer portal after one season in Chapel Hill. Jackson was expected to be a ‘one and done’ when he arrived at UNC last summer but had an up and down freshman season - dominant scoring at times and major struggles on both ends of the floor at others. Inside Carolina’s Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join host Tommy Ashley for reaction to the news and the effect Jackson’s decision could have on the North Carolina program. 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

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

This Week in UNC Baseball w/Scott Forbes: Another Tough Weekend Test Ahead

In the ACC, series wins are all that ultimately matter. North Carolina’s win over Duke Saturday accomplished that goal in a big time rivalry atmosphere. With a road mid-week date at Elon and another huge conference - and rivalry - series beginning on Thursday against Wake Forest, head coach Scott Forbes and his team have little time to reflect on the past. Forbes joined Inside Carolina’s Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley to discuss what went right, what went wrong, and what needs to carry forward for the Diamond Heels to continue their winning ways on the baseball field. 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

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

Coast to Coast: Portal Reset & Roster Snapshot

As the 2024-2025 Hoops season comes down to its final game and recruiting hits a dead period, North Carolina finds itself squarely in the middle of a roster rebuild. Last week, Henri Veesaar and Jonathan Powell pledged to play in Chapel Hill next season. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to gather what's happened thus far for UNC's roster turnover and anticipate what's next for Hubert Davis and his staff. 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

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

Coast to Coast: Veesaar Commits to North Carolina

North Carolina's multi-year search for a traditional big man has finally come to an end as Henri Veesaar will transfer to Chapel Hill. After seeing his role increase over the season at Arizona, Veesaar brings significant size and talent to UNC to pair with Ven-Allen Lubin. After the season, Hubert Davis stressed the desire to get bigger with his personnel, and signing Veesaar does just that. Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell consider what the big man from Estonia means to UNC next season.  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

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

Coast to Coast: Arizona Center Henri Veesaar Commits to UNC

North Carolina's multi-year search for a traditional big man has finally come to an end as Henri Veesaar will transfer to Chapel Hill. After seeing his role increase over the season at Arizona, Veesaar brings significant size and talent to UNC to pair with Ven-Allen Lubin. After the season, Hubert Davis stressed the desire to get bigger with his personnel, and signing Veesaar does just that. Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell consider what the big man from Estonia means to UNC next season.  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

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

Next Level: The Ask Greg Show - UNC's Place

Questions surrounding the state of collegiate athletics are rampant head of the House settlement ruling coming down from the courts on Monday, April 7th. Inside Carolina’s Greg Barnes has been at the forefront covering this case and many other topics addressing the University of North Carolina’s place in the new world and on this edition of Next Level, host Tommy Ashley poses questions from the IC premium message boards to Greg covering a wide range of those key areas - the settlement, NIL, revenue sharing, conference affiliation and more. 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

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

Coast to Coast: WVU Transfer Jonathan Powell Commits to UNC Basketball

North Carolina is searching the transfer portal for promising players that Hubert Davis and Jim Tanner feel can enhance the program next season. The most recent addition comes in the form of Jonathan Powell, a 6'6" freshman from Dayton, OH. Powell joins the Tar Heels after a season on a West Virginia team that saw all sorts of turmoil, and he'll look to add athleticism and scoring to the wing in Chapel Hill. Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell all lay out the ways that Powell may improve UNC's roster.  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

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

This Week in UNC Baseball w/Scott Forbes: Finding a Balance

North Carolina looks to get back in the win column on Tuesday night with a home tilt against in-state Gardner-Webb before the Duke Blue Devils come to Boshamer for a critical ACC series starting on Thursday. Inside Carolina's Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley spoke with Diamond Heel head coach Scott Forbes about his team's progress so far this season with a pitching staff that has provided solid outings and an offense that is still coming together. Forbes discusses the approaches from the mound and the plate as well as the coaching staff's efforts to have both aspects of the team to come together. 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

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

UNC Spring Football Update: Baker Progressing, Line Work Continues

North Carolina’s freshman quarterback Bryce Baker took advantage of a rare opportunity on Monday in a UNC Pro Day role - throwing to his former Tar Heel teammates looking to impress 31 NFL scouts ahead of April’s draft. Baker’s progression will be key to Bill Belichick’s first season at Carolina as will the continued improvement in the trenches. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley for an update on those two positions and insight into how the daily practices are being handled in this new era of college football in 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

This Week in UNC Baseball w/Scott Forbes: Pitching Matters, Miami Next

North Carolina head coach Scott Forbes joins Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley ahead of another big ACC baseball series as the Heels host Miami this weekend in Boshamer Stadium. Forbes discusses his team's powerful performance in Charlotte in the win over rival South Carolina and the emergence of quality arms in the bullpen to compliment the weekend rotation. Forbes also highlights ther over-reliance on batting averages and explains what his staff is looking at when determining how their players are performing at the plate. 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

Noon Dish: Spring Visitors Highlight Busy Time at UNC

As the current North Carolina team works through the grind of spring practice, high school recruiting has hit a high gear with a multitude of unofficial visitors coming through the gates of the Koman facility to lay eyes on how the new era of Tar Heel football is progressing on the practice field. Bill Belichick and staff work on the field to develop those already in Carolina blue while the personnel side of the program works to build the talent base from the high school ranks. Inside Carolina’s Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley to provide insight into the evolving recruiting process 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

Coast to Coast: Jalen Washington Heads to Transfer Portal

The second day of UNC's postseason player meetings has led to more roster upheaval as Jalen Washington entered his name into the Transfer Portal. The big man committed to North Carolina with many offers, but a series of serious injuries may have lowered his ceiling in Chapel Hill. Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell take a look at what this means for the Tar Heel roster heading into the offseason.  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

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

Coast to Coast: Elliot Cadeau Leaving Carolina

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

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

Coast to Coast: Season Over - Why and What's Next

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 philosophy adjustments.  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

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

The Postgame: Microcosm Loss Ends Season for UNC

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

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

Special: UNC Football Spring Update, Vilbert Commits

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/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

Up in the Rafters: A Weight off Carolina's Shoulders

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 with minimal time between games to properly scout an opponent. Finally, they take questions from listeners including the challenge for Ian Jackson to perform as a high-level athlete while fasting during Ramadan and an outlook on the South region if Carolina can get by Ole Miss. (edited)  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

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

The Postgame: UNC Beats Down San Diego State

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 practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

This Week in UNC Baseball w/Scott Forbes: UNC Looks to Bounce Back at Boston College

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 build and evolve as they welcome UConn to Boshamer on Wednesday and travel to Boston College this weekend. 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

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

Shooting It Straight: UNC SDSU Preview

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 being included in the NCAA Tournament. 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

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

Commit Dish: DL Trashawn Ruffin Flips to UNC

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 how this recruiting class continues to shape up as official visit season nears. 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

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

Coast to Coast: UNC Dancing After All

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 Moran, Sherrell McMillan, and special guest Greg Barnes joined Joey Powell to consider what the "Big Dance" holds.  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

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

The Postgame: Unbelievable Ending Sinks UNC

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 annals of rivalry history. 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

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2025

The Postgame: UNC Finds a Way, Downs Wake Forest

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 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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

The Postgame: UNC Blitz from Deep Sinks Notre Dame

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 Ashley break down the rout and look ahead to Wake Forest. 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

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

Noon Dish: Junior Day, Offers and Commitments Highlight Busy Times at UNC

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 and David Jackson. 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

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

Shooting It Straight: UNC Basketball ACC Tournament Preview

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 listener questions and recaps the last time North Carolina won the ACC Tournament championship - in 2016, when UNC prevailed over Virginia. 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

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

This Week in UNC Baseball w/Scott Forbes: Tough Weekend, Heels Hit the Road

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 visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

Coast to Coast: UNC's Final Gasp to go Dancing

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 longer this season may go.  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

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2025

The Postgame: Duke Too Much for Tar Heels

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 Tommy Ashley and Taylor Vippolis break down the loss and what the Tar Heels need at the ACC Tournament to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. 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

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2025

Up in the Rafters: Carolina's Win Streak About to be Tested

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 Berry's thoughts on where UNC sits on the bubble, who the X-Factor in Saturday's game will be, the best gameplan for containing Cooper Flagg and much more. 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

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

Next Level: UNC’s Way Out of ACC

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 listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

Reaction: UNC Football Open Spring Practice Takeaways

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.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

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