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North Carolina hits the road for the Ft. Myers Tipoff this week with tilts against St. Bonaventure and Michigan State. It ends a string of home games that the Heels have won with varying degrees of ease, and presents different types of competition to continue to test the team's mettle. Sean Moran is back this week, joining Sherrell McMillan and Joey Powell for an in-depth conversation about what's...

North Carolina played well enough on both sides of the ball on Saturday afternoon, but Duke managed to win in key situations in the fourth quarter in winning the game 32-25. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples and Buck Sanders join Tommy Ashley to break down UNC’s second straight loss to the Blue Devils and in the process, assuring a losing record in Bill Belichick’s first season in Chapel Hill. **Cal...

Greg Barnes and Jason Staples join Tommy Ashley to break down the game plan for North Carolina as the Duke Blue Devils come to Kenan Stadium on Saturday. The Tar Heels are looking for their fifth win of the season with the Victory Bell on the line. Barnes and Staples highlight how the Heels must stop Duke QB Darian Mensah and how Gio Lopez and the Carolina offense can score enough points to keep t...

With two games remaining in the North Carolina 2025 regular season, Inside Carolina’s Don Callahan joins Tommy Ashley for a roster status check. Building off his series of articles, Callahan and Ashley run through the offensive side of the ball, position by position, with a detailed look at players with remaining eligibility, high school commitments at each position and potential needs in the tran...

North Carolina leaned on freshman phenom Caleb Wilson on Tuesday night in the Smith Center and the dynamic star did his part, scoring 17 second half points on his way to 23 points and 12 rebounds on the night as the Heels won 73-61. Inside Carolina lead basketball analyst Rob Harrington joined Tommy Ashley to break down Wilson's performance and the overall night for a team still finding its path f...

In the midst of a four game stretch of games against teams UNC should handle, building cohesion and confidence has been a key goal for the Tar Heels. Inside Carolina’s lead basketball analyst Rob Harrington and former Tar Heel Justin Jackson join Tommy Ashley to discuss how the Heels stay sharp, balance out the scoring while Seth Trimble is out and share their takes on the ACC as a whole in the ea...

Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis talk all things Carolina football following Carolina losing at Wake Forest to fall to 4-6 on the season. What does it say about the future of the quarterback room that the staff continues to believe that Gio Lopez gives this team the best chance to win? Vippolis and Schoettmer break it down and why the lack of a run game...

North Carolina Basketball has not been without its newsworthy elements of late. Last week, we learned that Seth Trimble's broken arm will keep him off of the court for some time. This past Friday, Maximo Adams became the most recent blue-chip recruit to commit to UNC. Now, the Tar Heels have just finished hosting one of the best players in America on an official visit as their schedule begins to r...

North Carolina travelled to Winston-Salem on Saturday afternoon and was complete embarrassed by the home team. Wake’s 28-12 win highlighted UNC’s continually inept offense and the Deacons exposed a Tar Heel defense that had performed better in recent weeks. Inside Carolina’s Buck Sanders and Jason Staples join Tommy Ashley to break down the performance and what’s next for this program. (edited) **...

North Carolina's four-five punch was devastating on Friday night as the Tar Heels rolled to a 97-53 win over North Carolina Central. The duo of Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar combined for 33 points and 24 rebounds while Luka Bogavac (13) and Zayden High (11) rounded out the double digit scorers for the now 4-0 Heels. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the win, Wilson...

Hubert Davis finally has his blue chip recruit in the 2026 class with a commitment from Maximo Adams. The 6'7" wing forward from Sierra Canyon in California gives UNC versatility, shooting, and a high-motor, and fills an expected need for next year's roster. Sherrell McMillan and Joey Powell break down what Adams's signature does for the brand, the culture, and the medium-term future of Carolina B...

Rivalry run begins in Winston-Salem as North Carolina faces Wake Forest looking to even their record at 5-5 overall. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples and Greg Barnes join Tommy Ashley to break down what the Tar Heels must do on both sides of the ball, and in special teams, to beat the Deacons in enemy territory. After the final game predictions, Staples highlights the importance of quarterback coac...

With North Carolina on the road in Winston-Salem this week, midweek official visits take the stage as the early signing period looms on December 3rd. Inside Carolina’s football recruiting analyst Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley for a look at last weekend’s highlights and what’s ahead in the next three weeks for Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi as they build out the 2026 class. **Call to Ac...

There is never a good time to lose a veteran starter, but for North Carolina, this stretch of competition provides clear opportunity to work through the rough patches while playing without Seth Trimble. The Heels looked disjointed at times, but found enough juice on the offensive end to dispatch the Highlanders 89-74 in the Smith Center on Tuesday night. Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley to discus...

Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis talk all things Carolina football following Carolina winning its second straight game with a win at home over Stanford. With players like Melkart Abou-Jaoude and Tyler Thompson, players are standing out on a defense that is playing phenomenal. On offense, it can feel like pulling teeth at times, but it's an offense that d...

North Carolina's hot start was tempered with the news of Seth Trimble's broken left forearm is expected to keep the veteran leader sidelined for several weeks. The schedule sets up in UNC's favor as Hubert Davis and staff will have opportunities to figure out new roles and game plans to replace Trimble's production. Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington and former Tar Heel Justin Jackson join Tommy Ash...

North Carolina's high from beating Kansas on Friday Night was muted when it was announced Sunday that Senior Captain Seth Trimble would be out with a broken arm for some time. Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan joined Joey Powell within minutes of the release to discuss last week's successful start on the court, but also to surmise how UNC will respond to Trimble's injury and look to replace his lea...

North Carolina beat Stanford on Saturday. It was not a stylistic win or one full of highlight plays, but the Heels were effective enough on offense and stout enough on defense to notch their second consecutive conference win to move to 4-5 overall. Jason Staples and Buck Sanders join Tommy Ashley for a complete breakdown of the performance. **Call to Action:**   **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carol...

North Carolina’s win over Kansas was a tale of two halves for the Tar Heels, but with one elite consistency over the course of the full 40 minutes. Caleb Wilson’s early performance kept the game in range in the first half while a complete team domination in the second half led UNC to a 87-74 win over the Jayhawks in the Smith Center. Wilson’s 24 points and 7 rebounds led the way while Henri Veesaa...

North Carolina’s opportunity to improve continues as Stanford comes to Kenan Stadium on Saturday afternoon (4:30pm CW). Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples and Greg Barnes join Tommy Ashley for a complete breakdown of the matchup and what the Tar Heels need to do on both sides of the ball to handle a Cardinal team that has struggled this season. **Call to Action:**   **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Caro...

With the early signing period less than one month away, North Carolina is still very much active on the 2026 football recruiting class. As the coaching carousel turns and players look to lock in on their schools of choice, Inside Carolina football recruiting analyst Don Callahan joins Tommy Ashley for the latest from the trail and they break down what’s left for Bill Belichick’s team heading to De...

Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis talk all things Carolina football following Carolina winning its first conference game on the road at Syracuse. Schoettmer highlights what he's seen that's resulted in a defense playing well. Vippolis says Belichick smelt blood in the water against a freshman walk on quarterback from the lacrosse team. All of that resulte...

North Carolina routed Central Arkansas in convincing fashion on Monday night, 94-54, with Caleb Wilson leading the way. Wilson dunked his way to a game high 22 points while Henri Veesaar put up 14 points and ten boards. Kyan Evans (15), Seth Trimble (12) and finally cleared Luka Bogavac (10) paced the Heels in the win. Inside Carolina’s lead analyst Rob Harrington, former Tar Heel Justin Jackson a...

After a crashdown against Ole Miss, the UNC basketball program sought to rebuild itself immediately after exiting the NCAA Tournament. Months of roster assembly, practice, scrimmages, and two exhibitions are now in the past and the 2025-2026 edition of Carolina hoops tips off in earnest Monday night. Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan join Joey Powell to bid adieu to the offseason and preseason, giv...

"Touch 'Em All: My Life and Career at Sports Illustrated" is Keith's memoir, which is not about a single legendary athlete or championship team. It's about an accomplished writer and editor who chronicled legendary athletes and championship teams for more than three decades. Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley spoke with Keith about his journeys, the stories and memories that shaped his illustrious car...