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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 As...

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 Nug...

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 Hub...

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. Sherr...

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...

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 C...

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 outin...

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 Ash...

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...

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 person...

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...

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 **Call to Action:**   **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carol...

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 P...

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 **Call to Action:**   **...

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....

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 talk...

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 Milw...

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 an...

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 a...

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 h...

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 Tou...

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 th...

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 do...

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 an...

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 benefi...