Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & Football

North Carolina Tar Heels chase bowl eligibility against longtime rivals Duke Blue Devils, but this is just the first step! Can UNC get pressure on Duke quarterback Darian Mensah? Six-and-a-half point favorites, Duke faces the strategic mind of iconic coach Bill Belichick, now leading the Tar Heels. Will Bill Belichick's NFL pedigree and defensive standouts like Melkart Abou-Jaoude disrupt Duke's h...

Caleb Wilson enters rare air with a jaw-dropping 20-10-2.5-2-1.5 stat line, sparking buzz across Chapel Hill—is he the best UNC freshman since Tyler Hansbrough? Isaac Schade and Josh Marlow break down Wilson’s historic start, debate his national standing against top freshmen like Cam Boozer and AJ Dybantsa, and examine how his relentless effort and leadership are elevating the North Carolina Tar H...

Miami Hurricanes ranked behind Notre Dame despite beating them head-to-head. The College Football Playoff committee's logic crumbles under scrutiny. The ACC Squad dissects the controversial CFP rankings that place Miami four spots below Notre Dame, exposing inconsistencies in how the committee evaluates wins and losses. The crew analyzes Virginia Tech's blockbuster hire of James Franklin from Penn...

UNC Tar Heels face their toughest non-conference stretch yet—can Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar, and the rest of the revamped roster prove they’re true national title contenders? National Champion David Noel joins Isaac Schade to break down Carolina’s upcoming clashes against Saint Bonaventure, Michigan State, Kentucky, and a surging Georgetown. Fresh off a players-only meeting, the Heels look to mai...

North Carolina Tar Heels spark intrigue with a players-only meeting despite remaining undefeated—has Seth Trimble set the tone for a championship mindset? UNC’s 73–61 win over Navy reveals cracks late as a double-digit lead melts away, prompting Seth Trimble, even sidelined by injury, to rally the team for accountability and stronger chemistry. Can this early intervention fuel a deeper postseason...

The North Carolina Tar Heels are at home for the fifth straight game to start the season. This time, they host Navy, the preseason favorite in the Patriot League. It's Carolina's last tune-up before hitting the road for the Ft. Myers Tip-Off (St. Bonaventure, Michigan St) and the ACC/SEC Challenge (at Kentucky). Will Luka Bogavac continue to progress? How will the frontcourt tandem of Caleb Wilson...

North Carolina Tar Heels face Navy in their final tune-up before a brutal road stretch. Can Carolina maintain their killer instinct against a not-as-skilled-but-potentially NCAA tournament team? Isaac Schade breaks down the Tar Heels' critical scheduling window, highlighting why this matchup matters more than the rankings suggest. The discussion covers Navy's surprising historical dominance in the...

NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS basketball is assisting at historic levels this year under HUBERT DAVIS. Is KYAN EVANS orchestrating the most unselfish offense in Chapel Hill since 2019? Isaac Schade breaks down the TAR HEELS' dominant victory over NC CENTRAL, highlighting EVANS' seven-assist masterclass and the team's remarkable 61.5% assist rate through four games. The analysis covers LUKA BOGAVAC's ex...

North Carolina is on the road at Wake Forest looking for their 3rd straight win AND getting within a game of bowl eligibility. But UNC can't get ANYTHING going offensively and will have to win each of their two final games to make a bowl. Why can't Carolina score TDs? The defense continues to do its part, but the offense can't help out. Referees have multiple egregiously bad calls in this football...

North Carolina is back in action on a Friday night vs. NC Central, their 2nd game without Seth Trimble. It's an opportunity to really start cementing how the Heels will play without Trimble. Caleb Wilson has an absolutely ridiculous Friday night for the 2nd Friday night in a row. He and Henri Veesaar both secure double-doubles vs. an overmatched NCCU frontcourt. Join Isaac Schade postgame for a li...

NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS basketball faces a critical adjustment period without injured guard SETH TRIMBLE, while the football team eyes bowl eligibility with three winnable games remaining. Can the Tar Heels navigate these pivotal moments in both sports? ISAAC SCHADE and ANTHONY PAGNOTTA break down how HUBERT DAVIS must establish a new rotation against NC CENTRAL, with LUKA BOGAVAC stepping into a...

ACC football descends into unprecedented chaos with five one-loss teams battling for the conference championship. Can any of them survive the gauntlet to reach the College Football Playoff? The squad breaks down the messy race featuring Georgia Tech, Virginia, Pittsburgh, SMU, and Duke, while traditional powers Clemson, Miami, and Florida State watch from the sidelines. Key matchups include Clemso...

NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS basketball has solved their slow-start problem, and freshman sensation CALEB WILSON is the reason why. Can this game-changing intensity carry UNC to championship contention? Isaac Schade breaks down how WILSON has scored either the first or second basket in all three games this season, immediately erasing the first-half struggles that plagued the TAR HEELS throughout last...

NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS basketball faces its first major adversity of the season as senior captain SETH TRIMBLE breaks his left arm, sidelining him for 6-8 weeks. How will the 3-0 TAR HEELS adjust without their defensive leader and heart and soul? ISAAC SCHADE and Coach BILL ROBINSON break down UNC's response in the RADFORD game played just 48 hours after TRIMBLE's injury. The discussion highligh...

The North Carolina Tar Heels take the court for the first time since beating Kansas and the first time since losing Seth Trimble indefinitely with a broken arm. How will Carolina respond? Who will start in Trimble's place? Will the bigs continue to dominate? Join Isaac Schade post-game for a breakdown of all the action!   Locked On Tar Heels Insider Program: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedontarheel...

North Carolina Tar Heels basketball faces a critical adjustment period after losing starting guard SETH TRIMBLE to injury. How will UNC navigate their toughest stretch without their senior captain? ISAAC SCHADE breaks down Trimble's successful surgery and 6-8 week recovery timeline, analyzing which crucial games he'll miss including matchups against KENTUCKY, GEORGETOWN, and OHIO STATE. The discus...

North Carolina Tar Heels beat Kansas with historic victory. Is this the breakthrough moment that defines Hubert Davis's coaching era? Isaac Schade breaks down UNC's dominant win over the Jayhawks, marking the first time in five years the Tar Heels have beaten their first high-major opponent of the season. The discussion covers Caleb Wilson and Henry Vasar's devastating frontcourt efficiency, combi...

Breaking news out of Chapel Hill on Sunday evening, per UNC: "Senior Seth Trimble suffered a broken bone in his left forearm in a team workout Sunday afternoon. He will undergo surgery this week. The exact length of his absence will be better known following the surgery." What does this mean for UNC? How will they fill Trimble's role? How long will the captain be out? What's the estimate on Trimbl...

North Carolina welcomes Stanford to Chapel Hill looking to notch a second straight ACC win. Carolina has been slowly, but surely, improving and it's a chance to continue that trend. Stanford has one of the ACC's worst defenses - can Carolina take advantage? If they are to do so, Gio Lopez is going to have to do it through the air. Will the UNC defense have another shutdown day against a 2nd-string...

The North Carolina Tar Heels host Kansas in the second game of the season looking to snap a five-game Kansas winning streak in the series, dating back to the 2008 Final Four. Everyone anticipates the Darryn Peterson vs. Caleb Wilson storyline. Which freshman will have the better night? Can Carolina's size play a pivotal role in upending the Jayhawks? Will Luka Bogavac come off the bench or start?...

KANSAS JAYHAWKS visit the SMITH CENTER for the first time ever as NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS basketball prepares for a historic blue blood showdown. Can CALEB WILSON dominate in his first true high-major test against five-star freshman DARRYN PETERSON? ISAAC SCHADE breaks down the critical matchups, including why KYAN EVANS might be Carolina's most important player despite the hype around Wilson. Th...

The ACC college football conference standings are wild right now as the Virginia Cavaliers sit atop as the only undefeated team remaining. Who will end up with that automatic bid in the College Football Playoff, and will anyone be able to sneak in as an at-large? College Hoops are underway as well! All that and more on the ACC Squad.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.c...

NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS clash with KANSAS JAYHAWKS in a blue blood showdown that could define both programs' seasons. Are these college basketball powerhouses being underrated after disappointing 2024-25 campaigns? DEREK JOHNSON and ISAAC SCHADE break down the marquee freshman matchup between DARRYN PETERSON and CALEB WILSON, two five-star phenoms already displaying elite two-way abilities. The d...

NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS face their first major test against KANSAS in a game that could define their entire season. Can UNC handle the pressure of facing a fellow blue blood program in just their second game of the year? ISAAC SCHADE breaks down the critical defensive matchups, including how SETH TRIMBLE will guard 6'6" DARRYN PETERSON and whether HENRI VEESAAR can handle KANSAS center FLORY BIDU...

NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS basketball is back, and the season opener delivered fireworks with new lead guard KYAN EVANS posting 15 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals in just 25 minutes against Central Arkansas. Can this revamped roster make a deep March run? Host ISAAC SCHADE and MILLIGAN UNIVERSITY head coach BILL ROBINSON break down EVANS' dynamic debut, CALEB WILSON's jaw-dropping four d...