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

It’s week 7 of the 2025-26 UNC Men's Basketball Summer Roster Preview Series. The series started with the 3 freshmen - Caleb Wilson, Zay Denis, & Derek Dixon, then moved to the sophomores (Jonathan Powell, James Brown, Ivan Matlekovic). The conversation now turns to the juniors, where we start with presumptive lead guard, Colorado State transfer Kyan Evans. Is Kyan Evans the dynamic scoring lead g...

Is Luka Bogavac the missing piece for North Carolina Tar Heels basketball? Discover how this smooth-shooting newcomer could reshape UNC's offense and defense. RL Bynum breaks down Bogavac's high-arcing jumper, impressive free throw accuracy, and potential fit in Hubert Davis's system. The discussion explores how Bogavac complements teammates like Seth Trimble and Kyan Evans in the frontcourt, plus...

NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS basketball faces critical non-conference tests. Can they bounce back from last season's stumbles? Host Isaac Schade breaks down UNC's top 5 most important non-conference matchups, highlighting showdowns with Kansas and Kentucky, among others. The discussion shifts to bold predictions for Tar Heel football, including Jordan Shipp's All-ACC potential and defensive improvemen...

UNC's basketball frontcourt emerges as a nationally recognized powerhouse. Is this the key to the Tar Heels' resurgence in the ACC? Host Isaac Schade analyzes Isaac Trotter's CBS Sports' rankings, spotlighting Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar's top-5 positions. Schade explores the backcourt's potential, with Seth Trimble and Luka Bogavac poised for breakout seasons. The discussion shifts to North Ca...

ACC football's landscape shifts as Clemson eyes another championship. Can any team challenge the Tigers' dominance? Hosts from ACC team podcasts break down conference predictions, analyzing Clemson's high floor and potential challengers. FanDuel win totals spark debate, with Duke's surprising 6.5 line drawing attention. The conversation heats up discussing coaches on the hot seat, including Virgin...

Is Hubert Davis feeling the heat at UNC? The pressure cooker of North Carolina Tar Heels basketball takes center stage in this riveting analysis. Explore the intense expectations surrounding the Tar Heels' head coach and his team. From player perspectives to family impacts, guest coach Bill Robinson offers insider insights on navigating the high-stakes world of college hoops. The conversation tack...

It’s week 6 of the 2025-26 UNC Men's Basketball Summer Roster Preview Series. The series started with the 3 freshmen - Caleb Wilson, Zay Denis, & Derek Dixon. This week, after discussing Jonathan Powell and James Brown the previous two weeks, we wrap up the sophomore class with High Point transfer, Ivan Matlekovic. NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS add 7-foot center to roster. What important role will Ivan...

North Carolina Tar Heels basketball star Caleb Wilson signs game-changing shoe deal with New Balance. Is this the future of college sports? Host Isaac Schade analyzes Wilson's multi-million dollar New Balance contract, highlighting its significance for NIL and college athletics. The discussion shifts to UNC's groundbreaking revenue sharing plan, detailing how $20.5 million will be distributed amon...

NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS basketball is getting bigger, taller, and potentially better. Will the late arrivals of international players Luka Bogavac and Ivan Matlakovich disrupt team chemistry? Isaac Schade breaks down UNC's impressive roster transformation, highlighting significant size increases that could vault the Tar Heels from 305th to 17th in average height nationally. The discussion covers...

LUKA BOGAVAC ARRIVES: Is UNC's newest international star the missing piece? North Carolina Tar Heels basketball welcomes Luka Bogavac, a seasoned pro with four years of European experience. Host Isaac Schade and guest Bill Robinson, Milligan University's head coach, dissect Bogavac's potential impact on UNC's roster. They explore the challenges of international recruitment, Bogavac's professional...

It’s week 5 of the 2025-26 UNC Men's Basketball Summer Roster Preview Series. The series started with the 3 freshmen - Caleb Wilson, Zay Denis, & Derek Dixon. We moved to the sophomores in week 4 with West Virginia transfer Joonathan Powell, and now move to one of just a couple returners for Carolina - big man James Brown. Josh Marlow of Heel Tough Blog and Four Corners Podcast joins host Isaac Sc...

Top 10 Most Impactful Moments in UNC Athletics (2024-25), Part 3! UNC's top moments of 2024-2025 revealed! From record-breaking performances to coaching shakeups, this year reshaped Tar Heel athletics. Relive RJ Davis's legendary career as he cements his place among UNC basketball greats. Discover how Anson Dorrance's retirement led to an unexpected national championship for women's soccer. Uncove...

Top 10 Most Impactful Moments in UNC Athletics (2024-25), Part 2! UNC's rollercoaster year: From March Madness controversy to lacrosse dominance. Which moments defined the Tar Heels' 2024-25 season? Isaac Schade breaks down North Carolina's most impactful athletic achievements, focusing on men's basketball's surprising NCAA tournament bid, baseball's heartbreaking super regional loss, and women's...

Top 10 Most Impactful Moments in UNC Athletics (2024-25)! UNC's rollercoaster year: From heartbreak to triumph. Which moments defined the Tar Heels' 2024-25 season? Host Isaac Schade kicks off the annual Top 10 countdown of the 10 moments that defined North Carolina athletics over the last academic year. In episode 1, the focus is on numbers 10-7: • 10: The Lane Violation • 9: Field Hockey's perfe...

GREAT NEWS: The NCAA Tournament is staying at 68 teams!....for 2026. The D1 selection committees will continue to look at possibilities for 2027 and beyond. The 72-team option is seemingly out of the mix, per CBS' Matt Norlander. BELICHICK'S UNC ARRIVAL SHAKES UP COLLEGE FOOTBALL. Is a new era dawning for the NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS? The shocking move of Bill Belichick to Chapel Hill has sent rip...

ACC football shakeup: Clemson's 16-0 dream, sleeper teams emerge, and coaches poll controversy. Is Dabo Swinney's bold prediction realistic? Host Alex Dono and guests Jackson Holzer and J.J. Jackson break down Clemson Tigers' path to perfection, analyzing key matchups against LSU and South Carolina. The trio identifies potential ACC sleepers, with North Carolina and Virginia Tech under the microsc...

UNC Tar Heels basketball fans, brace yourselves for an in-depth roster breakdown that could reshape your expectations for the upcoming season. Is the frontcourt poised to dominate, or will the backcourt depth be the key to success? Host Isaac Schade and guest Bill Robinson, head coach at Milligan University, dissect the North Carolina Tar Heels' lineup, comparing frontcourt talent to backcourt dep...

It’s week 4 of the 2025-26 UNC Men's Basketball Summer Roster Preview Series. The series started with the 3 freshmen - Caleb Wilson, Zay Denis, & Derek Dixon. This week, Sleepers Media's Riley Davis joins Isaac Schade to launch into the sophomore class, starting with West Virginia transfer Jonathan Powell. Is Jonathan Powell the missing piece for North Carolina's three-point arsenal? The Tar Heels...

UNC basketball recruiting heats up as top 2026 prospects Cole Cloer & Anthony Thompson plan official visits. Will the North Carolina Tar Heels secure either or both of these talents? Host Isaac Schade and guest Anthony Pagnotta break down Cloer's game and discuss five other key recruits with OVs this fall to Chapel Hill. The duo also tackles Trivia Tuesday, testing their knowledge of Tar Heel rebo...

When will UNC's Luka Bogavac finally make it to campus? The North Carolina Tar Heels basketball program eagerly awaits Visa & NCAA clearance for their international recruit. Host Isaac Schade breaks down the three-step process for Bogavac's arrival and potential impact. The discussion shifts to Tar Heels football, with insights on fall camp and the quarterback competition heating up between Max Jo...

Ivan Matlekovic, transfer from High Point University, has committed to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels for the 2025-26 season. Matlekovic hails from Croatia and has three years of eligibility. The 7-footer projects to be strictly a depth piece, but a critical big for Henri Veesaar to go up against in practice.   Locked On Tar Heels Insider Program: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedontarheels Lo...

ACC football shakeup looms as UNC eyes SEC move. Will this trigger a conference realignment domino effect? Hosts Jackson Holzer, Kenton Gibbs, and Morgan Thomas dissect the potential impact of UNC joining the SEC on ACC football. They explore the ripple effects on rivalries, finances, and team dynamics. The discussion shifts to a bold proposal: an ACC-Big 12 merger as a strategic response to confe...

Is UNC basketball eyeing a 7-foot depth addition? The North Carolina Tar Heels may be on the verge of adding Ivan Matlekovic to their roster, potentially helping add an insurance policy in the frontcourt. Host Isaac Schade and guest Bill Robinson, Milligan University's head coach, dissect the implications of this potential transfer and the challenges of roster management under new NCAA rules. They...

It’s week 3 of the 2025-26 UNC Men's Basketball Summer Roster Preview Series. In the first two installments, Isaac Schade & Coach Pac Kilby discussed incoming freshman superstar Caleb Wilson & Zay Denis. This week, Heel Tough Blog & 4 Corners Podcast's Josh Marlow joins Isaac to wrap up the freshman class discussing Derek Dixon. Derek Dixon: UNC's Hidden Gem? Freshman Guard Poised to Make Waves No...

UNC Basketball's Outer Banks bonding trip raises eyebrows as Luka Bogavac's absence sparks concern. Will visa issues derail the North Carolina Tar Heels' chemistry-building efforts? Host Isaac Schade breaks down the implications of Bogavac's situation and Seth Trimble's emerging leadership role. The discussion shifts to GM Jim Tanner's new contract, dissecting the controversial bonus structure tie...