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

The North Carolina Tar Heels got off to a great start in the NCAA Baseball Regional with a 4-0 win vs. Holy Cross and 8 1/3 from Jake Knapp. The Tar Heels move on to face the winner of Oklahoma / Nebraska with Jason DeCaro on the mound and a completely rested bullpen.    Locked On Tar Heels Insider Program: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedontarheels Locked On Tar Heels Discord: https://discord.gg/4d...

UNC Tar Heels fans, get ready for an exciting update on your favorite teams! Discover the latest buzz around North Carolina Tar Heels basketball as they extend an offer to Dylan Mingo, a promising 6'5" point guard known for his defensive prowess. Plus, dive into the Chapel Hill Regional preview for the NCAA baseball tournament, where the Tar Heels are the top seed, facing off against Oklahoma, Neb...

ACC football fans, are you ready for a shake-up? The SEC's Greg Sankey has stirred the pot with his comments on the ACC and Big 12, sparking a debate on conference power dynamics. Dive into the world of college football as we explore the impact of NIL on Clemson's recruiting strategy and the challenges facing the Cal Golden Bears in their ACC journey. With insights from Alex Donno, Jackson Holzer,...

UNC Tar Heels basketball fans, brace yourselves: the ACC's new scheduling format is shaking up traditional rivalries. How will this impact the North Carolina Tar Heels' path to success? With the ACC reducing conference games from 20 to 18, the Tar Heels face a unique challenge, playing NC State just once. On the non-con side, Jon Rothstein announced the introduction of a home-and-home series with...

UNC Tar Heels basketball fans, get ready for an exciting update: Toni Bryant, a top prospect for the class of 2026, is set to visit North Carolina on a pivotal day. This visit coincides with the first football game of the Bill Belichick era, promising an electrifying atmosphere that could sway Bryant's decision. Explore the potential impact of Bryant's athletic prowess, likened to a "pogo stick,"...

The North Carolina Tar Heels reportedly will play one of their exhibitions this fall vs. BYU, meaning that we will get a face-off between two of the top 10 players in the class - BYU's AJ Dybantsa & Carolina's Caleb Wilson. This is a GREAT move for UNC athletics. The Diamond Heels claimed the ACC Championship, but it wasn't enough to keep them where they belonged in terms of seeding. All the same...

SURPRISE! With it being a holiday weekend & Memorial Day on Monday, we thought we would release Monday's episode NOW! As Duke and NC State make strategic moves by landing key players like Dame Sarr and Darrion Williams, the Tar Heels find themselves in a race against time. Isaac Schade explores the growing impatience among UNC fans as they await crucial transfer decisions involving potential targe...

ACC revenue distribution hits a record high, yet the North Carolina Tar Heels still find themselves trailing behind the SEC and Big Ten. How will this financial gap impact their future in college sports? Explore the latest updates on the ACC's new revenue model, featuring "success initiatives" that could reshape the financial landscape for the Tar Heels. Host Isaac Schade analyzes UNC baseball's s...

ACC football fans, are you ready for a shake-up? The Atlantic Coast Conference is buzzing with overreactions to spring football performances, and the spotlight is on Boston College's quarterback shuffle. With Thomas Castellanos heading to Florida State, AJ Black weighs in on the Eagles' future. Meanwhile, the creation of a CEO position for college sports enforcement is stirring debate. Alex Donno...

Can the North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team overcome the loss of RJ Davis and rise to new heights? This episode dives into the Tar Heels' recent roster changes, focusing on the promising additions to their frontcourt and the strategic shift in their backcourt. With insights from Bill Robinson, head coach at Milligan University, the discussion covers the potential impact of players like Caleb...

UNC Tar Heels basketball fans, are you ready for a game-changing update? Discover the latest buzz around *potential* transfer target Darrion Williams, who recently exited the NBA draft. With his impressive stats and potential fit as a small forward, could he be the missing piece for the North Carolina Tar Heels? Join host Isaac Schade as he explores Coach Hubert Davis's role with Team USA's 19U te...

Dive into the latest on NIL policies and their potential legal battles, as well as the impact of bloated conferences on college athletics. With star players like Jake Knapp leading the charge, the Tar Heels baseball team is making waves in the ACC. Host Isaac Schade breaks down the implications of new NIL contracts, highlighting how schools might face expulsion from conferences if they don't compl...

The Tar Heels are once again casting a wide net and targeting multiple top-end elite players in the class of 2026. What does that tell us about their recruiting strategy?? The Diamond Heels have put themselves in prime position for a top national seed following their series win over FSU over the weekend.   Locked On Tar Heels Insider Program: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedontarheels Locked On Tar...

Drake Powell made comments at the NBA Draft Combine about not being able to showcase his full array of 2-way talent while at UNC. Some have taken the opportunity to rip Carolina. Others have poked at Drake being better off coming back to school. Regardless - people alllllways love to take shots at the Tar Heels. The Diamond Heels got started on the right foot down in Tallahassee! NC State is alrea...

UNC Tar Heels basketball is eyeing a game-changing recruit: Luka Bogavac. Could this Montenegrin talent be the missing piece for North Carolina's path to dominance and replacement for Drake Powell? With his impressive stats and professional experience, Bogavac's potential fit with the Tar Heels is a hot topic. Host Isaac Schade and guest Bill Robinson, Milligan University's head coach, explore Bog...

The Jordon Hudson saga has gotten out of hand, and the distraction has surely reached the North Carolina locker room. If you're a player, how do you tune out this noise and focus on football? Is it even possible to do so? While Omarion Hampton was the only Tar Heel drafted, multiple Tar Heels were signed as UDFAs. Just how hard is that path to making an actual NFL roster? Which Tar Heel has the be...

Boogie Fland's decision to withdraw from the NBA Draft and come back to college basketball could be huge for the North Carolina Tar Heels. With Fland's impressive stats at Arkansas and his connection to UNC through recruiting & RJ Davis, the Tar Heels are at a crossroads: should they prioritize team chemistry or seize the opportunity to recruit a standout player? Meanwhile, Drake Powell's jaw-drop...

Drake Powell's NBA draft status sends shockwaves through North Carolina Tar Heels basketball. His absence from the combine scrimmage likely signals that he'll stay in the Draft. Explore the latest updates on Powell's draft journey, Michael Jordan's exciting new role with NBC's NBA coverage, and the legacy of UNC legend Larry Miller. Host Isaac Schade breaks down Powell's impressive 7-foot wingspan...

The NBA Draft Combine started on Mother's Day. While the assumption is that Drake Powell will stay in the 2025 NBA Draft, we inch ever closer to the deadline for him to make his final decision (May 28, 10 days after the Combine). Is there any hope for Carolina fans that he'll come back? RJ Davis unfortunately didn't got chosen to move on to the Draft Combine. The Jordon Hudson saga continues as UN...

The ACC Squad podcast delves into the recent 12-year deal between Clemson and Notre Dame, exploring its implications for the ACC's future. Hosts discuss whether this agreement signals Clemson's potential departure from the conference or strengthens the ACC's position. The conversation shifts to early basketball top 25 rankings, where ACC representation is notably lacking. The hosts debate the conf...

On Thursday, Texas Tech transfer Devan Cambridge was granted a SEVENTH year of collegiate eligibility. Joe Tipton of On3 reported that Cambridge had heard from multiple teams, including Carolina. A source tells host Isaac Schade that Cambridge is "shady & not a team player" following his experiences in Lubbock, Texas. So should Carolina stay away? YES. Speaking of 7th year players - it reminds one...

ACC basketball is shaking things up: the North Carolina Tar Heels and their ACC rivals will now face just 18 conference games instead of 20. This strategic shift aims to boost NCAA Tournament bids, sparking debates on its impact on traditional rivalries and non-conference scheduling. Host Isaac Schade and guest Bill Robinson, head coach at Milligan University, dissect these changes, exploring how...

Shooting woes contributed to an underwhelming 2024-2025 season for the North Carolina Tar Heels. With RJ Davis's fluctuating three-point performance and Cade Tyson's unexpected struggles, the Tar Heels face critical questions about their path to success. Explore the dynamic shifts in the Tar Heels' front court lineup, featuring players like Jae'lyn Withers, Jalen Washington, & Ven-Allen Lubin, as...

UNC Tar Heels basketball fans, are you ready to uncover the burning questions of the 2024-2025 season? Dive into the challenges faced by the North Carolina Tar Heels, including their surprising rebounding struggles, where Ven-Allen Lubin led with just 5.5 rebounds per game. Freshmen Ian Jackson and Drake Powell's playing time is dissected, revealing their contrasting trajectories and impact on the...

Can Ivan Karchenkov be the game-changer the North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team needs? As the Tar Heels eye potential transfers, the spotlight is on Karchenkov, an 18-year-old talent from Bayern Munich, known for his aggressive play and ability to finish through contact. Explore the evaluation of Coach Hubert Davis's performance over four seasons, where his journey from a national title game...