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

North Carolina Tar Heels & Tennessee Volunteers brace for a likely high-stakes clash in the fiercely competitive Chapel Hill NCAA Baseball Regional. With the region featuring standout pitching from UNC, ECU, and VCU, and Tennessee’s explosive offense poised to challenge elite bullpens, the stage is set for a nail-biting weekend. Can Ryan Lynch and Jason DeCaro anchor the mound for the Diamond Heel...

North Carolina seems just about set in the backcourt, but the bigs don't have much size, in terms of weight. But the question is: Is Coach Michael Malone specifically targeting slender bigs, or is it just coming together that way? Did Matt Able make the right choice? Also...does the bipartisan bill being proposed have any hope of being passed?   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If yo...

NC State transfer Matt Able has finally made his NBA Draft Decision - he is pulling out of the draft and will enroll at North Carolina to play for Michael Malone in his first year as the Tar Heels head coach. What does this mean for UNC's chances this season? What else does Carolina now need to add? Are they done in the backcourt? Join Isaac Schade & Riley Davis to unpack it all!   Join the Locked...

Matt Able is officially withdrawing from the NBA Draft and will join the North Carolina Tar Heels this upcoming season. HUGE news for Michael Malone and staff in their first year!   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all b...

Michael Malone is in the midst of putting together his first UNC roster and it projects to be MASSIVE from a height standpoint, but less so from a girth-standpoint. Who will be in the starting 5? And how do you adjust if either Matt Able or Alexdros Samodurov aren't on that roster? What is the most interesting starting 5 matchup? The D1 Baseball NCAA Tournament field was announced on Monday. Carol...

North Carolina Tar Heels anxiously await Matt Able’s NBA Draft decision as NCAA eligibility rules loom large. Will Able suit up for UNC or pursue his pro dreams? Isaac Schade breaks down the latest on high-profile draft choices, new NCAA guidance impacting international player eligibility, and what this means for Tar Heel prospects like Sayon Keita. Key topics include Carolina Diamond Heels’ ACC C...

North Carolina Tar Heels baseball finishes as the ACC runner-up to Georgia Tech in a top 3 battle. Both teams will be top 8 (top 4?) national seeds when the NCAA Tournament field is revealed on Memorial Day.   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-on...

The North Carolina Tar Heels are 1 win away from the ACC Championship after back-to-back wins over Virginia Tech and Pitt. It wasn't pitching gems from either Jason DeCaro or Ryan Lynch, but the bullpen came through as they usually do. Moreover, the UNC offense did their work as well. Now the question becomes - can they win an ACC Championship over Georgia Tech, who they won a series over in the r...

NOTE: Since the recording of this episode, the quarterfinal ACC Tournament baseball game between UNC & Virginia Tech has been moved up to 11am on Friday due to the threat of inclement weather. North Carolina Tar Heels linked to the high-stakes Diamond Cup, a groundbreaking college basketball event promising massive financial rewards and elite competition. Could this reshape UNC’s position in the f...

ACC expansion to a 24-team College Football Playoff could set the stage for chaos and upsets—can Miami, Louisville, or SMU shake up the SEC and Big Ten’s dominance? The ACC Squad breaks down the unpredictable impact of expanding the playoff field, highlighting sleeper ACC quarterbacks like Mason Heintschel (Pitt) and CJ Bailey (NC State), and debating the league’s most explosive running backs.   T...

UNC Basketball faces a crucial season of transition—can Michael Malone's first year restore the Tar Heels' toughness and postseason success? Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson debate North Carolina’s chances in non-conference play and the NCAA Tournament, scrutinizing the roster turnover and the impact of newcomers like Matt Able and Alex Samordurov. Hot topics include whether the backcourt or f...

North Carolina Tar Heels basketball faces uncertainty as Matt Able’s NBA draft decision looms. Isaac Schade unpacks Able’s revealing Pro Day comments, exploring what his potential departure means for UNC’s backcourt depth and roster construction. With intriguing insights on Able’s mindset and the shifting draft landscape, the question remains: will Able return to Chapel Hill or chase the next leve...

Michael Malone has been on the job for 40 days as the head coach of UNC Basketball. Considering everything, how would you grade the job he's done so far? What would need to change to make that grade better? Tar Heel national champion Deon Thompson has officially retired. What is his legacy in basketball? What will he bring as part of Michael Malone's staff?   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydaye...

Michael Malone and staff have offered 2027 SF DeMarcus Henry & 2028 big man Yann Kamagate. Malone and staff have been in action over the weekend, watching MULTIPLE players with staff all over the place in Memphis. Carolina Baseball had another productive weekend, solidifying their 9th straight ACC series win & procuring the No. 2 seed in the upcoming ACC Tournament.    Join the Locked On Tar Heels...

The 2nd-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels are in Raleigh looking to put the finishing touches on the final series of the regular season, which would be the 9th straight ACC series win for Scott Forbes' club. Ryan Lynch is on the mound. Join Isaac Schade LIVE postgame to unpack all the action.   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official...

Rumors circulated on Thursday evening that Alexandros Samodurov has committed to North Carolina, but has he really? Isaac Schade unpacks what we know RIGHT NOW. Also, Carolina and West Virginia will play in the 2nd annual Dickie V INvitational. We now know something about 11 of the 14 non-conference games Brandon Robinson is coming back to join Carolina's staff in a support staff role. Congrats to...

The Diamond Heels won game 1 of the final series of the regular season on Thursday night at NC State, 9-4. Isaac Schade unpacks it all for you!   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click...

Notre Dame's favorable ACC deal ignites backlash across the conference. Are the Fighting Irish taking advantage of the system, or are envious ACC rivals just unwilling to take accountability? The ACC Squad break down explosive anonymous quotes from league insiders, spotlighting growing resentment over Notre Dame’s bowl privileges and football independence, and dissecting the fallout from recent AC...

North Carolina got a commitment on Wednesday from class of 2026 SF 4-star Kevin Thomas. Matt Able had a NICE performance at the NBA Draft Combine 5-on-5 scrimmage on Wednesday. It has Carolina fans worrying about him staying in the NBA Draft. He told ESPN's Jeff Borzello that he's "back & forth" on the decision. Michael Malone has added a 4th assistant to his coaching staff in the form of former C...

Class of 2026 SF Kevin Thomas took a visit to UNC on Wednesday and committed while there. This is great news for the Tar Heels who continue to fill out the roster. Join Isaac Schade LIVE to unpack it all   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only D...

The North Carolina Tar Heels haven't had high level draft picks in some time. For both the short & long term, it's important that Caleb Wilson has a good showing at the NBA Draft Combine as well as ends up getting drafted in that top 3-4 slots. Deon Thompson is back at Carolina where he will be at Graduate Assistant for Michale Malone and the basketball staff. How helpful will this be? Join Isaac...

The assumption had been that UNC would  finish filling out their roster either through the transfer portal or the International ranks, but Joe Tipton reported on Monday that the Tar Heels are in contact with LSU de-commit Kevin Thomas. The 4-star SF will visit Carolina on  Tuesday. Is there any hope that Henri Veesaar comes back to UNC? Will the Tar Heels be a regional host for baseball? And how d...

Coming out of Mother's Day weekend, and with the  Draft Lottery behind us, the NBA Draft Combine has started and we are officially on Matt Able watch. 16 days from now we will know one way or the other if Matt Able is staying in the NBA Draft or not. His answer will alter Carolina's season. The Diamond Heels were back in ACC action after a weekend off and swept the Pitt Panthers to keep hopes aliv...

Inside Carolina reports that the Tar Heels staff has made contact with Greek forward Alexandros Samodurov, who also happens to be Neo Avadalas' buddy. Could he be part of Michael Malone's first frontcourt at UNC? Matt Able has officially signed with Carolina, BUT he is still in the Draft process. What will he ultimately do? The NCAA takes another step toward Tournament expansion. Join Isaac Schade...

One of the missing ingredients for North Carolina is a proven sniper. Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic fits that to a T, to the point that he led the nation in both made 3s and 3-point FG% in 2025-26. Does he fit Carolina's roster construction? Will he leave the NBA Draft? Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson break it all down!   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss...