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

UNC Diamond Heels are looking to hand No. 2 Georgia Tech their first series loss OF THE SEASON with a win on Saturday. Can Ryan Lynch follow up DeCaro's great start from Friday night with one of his own? Can the Carolina offense continue to deliver while holding the potent GT offense at bay?   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it officia...

Isaiah Denis becomes the 2nd Tar Heel to pull out of the transfer portal and return to UNC in this cycle, joining Jaydon Young. This is GREAT for continuity! Meanwhile Kyan Evans has committed to Minnesota. What's next? Carolina needs to get back Henri Veesaar and start landing portal players!   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it offic...

The No. 3 Diamond Heels host No. 2 Georgia Tech for the 1st of a 3-game series for dominance of the ACC. Jason DeCaro takes the mound for Carolina vs. GT ace Tate McKee. Can Carolina hold the potent GT lineup at bay? Can the Heels grab the all-important first game of the series?   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the L...

Why hasn't North Carolina landed any more portal commitments beyond Neo Avdalas? What's the hold up? Is "no news" a good thing or a bad thing? Who should Carolina be focusing on in the portal right now? How has the Michael Malone news settled in for Riley Davis? Buckle up for a MASSIVE series for the Diamond Heels this weekend!     Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss a...

The North Carolina Tar Heels need shooting. One of the best shooters in the portal is... a NC State Wolfpack player. Inside Carolina reports that Michael Malone has had an initial conversation with Paul McNeil. Is this the year that a Wolfpack player comes from Raleigh to Chapel Hill?? What should Henri Veesaar do? What's gonna happen at the PG position for Carolina?   Join the Locked On Tar Heels...

Monday saw a FLURRY of activity for North Carolina with Neo Avdalas committing, Jarin Stevenson returning, Kim English joining the staff, Dylan Mingo & UNC parting ways, Derek Dixon & Luka Bogavac committing elsewhere, & Caleb Wilson officially officially declaring for the NBA. What did we learn about Michael Malone from these moves? Were they the right moves? Which was the most impactful? What el...

NOTE: At the time of this live recording, intel suggested that Isaiah Denis was confirmed BACK for UNC. That turns out to not be true currently. More to come! Virginia Tech transfer Neo Avdalas becomes the FIRST portal commit of the Michael Malone era at North Carolina. The 6'9 guard from Greece comes with 3 years of eligibility. Jarin Stevenson is coming back to Carolian for his senior year! He s...

Michael Malone and his staff met with Juke Harris on Sunday. Can he lure the Demon Deacon away from what seemed like a sure-fire commitment to Michigan? Carolina is in the mix for multiple other players. Who can they land? Terrence Brown from Utah visits on Monday! Neo Avdalas from Virginia Tech? Jalen Haralson from Notre Dame?   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an ...

This weekend has seen a TON of portal movement for UNC. Luka Bogavac had initially indicated he wanted to return to UNC, but Saturday declared he'll enter the portal. Jonathan Powell becomes the first Tar Heel to commit elsewhere - announcing for Pitt on Saturday. Also - Jaydon Young is the first Tar Heel to enter the portal and re-commit to Michael Malone. Great news! Freshman Maximo Adams is kee...

It had been rumored that new UNC head coach Michael Malone intends to keep both Pat Sullivan and Sean May on his staff. TarHeel247's Andrew Jones reports that multiple sources have confirmed that this is indeed the case. Is this a smart move by Coach Malone to keep some Tar Heel DNA on his staff? Jones reports that Coach Malone is also maintaining Eric Hoots, which will certainly help continuity t...

North Carolina Tar Heels land a powerhouse head coach as Michael Malone takes the reins—will his passionate, tough-minded approach return UNC to national title contention? Tyler Hansbrough breaks down why Malone tops his wish list, highlighting the coach’s unmatchable basketball knowledge and fiery leadership style reminiscent of Roy Williams’ glory years. Host Isaac Schade and Hansbrough analyze...

Jon Rothstein reported that new UNC head coach Michael Malone is hiring Arkansas' assistant Chuck Martin to be his Associate Head Coach. The two worked together at Manhattan. Under Coach Cal, Martin has been a critical part of the high-level recruiting classes the Hogs have brought in. Coach Rob shares his thoughts on the Michael Malone hire as well as sharing his experiences at Indianapolis at th...

North Carolina has officially announced Michael Malone as the successor to Hubert Davis, the 20th head coach in program history. UNC held a press conference on Tuesday evening to introduce Coach Malone, with multiple current and former Tar Heels in attendance, including Roy Williams. Did Coach "win the press conference"? Josh Marlow was in attendance and shares his thoughts. PLUS - 7 Tar Heels hav...

On Monday, the news broke that North Carolina plans to hire former Nuggets head coach and NBA Champion head coach Michael Malone. The QUESTION: Will it work? Or is this another version of Carolina hiring Bill Belichick? Multiple Tar Heels announced their intention to enter the transfer portal on Monday - will they stay in?   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episo...

News broke on Monday afternoon that North Carolina INTENDS to hire former Nuggets head coach Mike Malone, whose daughter is a volleyball player at Carolina. Malone is an NBA CHAMPION head coach, having won with the Nuggets in 2023. When will the announcement be official? What does this mean in the short and long term? Isaac Schade goes live to unpack it all. Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer...

Tommy Lloyd announced on Friday that he's staying at Arizona. Dusty May announced on Sunday that he's staying at Michigan. With UNC's two primary college coaches off the board, where do they turn now? The full expectation is Chicago Bulls coach & former Florida Gators' coach Billy Donovan. Freshman Isaiah Denis announced on Sunday his intention to enter the transfer portal when it opens on Tuesday...

GAMEDAY! The Final Four is here & it's going to be an electric set of games inside Lucas Oil Garden (IYKYK). Who wins the epic matchup between Arizona & Michigan? Can UConn ride the momentum of their miracle vs. Duke to beat Illinois? What players will be the biggest factors? Join the Locked On College Basketball Squad to get ready for the Final Four!   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club...

Tommy Lloyd announced on Friday morning that he has signed a contract extension and will be staying at Arizona. UNC strikes out and will have to move on to other candidates. Will it be Dusty May? Will it be the Bulls' Billy Donovan?    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...

Chicago Bulls’ front office tensions escalate as Billy Donovan’s name emerges in the UNC Tar Heels’ coaching search. Is Donovan poised for a return to college basketball, or will NBA opportunities keep him in the pros? The episode explores Donovan’s legacy, his evolving approach to X’s and O’s, and the allure of roster control in the NIL era. UNC’s need for elite guard play stirs comparisons to Ro...

Duke Blue Devils collapse in Elite Eight, blowing a 19-point lead as freshman Cayden Boozer’s late-game turnover sparks a momentum shift for UConn. ACC experts break down Duke’s heartbreaking exit, Jon Scheyer’s growing reputation for tournament collapses, and the looming decisions facing star players like Boozer. How will injuries and leadership questions shape Duke’s future, and which ACC conten...

Tommy Lloyd's press conference on Tuesday left lots of room for interpretation. What did he mean by it all? Coach Robinson joins Locked On Tar Heels to share a coach's perspective on whether Coach Lloyd is using his potions for leverage, for leaving Arizona, or perhaps he's not made up his mind? Is there truly a rift with his AD? And if so...how much does it matter? Coach Rob is headed off to the...

At Tommy Lloyd's press conference on Tuesday, he had an opportunity to shut down UNC rumors but didn't do so. Is Coach Lloyd legitimately thinking about a move to Chapel Hill? Could it be a move similar to Roy Williams move from Kansas? And what's up with Jay Williams calling UNC not a Blue Blood anymore? Don't get mad... FIX IT!   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss a...

Arizona Wildcats’ head coach Tommy Lloyd emerges as the frontrunner for the UNC Tar Heels’ coaching search, igniting buzz about a potential seismic shift in Chapel Hill. Is Lloyd the perfect fit to restore North Carolina men’s basketball to elite status? Isaac Shade and guest Andy Patton explore Lloyd’s loyalty, his international recruiting dominance, and whether his X’s and O’s can translate to A...

UNC faces a pivotal coaching search as national champion Jesse Holley unveils five must-have qualities for the next Tar Heels head coach—who checks all the boxes? Holley pegs Bulls coach Billy Donovan as his preference for UNC's next head coach. The conversation centers on top candidates like Billy Donovan, Tommy Lloyd, and Dusty May, weighing their strengths in recruiting, toughness, and adapting...

The North Carolina coaching search continues. One of the names is Michigan head coach Dusty May. May is in his 2nd year at Michigan & looking to take his team to the Final Four, with former UNC PG Elliot Cadeau. Can Carolina lure him away from Ann Arbor? Caleb Wilson is officially off to the NBA, despite many wondering if he'd stay. Marcus Paige will join former UNC player Wes Miller on staff at U...