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

North Carolina Taor Heels shake up their quarterback room with the unexpected transfer commitment of Tarn Dickens from Western Carolina. Is Dickens poised to become QB1 under new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, or will the battle between Billy Edwards, Miles O’Neill and promising freshman Travis Burgess define the Tar Heels’ offense for 2026? Isaac Schade and Spencer McLaughlin scrutinize Dic...

North Carolina Tar Heels blow past Pitt from the tip amid injury chaos, sparking hope for a late-season surge. With Caleb Wilson sidelined by a hand fracture and Henri Veesaar battling Achilles issues and illness, Zayden High and Jarin Stevenson step up in a massive way to secure a 79-65 win. Does this lineup shakeup open the door for unexpected heroes and tournament momentum? It at least helps wi...

UNC is back in action for the first time since Caleb Wilson fractured his left wrist at Miami on Friday. The Tar Heels are potentially also without Wilson's frontcourt mate Henri Veesaar, who is a game-time decision. How will Hubert Davis adjust personnel & scheme-wise? Who steps up for UNC in Wilson's absence? Join Isaac Schade postgame to unpack all the action.   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Eve...

UNC Tar Heels face a pivotal turning point after an emotional win over Duke and a letdown loss at Miami. Will the real Tar Heels emerge as March approaches? Host Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson tackle the team's inconsistency, spotlighting Seth Trimble's game-winning buzzer beater and subsequent slump, Caleb Wilson's injury concerns, and challenges in guard play. UNC's defensive lapses and re...

ACC football contenders face massive shake-ups after Cinderella runs from Virginia and Duke. With Darian Mensah’s dramatic transfer to Miami, Duke’s outlook has plummeted, while Virginia confronts a potential free fall amid major roster and coaching losses. Can Georgia Tech or Louisville buck the trend, or will chaos reign in a league where over half the teams could finish 6-6 or 7-5? The hosts de...

North Carolina freshman forward Caleb Wilson suffered a left hand fracture in Tuesday's game at Miami. This is a crushing blow for the Tar Heels who are entering the closing stretch of the season, with multiple crucial games remaining. How will they respond? Who steps up? 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 ...

North Carolina Tar Heels struggle with late-season consistency as the push for a top ACC Tournament seed heats up. Can Hubert Davis rally Caleb Wilson, Seth Trimble, and the Heels to overcome road woes and secure a double-bye? Isaac Schade and Josh Marlow break down UNC’s path after frustrating losses to Miami and Stanford but uplifting wins over Duke, Kentucky, and Kansas, debating the Heels’ NCA...

24 games into the season, the North Carolina Tar Heels are sometimes still searching for answers. What is this team's identity? One of the realities is that the team has a decently high ceiling, but the floor seems to be lower than we wish it was. We'll get to our four corners recap of the Miami loss as well as the Schadey Stat of the Game! Join Isaac Schade live on Wednesday morning to work throu...

The North Carolina Tar Heels are back on the road following their dramatic win over Duke. How quickly will they lock back in? Will there be a hangover or emotional letdown? This is a CRITICAL matchup for ACC standing as well as an opportunity for Carolina to pick up another Q1 win. Can Carolina match Miami's level of desperation? Will Jarin Stevenson stay in the starting lineup?  How do Caleb Wils...

Fresh off a huge win over Duke, North Carolina faces letdown danger as they battle Miami in ACC play. Can Caleb Wilson, Seth Trimble, and the Tar Heels maintain focus and momentum on the road with league standings and double-bye implications on the line? Isaac Schade breaks down UNC’s defensive challenges against Miami’s high-powered offense, the two-big lineup matchup, and key swing stats like fr...

Alabma's Charles Bediako will no longer be eligibile to play for Nate Oats' team following a decision by Tuscaloos County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Pruet. What does this mean for the Tide? What does this mean long term for college basketball? Louisville's Mikel Brown, Jr. went nuts on Monday night as Louisville OBLITERATED NC State. The elder Pitino once again wins the battle, despite Richard's X...

North Carolina Tar Heels shock Duke with a season-defining 71-68 victory—could this propel them towards championship contention? Isaac Schade spotlights how Caleb Wilson’s 23-point performance, Seth Trimble’s clutch game-winning three, and Derrick Dixon’s late-game heroics reshaped the Tar Heels’ trajectory. The win marks UNC’s best start since the 2018-19 season and propels their NCAA tournament...

It's time for UNC vs. Duke, round 1 of the 2025-26 season. Everyone will have their eyes glued to the matchup at Power Forward: Caleb Wilson vs. Cameron Boozer. Will the Tar Heels be able to hand Duke their first ACC loss of the season? Will Seth Trimble's leadership prove to be important? Can Carolina end their 3-game losing streak to Duke? Join Isaac Schade live postgame to unpack all the action...

Duke Blue Devils and UNC Tar Heels reignite college basketball’s greatest rivalry, as rising stars Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson face off in a high-stakes ACC showdown. Both projected top-five NBA draft picks—and former AAU teammates—headline an anticipated frontcourt battle, leaving fans wondering: Can Boozer’s balanced attack and Wilson’s electric personality shift the momentum for their squad...

North Carolina Tar Heels brace for a high-stakes showdown against Duke as Caleb Wilson and Cam Boozer battle in a top-five prospect clash. Can UNC turn the Caleb vs. Cam hype into a classic team victory, or will Duke’s defensive prowess shut down Carolina’s dynamic offense? The intensity of the rivalry and the emotion-packed opening minutes in the Dean Smith Center could decide everything. Isaac S...

G League and NBA veterans could be headed back to college—are NIL and transfer rules ushering in a new era of ACC basketball? The ACC Squad crew debate the impact of Charles Bediako rejoining Alabama from the G League and Amari Bailey’s attempt to return to NCAA play after 10 NBA games. Is college hoops poised for true free agency, and how could this seismic shift affect college football and the e...

All eyes are on the North Carolina Tar Heels as they gear up to face undefeated Duke in a game where the backcourt battle—not just the stars Caleb Wilson and Cam Boozer—will determine who comes out on top. Isaac Schade breaks down why Derek Dixon’s poise in his sixth collegiate start and Seth Trimble’s senior leadership are crucial for UNC, with insight into key matchups, including Henri Veesaar’s...

UNC Basketball turns the recruiting tide as Dylan Mingo Watch heats up—could the Tar Heels land the nation’s top guard and even see a family duo in Chapel Hill? Maximo Adams, fresh off his McDonald’s All-American nod, currently headlines a class that’s looking stronger by the day. Isaac Schade breaks down the latest recruiting twists, what adding Mingo (and possibly his brother Kayden) could mean...

North Carolina looked like a top 10 team for the first 30:00 vs. Syracuse on Monday night, and nearly gave it all away with a lackluster, unfocused performance down the stretch. The odd thing is - both versions of the Tar Heels are a reality. The question is - Can the Heels bury Hyde and only be Jekyll? The great news is that it's a fourth straight win for UNC, who got great performances from mult...

North Carolina hosts Syracuse on ESPN'S Big Monday in a quick turnaround after returning from Atlanta on Saturday. The Heels are riding a 3-game winning streak and the offense is operating at a high level. The big question: With Duke looming on Saturday, can Carolina stay focused on the mission at hand? Will Luka Bogavac continue to settle in? Can Derek Dixon continue to hold down PG1? Can the Hen...

Former UCLA Bruin Amari Bailey has played in 10 NBA games, but is now seeking a return to the college ranks. In the midst of the Charles Bediako situation, this is a whole new level of a player who has actually played in NBA games trying to get back to College Basketball. Jamal Mashburn went on the record saying he would take Arizona's Koa Peat over Cooper Flagg. Is he crazy, or is there something...

North Carolina Tar Heels face a critical test as Duke looms, but can they stay focused and avoid a trap against Syracuse? With freshman Caleb Wilson making headlines for his electrifying dunks and the Tar Heels surging offensively, the need for senior leadership from Seth Trimble and James Brown takes center stage. The episode asks: will UNC’s renewed discipline, elite turnover rate, and deep benc...

UNC Tar Heels are back in action after a week off. They come off their first ACC road win of the season. Can they make it two in a row down in Atlanta, where they've lost 3 of the last 5? How will Henri Veesaar bounce back from his lowest scoring output of the season? Will Derek Dixon build on his career-best assist day? Will Caleb wilson set a UNC freshman record for most 20-point games? Tune in...

UNC Tar Heels seek to build on momentum from their dramatic win at Virginia—can they avoid a costly slip at Georgia Tech? Isaac Schade evaluates the team's ability to handle success, laying out critical factors: Henri Veesaar’s needed bounce-back, Derek Dixon’s rising impact, and the importance of bench production for a decisive ACC road victory. Will Carolina’s defense and focus be enough to prev...

ACC football heats up as Darian Mensah spurns Duke to join Miami Hurricanes, instantly vaulting them into preseason title contention. Can Mario Cristobal turn his embarrassment of offensive riches—now including Cooper Barkate and Malachi Toney—into a national championship run? Isaac Shade and Brian Smith break down how Duke’s legal gambit to retain Mensah fell flat, what Miami’s explosive transfer...