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

North Carolina Tar Heels surge back into ACC contention after a statement win at Virginia, sparking questions about their top-four seed potential and postseason trajectory. Host Isaac Shade and guest Josh Marlow offer unfiltered analysis, including bold buy-or-sell takes on UNC’s ACC and NCAA Tournament seeding. The episode spotlights Derek Dixon’s emergence as starting point guard, Caleb Wilson’s...

North Carolina Tar Heels surge in second halves, but can Hubert Davis’ squad transform into a wire-to-wire powerhouse? Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson break down the Heels’ recent trends, questioning why the team starts slow and how they might capture that late-game urgency from tipoff. Statistical insights reveal the Tar Heels consistently outscore opponents after halftime, with striking thi...

A temporary restraining order has allowed Charles Bediako to return to Alabama. The decision has sparked controversy across the college basketball landscape. We lost one of 3 remaining undefeated teams on Tuesday night when shorthanded (5)Nebraska lost at (3)Michigan after leading for 36:00. Purdue has now lost 3 straight - what's happening to the Boilermakers? The Locked On College Basketball Squ...

North Carolina Tar Heels shake up the ACC after a massive win over Virginia—where does this latest victory stack up in Hubert Davis’ tenure? Isaac Schade ranks the top five regular season wins of the Hubert Davis era, spotlighting iconic matchups like the Coach K farewell upset at Duke and statement victories against Kansas and Tennessee. What makes these wins unforgettable, and how do they reshap...

North Carolina Tar Heels redefine their season ceiling with a gutsy win over Virginia, powered by standout performances from Derek Dixon and Jarin Stevenson. Can UNC surge into top NCAA seeding after this crucial victory? Isaac Schade breaks down how Dixon’s elite playmaking and Stevenson’s confident aggression have transformed Carolina’s identity, while Caleb Wilson’s consistent scoring adds new...

The North Carolina Tar Heels take to the road at Virginia looking for their first ACC road win. Can the defense pick back up against a Virginia team that is having great success under first year head coach Ryan Odom? How will Caleb Wilson / Henri Veesaar handle a frontcourt that can match their size and capability? How will the new starting five, including Derek Dixon (3rd start) and Jaydon Young...

North Carolina Tar Heels face their toughest ACC test yet as they travel to take on the high-powered Virginia Cavaliers under new head coach Ryan Odom. With the Tar Heels still searching for consistency in their backcourt and shaking up starting lineups—Derrick Dixon and Jaydon Young included—questions loom about whether recent defensive improvements are real or simply a product of Notre Dame’s st...

Miami Hurricanes fall short in a nail-biter against Indiana Hoosiers for the national championship—can the ACC bounce back next season? Key moments, including Carson Beck’s costly interception and Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman-worthy touchdown run, define a hard-fought 27-21 showdown. With special teams mishaps and Miami's offense stifled by Indiana's stellar defense, the ACC squad break down what se...

The UNC Tar Heels got back in the win column on Wednesday night, with a comfortable victory over short-handed Notre Dame. How can they build on this re-set? Derek Dixon has been solid since stepping into the starting lineup. The Tar Heels offense has been humming lately! Defense takes steps in the right direction. Now Carolina must do this on the road!   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Clu...

The North Carolina Tar Heels are back at home looking to end a two-game losing streak as they host Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish are without leading scorer Markus Burton AND big man Kebba Njie. Will we see any new wrinkles from the Carolina defense? Will the streak of allowing double-digit 3s extend to 6 games? Will Derek Dixon start in place of Kyan Evans again? Will Carolina be able to play mor...

North Carolina Tar Heels seek to bounce back at home against Notre Dame as defensive struggles and lineup questions take center stage. Will Derek Dixon’s emergence as starting point guard jumpstart Hubert Davis’s squad and snap their losing skid, or will Notre Dame’s streaky three-point shooting pose another hurdle? Isaac Schade dissects UNC’s recent setbacks, the pressing need to avoid the snowba...

Tar Heels basketball hits a crossroads—can a quick turnaround reignite their season? Isaac Schade tackles UNC's recent struggles, highlighting the urgent need for soul searching and self-accountability. The spotlight falls on defensive lapses, stagnant three-point shooting, and why top shooters like Kyan Evans and Luka Bogavac are failing to deliver. With key stats exposing underperformance at the...

North Carolina Tar Heels stumble again, falling to Cal as late-game execution woes continue to haunt Hubert Davis’s squad. Can Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar regain control to steer UNC’s season back on track, or will defensive lapses and stagnant offense doom their ACC hopes? Isaac Schade breaks down UNC’s frustrating West Coast road trip, spotlighting another tough loss marked by poor late-game...

Welcome to the first episode of the Locked On College Basketball Squad Show! The transfer portal is FINALLY MOVING to after the national championship game. This is a massive win for all involved. Another point-shaving scandal has rocked college basketball. While it's targeted mostly at low- and mid-major players, it speaks to the current landscape of college athletics.   Join the Locked On Tar Hee...

Link to Dream On: From Backyard to Biscuits - A Tar Heel Basketball Tale , by Jackson Watkins Jackson Watkins secures his place in North Carolina Tar Heels history with clutch “biscuit” buckets—lighting up the Dean Dome and earning a memorable spot among Tar Heel legends. From draining a free throw in front of Michael Jordan against NC State to nailing a dramatic three versus The Citadel, Watkins...

The North Carolina Tar Heels plays the 2nd game of their California road trip at Cal. Can they rebound from their embarrassing let down Wednesday at Stanford? Will we see a new starting lineup? Will the defense have any sort of bounce back? Join Isaac Schade postgame to break down all the action from Berkeley.   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time...

UNC Tar Heels’ defense hits crisis mode—can Hubert Davis ignite a turnaround before it’s too late? Three straight games exposed alarming cracks, with opposing guards torching North Carolina for 20+ points and dominant assist-to-turnover ratios. Key voices question whether fatigue, leadership gaps, or philosophical issues have pushed Carolina to “rock bottom” defensively ahead of a road showdown wi...

Miami Hurricanes surge toward a national title after a playoff rollercoaster—can they topple the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers and silence the ACC doubters? The ACC Squad break down Miami’s unlikely run, dissecting Carson Beck’s clutch performances, Mark Fletcher’s playoff heroics, and Mario Cristobal’s game strategy as Miami faces Indiana’s relentless, disciplined defense led by Fernando Mendoza. D...

North Carolina Tar Heels fall to Stanford 95-90 despite shooting 58% from the field. Can the Heels overcome their defensive issues and bounce back in ACC play? Isaac Schade breaks down UNC’s frustrating performance, spotlighting how opposing lead guards—Boopie Miller, Nate Calmese, and Ebuka Okorie—have carved up Carolina’s defense with dominant scoring and playmaking. Key topics include the Tar H...

The North Carolina Tar Heels are on the road to California for the first time since Stanford and Cal joined the ACC. UNC will once again be pitted against a high scoring guard, freshman Ebuka Okorie (8th nationally in scoring). Can the Tar Heel defense get back on track? Will we see Caleb Wilson's scoring production wane again in the second half, as it has the previous two games? Can the Tar Heels...

North Carolina Tar Heels face another major test as they battle Stanford’s elite freshman guard, Ebuka Okorie, and look to reignite their shutdown defense after troubling back-to-back performances. Can the Tar Heels slow down Okorie, the nation’s eighth-leading scorer, end the recent three-point surges allowed, and bounce back from last year’s painful loss to the Cardinal? Isaac Schade breaks down...

North Carolina Tar Heels target point guard help for future seasons, offering 2027 five-star recruit Beckham Black—brother of NBA player Anthony Black—and eyeing a potential trio from powerhouse Southeastern Prep. Could these rising stars boost UNC’s backcourt and reenergize the team’s ACC hopes? Isaac Schade breaks down UNC’s upcoming road trip to Stanford and Cal, revealing why sweeping both squ...

North Carolina Tar Heels narrowly escape Wake Forest as Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar emerge as statistical powerhouses. Is inconsistency threatening UNC’s championship aspirations? Isaac Schade breaks down the Tar Heels’ rollercoaster victory, spotlighting Wilson’s chase of freshman scoring records and Veesaar’s efficiency on both ends. The episode covers Jaydon Young’s breakout performance, the...

North Carolina Tar Heels are back in action for the first time in a week and looking to bounce back from the loss at SMU. How will the defense hold up? The biggest question: With UNC's starting lineup change (Jarin Stevenson in for Luka Bogavac) how will Carolina fare? Join Isaac Schade postgame to unpack all the action!   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode...

North Carolina Tar Heels’ unforgettable 1993 championship run gets a fresh spotlight with Raycom Sports and ACC Network’s new documentary, “We’re Number One.” Did Dean Smith’s iconic leadership finally silence the doubters, and how did Eric Montross become the heart of a title-winning team? Exclusive first-person footage and candid roundtable stories offer fans a behind-the-scenes look at the mome...