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Carolina Basketball returns to Chapel Hill this week as St. Augustine's comes to town for an exhibition matchup this coming Friday. What are we looking for this season from Head Coach Hubert Davis compared to his previous two seasons? Well, the secret scrimmage down at FAU went pretty well, so maybe more of whatever that was. We'll break it down and then wrap up the episode with a health...

Carolina fans got their first official look at this year's team at the annual Live Action with Carolina Basketball event at the Dean E. Smith Center this past Friday night. Badams and Keegan host (with a "special guest" making an appearance) and break down what we saw from the blue-white scrimmage and what fans should be most excited for this upcoming season, including some highligh...

This season's Carolina roster looks much different than last year's, but it's more than just the names on the jerseys. This week, we take a deep-dive into the numbers for all you stats nerds out there (ourselves included). What does Carolina's offensive efficiency rating need to be in order to make a deep run into March? Where do they need to rank defensively as well? And the b...

Carolina’s ACC schedule is a tough one, but is there ever really an easy one? The more we think about it, probably not. With Craig out this week, Jonathan is joined by Taron once again (check out Episode 9 for his first pod appearance) to provide insight into the difficulties and important stretches from January to March that will come to define this Tar Heel squad. Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTu...

We're now less than 50 days away from tipoff to the college basketball season which means it's time for the first segment of pre-season predictions. We start this week with an overall look at the 11 pre-ACC games UNC has on its schedule, and with the full schedule set to release next week, be on the listen for more predictions in the episodes ahead. Also this week, we talk about some of...

There's no question the long history of point guards at UNC is elite in college basketball, but what might be even more impressive is the lineage that ties so strongly and directly back to New York City. This week, Keegan joins the pod for a second time (check out Episode 5 if you haven't yet) to talk about what makes a New York point guard so valuable to their team, so important to the...

The NCAA is on its nonsense again. Between the Tez Walker situation and conference realignments, we've got a lot to cover this week. But on a positive note, we're only eight weeks away from the tipoff of the another college basketball season. Craig's childhood friend, Jordan, joins us this week to talk about some past college basketball seasons and some of their favorite memories gr...

This week, we welcome Katie Broadway, former Illinois State Redbirds' standout and the single-season leader in three-point field goals. She offers her insight into Carolina's three-point woes from last season, shares her love for Tony Bennett and the Virginia Basketball system. We also highlight super senior Armando Bacot and talk about what to expect from his stat lines with the additio...

With the offseason news finally slowing down a bit (thanks, college football), we get the chance to have our good friend Ferg on the pod for a lighthearted, yet deeply-researched trivia contest between Craig and Jonathan. Also, a player profile on rising sophomore Seth Trimble and what to expect from him this season in his role as a Carolina point guard alongside Elliot Cadeau. And finally, can yo...

With Craig back from vacation, he joins Jonathan to break down the Heels challenging non-conference schedule and speak to how it should set them up for success come ACC play. Also, with Carolina's roster established, who's rockin' what jersey number this season and what history do they have to live up to in wearing it? And finally, what rule changes are coming from the NCAA? There&a...

Carolina’s non-conference schedule is set! The 2023-24 Tar Heels will face a challenging schedule leading up to ACC play, including matchups against Tennessee, UConn, and Kentucky. The Heels also head back to the Bahamas for the first time since 2019 to take part in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. We discuss what the Atlantis tournament experience is like, break down the potential opponents Caro...

This week, we're live from the Outer Banks. Well, at least one of us is. Please forgive the tree frogs. In a week that we didn't expect to hear much news, instead we heard a whole lot of it -- conferences are changing (again), but this time it feels a bit different. We'll speak to why that is and what's next for the ACC. Also, a player highlight on incoming freshman Zayden High...

For all fans, some good news this week: there's officially under 100 days until tipoff. And for Tar Heel fans, an especially good week as Carolina and Kansas announced a true home-and-home series, the first of its kind between the two schools. We'll (sorta) try to contain our excitement and speak to why we're so hyped on this and think these mini-series should exist across the entir...

With Craig on vacation this week, Jonathan focuses on the key takeaways from Hubert Davis' offseason press conference this past week. He also continues our new player breakdown deep dive with insight into former Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Cormac Ryan and what contributions we can expect from him this upcoming season. Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predicti...

Mock draft results are in! And it was a down-to-the-wire thriller on whose team would come out on top in the fan vote. Jonathan's friend Taron makes an appearance to decide the official winner and reflects on some of his favorite Carolina moments and memories. Plus, a quieter week in the recruiting and transfer markets means a chance to highlight some former Heels and their individual perform...

Welcome to Chapel Hill, James Okonkwo! The West Virginia transfer adds some much needed size and depth down low to Carolina’s roster this upcoming season. And speaking of rosters -- if you had to pick just five Carolina players *ever* to be your starting lineup, who would they be and why? We picked ours, but with some stipulations. Aka, you can’t just choose five Michael Jordans. Tune in and let&a...

Now that the first ever ACC-SEC Challenge matchups are set, what games offer the most excitement and best storylines? Jonathan offers his insight into the three Blue Blood matchups as well as a few others that have his attention. Also, another "👀" tweet from Armando Bacot. What does it mean?!? Time will tell, but we think we've got this one dialed in. Follow @PointPasserPod on YouT...

Sweet Home Alabama! What does Jarin Stevenson’s reclassification and commitment to Alabama mean for the Tar Heels and for the broader landscape of college basketball? Also, core memory unlocked! Let’s talk Carolina Basketball camp and why it's so special. And last but far from least, after his missed NBA Finals pick a few weeks back, Jonathan’s brother Brian goes for redemption on Roy's...

Former Carolina standout Marcus Paige is the latest addition to Hubert Davis' coaching staff. How will his experience and leadership help UNC's current guards develop? We'll take our best stab at what to expect, share some of our favorite Marcus stories (of which there are plenty), and listen to special guest Keegan tell a classic UNC/Duke story from his childhood. We’ll also review...

With the recent news of Simeon Wilcher’s decommitment from Carolina, we break down how that will affect Carolina’s 2023-24 roster, where he might land, and try to answer the question -- is this the new normal for college hoops or is it program-specific? Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, portal and recruiting updates, and more.

Jonathan continues his focus on Carolina’s incoming transfers for 2023-24, highlighting what Stanford transfer Harrison Ingram will bring to Chapel Hill this season. We also introduce a special guest, Jonathan’s brother, Brian, who will join us occasionally to talk basketball betting, predictions, and best lines for college games throughout the season. Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new epi...

🚨 EMERGENCY POD! 🚨 Huge news for Carolina fans yesterday morning as Elliot Cadeau announced his reclassification to 2023-24. We break down the significance of this change and what to expect from one of the top PG prospects ever come November.  Also, an update on how wrong we were about where Caleb Love would land, but why it's potentially a very good fit for his style of play. Follow @Point...

Jonathan breaks down the many new faces on Carolina's 2023-24 roster with particular focus on how Louisville transfer Jae'Lyn Withers might fit into Hubert Davis' system. We speculate a bit about where Caleb Love might land, and wrap up by unapologetically diving into some of our most absurd fan superstitions that have brought the Heels to victory over the years. Follow @PointPasser...

What's up Tar Heel basketball fans and college hoops fans in general! We're Craig and Jonathan from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, home of Dean Smith, Michael Jordan, Roy Williams, and countless other Carolina legends. On this weekly pod, you'll hear banter between two friends whose emotions from November to April each year depend way too much on a game where ten young adults throw a...