Inside Carolina Podcast

Micheal Malone and staff continue to build out the 2026-27 Carolina Basketball roster but retaining forward Jarin Stevenson was a big piece not only talent wise but to have some semblance of continuity in Chapel Hill. Stevenson's play on the court will help define the success next year's team will have but his presence, and that of Pat Sullivan and Sean May, in the Smith Center should help ease the transition for everyone as a new era begins for this storied program. Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discus Stevenson's place, the importance of having player carryover and the system that continues to evolve while the money factor continues to explode across the country. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley for the latest on Michael Malone's process of building back North Carolina's basketball program. As the news out of the Smith Center offices continues to flow, Barnes highlights the important pieces from the week and how those bits of information highlight how Malone may envision his program going forward. Barnes and Ashley hit on what's next and when the high flow of information may slow soon, but not yet as the portal remains open and UNC is only a third of the way through this roster construction. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Carolina Basketball news flowing out of Chapel Hill in waves on Monday, April 13th, Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan and Spencer Haskell join Tommy Ashley for special live show to recount the day and to discuss the meaningful information and how new head coach Michael Malone continues to build his coaching staff and the roster for the 2026-27 Tar Heels. McMillan and Haskell highlight the importance of recent transfer commit Neoklis Advalas, the return of Jarin Stevenson and potential new pieces and how those decisions will shape Carolina next season. They also break down what can be learned from both those incoming players and the outgoing players and how those moves may reflect how Malone's team will play on the floor in the coming season. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Virginia Tech standout Neoklis Avdalas announced on Monday his commitment to the Tar Heels and becomes the first portal pickup for new North Carolina head coach Michael Malone. The 6-9 Avdalas spent one season with the Hokies after playing professionally in Greece and averaged 12.1 points and 4.6 assists in that season in Blacksburg.  Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan joins Joey Powell for quick reaction to the commitment and what North Carolina is getting with the addition of Avdalas.  Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com  Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Diamond Heels ventured south for a series in Clemson this past weekend in hopes from breaking a dubious streak in Doug Kingsmore Stadium. Carolina had lost six straight and eight of the past nine games down there and after Friday's poor showing, that streak extended once again. But freshman Caden Glauber on the mound and freshman Tyler Howe at the plate authored a thrilling 14 inning win on Saturday to set up a 12-5 series clinching win on Sunday against a Clemson team desperate to get their season back on track. Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley is joined by head coach Scott Forbes for their weekly discussion of all things south of the border, how this team can continue to improve and the week ahead that includes in-state rival UNC Wilmington on Tuesday and top five matchup with Georgia Tech this weekend in Boshamer Stadium. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the early days of Michael Malone's coaching tenure at North Carolina, emphasizing the hectic nature of the transfer portal and recruiting. While acquiring talent in the transfer portal is of the utmost importance, Barnes and Ashley go first to the finalizing of the coaching staff and the importance to nail down the best fits and coaches for those key roles that will go beyond next season. As Barnes points out, Sean May and Pat Sullivan are key for continuity around the program and the supporters of the program but hiring successful college coaches for the other seats on the bench will be beneficial in all areas. The conversation touches on the financial aspects of roster building, mentioning North Carolina's previous spending of $14 million and the need for smart investments. They also discuss the balance between securing top talent and role players, drawing parallels to NBA strategies. The discussion underscores the continuous effort required in college recruiting and the evolving landscape of player compensation. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Since the last episode of the Coast to Coast, North Carolina's season-ending crashout against VCU led to the departure of Hubert Davis, the hiring of Michael Malone, and a massive staff and roster overhaul. The NCAA Transfer Portal has already seen many Tar Heels enter their names, and the new staff and GM Jim Tanner are searching for impact players for next season. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to make sense of what has been an absolutely whirlwind of an offseason thus far. The Coast to Coast is delivered by Salvio's Pizzeria. http://salviospizza.com Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the Carolina influence in the hiring of Michael Malone as the new head coach of North Carolina basketball. Barnes touts the importance of family ties and understanding the Carolina basketball tradition. Malone's connections, including coaching former players and having a daughter on the volleyball team, were crucial. Malone's impressive coaching resume, including an NBA championship will shape the on the court narrative and the expectations will be interesting to follow going forward both for next season and down the road. Roster and staff building will be key in how Malone's tenure begins and the move to return UNC to elite status in short order will depend on how the next days, weeks and month ahead play out. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New North Carolina head coaching Michael Malone was introduced in Chapel Hill on Tuesday with familiar dignitaries in attendance in the Smith Center and the long time NBA coach checked all of the necessary boxes on day one of his tenure at UNC. Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the process that led to Malone's hiring and the 24 hours surrounding the news the culminated in an eventful day and evening in the Smith Center. Barnes highlights the work of the Carolina administration on getting the search concluded and the deal with Malone done and offers his takes on how the press conference was received by those inside and outside of the Carolina family.   Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SPRING FLASH SALE: New subscribers get 75% off an annual subscription to http://www.insidecarolina.com. The best reporters delivering the trusted scoop, plus the leading message board community. Join now: https://www.on3.com/teams/north-carolina-tar-heels/join/   Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes and IC basketball analyst Rob Harrington join Tommy Ashley to discuss the news that North Carolina will hire former NBA coach Michael Malone as the next head coach of the Tar Heels. Malone won an NBA Title with the Denver Nuggets in 2023.   Barnes and Harrington discuss Malone's fit with UNC as well has what he can bring from his NBA experience to help him in Chapel Hill. Also, the panel discusses the challenges Malone will face as he has little experience with the college game and coaching younger, and often less talented, players that he will be around on this level.   Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the news that North Carolina will hire former NBA coach Michael Malone, Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley is joined by former Tar Heels - and current Denver resident - Dewey Burke for immediate reaction discussion of the decision, the process and what Malone will bring to the table for Carolina Basketball in the coming days, weeks and months. Burke highlights Malone's NBA experience and cites his championship from the 2023 with the Denver Nuggets and his experience coaching the some for the best players in the world.   Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina Baseball continued its winning ways the past week, closing out an in-state rival in extras before bouncing back against upstart Boston College, winning Saturday's rubber match in comeback fashion, 8-7. Carolina's 27-5-1 record has the Heels ranked in the top six nationally and third in the ACC (11-4 in league play). Head coach Scott Forbes joins Tommy Ashley for their weekly conversation about what it took to beat the Eagles, the grind these middle of the season series take on a team and how pitching continues to power the Diamond Heels. Forbes discusses dealing with team and player discipline both on and off the field and looks head to this week's pitching matchups against Charlotte on Tuesday and down in Clemson this coming weekend. Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

College basketball's season ends on Monday night with Michigan and UConn battling for the title in Indianapolis. The transfer portal opens on Tuesday and the chaos of the new era offseason begins. North Carolina sits in the middle of the chaos with a coaching search that continues into yet another week.  Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the latest and how the process has evolved through the weekend with the news that Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May are no longer options and Billy Donovan's situation is up in the air with the Chicago Bulls.  Barnes highlights other candidates, their fit and their potential for success at Carolina while the goal to 'get the hire right' remains the most pressing detail for UNC's administration.   Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Inside Carolina panel of Rob Harrington, Sean Moran and host Joey Powell discuss North Carolina coaching candidate Mark Byington as a potential UNC men's basketball coach. Byington has a strong track record at James Madison and Vanderbilt, and is known for building programs and maximizing rosters.   Moran highlights Byington's high-tempo offense, strong defense, and player development, noting his success at Vanderbilt. Harrington emphasizes Byington's adaptability and potential for quick program improvement, despite limited experience with elite recruiting.   The show centers on Byington's ability to stabilize the team and potentially raise the ceiling, with a focus on his coaching acumen and talent identification skills.   Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As North Carolina's coaching search continues to evolve, Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington and Sean Moran join host Joey Powell to discuss Ben McCollum's potential as North Carolina's next coach. McCollum's success at Division 2 Northwest Missouri State propelled him to Drake and then Iowa and the IC crew highlights those successes as well as potential concerns as the level of play would ramp up at UNC.   Moran praises McCollum's coaching skills but notes the need for adaptability and effective recruiting while Harrington emphasizes the importance of McCollum's system-driven approach and early success to build credibility.   The panel discusses the potential for McCollum to succeed with the right support and the need for him to demonstrate success quickly, especially in recruiting and player development.   Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the Final Four kicks off this weekend, North Carolina's coaching continues in wait and see mode. Top Tar Heel targets Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May, square off Saturday night in a game with added significance for the Carolina faithful as both coaches are viewed as potential home run hires for the seat left vacant by Hubert Davis.   Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the waiting game and the importance of the wait for all involved in the coaching search process.  Barnes and Ashley share their Final Four picks to wrap the show...   Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the coaching carousel news of the past few days. Barnes and Ashley talking North Carolina State, highlighting Justin Gainey as a strong candidate due to his familiarity with the program and fan base.   The conversation touches on Bill Self's decision to stay at Kansas, which benefits North Carolina in its search as it puts the Tar Heels front and center across the country. Barnes describes the chaos surrounding the sport with hirings and changes across especially with the transfer portal looming. The discussion emphasizes the importance of stability and the right fit for schools, including UNC, as these next few days will shape the foreseeable future for the programs.     Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New subscribers get 75% off an annual subscription to http://www.insidecarolina.com. The best reporters delivering the trusted scoop, plus the leading message board community. Join now: https://www.on3.com/teams/north-carolina-tar-heels/join/ North Carolina's administration from current athletic director Bubba Cunningham, to future AD Steve Newmark to Chancellor Lee Roberts has mentioned the need to hire a championship level coach at UNC. But winning it all and finding that coach with those banners in their office is not always easy. And it is even harder to win said banners as a head coach. Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley for a conversation about winning culture, winning championships and what North Carolina is seeking in the search to replace Hubert Davis. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina head baseball coach Scott Forbes and Carolina success on the baseball diamond go hand in hand these days. The UNC administration awarded that success with a contract extension and support going forward as the Heels power through the ACC slate.  Forbes joined Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent to talk pressure to win, mound visits, 'soft tossing lefties' and the necessary approach to the game with a red hot Boston College squad coming to Boshamer on Easter Weeekend.      Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As North Carolina fans await news - any news - on the search for a new head coach, Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the challenges for Tar Heel fans, followers and the reporter tasked to cover the news in this massive social media era. The longer the wait, the more those rumors and unsubstantiated reports flow across the Internet.  With those challenges, Barnes highlights key aspects of covering major events, sourcing and making sure the coverage is timely, but most importantly, right and accurate. Barnes highlights his coverage of UNC's 2010 NCAA problems around the football program and recent rumors that have popped up and run wild during the search to replace Hubert Davis.  Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com  Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New subscribers get 75% off an annual subscription to http://www.insidecarolina.com. The best reporters delivering the trusted scoop, plus the leading message board community. Join now: https://www.on3.com/teams/north-carolina-tar-heels/join/ As North Carolina's coaching search extends into its second week, Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss that process and how the events of the past six days have shaped the timeline for the Smith Center renovate/relocate debate and decision. Over the weekend, UNC announced that process had been tabled in order to give the new head coach a chance to settle in at Carolina without that big decision looming while tackling the job of bring the basketball program back to prominence.   Barnes and Ashley talk patience, not only in that building process, but in the coaching search process as Carolina's key targets have advanced with their teams into the Final Four semifinals on Saturday. As Barnes points out, the transfer portal opens on April 7th but it is the next 15-20 years that take precedence over the '26-27 season when hiring the next head coach. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New subscribers get 75% off an annual subscription to http://www.insidecarolina.com. The best reporters delivering the trusted scoop, plus the leading message board community. Join now: https://www.on3.com/teams/north-carolina-tar-heels/join/ North Carolina's coaching search extends beyond the college ranks as current Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is among the candidates for the Tar Heel coaching vacancy after the firing of Hubert Davis. Donovan's rise to the professional ranks began with elite success on the collegiate level. His Florida Gators won back to back national titles in 2006 and 2007. Before that, Donovan played and coach at Providence where he played in the 1987 Final Four. He's one of four to play in a Final Four and win a national title as a head coach - Dean Smith is one of the other three. Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington joins Joey Powell for a closer look at the coach, the style and the fit for Carolina as the search continues in Chapel Hill. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com  Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Since the firing of Hubert Davis, the 'Carolina Family' has been a topic of conversation across the fanbase, the alumni base and in the national media. For the first time in 60 years, North Carolina will reach outside that family to hire its next basketball coach.  Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley is joined by former Tar Heel Dewey Burke to get an inside look at how everything went down that resulted in Davis's dismissal, the aftermath and the re-energized feeling permeating through everyone associated with and around the program.  Burke and Ashley also get into the Dean Smith Center/arena discussion as that decision looms in the background but very relevant to the future of the program as well the leadership of incoming AD Steve Newmark.   Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com  Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New subscribers get 75% off an annual subscription to http://www.insidecarolina.com. The best reporters delivering the trusted scoop, plus the leading message board community. Join now: https://www.on3.com/teams/north-carolina-tar-heels/join/ As his Michigan team has climbed the ladder of success this season, Dusty May has placed his name in the category of elite coaches in college basketball. The Wolverines came into the NCAA Tournament as the #1 seed in the Midwest after a regular season that saw them return to the top of the polls and maintain a level of excellence in the Big Ten conference. He's also on North Carolina's top tier of coaching candidates as the Tar Heels look to fill the vacancy left after Hubert Davis's firing. Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington and Sean Moran join Joey Powell for a closer look at the coach, the style and the fit for Carolina as the search continues in Chapel Hill. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the college basketball landscape has changed significantly over the past decade, the notion of 'Carolina Family' has not for most associated with the North Carolina basketball program. So what is the Carolina Family and what defines that term and how has the transfer portal affected the idea of who is 'family' and who is not? With UNC's coaching search focusing exclusively on coaches with non-Carolina backgrounds, Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley for a conversation about recent comments by Tar Heel legend Kenny Smith and how this dynamic shift in approach will shape and mold the program in the future. New subscribers get 75% off an annual subscription to http://www.insidecarolina.com. The best reporters delivering the trusted scoop, plus the leading message board community. Join now: https://www.on3.com/teams/north-carolina-tar-heels/join/ Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com  Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.”   **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New subscribers get 75% off an annual subscription to http://www.insidecarolina.com. The best reporters delivering the trusted scoop, plus the leading message board community. Join now: https://www.on3.com/teams/north-carolina-tar-heels/join/  Leading Arizona into the NCAA Tournament as the No. 2 overall seed, head coach Tommy Lloyd has risen in the ranks of the college basketball community with the Wildcats and is squarely in focus for North Carolina as a top candidate to take over the Tar Heel program.  Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington and Sean Moran join Joey Powell for a closer look at the coach, the style and the fit for Carolina as the search continues in Chapel Hill.  Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com  Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Roughly 36 hours after the dismissal of Hubert Davis, North Carolina is in search of the next head coach to lead the Tar Heel program into the future. While timing is of the essence given the nature of the transfer portal era, making this big hire will shape the next 10-20 years and beyond, so finding and securing the right fit on a multitude of levels is paramount in Chapel Hill.  Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley for a discussion of the process of hiring the next coach at UNC, the timing of the process, how past experiences in other sports at UNC will influence and shape things and what the details of the hire could look like depending on who Carolina ultimately brings to the Smith Center bench. Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Year two in the Bill Belichick era kicked off on Tuesday with the first spring practice of 2026 in Chapel Hill. Inside Carolina's football analyst Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley to share his takeaways from the brief portion of practice the media was allowed to view.  Staples discusses the defensive and offensive line and his observations of the North Carolina quarterbacks and new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino.    Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com    Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina announced on Tuesday evening that Hubert Davis has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the UNC Basketball program. Davis coached the Tar Heels for five seasons, making the national championship in his first season but struggling with consistency throughout his time on the UNC bench. This season, Carolina ended the season with three straight loss for the first time in 56 years, just a season removed from losing in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Inside Carolina's crew of Sherrell McMillan, Greg Barnes and Rob Harrington join Tommy Ashley for a live reaction show discussing the news and how the decision came to be. Barnes highlights the process to get here since that season ending loss, and the trio discusses the problems that Davis could never correct or overcome in his time at Carolina.  The panel discusses the next steps in the process and the coaching search that will occur as North Carolina moves into the next era - and an era without a member of the Carolina Family at the helm of the basketball program. SPRING FLASH SALE: New subscribers get 75% off an annual subscription to http://www.insidecarolina.com. The best reporters delivering the trusted scoop, plus the leading message board community.  Join now: https://www.on3.com/teams/north-carolina-tar-heels/join/ Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com  Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina head coach Scott Forbes joins Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent to discuss his team's progress on the mound as they face South Carolina on Tuesday night and a strong Notre Dame team in South Bend this weekend.  After winning the Louisville series in dramatic fashion on Sunday afternoon, Carolina is 20-4-1 overall and 6-3 in the ACC. The Heels trail 5-1 Florida State and are tied with Georgia Tech, Virginia, Notre Dame and Boston College. In a time of unbalanced schedules, Carolina's conference slate is packed with good teams including the Irish this weekend.  Forbes discusses his team's faith in winning even when the chips are down and the process of preparing his pitchers for the big moments and what it's like from a coaching standpoint seeing the arms come through when called upon.   Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina's process of determining head coach Hubert Davis's fate continues on Tuesday. As highlighted in yesterday's IC Daily, there are many facets to the process and UNC officials are working through every detail to manage the best path forward for the basketball program.  Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley for a discussion on the situation and how the delay in the process has led to frustration from the fanbase and also an increased amount of opinions being shared on both sides of the Hubert Davis decision debate.  Barnes highlights why this decision is so important as Carolina's place in the hierarchy of the elites for the next five or ten years is at stake. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the college basketball world awaits definitive news on the future North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis, Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss all aspects of the process and how those details have contributed to the wait times for any annoucement on a decision.  Barnes and Ashley get into the past Carolina coaching changes and contrast those with how this process is different and why the decision and timing of said decisions are less certain. Barnes highlights the rapid decline of the Tar Heel basketball season once Caleb Wilson was ruled out for the season and highlights the last three games - Duke, Clemson and VCU - and how those results were important to the process.  Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com  Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

UNC's season came crashing down in historic fashion on Thursday night. Since then, there's been an overwhelming amount of speculation about Hubert Davis' future in Chapel Hill. With how the season ended and how the past five years have transpired,  the UNC fanbase has been fractured and frustrated. The common theme is the desire for North Carolina to return to elite status and do so as quickly as possible with the ever changing world of college athletics.   Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan join Joey Powell to give a post mortem on the season and reassess where Carolina Basketball goes now in what will be a mercurial offseason. The Coast to Coast is delivered by Salvio's Pizza: http://salviospizza.com **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina's basketball program faced the worst case scenario on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels continued their trend of poor sloppy play down the stretch of a game and this time, it was the VCU Rams there to take advantage of the miscues and end UNC's season in Greenville.  Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the day after aftermath of Carolina's collapse and what's next for Carolina Basketball. With the transfer portal opening on April 7th, any actions taken by incoming Athletic Director Steve Newmark, current AD Bubba Cunningham and Chancellor Lee Roberts need to happen quickly - regardless of which route they choose to take in the coming days. Barnes and Ashley highlight both sides of the decision as well as financial and fundraising implications around NIL and the Smith Center debate. How does the football situation play into the decision process as well as the coming tide for conference realignment for UNC? Clearly the decisions are complicated as Barnes describes but the implications and final results are massive for the program and school. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina's season came to a crashing end as the familiar script of the past five years played out in Greenville, SC in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Carolina led by 19 points in the second half only to collapse down the stretch and lose to VCU in overtime, 82-78. In the process, the Heels blown lead was the largest in UNC tournament history, the sixth largest all time in tournament history and the second largest second half lead blown in tournament history.  Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan and senior reporter Greg Barnes join Tommy Ashley for The Postgame and try to make sense of how Carolina's season can end after playing some of it's best basketball for 26 minutes and some of it's worst over the last 15. McMillan and Barnes highlight the mistakes that have permeated this team all season - and the program over the last several seasons - and how the VCU Rams were able to capitalize and make the Tar Heels pay.  The IC trio discusses the future of Hubert Davis and the standards of Carolina Basketball. What are those standards?  Have they changed? And what will the administration do about the situation the program finds itself in after year five of the Davis era?   **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fresh off a California sweep, North Carolina's sluggish start on Wednesday did not keep the Tar Heels from pushing their win streak to six, winning 8-2 over UNC Greensboro. Head coach Scott Forbes joined Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley for their weekly conversation highlighting the Diamond Heel outfield defense and pitching as keys to his team's success of late.  Ashley and Forbes dig into the pitching plan for a season from the weekend starters to key numbers in the bullpen and how Forbes and his staff mesh plans against the reality of the situations that arise during a season. With Caden Glauber stepping to the front of the pen with his performances this season, Forbes discusses his players' willingness to take on any role necessary for the team. Finally, Forbes discusses Louisville and what the Cardinals will bring to Boshamer Stadium in a three game series beginning on Friday, March 20th. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to break down North Carolina's first round NCAA Tournament game against Virginia Commonwealth. The Heels come into Thursday's game on a two game losing streak and as Barnes points out, losing three to end a season has not happened in Chapel Hill in over 50 years.  With that, Barnes and Ashley discuss the pressure on Hubert Davis and his coaching stand and how a wins in March can alleviate that pressure or conversely, how losing can ramp up the conversations about the future direction of the UNC program.  Barnes highlights the keys to success for the Heels with Henri Veesaar and guard play key on the offensive end while interior defense and three point defense will be vital to keep a smaller but athletic Rams team in check. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina's March Madness run opens on Thursday night in Greenville, South Carolina as the Heels face the VCU Rams in the 6/11 game top open the evening session in Bon Secours Wellness Arena. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein joins the show to discuss the tournament but also share his views on the Dean Smith Center arena debate, the state of college basketball and college athletics in the NIL and transfer portal era.  Stein, a product of Chapel Hill High School, offers his unique perspective on the transition from Carmichael Auditorium to the Smith Center in 1986 and the feelings and moods of the fanbase when that shift occurred. He also discusses the current landscape from the perspective of being the North Carolina Attorney General during the Tez Walker eligibility issue in 2023. Barnes and Ashley wrap the show discussing their own personal bracket picks with highlights on key games and potential upsets in the early rounds that start on Thursday and Friday. Each shares their Final Four picks and championship picks as well.   **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the North Carolina basketball program,  reaching the Sweet Sixteen was the benchmark of success in the NCAA Tournament since Dean Smith broke through in the late 1960s. Smith's 1967-69 run of ACC regular season championships, ACC Tournament titles and Final Four berths set the standard for UNC and throughout his tenure on the Tar Heel sidelines, Smith delivered. Roy Williams did virtually the same until he retired in 2021. Hubert Davis's teams have reached that threshold in two of his four years in Chapel Hill with another tournament run beginning on Thursday against VCU. So what is the standard? What defines North Carolina success in the NCAA Tournament? Is that different for this specific team given the injuries and this year's bracket?  Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the past, present and future of Carolina in the NCAA Tournament and they include the Duke rivalry in the discussion as the Blue Devils head into their own tournament run with a sweep of the league trophies this season.   **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With eight teams selected for the NCAA Tournament, the ACC stands in much better position nationally and looks to redeem it's collective image in the 2026 big dance. While eight teams in is progress, only two of those - Duke and Virginia - are higher than a six seed with North Carolina and Louisville earning those slots.  Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the Tar Heels and the rest of the league as March Madness is finally here. Barnes and Ashley look briefly at Carolina's matchup with VCU and potentially Illinois before checking in on each league game with NC State and Texas playing on Tuesday and the controversial Miami (OH) Redhawks taking on SMU on Wednesday in Dayton.    Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina fizzled out early in the ACC Quarterfinals and returned to Chapel Hill to await their postseason fate. Now they're officially in the "Lose-or-Go-Home" part of the season as the NCAA Tournament awaits. The usual Coast to Coast crew of Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran and Joey Powell bring on Inside Carolina analyst Rob Harrington and senior reporter Greg Barnes to dig into UNC's real postseason chances and what the Tournament may look like as a whole. The crew focuses on the matchup with VCU. Harrington highlights UNC's six seed as a fair placement despite Caleb Wilson's absence, noting their potential to perform better against mid-major teams. Moran and McMillan emphasized the importance of Henri Veesaar's performance and the need for consistent bench contributions. Barnes notes the tough bracket in the East and South regions, with potential upsets like South Florida over Louisville. The panel agreed that UNC's success hinges on their ability to execute against VCU and maintain intensity throughout the tournament. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the aftermath of North Carolina's quick exit in the 2026 ACC Tournament with a game performance all too familiar in the Hubert Davis era at UNC. Barnes and Ashley go into the clear disconnect that has permeated this roster at times - and did again on Thursday night - and look ahead to how this game and end of the season will affect the NCAA Tournament seeding.  Finally, the IC duo look at the future and the importance of next weekend for not only the program but especially for Coach Davis and his staff. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina's quarterfinal loss to Clemson played out as so many games have in the Hubert Davis era in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels came out flat, played a lethargic 35 minutes and appeared on their way to another disappointing loss, this time in the ACC Tournament in Charlotte. But a furious rally and a Tiger shutdown provided a miracle chance at the end. Jarin Stevenson's three-quarter heave fell way short and UNC heads home to await NCAA selection Sunday with a 80-79 loss on Thursday night. Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley break down the loss, highlighting the play of Henri Veesaar and Derek Dixon, and discussing the familiar script of those late game comebacks that fall short in the past five seasons. Veesaar's 28 points and 17 rebounds led the Heels while Dixon's three second half three-pointers nearly saved his team from the early exit.  Up next for Carolina is the release of the NCAA Tournament brackets on Sunday, March 15th. The Tar Heels look to be seeded anywhere from 5th to 7th when the big dance bracket is revealed. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For old school folks, the ACC Tournament starts in the quarterfinals and on Thursday night, Duke and Florida State open the evening session while Hubert Davis and North Carolina and Clemson battle for the second time in ten days in the nightcap. Both the Tigers and Tar Heels seek to bolster their NCAA Tournament resumes in this one while injuries to key players will play an important role on the court. Big man Carter Welling left Wednesday's game with Wake Forest and is out for Clemson while Caleb Wilson season ended last week. Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley for a brief look at Duke/Florida State and a deeper dive into an important game for Carolina against Clemson, not only for Hubert Davis but for the program as well. How will the Heels handle the physicality of Brad Brownell's team?  Can Carolina play well away from the Smith Center and build momentum here in March when every game is one and done? Barnes and Ashley hit on the key points as tournament season has arrived. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the origins and current debates surrounding UNC's Smith Center. Barnes' reporting delves into the 1980s fundraising effort that fully funded the project with private monies and considered at the time as one of the biggest achievements of the UNC athletic and donor communities. The conversation highlights the ambiguity in the documentation regarding seat licenses and what those licenses ultimately mean both within the renovation discussion and the relocate discussion.     Barnes highlights the potential legal challenges ahead though he makes the point that all current original donors hold the same beliefs in how their mid-1980s agreements should be handled.  **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina's first ACC series against Virginia ended in dramatic walk-off fashion as freshman Tyler Howe tied the game in the bottom of the ninth and won it in the 12th inning. The performance kept the broom out of Cavalier hands and while the Wahoos still got the series win, Scott Forbes's team found out how important staying in the fight and playing clean baseball translates into the win column.  Coach Forbes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the past weekend, the lessons learned across the program and the week ahead with a Bucknell visit on Tuesday and a long road trip to California to face the Golden Bears in Berkeley this weekend. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the ACC and North Carolina's recent history in the league tournament. On Sunday's Coast to Coast podcast, Sherrell McMillan brought up an interesting point when discussing the often referenced Roy Williams point about the ACC Tournament being but a mere cocktail party and not as important as the NCAA Tournament.  Barnes and Ashley break down UNC's lack of success in the tournament in the past quarter century - Carolina has three titles since 2000 - and the lack of NCAA Tournament success on top of that - one Elite Eight and one Final Four since 2017 - has weakened the Tar Heel brand on the national landscape.  Has Carolina's standard dropped? What does that mean for the Heels over the next decade? Those questions will need to be answered soon enough. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the fall out from North Carolina's loss at Duke on Saturday night and what the Heels need to shore up as they prepare for the ACC Tournament. Barnes highlights what the Tar Heels do well - when they are locked in - and what cannot happen with a one and done tournament time scenario now at hand.   As the news of Caleb Wilson being done  fades in the rearview mirror, how can Hubert Davis push his team to focus on the strengths of Henri Veesaar and Seth Trimble while avoiding the traps of poor rebounding efforts and loose ball control.   UNC's ACC path, having earned the double bye with it's 12-6 league record, is not an easy one with all three possible options - Clemson, Wake Forest and Virginia Tech - giving Carolina a tough time in the Smith Center before losing in the end.  **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina achieved a perfect home record this season by beating Clemson on Tuesday, then got steamrolled by Duke in the regular season finale. To pour salt in the wound, rather than get Caleb Wilson back for a March run, he broke his thumb and has likely played his last game in Carolina Blue.  So, what now? The Tar Heels must now embrace the personnel that they have, take what they've learned in the past four months, and figure out who they want to be for the ACC Tournament and wherever the NCAA sends them afterward. Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran and Joey Powell plot out what's to come as "madness" sets in on UNC Basketball. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina analyst Rob Harrington and former Tar Heel Dewey Burke join Tommy Ashley to break down North Carolina's 76-61 loss at Duke on Saturday night in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Cameron Boozer was too much for the Carolina defense and Duke's ability to extend offensive possessions with offensive rebounds eventually wore down Hubert Davis's team in the second half.  Burke and Harrington discuss the Blue Devil defense - Duke turned 14 UNC turnovers into 24 points. Derek Dixon's 17 points led the Heels while Henri Veesaar (11pts), Seth Trimble (10pts) and Jarin Stevenson (10pts) joined the freshman in double figures. Boozer's 26 points and 15 rebounds led the number one ranked Devils. Up next for Carolina is the ACC Tournament. The Heels have a double bye and will open play Thursday at approximately 9:30pm in Charlotte. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes, Spencer Haskell and Tommy Ashley break down the news that Caleb Wilson is out for the season with a broken right thumb. Wilson, who has missed the past six games with a broken left hand, was expected to return on Saturday night at Duke, broke his right thumb while dunking in practice on Thursday according the reports and Haskell's information from sources close to the situation. The IC trio discusses Wilson's impact earlier in the season and Carolina's play without their star freshman. Now comes the question, how do the Tar Heels handle the loss and the finality of the loss with the Blue Devils and tournament play ahead. Barnes discusses the possible matchups for the fourth seeded Tar Heels in the ACC Tournament and how the NCAA Tournament selection committee may view Hubert Davis's team on Selection Sunday on March 15th. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.