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REACTION: (2)North Carolina Tar Heels MERCY RULE NC State 17-7 to Win 9th Straight ACC Series

Locked On Podcast Network — Sat, 16 May 2026 03:15:18 GMT

The 2nd-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels are in Raleigh looking to put the finishing touches on the final series of the regular season, which would be the 9th straight ACC series win for Scott Forbes' club.

Ryan Lynch is on the mound.

Join Isaac Schade LIVE postgame to unpack all the action.

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Brandon Robinson Added To UNC Basketball Staff - IC Daily | Inside Carolina | College Basketball

Greg Barnes, Tommy Ashley — Fri, 15 May 2026 13:42:46 GMT

New North Carolina basketball head coach MIchael Malone continues to round out his coaching staff with former Tar Heels, this new addition being Brandon Robinson. Robinson brings experience from the summer circuits and the G-League as well as both his playing time in Chapel Hill and his graduate assistant time under Roy Williams.

Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the hire, what Robinson's addition adds for Malone and the continued ties to the history of the Carolina Family.

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UNC Tar Heels Fans Are Asking: Is Alexandros Samodurov Committed Yet? What We Know RIGHT NOW

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Rumors circulated on Thursday evening that Alexandros Samodurov has committed to North Carolina, but has he really? Isaac Schade unpacks what we know RIGHT NOW.

Also, Carolina and West Virginia will play in the 2nd annual Dickie V INvitational. We now know something about 11 of the 14 non-conference games

Brandon Robinson is coming back to join Carolina's staff in a support staff role.

Congrats to Women's Lax for advancing to the Final 4 yet again!

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REACTION: UNC Diamond Heels TAKE GAME 1 at NC State, 9-4 | Clinch AT LEAST 2-Seed in ACC Tournament

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:24 GMT

The Diamond Heels won game 1 of the final series of the regular season on Thursday night at NC State, 9-4.

Isaac Schade unpacks it all for you!

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ACC SQUAD - The ACC HATES Notre Dame | Why North Carolina is UPSET

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 14 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Notre Dame's favorable ACC deal ignites backlash across the conference. Are the Fighting Irish taking advantage of the system, or are envious ACC rivals just unwilling to take accountability? The ACC Squad break down explosive anonymous quotes from league insiders, spotlighting growing resentment over Notre Dame’s bowl privileges and football independence, and dissecting the fallout from recent ACC spring meetings at Amelia Island. The conversation also exposes how figures like Pete Bevacqua have handled criticism, and whether coaches and administrators are willing to put their name behind their frustration. The debate heats up over the 76-team NCAA basketball tournament expansion and imminent changes to the College Football Playoff. The ACC Squad analyzes financial motives, the impact on program legacies, and how expansion could shake up the postseason landscape—while calling out AD Michael Alford’s bold championship standard at Florida State. Will these dramatic shifts reshape the ACC’s power structure, or simply reward mediocrity?

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Ep. 720: UNC Lands Four-Star Wing & Bryan Tibaldi Hired to Staff

Joshua Marlow — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:17:21 GMT

In this edition of the podcast, Josh & Anthony talk about the Tar Heels adding a four-star wing to the roster for the 2026-27 season, they discuss Bryan Tibaldi officially being hired by Michael Malone, and read some quotes emerging from the NBA Draft combine from Matt Able & Henri Veesaar

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Bryan Tibaldi Brings Development Angle to Michael Malone's UNC Staff - IC Daily | College Basketball

Greg Barnes, Tommy Ashley — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:17:36 GMT

Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the latest developments in North Carolina's basketball coaching staff, highlighting the addition of Brian Tibaldi. Tibaldi brings NBA experience and player development skills and vast experience in the video side of scouting talent and coaching players to their potential.

Barnes and Ashley discuss the progress Michael Malone has made in filling out his first UNC staff with a variety of experience in different key areas with Chuck Martin, a dynamic recruiter with ties to John Calipari, and Pat Sullivan with NBA front office experience along with Sean May for the Carolina connection and experience. Barnes emphasizes the importance of a balanced staff with diverse roles and North Carolina ties to support Michael Malone's vision for the team.

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UNC Lands Kevin Thomas COMMITMENT...BUT Matt Able’s "Back & Forth" NBA Decision Has Fans STRESSED

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

North Carolina got a commitment on Wednesday from class of 2026 SF 4-star Kevin Thomas.

Matt Able had a NICE performance at the NBA Draft Combine 5-on-5 scrimmage on Wednesday. It has Carolina fans worrying about him staying in the NBA Draft. He told ESPN's Jeff Borzello that he's "back & forth" on the decision.

Michael Malone has added a 4th assistant to his coaching staff in the form of former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Bryan Tibaldi.

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BREAKING NEWS! Class of 2026 SF Kevin Thomas COMMITS to Michael Malone & UNC - That Moved FAST!

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 13 May 2026 22:04:14 GMT

Class of 2026 SF Kevin Thomas took a visit to UNC on Wednesday and committed while there. This is great news for the Tar Heels who continue to fill out the roster.

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Kevin Thomas to UNC | Inside Carolina Analysis | College Basketball

Sean Moran, Sherrell McMillan, Joey Powell — Wed, 13 May 2026 20:37:16 GMT

The Inside Carolina Coast to Coast crew discusses Kevin Thomas and his commitment to Michael Malone and North Carolina basketball. Thomas, a 6-7 small forward from Sagemont Prep in Florida is ranked 94th in the class of 2026 and was previously committed to LSU.

Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran break down Thomas's game and the athleticism he will bring to the Tar Heels as well as the potential for Thomas to become a contributor this season and beyond.

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Former Tar Heel Deon Thompson Comes Home to UNC - IC Daily | Inside Carolina | College Basketball

Greg Barnes, Tommy Ashley — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:10:50 GMT

Former Tar Heel national champion Deon Thompson is coming home to North Carolina. Thompson, a member of the 2009 championship team, is set to become a graduate assistant for Michael Malone and the UNC coaching staff and will bring experience from a long playing career overseas and another tie to the Carolina Family as the program transitions into the Malone era.

Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss what Thompson will bring to the basketball program and the value of his experience both as a Carolina player and as a professional will be for the coming season.

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IMPORTANT! UNC NEEDS Caleb Wilson to Dominate the NBA Draft Combine & Testing

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The North Carolina Tar Heels haven't had high level draft picks in some time. For both the short & long term, it's important that Caleb Wilson has a good showing at the NBA Draft Combine as well as ends up getting drafted in that top 3-4 slots.

Deon Thompson is back at Carolina where he will be at Graduate Assistant for Michale Malone and the basketball staff. How helpful will this be?

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Ep. 719: Four-Star SF to Visit & Michael Malone Adds to Coaching Staff

Joshua Marlow — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:24:31 GMT

In this edition of the podcast, Josh & Anthony talk about the four-star prospect set to visit Chapel Hill this weekend, they tell you about the latest addition to Michael Malone's staff, & they go over some results from the NBA Draft Combine

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UNC Basketball’s Returners - Rob’s Summer Series | Inside Carolina | College Basketball

Rob Harrington, Tommy Ashley — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Inside Carolina basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the returners for Carolina Basketball, Isaiah Denis, Jaydon Young, and Jarin Stevenson and the importance of having some semblance of a core year over year within a college program, especially in a coaching transition. Denis, a versatile defender, is seen as a potential asset despite limited playing time last year. Young, with ACC experience at UNC at Virginia Tech, brings athleticism and shooting. Stevenson will be expected to start. Harrington and Ashley discuss the possibility of a senior year breakout for Stevenson - akin to Kennedy Meeks and Brice Johnson - and what that could look like under new head coach Michael Malone.

The conversation also touches on the impact of the new coaching staff, led by Malone, and the importance of continuity with holdover coaches in Sean May and Pat Sullivan along with Eric Hoots.

This show is part of a series over the course of the next several months where Harrington and Ashley discuss key aspects of Carolina's program under Malone and how the shape of the roster and coaching staff will impact the direction of the program both this upcoming season and beyond.

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Can Congress Save College Sports? - IC Daily | Inside Carolina | College Basketball/Football

Greg Barnes, Tommy Ashley — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss a draft from the Presidential College Sports Reform Committee, aiming to stabilize the NCAA amidst changes from NIL, Rev Share and other seismic shifts in the college landscape over the past several years.

The proposal creates a two-year task force exempt from antitrust laws to set rules, including eligibility and enforcement policies. Key points include the Bird rule for retaining players at one school, support for Olympic sports, and media rights consolidation.

Barnes criticizes the NCAA's past restrictions on student-athletes and expresses cautious optimism about the proposal's potential to reform college sports while Ashley is skeptical that Congress can come together to act quickly and effectively enough to save the college sports world as known over the years.

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UNEXPECTED! UNC Basketball BACK in the High School Recruiting Game for LSU DE-COMMIT Kevin Thomas

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The assumption had been that UNC would finish filling out their roster either through the transfer portal or the International ranks, but Joe Tipton reported on Monday that the Tar Heels are in contact with LSU de-commit Kevin Thomas. The 4-star SF will visit Carolina on Tuesday.

Is there any hope that Henri Veesaar comes back to UNC?

Will the Tar Heels be a regional host for baseball? And how does baseball postseason work?

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There Is No Offseason - Jason's UNC Scouting Reports Begin | Inside Carolina | College Football

Greg Barnes, Jason Staples, Tommy Ashley — Tue, 12 May 2026 03:43:50 GMT

Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Jason Staples join Tommy Ashley to talk all things North Carolina football as Bill Belichick's team heads into the summer program in preparation for the 2026 season.

The IC crew will look back at spring practice and answer viewer questions from the Tar Pit message board and the live chat, plus introduce the annual scouting report schedule from Staples.

Staples highlights his process of evaluation and scouting nearly 50 current Tar Heels including film study and reports from previous seasons included in writing the '26 versions. He also highlights how he views players against the best in the game position by position and what coaching fit and playing style matters in these in-depth reports.This discussion includes which groups could limit UNC's success on the field given the shortcomings on the roster.

Finally, Staples recalls the scouting reports from years past and discusses those that were right and those that were no which leads to an interesting discussion of position groups and the difficulty in evaluating players in those groups.

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NBA Draft Combine Begins: UNC Holds Its Breath Awaiting Matt Able’s Season-Altering Decision

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:56:46 GMT

Coming out of Mother's Day weekend, and with the Draft Lottery behind us, the NBA Draft Combine has started and we are officially on Matt Able watch. 16 days from now we will know one way or the other if Matt Able is staying in the NBA Draft or not. His answer will alter Carolina's season.

The Diamond Heels were back in ACC action after a weekend off and swept the Pitt Panthers to keep hopes alive of an ACC regular season championship, while cementing hopes of hosting a regional.

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UNC's Roster, Mock Drafts and NBA Success - IC Daily | Inside Carolina | College Basketball

Greg Barnes, Tommy Ashley — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:40:55 GMT

As North Carolina's 2026-27 roster continues to take shape, Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss how Carolina's potential lineup remains a bit in flux due to the latest NBA draft talk around transfer signee Matt Able. How do draft projections affect fan angst given the deadlines and timelines that are built to benefit the professional leagues versus the college game?

Barnes and Ashley also discuss how the NIL era can and will affect the narrative around how schools leverage their former player success in the draft and on the court in the NBA and as Barnes points out, what matters more? Draft picks or actual production on the court at the next level?

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Ep. 718: Matt Able Officially Signs With UNC & Greek Big Man on UNC's Radar

Joshua Marlow — Sun, 10 May 2026 01:10:55 GMT

In this edition of the podcast, Josh & Anthony talk about Matt Able officially signing with the UNC Basketball program, they tell you about the latest international big man to draw interest from the Tar Heels, & they update you on the latest around the coaching staff

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What is UNC Basketball's Goal? - IC Daily | Inside Carolina Analysis | College Basketball

Greg Barnes, Tommy Ashley — Fri, 08 May 2026 14:29:13 GMT

NCAA Tournament expansion remains a hot topic across the college basketball landscape as the bar for entry into March Madness has dropped significantly with the addition of more teams. While that debate rages on, North Carolina's regular season slate for '26-27 remains a work in progress as the current lineup of opponents has only one potential marquee matchup.

Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss how the tournament expansion could affect scheduling for the Tar Heels and what the goals in that regard, should be going forward for a UNC program looking to get back to prominence in the Michael Malone era.

They also discuss the necessity of high-profile games for fan interest and revenue generation, noting that the ACC's viewership metrics influence media money. Finally, Barnes and Ashley debate a strategy to balance competitive scheduling with postseason success going forward.

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Bobby Petrino joins, Carolina Baseball back at home, NCAAT expansion

Fri, 08 May 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Carolina Baseball is in the final stretch of the regular season as it hosts Pitt this weekend in Chapel Hill (11:06)

Carolina Football's new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino joins (23:42)

Plus: Jones on the golf course (5:35), NCAA Tournament expansion (52:14), AFCA recommendations (59:44), postcards (1:05:35) and "Rad" reactions (1:26:51)

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Alexandros Samodurov to UNC? Why the Greek Forward (& Neo Avdalas' Buddy!) Makes SO Much Sense

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Inside Carolina reports that the Tar Heels staff has made contact with Greek forward Alexandros Samodurov, who also happens to be Neo Avadalas' buddy. Could he be part of Michael Malone's first frontcourt at UNC?

Matt Able has officially signed with Carolina, BUT he is still in the Draft process. What will he ultimately do?

The NCAA takes another step toward Tournament expansion.

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Should UNC's Schedule Alter Expectations? - IC Daily | Inside Carolina | College Football

Greg Barnes, Tommy Ashley — Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A recent article by Phil Steele highlight North Carolina's 2026 football schedule as the toughest in the nation based on the opponents 2025 results. Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss Steele's findings and the fact that upcoming season undoubtedly ramps up the competition level compared to last season that produced a 4-8 record for the Tar Heels.

TCU (in Ireland), Clemson, Notre Dame, Louisville, Virginia, Duke and NC State will be featured but Ashley and Barnes agree that it will be tough to gauge the true difficulty of the schedule until rosters are finalized and the play begins on the field.

The conversation then shifts to expectations for the team and the coaching staff. Greg argues that while a 6-6 record would show progress from last year's 4-8, it may not be enough to satisfy a fan base that is paying top dollar for its coaching staff, including a head coach with a $10 million salary. Tommy emphasizes the importance of beating rivals, particularly NC State, and poses the question of whether a 6-6 season that includes a win over NC State would be enough to appease fans. They also discuss how expectations at elite programs like Ohio State or North Carolina basketball do not change based on schedule difficulty—fans expect excellence regardless.

Both agree that while beating rivals is important, the ultimate goal should be sustained success and national relevance. The discussion concludes with the acknowledgment that the 2026 season will be a major test for the program, and that fan expectations will be a hot topic throughout the year, especially given the challenging schedule and the high-profile nature of the coaching staff.

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UNC Tar Heels MUST Add Shooting & There's One CLEAR Answer: Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

One of the missing ingredients for North Carolina is a proven sniper. Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic fits that to a T, to the point that he led the nation in both made 3s and 3-point FG% in 2025-26.

Does he fit Carolina's roster construction? Will he leave the NBA Draft?

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