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Inside Carolina’s senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss North Carolina’s second leg of the west coast swing as the Heels face California on Saturday at 4pm ET. With the loss to Stanford last Wednesday night, Saturday’s game becomes a critical contest to see if Hubert Davis’s team can get out of a midseason lull in conference play before the strength of schedule significantly ramps up. Barnes and Ashley also discuss the ACC in total and the metrics behind the records and performances.   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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ever wonder what the crossroads of fandom and public service looks like? Roy Cooper has lived it at a high level. The UNC graduate and former NC Attorney General and Governor joined Joey Powell to talk about Carolina Basketball, his lifetime fandom, the current roster, and more as he now eyes an office in the United States Senate. There's no political discussion here: just honest storytelling and appreciation for the program that binds so many North Carolinians across generations.   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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discussed UNC star Caleb Wilson and the grind of the college season for a freshman. Wilson continues to put up massive numbers on the offensive end of the floor but has experienced an increasingly physical opponent game in and game out while the Carolina guards have struggled to provide help for both Wilson and center Henri Veesaar. Barnes and Ashley discuss how Hubert Davis and the Heels can all get back on track with another California road game ahead on Saturday.   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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina's important California swing fell flat in Maples Pavilion on Wednesday night as the Stanford Cardinal continued the ACC trend of torching the Tar Heels from deep, winning 95-90. Carolina's frontcourt duo of Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson lead the way with 26 points each, but it was on the defensive end where Hubert Davis's team failed to show up after running out to 12 point leads in both the first and second half. Barnes and Ashley discuss the recurrent issues and the alarming statistics to back up the trends for the Heels.   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 https://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 discuss UNC's visit to Maples Pavilion to face the Stanford Cardinal Wednesday night at 9pm ET. The Heels sport an impressive 14-2 record but the metrics do not yet align with those numbers on paper. Barnes and Ashley discuss the challenge freshman Ebuka Okorie presents for Seth Trimble and Carolina and how Hubert Davis's team needs to elevate their play to earn the double in California.   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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina's lead football analyst Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley for part two in the series of first look scouting shows on North Carolina's 2026 portal class. This edition heads to the defensive side of the ball as Staples breaks down his initial thoughts on five signees: Florida's Tarvorise Brown, Penn State's Jaylen Harvey, Syracuse's Derek McDonald and Richmond's Donovan Hoilette and Peyton Seelmann.   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 https://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 first half of North Carolina's basketball and how the metrics do not match up with the overall record. Barnes and Ashley dig into those numbers and what they could mean for Hubert Davis's team when March rolls around. Finally, though plus/minus is a flawed stat, Henri Veesaar's impact when on and off the floor cannot be overlooked.   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 https://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 talk about the journey of Billy Edwards, Jr. and the impact the veteran quarterback can make on the North Carolina football team on and off the field. Barnes discusses the need of a NCAA waiver to compete in his sixth collegiate season and highlights former Tar Heel Bryn Renner's thoughts on what Bill Belichick and UNC are getting in Edwards.   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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a week off during which North Carolina had time to work on itself, the Tar Heels dealt with more of their recent issues in hanging on to eke past Wake Forest at home. While the Tar Heels still stand at 14-2 on the season, Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan join Joey Powell to try and decipher how much of that record is legitimate and how much of it is a mirage. The Coast to Coast is delivered by Salvio's Pizzeria in Cary, an award-winning, go-to local pizza spot for game days, catering, family meals, events, and more. They've been serving Tar Heel fans for over twenty years. Pickup, delivery, or dine in. More info at https://www.salviospizza.com. The Caleb Wilson Segment is brought to you by Alex Swire-Clark. http://AlexSwire-Clark.com.   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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina's lead basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley to break down North Carolina's 87-84 win against ACC rival Wake Forest in the Smith Center. Harrington and Ashley discuss Carolina's struggled defending Wake's Juke Harris and Nate Calmese in the second half while it was UNC's interior of Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar - again - that carried the Heels to the win. Key performances by Jaydon Young and late free throws by Jarin Stevenson helped Hubert Davis's squad get past the Deacs and move to 17-2 on the season.   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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the Smith Center's 40 year history as Hubert Davis's team looks to notch the 500th win in the legendary building on Saturday against Wake Forest. Barnes discusses his favorite moment covering games in the Dean Dome and what's next for the arena.   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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina's lead football analyst Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley to break down five of North Carolina's recent portal additions. Staples and Ashley discuss the offensive side of the ball with linemen Sean Thompkins and Andrew Threatt, receivers Trech Kekahuna and Mason Humphrey and tight end Jaxxon Warren. The discussions revolves around each player's performance so far in their college careers as well as fit and potential impact for Bill Belichick's UNC team.   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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss North Carolina's quarterbacks and how the players in the room potentially fit into Bobby Petrino's offense and style of play calling. Barnes and Ashley also discuss the approach of Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi in the transfer portal at the QB position and others with the knowledge that UNC has many roster holes to fill beyond just the signal caller.   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 https://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 discuss the news that North Carolina wide receiver Jordan Shipp has re-signed with the Tar Heels. Barnes and Ashley discuss the importance of retention for team chemistry and cohesion in the portal era. UNC continues to fill the roster via the portal, but retaining Shipp, edge Melkart Abou-Jaoude, running back Demon June and Leroy Jackson as well as defensive back Jaiden Patterson and others will aid in the process of team building with another year of 50 plus roster additions.   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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina's football analyst Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley to break down the addition of Texas A&M transfer Miles O'Neill to the North Carolina QB room. O'Neill will have three years of eligibility left and was recruited to College Station by UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino. The 6-5, 220 pounder played his senior high school season for the national renowned Hun School in Princeton, New Jersey and saw limited action for the Aggies in the first two seasons at A&M.   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 https://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 metrics and how Hubert Davis's team compares nationally - and to last season's version - in the important numbers from the basketball court. Barnes and Ashley dig into efficiency on both ends of the floor as well as how the strength of schedule and style of play has affected the perception of the Tar Heels to date.   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 https://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 discuss North Carolina's transfer portal work to date. UNC has landed quarterback Billy Edwards, Jr. and three more pieces on the offensive side of the ball and the work continues for a coaching staff trying to improve from a rough 2025. As Barnes and Ashley discuss, the narratives and rationale from the previous offseason are off the table as Bill Belichick and GM Michael Lombardi have been on campus for 13 months thus far.   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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The New Year was unkind to North Carolina Basketball as they opened conference play with a 1-1 split last week. While UNC has been statistically good defensively thus far this year, veteran guards this week exploited the Tar Heels in a major way. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to break down the truth while also keeping context at the forefront. The Coast to Coast is delivered by Salvio's Pizzeria in Cary, an award-winning, go-to local pizza spot for game days, catering, family meals, events, and more. They've been serving Tar Heel fans for over twenty years. Pickup, delivery, or dine in. More info at https://www.salviospizza.com. The Caleb Wilson Segment is brought to you by Alex Swire-Clark. http://AlexSwire-Clark.com   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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina football analyst Jason Staples and recruiting expert Don Callahan join Tommy Ashley to discuss the commitment of QB Billy Edwards, Jr. to the North Carolina Tar Heels. Edwards began his career at Wake Forest and following a redshirt season, headed to Maryland for three years before spending 2025 in Wisconsin. Staples offers his breakdown of Edwards's skill set and what he could potentially bring to UNC.   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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina's first trip to SMU was an experience the Tar Heels would like to forget. Behind light's out shooting from all over the court, the Mustangs blitzed the Tar Heels 97-83 in Moody Coliseum on Saturday afternoon. Boopi Miller's 27 points led the home team while Seth Trimble's 22 led four Heels in double figures. Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley is joined by former Tar Heel Dewey Burke to break down the loss and what Carolina can do to correct the problems exposed by SMU.   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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.