The Player and The Fan

Clearly David misses Brady lol But we miss you all more! This week we are shaking the rust off and getting back in the groove of the return of NCAA basketball but specifically, UNC.  Check out episode one of season six as we talk about the ending of a hell of a first year season for Coach Hubert Davis, new recruits, and over the top expectations!

David and Quierra welcome you to a new episode of 'The Player & The Fan'! This week's episode covers UNC's NCAA run with Caleb Love, Saint Peter's Cinderella shoe still shining, and College Basketball being the best option for recruits. 

David and Quierra welcome you to a new episode of 'The Player & The Fan'! This week's episode covers Virginia Tech's first ACC Tournament win, UNC's seeding in the NCAA tournament and Coach Roy Williams removing basketball goals during practice during the NCAA 2005 Championship run. 

David and Quierra welcome you to a new episode of 'The Player & The Fan'! This week's episode covers ACC Tournament loss... is there such thing as a good loss? Leaky Black's chances on returning to UNC for year 5, the possibility of UNC making a deep run in the NCAA tournament and the pressure Coach K put on his team for his last game at Cameron Indoor. 

David and Quierra welcome you to a new episode of 'The Player & The Fan'! This week's episode covers Dawson Garcia's departure, Kerwin Walton and Leaky Black's improvements, and UNC's NCAA Tourney chances.

David and Quierra welcome you to a new episode of 'The Player & The Fan'! This week's episode covers the 20 point loss to Duke, playing freshmen, and recruiting.

David and Quierra discuss the change in Blue Blood culture, the ACC race, and the 'Hero Ball' by UNC in Miami. *Apologies to Ja Morant and Murray State University for the mishap by Quierra referring to Murray State University as a D2 school. The correction was made at the end of the podcast. 

Bottom line... if you don't perform at practice, don't expect to see game time minutes.  This week's episode covers various topics, including the ACC, NCAA, Justin Jackson joining the Suns with Cameron Johnson, and a new feature called "The Assist with David," in which he answers fan questions!

It's David's fault! lol  But we're back!!!  Check into the first episode of season 5 of 'The Player and The Fan'! This week's episode covers eight months worth of topics, questions and of course, our Tar Heel basketball season predictions. 

If you thought 'The Mom Episode' was lit, wait until you experience 'The Dad Episode'! 'The Player and The Fan' welcome Mr. Harold Little, the father of former Tar Heel, Nassir Little. This incredible dad opens up on the podcast about what it's like embracing the Carolina culture, Nassir's recruitment process and protecting his sons from disgruntled fans. This episode is entertaining to say the least! Mr. Little is proud of his son's accomplishments and it shows in every word that lights up his face in celebration. David and Quierra were incredibly lucky to sit down with Mr. Little, and hopefully, you walk away with more respect for players, and parents, on and off the court.

An emotional podcast to say the least. David Noel III and Quierra Luck discuss, at length, the retirement announcement of UNC head coach, Roy Williams.

After a tough loss in the first round of the NCAA, UNC is doing what every program does around this time and conduct ext interviews and provide the best path for their players but this season seems a little different after the announcement of freshman Walker Kessler to enter the transfer portal. His departure sparked conversation about what may have gone wrong this season with a stellar lineup. David Noel III and Quierra Luck dive head first discussion holding nothing back to provide player and fan perspective on a difficult season. NCAA talk and Buddy Boeheim are in addition to topics explored. Are you with the Player or the Fan?

The title says it all! Hang out with 2005 NCAA Champion David Noel III and Quierra Luck as they break down the 2020 NCAA Tourney Bracket, their bracket busters and David's explanation of HBCU's having to play in.

It's March Madness baby!!!!!! David and Quierra take a deep dive into the ACC Tourney, NCAA Tourney sleepers, and of course, North Carolina's chances to win it all.  Are you with the Player or the Fan?

Will the hype ever return?! Join David Noel III and Quierra Luck breakdown a gut-wrenching loss to Marquette at Chapel Hill and the Tar Heels' possibility of entering the NCAA tournament. On top of that, Duke is good again. Are you with the Player or the Fan?

Welcome to Season 4:Episode 5 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck. They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting equally important sporting elements, the player and the fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina Tar Heels.  As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of college and professional basketball.  In the fifth episode, David and Quierra discuss a difficult yet needed conversation concerning UNC Basketball members' viral video partying without masks during a pandemic. The video caused a divisive conversation between fans about the party's seriousness, players' responsibility, and kids being kids.  The discussion led healthily in recognizing that while kids need the opportunity of a college experience, especially after a Duke win, the seriousness of a pandemic has to outweigh instant gratification.  The duo also discusses Carolina Basketball's remaining season and Rick Fox in a see through shirt? Sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue!  Make sure you let your voice be heard! Are you with The Player or The Fan?!

Welcome to Season 4:Episode 4 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck.  They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting equally important sporting elements, the player and the fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina Tar Heels.   As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of college and professional basketball.   In the fourth episode, David and Quierra have their first guest of the season,  often referenced as "Can't Get Right", "The Player and The Fan" welcome 2017 NCAA Champion for the Tar Heels, Kenny Williams; he played for North Carolina from 2015-2019.    The trio discuss the Virginia native's career at length including some hot basketball topics including Coach K's run in with the media and the quality of this year's ACC teams.    Sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard! Are you with The Player or The Fan?!

Welcome to Season 4:Episode 3 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck. They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting equally important sporting elements, the player and the fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina Tar Heels. As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of college and professional basketball. In the third episode of the new season, David and Quierra breakdown North Carolina's win against Syracuse in Chapel Hill. Success was expected since UNC has mastered defeating the zone defense, but with a young and inexperienced team, a loss wouldn't have been a shocker. Luckily, RJ Davis, Day'ron Sharpe, and Garrison Brooks lifted the team with double figures; Brooks and Sharpe finished with double-doubles. North Carolina looked confident, eager, and competitive against the Orange, all of which attributed to one of their best games. Importantly, freshman Caleb Love looked to be finally enjoying his collegiate career as he knocked down a few early shots and defensively stepped up. Additionally, the duo discuss the ACC's lack of excitement; Are inexperienced teams a contributing factor? As you listen throughout the podcast, please join in the conversation on social media and tag us! We would love to hear your opinion! Sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard! Are you with The Player or The Fan?!

Welcome to Season 4:Episode 1 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck. They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting both, equally important, sporting elements, the player and the Fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina. Welcome to the new season! David and Quierra are happy to welcome you back with more hot topics, debates, and of course, featuring special guests. This year has been incredibly difficult for all of us. As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of the upcoming college basketball season. New Year, New Us!!! New season alert!! As David and Quierra transition into a new year, the two also thought it was time to start a new season. Season three was exceptional and deserved to be capped off with the new year podcast as intentions were set for bigger and better in 2021. This podcast was created between two friends who enjoy nothing more than talking sports and providing fans the answers they need about the sport they love, and they couldn't have done it without you! In the first episode of the new season, David breaks down North Carolina's win against Notre Dame; The Heels defeated the Fighting Irish, 66-65 with a 9 second shot by Leaky Black. David highlights the benefit of two post players and the noticeable selfishness on defense with freshman Kerwin Walton. Walton has made 10 threes in the previous four games. Though his defense IQ seems to be lacking, his ability to pull-up and shoot and create spacing below has helped. Spacing and team awareness has been a rising concern for the Heels, especially after the loss to N.C. State. As you listen throughout the podcast, please join in the conversation of the rush for players to the NBA. Why do players rush for the league without growing through the necessary steps to achieve high maturity and basketball IQ? Sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard! Are you with The Player or The Fan?!

 Welcome to Season 3:Episode 12 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck. They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting both, equally important, sporting elements, the player and the Fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina. Welcome to the new season! David and Quierra are happy to welcome you back with more hot topics, debates, and of course, featuring special guests. This year has been incredibly difficult for all of us. As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of the upcoming college basketball season. In episode twelve, David is exhausted, and well, Quierra is still trying to look at the bright side (though it's becoming bleak). What else can Coach Williams and the staff do to uplift and produce a team that looks phenomenal on paper? What is missing? Where is the leadership? The questions for this young North Carolina seem daunting, but there has to be an answer somewhere because fans, and noticeably the team, are starting to come up empty with excuses. Where does the blame fall, and who needs to be held accountable? All of these questions and more are brought up in the last podcast of the year. Quierra and David also reflect on the incredible year the podcast had, and it's because of you! The duo cannot thank fans enough for their time, commentary, and sharing of "The Player and The Fan." This podcast was created between two friends who enjoy nothing more than talking sports and providing fans the answers they need about the sport they love. Sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard! Are you with The Player or The Fan?!