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Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & Football
Locked On Tar Heels podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Hosted by Isaac Schade, who co-hosts the Locked On College Basketball podcast, the Locked On Tar Heels podcast provides your daily North Carolina Tar Heels fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews with athletes and coaches, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things ‘Heels. From thrilling moments…
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Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballIs Michael Malone's 10-Man Rotation HELPING or HURTING UNC Basketball?
North Carolina Tar Heels launch the Michael Malone era with a victory, but questions linger about rebounding and offensive cohesion. Can this new-look squad…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballMichael Malone Gets BRUTALLY HONEST About UNC Basketball's Biggest Problems
Michael Malone isn't sugarcoating North Carolina basketball's early struggles. The Tar Heels have shown flashes of promise, but Malone says UNC continues to…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballUNC Basketball WINS Michael Malone Debut... But Should Tar Heel Fans Be WORRIED?
Michael Malone is officially 1-0 as North Carolina's head coach! But UNC basketball's 80-72 victory over Western Carolina wasn't exactly the dominant…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballThe Michael Malone Era OFFICIALLY BEGINS! UNC Basketball Season Opener | LIVE Reaction
The Michael Malone era of North Carolina basketball is OFFICIALLY underway! Join Locked On Tar Heels for a LIVE reaction to UNC's 2026-27 regular season opener…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballThe Michael Malone Era Is HERE! UNC Basketball Opens a NEW CHAPTER vs. Western Carolina
North Carolina Tar Heels usher in the Michael Malone era as college basketball tips off, with questions swirling around team chemistry and on-court leadership…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballPROGRESS? UNC Tar Heels & Billy Edwards NEARLY SHOCK No. 1 Miami: Moral Victory or Turning Point?
North Carolina Tar Heels narrowly fall to No. 1 Miami Hurricanes in a heart-stopping 38-35 battle. Is this narrow loss a sign of true progress or just another…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballLIVE REACTION: UNC PUSHES (1)Miami to the Brink But Fall Just Short with Costly 4th Quarter Mistakes
North Carolina looks to get back in the win column a week after falling to Syracuse. To do so, they'll have to knock off the No. 1 team in the nation: Miami…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballLIVE: 5-STAR DeMarcus Henry COMMITS to UNC! | Michael Malone lands HUGE Recruit! | Watch Party & Reaction
Part 2 of DeMarcus Henry Commitment LIVE Watch Party. Henry Commits to Michael Malone and Carolina, the first top 5 player in the class to commit and…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballLIVE: Will 5-Star DeMarcus Henry Choose UNC?! | Commitment Watch Party LEAD-UP!
🚨 LIVE UNC BASKETBALL RECRUITING WATCH PARTY & REACTION! 🚨 Will 5-star superstar DeMarcus Henry choose the North Carolina Tar Heels?! One of the nation's top…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballI'm Calling It NOW: 4 BOLD UNC Basketball Predictions for Year 1 of the Michael Malone Era
North Carolina Tar Heels basketball fans get bold as Neo Avdalas is tipped to lead the Heels in assists and rebounds—but not points—while freshman Sayon Keita…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballUNEXPECTED SETBACK: Are UNC's bowl Hopes in TROUBLE After Syracuse Loss? Beating MIAMI Would Help!
North Carolina Tar Heels aim to shock the nation as they face the No. 1-ranked Miami Hurricanes—can Billy Edwards Jr. and the Tar Heel offense find answers…
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ACC SQUAD - NC State has FIRED Dave Doeren | How this impacts North Carolina
NC State football faces a crossroads as boosters push for Philip Rivers to replace Dave Doeren, raising questions about the risks of prioritizing big names…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballTROUBLING: UNC Tar Heels' Lack of Rebounding, Tempo, & Urgency Signal Concerns After Exhibition Games
North Carolina Tar Heels face mounting questions after a rocky exhibition season—can urgency, rebounding, and tempo be fixed in time for the regular season?…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballUPSET HUNT: North Carolina Tar Heels LOOK to STUN (1)Miami Hurricanes on Halloween
North Carolina Tar Heels eye revenge as Miami Hurricanes head to Chapel Hill in a prime ACC clash. Can Bill Belichick’s disciplined defense contain Malachi…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballUNC Basketball SURVIVES Charlotte in OT! Terrence Brown Breaks Out, But BIG Concerns Remain
Thanks to some Chris Webber magic, Carolina was able to survive their final exhibition game 89-82 in overtime vs. Charlotte. Terrence Brown finally had the…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballEXHIBITION Questions UNC Tar Heels Must ANSWER vs. Charlotte in Michael Malone's Smith Center Debut
UNC Tar Heels gear up for their final preseason test against the Charlotte 49ers, with eyes on rebounding strength and backcourt chemistry. Can Michael…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & Football7 Things EVERY UNC Fan Needs to Know Before Basketball Season! | Michael Malone Era Begins
A new era begins for North Carolina Tar Heels basketball—Michael Malone takes the helm as head coach, backed by a dramatically overhauled roster and fresh…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballLIVE REACTION: UNC Tar Heels Play With Fire One Too Many Times & It Bites Them vs. Syracuse
Carolina FINALLY gets an ACC home game, welcoming in the Syracuse Orange. The Heels are looking to go 3-1 in ACC play, and come 1 win away from bowl…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballI HAVE A PLAN to FIX North Carolina Basketball!
North Carolina Tar Heels face tough questions after getting dominated on the boards by Indiana, exposing key weaknesses in rebounding, turnovers, and backcourt…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballTRAP GAME? North Carolina MUST Keep Momentum & AVOID Syracuse Letdown!
North Carolina Tar Heels football eyes real momentum but faces classic trap game risk as Syracuse comes to Chapel Hill. Can Billy Edwards’ improved play and…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballCan UNC Football Keep ROLLING vs ANOTHER Unknown Syracuse QB? Tar Heel/Orange Preview & Predictions!
North Carolina Tar Heels eye near-bowl eligibility while Syracuse Orange scramble for answers at quarterback—who prevails under the lights at Kenan Stadium?…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballDISMISSED: UNC Tar Heels START Unranked for First Time Since 2005; Benefit of the Doubt is GONE
North Carolina Tar Heels left out of the preseason AP Top 25 for the first time since 2005-06—have the voters underestimated Michael Malone’s squad, or is the…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballSayon Keita SURGES Into Spotlight for UNC | Quicker-Than-Eexpected RISE WILL Boost Tar Heels
North Carolina Tar Heels fans are buzzing: could Sayon Keita emerge as the team's most important player this season? Isaac Shea and Jonathan Adams debate…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & Football"Failure Is Never Fatal" | Tyler Zeller on What UNC Tar Heels Must Learn From Indiana Loss
North Carolina Tar Heels exposed by Indiana Hoosiers' relentless rebounding and Big Ten physicality—can the Heels bounce back before the season tips off? Tyler…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballUNC Basketball Gets a REALITY CHECK! Indiana DOMINATES Tar Heels, 76-58
North Carolina Tar Heels get a wake-up call in their first "road" environment of the season with a 76-58 point loss to Indiana up at Gainbridge Fieldhouse…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballRESILIENCE: Billy Edwards Jr. & Tar Heels Do JUST ENOUGH in Duke Thriller, Can They SUSTAIN Success?
North Carolina Tar Heels cling to the Victory Bell after surviving a wild finish against Duke. Can Bill Belichick’s squad transform close calls into convincing…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballLIVE REACTION: UNC vs. Indiana | Tar Heels Not Enough Firepower in Indianapolis
UNC back in preseason action up in Indianapolis. Carolina didn't have enough offensive firepower or cohesion. Isaac Schade breaks it all down LIVE on Locked On…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballFULL LIVE STREAM: North Carolina Tar Heels at Indiana Hoosiers | UNC PRESEASON WATCH PARTY!
The North Carolina Tar Heels travel to Indianapolis take on the Indiana Hoosiers in their 2nd preseason exhibition game. The game is played at Gainbridge…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballTAR HEELS TAKE DOWN DUKE! 🔥 UNC WINS 24-20 THRILLER! | LIVE REACTION
It's the 3rd straight ACC road game for Carolina to start conference play, on the road at Duke. Can UNC slow down Nate Sheppard and force a different Blue…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballDISRESPECTED! Terrence Brown, Neo Avdalas, & All Tar Heels SNUBBED in Preseason All-ACC Vote
UNC Tar Heels face ACC media skepticism, landing fifth in preseason polls and notably absent from the preseason All-ACC First and Second Teams. Can standout…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballEXPANSION MELTDOWN: Impending 24-Team CFP Expansion Under FIRE | Victory Bell Preview: UNC at Duke
UNC faces a turning point as talk swirls around a potential 24-team College Football Playoff expansion. Could an 8-4 Tar Heels squad find themselves in the…
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ACC SQUAD - It's Miami & EVERYONE ELSE | Where North Carolina sits
ACC football chaos reigns: Wake Forest surges while Pitt and Louisville stumble. Can anyone challenge Miami for the ACC Championship berth? The ACC Squad…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballWHAT'S REAL? Isaiah Denis & Jarin Stevenson's STANDOUT Performances for UNC vs. USC MATTER!
North Carolina Tar Heels showcase renewed confidence with an exhibition win over USC, as breakout performances from Jarin Stevenson and Isaiah Denis signal a…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballVICTORY BELL CROSSOVER! Can Bill Belichick's UNC Football Keep ROLLING at Duke?
North Carolina’s revamped defense looks to slow down Nate Sheppard and Duke and reclaim the Victory Bell? Isaac Schade and JJ Jackson dissect the high-stakes…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballIs the BREAKOUT REAL?! What if Jarin Stevenson CONSISTENTLY Puts Up Double-Double Numbers for UNC?
North Carolina Tar Heels fans are buzzing—could Jarin Stevenson emerge as an All-ACC-caliber contributor with double-double consistency? Isaac Schade and…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballUNC Basketball Is BETTER Than We Thought?! 6 HUGE Overreactions After USC Preseason Exhibition!
North Carolina Tar Heels showcase surprising depth in an 18-point win over USC, with Jarin Stevenson turning heads as a potential All-ACC standout. Despite…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballNO MID-RANGE! UNC Tar Heels Under Michael Malone EMBRACE Modern Offense - But Is It The Right Move?
UNC Tar Heels basketball ushers in a new era as Coach Michael Malone prioritizes analytics-driven shot selection and a defensive mindset. Can the Heels’…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballIMPOSSIBLE: Tar Heels STUN Pitt Despite 20 Rushing Yards... But It's Not Sustainable!
North Carolina Tar Heels overcome major offensive struggles to upset No. 25 Pittsburgh on the road—despite being outgained by 100 yards and tallying just 20…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballLIVE REACTION: UNC Secures 1st Ranked Win of Bill Belichick Era On The Road at (25)Pitt
The North Carolina Tar Heels take to the road looking for their first ACC win and first road win of the season as they travel to (25)Pittsburgh. How will the…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballLIVE REACTION: UNC BLITZES USC in 2nd half Behind Jarin Stevenson's "Career High" 25 points
The first (unofficial) game of the Michael Malone era begins with Carolina playing USC in Greensboro. Behind a career night for Jarin Stevenson, which didn't…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballANTICIPATION! Michael Malone's UNC DEBUT Is Here! 4 Keys vs. USC + Starting Five Predictions
North Carolina Tar Heels launch the Michael Malone era with a high-stakes preseason showdown against the USC Trojans. Will Malone’s NBA pedigree reshape UNC’s…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballSEASON RESET: Can Carolina REBOUND & Reach a Bowl After Shaky 2-2 Start? + Pitt Preview!
UNC Tar Heels face a pivotal midseason test: Can they rally after two straight losses and keep bowl hopes alive? Hosts Isaac Schade and Anthony Pagnotta assess…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballRESPECT & INNOVATION: North Carolina Tar Heels Coach Michael Malone UNLEASHES His Game-Changing Plan
UNC Tar Heels embrace a bold new identity under Coach Michael Malone, blending Carolina’s storied traditions with championship NBA principles. Can this…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballUNCERTAINTY: Cameron Fens’s Ineligibility THREATENS UNC Tar Heels' Frontcourt Stability
It's the FINAL Roster preview episode in the lead-up to the basketball season: Cameron Fens. North Carolina Tar Heels face major frontcourt uncertainty as…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballPROVE IT: Terrence Brown Must ELEVATE His Game & UNC Basketball Into a Modern, Positionless POWER!
North Carolina Tar Heels basketball enters a new era—can transfer guard Terrence Brown transform into the complete modern lead guard the team needs? Isaac…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballMISUSED NO MORE: North Carolina Tar Heels UNLEASH Matt Able's Playmaking & Shooting Potential
North Carolina Tar Heels unlock Matt Able’s untapped playmaking potential after poaching him from NC State. With Able poised for an expanded role, Isaac Schade…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballLIVE REACTION: Heels FIGHT BACK vs. Notre Dame, But Fall Short | North Carolina vs. (3)Notre Dame
North Carolina is looking to bounce back after letting a lead slip away at Clemson two weeks ago. The Heels have had a week off to prepare, what sort of…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballPRESSURE! Can Michael Malone DELIVER for UNC in Recruiting After Jordan Page Crystal Ball to UConn?
UNC Tar Heels face critical questions as Michael Malone’s recruiting strategy comes under fire—can he land top-tier prospects, or will another blue-chip talent…
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ACC SQUAD - The ACC is Being DISRESPECTED Heading into Week 5
ACC football faces a new level of disrespect as undefeated programs Pitt and Virginia Tech prepare for a historic matchup—yet neither ranks in the AP Top 25…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballDYNAMIC DUO: Tar Heels’ Neo Avdalas & Terrence Brown Jr. Will TRANSFORM Point Guard Play
North Carolina Tar Heels’ dynamic duo—Neo Avdalas and Terrence Brown—embrace a selfless, team-first mentality as the point guard debate heats up. Can their…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballHUGE OPPORTUNITY! Can UNC Rebound from Crushing Clemson Loss to Shock Notre Dame?
North Carolina welcomes Notre Dame into Chapel Hill hoping to shock the world, but can North Carolina’s defensive line—highlighted by breakout star Xavier…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballLEVELING UP! Can Angelo Brizzi's Experience & BREAKOUT at Buffalo TRANSLATE for UNC Tar Heels?
UNC Tar Heels add a proven sharpshooter in Angelo Brizzi, aiming to strengthen their backcourt depth for the upcoming ACC season. Will Brizzi’s 3-point…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballI Was Wrong About UNC’s Starting 5: Why Sayon Keita is NOW My Pick to Start at Center
A Tar Heel starting 5 shake up as Isaac Schade predicts that freshman Sayon Keita earns the center spot, leaving fans to question how this youthful lineup will…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballAWAKENING! Jarin Stevenson TRANSFORMED by Michael Malone; New Edge Will BOOST Tar Heels
Are North Carolina Tar Heels fans undervaluing Jarin Stevenson’s upside? Michael Malone may be unlocking a new level in Stevenson as preseason buzz grows about…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballUNC BASKETBALL: 6 Burning Questions Tar Heels MUST Answer vs. USC
UNC Tar Heels basketball inches closer to tip-off as Isaac Schade and Josh Marlow draft the essential preseason checklist for Carolina’s high-stakes exhibition…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballTar Heels TARGET Nasir Anderson Accelerates Carolina Visit & CANCELS USC Visit - 1st 2027 Commit!?
North Carolina Tar Heels accelerate their pursuit of 5-star point guard Nasir Anderson as he cancels his USC visit and moves up his trip to Chapel Hill—could…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballWill Jaydon Young EARN More Minutes for UNC Tar Heels in Year 2? Scouting, BOLD Predictions & More!
North Carolina Tar Heels face a crucial backcourt battle as Jaydon Young tries to carve out a bigger role in his second year at Chapel Hill. Will his veteran…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballSTUNNER: North Carolina Tar Heels HIRE Michael Malone to Lead Program REBIRTH! | Season Preview
North Carolina Tar Heels shake up the ACC by firing Hubert Davis and hiring NBA champion Michael Malone—can he restore UNC’s blue-blood dominance without Tar…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballUNDEFEATED? Can the Tar Heels REPEAT a Perfect Home Slate? Matt Able’s HOME Court CHALLENGE Analyzed
Can the North Carolina Tar Heels replicate their perfect home record this season, or will a tougher Dean Dome slate prove too much for a retooled squad under a…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballSLEEPING ON UNC?! Heels' 1st Day of Practice Comes With Opportunity to OVERTURN Expectations
North Carolina Tar Heels kick off basketball practice with a chip on their shoulder after national analytics grade them a C-minus—can Coach Michael Malone’s…