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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 & 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…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballUNC Misses GOLDEN Opportunity for 1st Win at Clemson Since 2001 | LIVE REACTION: UNC at Clemson
The North Carolina Tar Heels travel to Clemson looking for their first win since 2001 on the road against the Tigers, but could not get it done. Despite a…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballNobody Can Agree on How Good UNC Basketball Will Be in Michael Malone’s 1st Year
UNC Tar Heels face heated debate over their ceiling as the basketball season approaches. Can a revamped roster under Coach Michael Malone break into the Top…
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ACC SQUAD - The ACC is Getting CRAZY | How will North Carolina do in Week 3?
ACC football heats up as Duke Blue Devils and Wake Forest Demon Deacons grab eye-catching wins, igniting early playoff buzz. JJ Jackson spotlights Duke’s…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballPRACTICE TIME! Why Michael Malone Must IDENTIFY Tar Heels’ True Leaders in 1st Week of Practice
Carolina Basketball kicks off the Michael Malone era as practice begins, igniting anticipation across Tar Heel Nation. Will new leadership, fresh faces, and a…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballURGENT ROLE: Jarin Stevenson Tasked to IGNITE UNC Basketball’s New Era as Only Returning Starter
UNC Tar Heels basketball enters a new era with Jarin Stevenson as the lone returning starter—can he finally unlock his five-star potential? Isaac Schade and…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballRECRUITING SHAKE-UP: UNC Tar Heels EYE Historic Dual Top-10 Landings with CJ Rosser & Jordan Page
North Carolina Tar Heels basketball aims for a historic recruiting milestone as Michael Malone targets top-10 prospects CJ Rosser and Jordan Page—something UNC…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballUNITY: Michael Malone LEADS Decades-Spanning UNC Family Reunion With Top 10 Recruits on Campus
UNC Tar Heels unite past and present as Head Coach Michael Malone orchestrates a remarkable Carolina basketball family reunion, rallying legends like Tyler…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballLIVE REACTION: UNC Tar Heels Handle ETSU 35-3 | CJ Sadler Is READY FOR ACTION!
North Carolina takes care of business vs. ETSU following a LENGTHY weather delay before the 4th quarter. In game 1, the defense was the dominant force, this…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballUNEXPECTED! ACC Blesses UNC Tar Heels With FAVORABLE Conference Slate | What's the TOUGHEST Stretch?
North Carolina Tar Heels catch a break with a favorable ACC basketball schedule—could this be Michael Malone’s ticket to a fast start in Chapel Hill? Isaac…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballBLUEPRINT: Michael Malone and the North Carolina Tar Heels UNVEIL a Defense-First Strategy
North Carolina Tar Heels set sights on a renewed identity as Coach Michael Malone unveils his blueprint focused on defense, rebounding, fast-paced transitions…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballEXPLOSION! Terrence Brown Ready to TORCH Expectations & Take UNC to the Next Level
North Carolina Tar Heels land proven scorer Terrence Brown—can his high-octane offense ignite UNC's ACC title hopes? Isaac Schade and Riley Davis break down…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballGRINDER MENTALITY: How Jarin Stevenson & Terrence Brown TRANSFORM Tar Heels with Relentless Effort
North Carolina Tar Heels face tough questions as NIL spending surges—does a $20 million roster guarantee elite talent or just add pressure to deliver? Jonathan…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballIDENTITY SHIFT: Tar Heels Ignite Gritty Defense Under Michael Malone; Jaren Stevenson Asked to LEAD
UNC Tar Heels basketball enters a bold new era as Coach Michael Malone unveils a gritty, defense-first identity—will this tougher philosophy end the “wine and…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballUNC Basketball Is CHANGING: Michael Malone’s Press Conference Sends a Clear Message
Michael Malone's press conference on Thursday presented a BRAND NEW UNC vibe. He was straightforward, gave honest and thoughtful evaluations, and painted the…
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ACC SQUAD - ACC Football has ARRIVED | North Carolina SHOCKS the College Football World
NC State collapse stuns ACC as Virginia dominates with relentless ground attack—are coaching changes on the horizon? The ACC Squad dissects the Wolfpack’s…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballMichael Malone on Cameron Fens ELIGIBILITY, Sayon Keita's GROWTH & MORE! | RAPID REACTION LIVE
UNC Coach Michael Malone held a press conference on Thursday, September 3, his first since his introductory press conference. Coach addressed a wide-range of…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballELIGIBILITY WHIPLASH: UNC Faces Unfair Uncertainty with Cameron Fens; What's the HUMAN TOLL?
UNC Tar Heels basketball faces eligibility chaos as Cameron Fens navigates last-minute NCAA rulings that could reshape the season. How are players and coaches…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballUNDERRATED: North Carolina Tar Heels Severely UNDERESTIMATE Alexandros Samodurov’s IMPACT
North Carolina Tar Heels fans may be sleeping on Alexandros Samodurov—but should they be? With elite EuroLeague experience and standout versatility at both the…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballDNA: Are North Carolina Tar Heels POISED to Return to Elite Defense in Michael Malone Era?
North Carolina Tar Heels seek a new defensive identity under coach Michael Malone—can his proven philosophy transform this roster into an elite unit? The…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballOVERREACTION? UNC Tar Heels REWRITE Season Outlook After Billy Edwards Jr., Defense Outshine TCU
North Carolina Tar Heels silence TCU Horned Frogs with a gritty 15-10 victory in Dublin. Is bowl eligibility back on the table for UNC after this statement…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballLIVE REACTION: Year 2 of Belichick Era Starts with a WIN! | UNC Tar Heels vs TCU Horned Frogs
North Carolina kicks off their 2026 campaign in Dublin, Ireland looking to get off to a better start than Year 1 of the Belichick era. Game 1 is once again…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballELIGIBILITY SHOCK! Tar Heels Face Cameron Fens Ineligibility Bombshell... BUT is There Still Hope??
Cameron Fens’s eligibility crisis throws a wrench into North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball roster plans ahead of the season opener. Will the NCAA (or…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballPLANT THE FLAG! Bold Predictions on UNC Basketball's Top 8 in the Rotation
NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to Cameron Fens losing his eligibility. UNC Tar Heels’ basketball roster is set, but who cracks Coach Michael Malone’s…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballREVENGE: Tar Heels Seek REDEMPTION as UNC / TCU Kick Off 2026 Football Season in Dublin
TCU and North Carolina kick off college football season in Dublin, but with new quarterbacks and overhauled coaching staffs, both teams enter as mysteries…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballBREAKOUT? UNC Tar Heels’ Isaiah Denis Set to SHINE as Sophomore in High-Impact Backcourt Role
UNC Tar Heels look to sophomore guard Isaiah Denis for a breakout year as the team revamps its backcourt. Can Denis seize a critical rotation spot and become…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballROSTER REVOLUTION: Michael Malone IGNITES Tar Heels’ Roster; Tyler Zeller Give Insider TAKE
UNC Tar Heels eye a return to championship form under Michael Malone. Can new leadership and fresh talent reignite Carolina basketball’s elite edge? Isaac…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballUNVEILED: North Carolina Tar Heels' Mega Roster Will Be A STRENGTH For Michael Malone This Season!
North Carolina Tar Heels unveil a deep, versatile 16-man roster for the 2026–27 season, sparking fresh optimism after last year’s setbacks. Is Coach Michael…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballHOW HOT IS THE SEAT? UNC's Bill Belichick & Deion Sanders Could Be OUSTED This Season - Who's Safer?
Bill Belichick and Deion Sanders find themselves under the national microscope as speculation swirls about their job security with the North Carolina Tar Heels…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballSTRATEGIC: Michael Malone & UNC Tar Heels UNVEIL Non-Conference Schedule With PERFECT On-Ramp to ACC
North Carolina Tar Heels unveil a non-conference basketball schedule designed as the perfect on-ramp for ACC play. Can new head coach Michael Malone’s…
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ACC SQUAD - ACC SEASON PREVIEW | What EXPERTS say about North Carolina
Miami Hurricanes enter the ACC football season as favorites, but can Darian Mensah and his squad finally get over the hump, or will Louisville, SMU, or Clemson…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballELIGIBILITY SHOCK! UNC Frontcourt Trio CLEARED: Sayon Keita, Alexandros Samodurov, & Cameron Fens
North Carolina Tar Heels basketball score a huge offseason win as Sayon Keita, Alexandros Samodurov, and Cameron Fens all receive eligibility…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballUPSIDE: Breaking Down Cade Bennerman’s POTENTIAL with the UNC Tar Heels
Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballRELENTLESS: UNC MAKES WAVES in 2027 Recruiting, Aggressively Targets Jordan Page, 10 More Top 15 Recruits
North Carolina Tar Heels basketball amps up its recruiting strategy as Michael Malone aggressively targets elite prospects, offering scholarships to 11 of the…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballFINALLY! UNC Tar Heels Breathe SIGH OF RELIEF as Sayon Keita ARRIVES; NCAA Eligibility LOOMS!
UNC Tar Heels basketball finally unites as Sayon Keita arrives in Chapel Hill—but will NCAA eligibility setbacks sideline the highly anticipated frontcourt…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballPERFECTION! Tar Heel Jonathan Holmes Goes INSIDE Miami (OH)'s Undefeated Run, New Role at Charleston, UNC Memories, & MORE! | PART 2
Charleston Cougars gear up for a new era as former UNC Tar Heel Jonathan Holmes steps in as assistant coach, helping oversee a roster overhaul with 11 new…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballPERFECTION! Tar Heel Jonathan Holmes Goes INSIDE Miami (OH)'s Undefeated Run, New Role at Charleston, UNC Memories, & MORE! | PART 1
Former Tar Heel guard and current Charleston assistant coach Jonathan Holmes joins for an interview! He takes us back to last season when his Miami (OH)…
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ACC SQUAD - Is the ACC DOOMED!? How the Protect College Sports Act affects North Carolina
ACC football faces a potential turning point—could the Protect College Sports Act spark a seismic conference shakeup or preserve the league’s future? The…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballSHOCKWAVE: Seth Trimble TRANSFERS from UNC Tar Heels to Louisville | NCAA RESPONSIBLE!
Seth Trimble’s transfer to Louisville sends shockwaves through UNC basketball. Will Tar Heel fans embrace him when he returns to Chapel Hill, or will rivalries…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballMATCHUP NIGHTMARE: "The Greek Luka", Neo Avdalas Set To TRANSFORM UNC's With Guard Skills At 6'9
Week 6 of the UNC Men's Basketball roster preview series: After hitting the freshmen (Maximo Adams, Sayon Keita, Malloy Smith, & Kevin Thomas), we've moved…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballTURMOIL: North Carolina Tar Heels & Michael Malone FACE Pressure as Jon Scheyer STABILIZES Duke
Duke Basketball’s dominance rocks the ACC as Jon Scheyer’s stability and winning culture leave rivals scrambling. With NBA interest swirling, Scheyer’s…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballFLOOR RAISER: Why Cameron Fens ELEVATES North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Roster in 2026-27
North Carolina Tar Heels finalize their 2026-27 basketball roster with the addition of Cameron Fens, a proven 7-foot transfer who raises the team’s floor and…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballBREAKING: Cameron Fens COMMITS to UNC Basketball! 5th-Year Center Gives Tar Heels BIG Addition
BREAKING: Cameron Fens has committed to UNC Basketball, giving Michael Malone and the Tar Heels another addition to the 2026-27 roster! The 7-foot center is…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballOVERLOOKED: UNC Tar Heels v.s West Virginia is OFFICIAL - & gives Carolina a STRONG Non-Con Slate!
North Carolina Tar Heels’ non-conference basketball schedule surprises critics with a high-powered lineup featuring Illinois, Arkansas, Kentucky, and the newly…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballFIFTH YEAR FURY: Should 2022 Players RECEIVE Another Season? DEBATE Heats Up
NCAA eligibility chaos threatens to reshape the future of college basketball—should the Class of 2022, including prospects like Seth Trimble, really get a 5th…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballSHOCKER: Matt Able DEFECTS from NC State—Can He Become North Carolina Tar Heels’ New STAR?
The 2026-27 UNC Roster Preview series rolls on as we set our sights on NC State transfer Matt Able. You can go back and check out the earlier episodes…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballDOUBLE-DOUBLE MACHINE: Villanova Transfer Duke Brennan Should Jump to TOP of UNC Tar Heels Wish List
North Carolina Tar Heels shake up their frontcourt plans as Villanova transfer Duke Brennan rockets to the top of Isaac Schade's wish list. With Brennan—a…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballMAYHEM: UNC Tar Heels Pursuit of Micah Handlogten, Cameron Fens EXPLAINED | Navigating NCAA RULING
UNC Tar Heels face seismic shifts as the NCAA’s 5th-year eligibility ruling throws the college basketball landscape into chaos. After a weekend of legal…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballOFFSEASON GRADE: Uncertainty in Front Court TEMPERS Expectations for UNC Tar Heels
North Carolina Tar Heels’ offseason earns mixed grades as questions loom over the frontcourt, roster depth, and late coaching transitions. Can new head coach…
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ACC SQUAD - North Carolina remains a TRAIN WRECK | What this means for North Carolina
North Carolina Tar Heels spiral as Bill Belichick era faces fresh scandal—can the football program recover before another disastrous season? The ACC Squad…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballNOT DONE?! North Carolina Tar Heels MUST Pursue Micah Handlogten Amid Shocking Eligibility DRAMA
UNC Tar Heels eye Florida’s Micah Handlogten as a surprising roster upgrade. Could the 7'1" big man from Lake Norman tip the balance in Chapel Hill’s front…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballSLEEPER: Why Kevin Thomas Will IMPACT UNC’s Roster Sooner Than You Think | Tar Heel Player Preview
North Carolina Tar Heels face a pivotal freshman shake-up as high-upside wing Kevin Thomas looks ready to contribute sooner than expected. Is the talented…
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & FootballUNC SHOCK: Tar Heels REEL After Michael Lombardi Placed on Leave — Fallout LOOMS for Bill Belichick?
Carolina Tar Heels rocked by administrative shakeup as General Manager Michael Lombardi is placed on paid leave amid an HR investigation, casting new…