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North Carolina Tar Heels blow past Pitt from the tip amid injury chaos, sparking hope for a late-season surge. With Caleb Wilson sidelined by a hand fracture and Henri Veesaar battling Achilles issues and illness, Zayden High and Jarin Stevenson step up in a massive way to secure a 79-65 win. Does this lineup shakeup open the door for unexpected heroes and tournament momentum? It at least helps with depth and confidence.

Host Isaac Schade spotlights the balanced scoring, rapid fast break execution, and quarterback drama—three transfer QBs now vie for the starting role. Analysis includes De...

UNC is back in action for the first time since Caleb Wilson fractured his left wrist at Miami on Friday. The Tar Heels are potentially also without Wilson's frontcourt mate Henri Veesaar, who is a game-time decision. How will Hubert Davis adjust personnel & scheme-wise? Who steps up for UNC in Wilson's absence?

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UNC Tar Heels face a pivotal turning point after an emotional win over Duke and a letdown loss at Miami. Will the real Tar Heels emerge as March approaches? Host Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson tackle the team's inconsistency, spotlighting Seth Trimble's game-winning buzzer beater and subsequent slump, Caleb Wilson's injury concerns, and challenges in guard play. UNC's defensive lapses and rebounding struggles are analyzed as the squad prepares for a bounce-back opportunity against Pitt in the Dean E. Smith Center.

Strategic insights focus on Derek Dixon’s leadership at point guard, the importance of defensive in...

ACC football contenders face massive shake-ups after Cinderella runs from Virginia and Duke. With Darian Mensah’s dramatic transfer to Miami, Duke’s outlook has plummeted, while Virginia confronts a potential free fall amid major roster and coaching losses. Can Georgia Tech or Louisville buck the trend, or will chaos reign in a league where over half the teams could finish 6-6 or 7-5? The hosts debate the toughest drop-offs and pinpoint the programs primed for surprise runs, with Miami, SMU, and Cal earning buzz.

Basketball takes center stage as ACC bubble teams jockey for NCAA Tournament spot...

North Carolina freshman forward Caleb Wilson suffered a left hand fracture in Tuesday's game at Miami. This is a crushing blow for the Tar Heels who are entering the closing stretch of the season, with multiple crucial games remaining. How will they respond? Who steps up?

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North Carolina Tar Heels struggle with late-season consistency as the push for a top ACC Tournament seed heats up. Can Hubert Davis rally Caleb Wilson, Seth Trimble, and the Heels to overcome road woes and secure a double-bye? Isaac Schade and Josh Marlow break down UNC’s path after frustrating losses to Miami and Stanford but uplifting wins over Duke, Kentucky, and Kansas, debating the Heels’ NCAA Tournament ceiling and the impact of injuries—plus the electric Smith Center atmosphere after Trimble’s game-winning shot against Duke.

The conversation heats up with spirited takes on court-storming tradition, an anima...

24 games into the season, the North Carolina Tar Heels are sometimes still searching for answers. What is this team's identity? One of the realities is that the team has a decently high ceiling, but the floor seems to be lower than we wish it was.

We'll get to our four corners recap of the Miami loss as well as the Schadey Stat of the Game!

Join Isaac Schade live on Wednesday morning to work through it all.

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The North Carolina Tar Heels are back on the road following their dramatic win over Duke. How quickly will they lock back in? Will there be a hangover or emotional letdown?

This is a CRITICAL matchup for ACC standing as well as an opportunity for Carolina to pick up another Q1 win. Can Carolina match Miami's level of desperation? Will Jarin Stevenson stay in the starting lineup?  How do Caleb Wilson / Henri Veesaar handle Miami's hefty frontcourt?

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Fresh off a huge win over Duke, North Carolina faces letdown danger as they battle Miami in ACC play. Can Caleb Wilson, Seth Trimble, and the Tar Heels maintain focus and momentum on the road with league standings and double-bye implications on the line?

Isaac Schade breaks down UNC’s defensive challenges against Miami’s high-powered offense, the two-big lineup matchup, and key swing stats like free throw shooting and rebounding. Analysis covers Henri Veesaar’s impact, injury updates for Miami guard Tru Washington, and the significance of this Quad 1 game for NCAA Tournament seeding. With Miami’s Ernest...

Alabma's Charles Bediako will no longer be eligibile to play for Nate Oats' team following a decision by Tuscaloos County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Pruet. What does this mean for the Tide? What does this mean long term for college basketball?

Louisville's Mikel Brown, Jr. went nuts on Monday night as Louisville OBLITERATED NC State.

The elder Pitino once again wins the battle, despite Richard's Xavier team forcing OT.

Darryn Peterson was out for Kansas with flu-like symptoms, but it didn't matter as Kasnas uses Allen magic to knock off the undefeated Wildcats.<...

North Carolina Tar Heels shock Duke with a season-defining 71-68 victory—could this propel them towards championship contention? Isaac Schade spotlights how Caleb Wilson’s 23-point performance, Seth Trimble’s clutch game-winning three, and Derrick Dixon’s late-game heroics reshaped the Tar Heels’ trajectory. The win marks UNC’s best start since the 2018-19 season and propels their NCAA tournament seed, as big victories over Kansas, Kentucky, and now Duke rewrite the team’s ceiling.

Key topics include Davis’ defensive adjustments, Jarin Stevenson’s pivotal role guarding Isaiah Evans, and Henri Veesaar’s double-double outpacing Duke’s frontcourt. Isaac Scha...

It's time for UNC vs. Duke, round 1 of the 2025-26 season. Everyone will have their eyes glued to the matchup at Power Forward: Caleb Wilson vs. Cameron Boozer. Will the Tar Heels be able to hand Duke their first ACC loss of the season? Will Seth Trimble's leadership prove to be important? Can Carolina end their 3-game losing streak to Duke?

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Duke Blue Devils and UNC Tar Heels reignite college basketball’s greatest rivalry, as rising stars Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson face off in a high-stakes ACC showdown. Both projected top-five NBA draft picks—and former AAU teammates—headline an anticipated frontcourt battle, leaving fans wondering: Can Boozer’s balanced attack and Wilson’s electric personality shift the momentum for their squads?

Hosts Isaac Schade and JJ Jackson break down key matchups, spotlighting Henri Veesaar’s double-double surge for North Carolina and Patrick Ngongba’s defensive rise for Duke. The conversation dives into pivotal X factors like Seth Trimble’s...

North Carolina Tar Heels brace for a high-stakes showdown against Duke as Caleb Wilson and Cam Boozer battle in a top-five prospect clash. Can UNC turn the Caleb vs. Cam hype into a classic team victory, or will Duke’s defensive prowess shut down Carolina’s dynamic offense? The intensity of the rivalry and the emotion-packed opening minutes in the Dean Smith Center could decide everything.

Isaac Schade breaks down critical matchups including Seth Trimble’s leadership, bench contributions from Luka Bogavac, and how Jarin Stevenson’s newfound aggression might tip the scales. Key topics include Tar Heels’ o...

G League and NBA veterans could be headed back to college—are NIL and transfer rules ushering in a new era of ACC basketball? The ACC Squad crew debate the impact of Charles Bediako rejoining Alabama from the G League and Amari Bailey’s attempt to return to NCAA play after 10 NBA games. Is college hoops poised for true free agency, and how could this seismic shift affect college football and the entire ACC landscape? The roundtable breaks down ACC men’s basketball at the midpoint: Can anyone challenge Duke for the top seed, and which teams will secure those...

All eyes are on the North Carolina Tar Heels as they gear up to face undefeated Duke in a game where the backcourt battle—not just the stars Caleb Wilson and Cam Boozer—will determine who comes out on top. Isaac Schade breaks down why Derek Dixon’s poise in his sixth collegiate start and Seth Trimble’s senior leadership are crucial for UNC, with insight into key matchups, including Henri Veesaar’s outside shooting against Patrick Ngongba and the challenge of slowing down Isaiah Evans.

Key storylines include UNC’s elite ball security, bench production, and the importan...

UNC Basketball turns the recruiting tide as Dylan Mingo Watch heats up—could the Tar Heels land the nation’s top guard and even see a family duo in Chapel Hill? Maximo Adams, fresh off his McDonald’s All-American nod, currently headlines a class that’s looking stronger by the day. Isaac Schade breaks down the latest recruiting twists, what adding Mingo (and possibly his brother Kayden) could mean for North Carolina’s future backcourt, and how this duo complements Adams’ inside presence.

Shifting to season outlook, Schade assesses UNC’s standing at the midway point of ACC pl...

North Carolina looked like a top 10 team for the first 30:00 vs. Syracuse on Monday night, and nearly gave it all away with a lackluster, unfocused performance down the stretch. The odd thing is - both versions of the Tar Heels are a reality. The question is - Can the Heels bury Hyde and only be Jekyll?

The great news is that it's a fourth straight win for UNC, who got great performances from multiple players. Can Luka Bogavac continue to settle in and produce for the Heels at a high level? 

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North Carolina hosts Syracuse on ESPN'S Big Monday in a quick turnaround after returning from Atlanta on Saturday. The Heels are riding a 3-game winning streak and the offense is operating at a high level. The big question: With Duke looming on Saturday, can Carolina stay focused on the mission at hand?

Will Luka Bogavac continue to settle in? Can Derek Dixon continue to hold down PG1? Can the Henri Veesaar / Caleb Wilson frontcourt continue to dominate?

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Former UCLA Bruin Amari Bailey has played in 10 NBA games, but is now seeking a return to the college ranks. In the midst of the Charles Bediako situation, this is a whole new level of a player who has actually played in NBA games trying to get back to College Basketball.

Jamal Mashburn went on the record saying he would take Arizona's Koa Peat over Cooper Flagg. Is he crazy, or is there something to it?

Previews of the first Duke-UNC matchup of the season, plus the second week of Big Monday (Kansas at Texas...

North Carolina Tar Heels face a critical test as Duke looms, but can they stay focused and avoid a trap against Syracuse? With freshman Caleb Wilson making headlines for his electrifying dunks and the Tar Heels surging offensively, the need for senior leadership from Seth Trimble and James Brown takes center stage. The episode asks: will UNC’s renewed discipline, elite turnover rate, and deep bench—sparked by rising star Luka Bogavac—be enough to shut down a struggling Orange squad?

Isaac Schade breaks down Carolina’s strategy, pointing to defensive mastery in two-point field goal percentage, dominanc...

UNC Tar Heels are back in action after a week off. They come off their first ACC road win of the season. Can they make it two in a row down in Atlanta, where they've lost 3 of the last 5?

How will Henri Veesaar bounce back from his lowest scoring output of the season? Will Derek Dixon build on his career-best assist day?Will Caleb wilson set a UNC freshman record for most 20-point games?

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UNC Tar Heels seek to build on momentum from their dramatic win at Virginia—can they avoid a costly slip at Georgia Tech? Isaac Schade evaluates the team's ability to handle success, laying out critical factors: Henri Veesaar’s needed bounce-back, Derek Dixon’s rising impact, and the importance of bench production for a decisive ACC road victory. Will Carolina’s defense and focus be enough to prevent another Q3 upset in Atlanta?

Game preview highlights Georgia Tech’s turnover struggles, key matchups against Baye Ndongo, and the significance of defensive rebounding for both teams. Isaac Schade offers ins...

ACC football heats up as Darian Mensah spurns Duke to join Miami Hurricanes, instantly vaulting them into preseason title contention. Can Mario Cristobal turn his embarrassment of offensive riches—now including Cooper Barkate and Malachi Toney—into a national championship run? Isaac Shade and Brian Smith break down how Duke’s legal gambit to retain Mensah fell flat, what Miami’s explosive transfer portal activity means for the ACC, and why NIL money continues to upend college football’s power structure. CFP format shakeups, Notre Dame’s surprising auto-bid deal, and the fate of Group of Six teams spark debate about...

North Carolina Tar Heels surge back into ACC contention after a statement win at Virginia, sparking questions about their top-four seed potential and postseason trajectory. Host Isaac Shade and guest Josh Marlow offer unfiltered analysis, including bold buy-or-sell takes on UNC’s ACC and NCAA Tournament seeding. The episode spotlights Derek Dixon’s emergence as starting point guard, Caleb Wilson’s chase for a 20/10 season, and the ripple effects of recent starting lineup changes under Hubert Davis.

Listeners get expert insight into Carolina’s schedule outlook, key matchups against Duke, Clemson, and NC State, and the evolving roles of...

North Carolina Tar Heels surge in second halves, but can Hubert Davis’ squad transform into a wire-to-wire powerhouse? Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson break down the Heels’ recent trends, questioning why the team starts slow and how they might capture that late-game urgency from tipoff. Statistical insights reveal the Tar Heels consistently outscore opponents after halftime, with striking third-quarter performances from stars like Jarin Stevenson and Caleb Wilson. Are motivational speeches or practice habits fueling this turnaround, or is it all about in-game adjustments?

The episode tackles Coach Davis’s puzzling rotation shifts, including Jaydon Young’s recent...

A temporary restraining order has allowed Charles Bediako to return to Alabama. The decision has sparked controversy across the college basketball landscape.

We lost one of 3 remaining undefeated teams on Tuesday night when shorthanded (5)Nebraska lost at (3)Michigan after leading for 36:00.

Purdue has now lost 3 straight - what's happening to the Boilermakers?

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North Carolina Tar Heels shake up the ACC after a massive win over Virginia—where does this latest victory stack up in Hubert Davis’ tenure? Isaac Schade ranks the top five regular season wins of the Hubert Davis era, spotlighting iconic matchups like the Coach K farewell upset at Duke and statement victories against Kansas and Tennessee. What makes these wins unforgettable, and how do they reshape Carolina’s tournament hopes?

The show also dives into the impact of breakout players like Jarin Stevenson, offers an inside look at quad rankings, and breaks down the newly released 2026 UNC fo...

North Carolina Tar Heels redefine their season ceiling with a gutsy win over Virginia, powered by standout performances from Derek Dixon and Jarin Stevenson. Can UNC surge into top NCAA seeding after this crucial victory?

Isaac Schade breaks down how Dixon’s elite playmaking and Stevenson’s confident aggression have transformed Carolina’s identity, while Caleb Wilson’s consistent scoring adds new depth. Hot topics include UNC’s climbing three-point shooting, improving defense, key bench contributions from Luka Bogavac, and Hubert Davis’ bold rotations. With ACC regular season odds shifting and Georgia Tech looming, fans are left wondering: I...

The North Carolina Tar Heels take to the road at Virginia looking for their first ACC road win. Can the defense pick back up against a Virginia team that is having great success under first year head coach Ryan Odom?

How will Caleb Wilson / Henri Veesaar handle a frontcourt that can match their size and capability? How will the new starting five, including Derek Dixon (3rd start) and Jaydon Young (2nd start) fare?

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North Carolina Tar Heels face their toughest ACC test yet as they travel to take on the high-powered Virginia Cavaliers under new head coach Ryan Odom. With the Tar Heels still searching for consistency in their backcourt and shaking up starting lineups—Derrick Dixon and Jaydon Young included—questions loom about whether recent defensive improvements are real or simply a product of Notre Dame’s struggles. Can UNC finally notch a critical ACC road win and rebuild momentum, or will Virginia’s stellar rebounding and balanced scoring expose lingering weaknesses?

Isaac Schade and Bill Robinson break down key matc...

Miami Hurricanes fall short in a nail-biter against Indiana Hoosiers for the national championship—can the ACC bounce back next season? Key moments, including Carson Beck’s costly interception and Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman-worthy touchdown run, define a hard-fought 27-21 showdown. With special teams mishaps and Miami's offense stifled by Indiana's stellar defense, the ACC squad break down what separated the contenders from the champions. The panel tackles seismic shifts in ACC football, from Clemson’s painful transfer portal woes and contract controversies at Duke to Syracuse’s uphill battle for relevance. Heated debate erupts over NIL contracts, lawsuits, and the es...

The UNC Tar Heels got back in the win column on Wednesday night, with a comfortable victory over short-handed Notre Dame. How can they build on this re-set?

Derek Dixon has been solid since stepping into the starting lineup. The Tar Heels offense has been humming lately! Defense takes steps in the right direction.

Now Carolina must do this on the road!

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The North Carolina Tar Heels are back at home looking to end a two-game losing streak as they host Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish are without leading scorer Markus Burton AND big man Kebba Njie.

Will we see any new wrinkles from the Carolina defense? Will the streak of allowing double-digit 3s extend to 6 games? Will Derek Dixon start in place of Kyan Evans again? Will Carolina be able to play more through Wilson / Veesaar, particularly in the 2nd half?

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North Carolina Tar Heels seek to bounce back at home against Notre Dame as defensive struggles and lineup questions take center stage. Will Derek Dixon’s emergence as starting point guard jumpstart Hubert Davis’s squad and snap their losing skid, or will Notre Dame’s streaky three-point shooting pose another hurdle? Isaac Schade dissects UNC’s recent setbacks, the pressing need to avoid the snowball effect, and potential defensive wrinkles to watch for—including extended full-court pressure and adjustments in ball screen coverage.

Get the inside scoop on the impact of Markus Burton’s absence for the Irish, t...

Tar Heels basketball hits a crossroads—can a quick turnaround reignite their season? Isaac Schade tackles UNC's recent struggles, highlighting the urgent need for soul searching and self-accountability. The spotlight falls on defensive lapses, stagnant three-point shooting, and why top shooters like Kyan Evans and Luka Bogavac are failing to deliver. With key stats exposing underperformance at the arc and the bench stepping up, Isaac Schade asks whether redistribution of offensive roles could be the solution.

The conversation shifts to optimism by examining Indiana football’s remarkable transformation under Curt Cignetti. Is a similar resurgence possible for Nort...

North Carolina Tar Heels stumble again, falling to Cal as late-game execution woes continue to haunt Hubert Davis’s squad. Can Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar regain control to steer UNC’s season back on track, or will defensive lapses and stagnant offense doom their ACC hopes?

Isaac Schade breaks down UNC’s frustrating West Coast road trip, spotlighting another tough loss marked by poor late-game decision-making and a troubling trend of surrendering historic numbers of three-pointers. Key stories include Derek Dixon’s first career start, concerns about the lack of touches for key stars in clutch moments...

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The transfer portal is FINALLY MOVING to after the national championship game. This is a massive win for all involved.

Another point-shaving scandal has rocked college basketball. While it's targeted mostly at low- and mid-major players, it speaks to the current landscape of college athletics.

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Link to Dream On: From Backyard to Biscuits - A Tar Heel Basketball Tale, by Jackson Watkins

Jackson Watkins secures his place in North Carolina Tar Heels history with clutch “biscuit” buckets—lighting up the Dean Dome and earning a memorable spot among Tar Heel legends. From draining a free throw in front of Michael Jordan against NC State to nailing a dramatic three versus The Citadel, Watkins brings fans inside the thrills, superstitions, and camaraderie of UNC’s beloved walk-on tradition.

Isaac Schade spotlights Watkins’ journey from Texas and Virginia to earning a roster spot in Ch...

The North Carolina Tar Heels plays the 2nd game of their California road trip at Cal. Can they rebound from their embarrassing let down Wednesday at Stanford?

Will we see a new starting lineup? Will the defense have any sort of bounce back?

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