Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast

Inside Carolina's expert football analyst Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to hand out superlatives to members of North Carolina's edge rusher room. The alpha, the breakout, the time to show and prove and much more from a Tar Heel position group that has two young returner in Tyler Thompson and Jaybron Harvey joined by four transfer portal pick ups. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

When North Carolina hired Bill Belichick last December, it signaled a shift that the powers that be on campus were serious about winning big at nearly any costs. After Hubert Davis and his Tar Heel team struggled last season, missing a big and necessary piece, those powers pushed the chips in on hoops. The results? A 14 million dollar roster for the '25-'26 North Carolina Tar Heels with an eye on a return to elite company on the court. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss the rationale and reasons behind the move and the new expectations that come with it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

College athletics took another step into the new world with the final approval of House vs. NCAA in a culmination of years of court battles over athlete compensation and 'amateurism'. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes has been on the forefront of the coverage of House and other landmark court decisions and joins host Tommy Ashley for a discussion of how this approval shapes the new era of college athletics. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

At noon on Friday, North Carolina's quest to return college baseball's mecca begins in Boshamer Stadium as the Tar Heels host Arizona in a three-game series - winner to the College World Series. Inside Carolina's Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley spoke with head coach Scott Forbes about the juggling act of preparing for the series while preparing for the future - the NCAA transfer portal is active and rolling in the middle of the most high stakes time of year for coaches and teams. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

What the transfer portal taketh, the transfer portal giveth and in North Carolina’s linebacker room, the in’s and out’s of the new world order are on full display. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples and host Tommy Ashley break down the specifics with five new faces in the room and one young Tar Heel that stuck around to be a part of the revolution under Bill Belichick. The alpha, the breakout and the ‘time to prove’ players and more in this edition of Scouting the Room. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

North Carolina’s postseason run continues in Boshamer Stadium this weekend with the Arizona Wildcats coming in after winning the Eugene regional - notably without having to play host Oregon. Inside Carolina’s Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley break down the matchup from both sides as Carolina’s pitching staff will face a hot ‘Zona offense featuring power bats at the top of the order. Nugent and Ashley discuss Carolina’s success last weekend and how the Heels can continue to playing winning baseball in their run to Omaha. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

The addition of Montenegrin Luka Bogavac gave Hubert Davis yet another piece for next season's roster, and puts UNC one step closer to being a finished product heading into the summer. Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan join Joey Powell to take a little deeper look at Bogavac's addition to the squad, his game, and how this fills a glaring need on the court. Additionally, the three take some listener questions from online submissions that run the gamut of roster discussion to potential usage and strategy.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2025

North Carolina continues to build its roster for the coming season and has reached into the Adriatic League for the latest addition. Luka Bogavac of Serbia & Montenegro by way of KK Mega Basket is bringing his sharp-shooting 6'5" frame to Chapel Hill. Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan join Joey Powell to break down what Bogavac's commitment means for the coming year.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2025

Inside Carolina's Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss his process for his annual player scouting reports and the duo discusses the defensive back room in this episode. Superlatives include the room Alpha, this year's breakout player, which Tar Heel is on the clock to prove it on the field and which young player will make an impact on the field this season. Finally, Staples compares the talent and coaching for the Tar Heels to other DB rooms across the conference. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

For the sixth time in eight years, North Carolina, Chapel Hill and Boshamer Stadium will host an NCAA Regional and welcome in Oklahoma, Nebraska and Holy Cross with play opening on Friday.  Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent break down the regional top to bottom, highlighting not only the Tar Heels but also the Sooners, Cornhuskers and Crusaders and what each team will bring to the table.  Carolina opens the tournament against Holy Cross at noon on Friday with Oklahoma and Nebraska scheduled for a 5pm start.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

After a long and grueling college baseball season, North Carolina readies for the NCAA Tournament with its season goals ahead of them.  Head coach Scott Forbes joins Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent to discuss the aftermath of an ACC tournament title and how his team has moved on from the impressive weekend.  Pitching decisions, mental approaches, focused preparation and fan support highlight the discussion.  The Tar Heels play Holy Cross at noon on Friday while Oklahoma and Nebraska tangle in Friday’s second game, with all games this weekend in Boshamer Stadium.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

The regular season concluded with a series win at Florida State and now North Carolina enters the postseason as the #3 seed in the ACC Tournament.  The Heels face either Notre Dame/Boston College/Virginia at 7pm on Friday night.  Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent spoke with Diamond Heel head coach Scott Forbes to discuss his team’s regular season journey, lessons from Tallahassee and ‘go time’ aka the NCAA Tournament.  The tourney selection show in Monday, May 26th at noon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

The bustling activity of the Transfer Portal has turned to a quiet whisper around UNC basketball. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran joined Joey Powell to reset the table on the Tar Heels' current two international targets and Drake Powell's breakout measurables at the NBA Combine. The panel then spends some time discussing the first non-scholastic evaluation period of the summer, and what the entire high school recruiting process for college coaches may look like in the future. Give a listen and share your thoughts below about where prep recruiting may be in 2/5/10 years.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

The North Carolina Tar Heels basketball and football seasons are done, and the Class of 2025 has graduated. Even though baseball and many Olympic sports play on, Inside Carolina's Press Coverage crew of producer John Bauman, Evan Rogers and Jeremiah Holloway wanted to convene to give out some 'superlatives' from the season. The crew discusses the best game, the most valuable Tar Heel, the most improved player and the most surprising moment from the 2024-25 season. Players and moments from the UNC men's basketball team, football team, women's basketball team and women's soccer team were selected. To close, Evan shares some reflections from his two years as an Inside Carolina intern. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

The spring transfer portal has been anything but slow for Bill Belichick and North Carolina as recent linebacker additions - led by Boise State transfer Andrew Simpson - have helped fill the needs of that position room.  Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to scout Simpson, FSU transfer Timir Hickman-Collins and Oklahoma State transfer Jonathan Agumadu and discuss what each will bring to the table this season in Chapel Hill.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

The North Carolina Baseball program has been steeped in talent over the years with countless ALL-ACC and All-American players dotting the rosters.  Toss in the 12 College World Series appearances and you have a program that rivals any in the country.  Former Tar Heel Brian Moran was not one of the most talented but his personal work and drive in his three years at UNC and now 17 years in professional baseball embodies what the program strives to be.  Moran joined host Tommy Ashley on this edition to talk about him time at Carolina and his years of play in the professional leagues. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

Bill Belichick and his coaching staff have addressed critical needs in the spring portal window and adhered to their ‘build from the inside out’ approach.  Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to scout the three recent offensive line additions - Jordan Hall, Jakai Moore and Will O’Steen - and how the three will impact the OL room on the practice field and once the season starts.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

Jenny Levy started from the bottom. Handed the keys to a brand new program, Levy’s dedication, will and ability built a power house at North Carolina. Eight ACC Championships, Three National Titles, 20 straight NCAA Tournament bids including this season’s overall #1 seed, the Women’s Lacrosse program can match trophies and accolades with just about anyone - she’s taken Carolina to the next level in all areas.  Inside Carolina’s Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley spoke with Levy on building from the ground up, coaching and culture and what separates this 2025 team and has them on the brink of another tournament run. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

The North Carolina Tar Heels close their home season this week with Campbell coming into Boshamer on Tuesday night and the North Carolina State Wolfpack in town for a three game series this weekend.  Assistant Coach Jesse Wierzbicki joins Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley for this week’s show to talk all things Diamond Heel offense - from approaches at the plate, scouting opposing pitchers, swing changes and any and all other things involving putting bat to ball in the game of baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

While the spring semester comes to an end and the transfer portal has closed, ins and outs for Carolina Basketball have seemingly stopped. Players are now focusing on exams and NBA aspirations, while the coaching staff continues to work in quiet to fill out the roster for next season.  Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to lay out the recent player updates for UNC hoops, some foreign flavor on the recruiting trail, and more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

Bill Belichick and staff recently landed three defensive lineman to continue to bolster that side of the trench and adhere to their mantra since they’ve arrived in Chapel Hill - build from the inside out.  Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss and analyze the most recent three - Joseph Mupoyi, Isaiah Johnson and D’Antre Robinson.  Staples also offers his opinion on the ‘portal trade’ aspect of the last three weeks comparing what the Tar Heels lost to the spring portal to the aforementioned gains. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Inside Carolina football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley for this week's Noon Dish. With the transfer portal officially closed for college football, what's next for the North Carolina Tar Heels as the coaching staff continue to fill roster spots. Callahan takes questions from the Tar Pit Premium message boards about a host of topics including what areas of need have been and still need to be addressed, scholarship numbers, in-state high school recruiting and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

The North Carolina Diamond Heels notched their sixth straight ACC series wins with the 6-0 win at Pittsburgh on Sunday. Scott Forbes joins Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley this week to discuss his team's dominant pitching and an offense continuing to search for consistent success. With no series this weekend due to exams, Forbes and Ashley discuss the pitching plan and how his staff plans to keep his team honed in on the program goals including securing a hosting position in the NCAA Tournament. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

North Carolina freshman Drake Powell announced his intentions to enter the NBA Draft on Wednesday afternoon confirming what many that follow the Tar Heel program believed would ultimately happen. Inside Carolina’s Sherrell McMillan joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss Powell’s decision to make the jump after one season in Chapel Hill. McMillan and Ashley also discuss what’s next for Hubert Davis and the Heels as the 2025-26 roster construction continues to take place. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Inside Carolina's football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley for a rundown of the latest North Carolina recruiting and how Bill Belichick and staff continue to navigate the transfer portal. The Heels continue to add skill position players but with the defections of Amare Campbell and Beau Atkinson as well as the limited depth along the interior defensive line, there is work to be done to shore up the defensive front seven. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

With defections to the portal already thinning North Carolina’s linebacker room, the news that starter Amare Campbell has hit the portal has placed a premium on transfer portal work to rebuild the position. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss Campbell’s decision to enter the portal for a second time and how a recent commitment (Mikai GBayor) and a big time target (Andrew Simpson) can potentially help ease the loss of a solid piece of the defensive depth chart. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

North Carolina’s trip to Blackburg to face Virginia Tech never lacks for excitement on the baseball diamond and this past weekend’s event added to the lore that is Tar Heel/Hokie baseball these days. Sunday’s win moved the Heels into fifth place in the league standings and closer the the important double bye in the ACC Tournament. Head coach Scott Forbes discussed the series, the chaos that ensured at the end of Saturday’s game and the importance of staying focused and getting a big series win on the road with Inside Carolina’s Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley on Monday morning.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

As rapidly as the season ended and transfer portal opened, players came and went around North Carolina basketball, and now the activity has subsided for a brief period. The Portal will close for new entrants on April 22, and North Carolina will continue to wait and see what Drake Powell's plans for the future are. Taking advantage of the brief lull in activity around the UNC roster, Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan joined Joey Powell to answer plenty of burning questions from Inside Carolina subscribers.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2025

As rapidly as the season ended and transfer portal opened, players came and went around North Carolina basketball, and now the activity has subsided for a brief period. The Portal will close for new entrants on April 22, and North Carolina will continue to wait and see what Drake Powell's plans for the future are. Taking advantage of the brief lull in activity around the UNC roster, Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan joined Joey Powell to answer plenty of burning questions from Inside Carolina subscribers.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2025

Inside Carolina analyst Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley for this emergency show to react to the breaking news that UNC has gotten a commitment from South Alabama transfer quarterback Gio Lopez. Why did Bill Belichick seek out another quarterback? What does this portal addition mean for the Tar Heels' young quarterback room? Staples tackles those questions and more, including scouting Lopez and analyzing a potential comparison to a recent elite signal caller in Chapel Hill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

Inside Carolina’s football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss the chaotic times for North Carolina Football as the spring transfer portal window is now open. Callahan and Ashley discuss Beau Atkinson’s decision to enter the portal as well as others from UNC and also go in-depth on the ‘shopping list’ of needs that Bill Belichick and staff seek from the players becoming available. The portal closes on April 25th.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

Inside Carolina analyst Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to react to the significant Carolina Football news as standout edge rusher Beau Atkinson announced on the eve of the opening of the portal that he plans to transfer out of UNC. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

North Carolina's sweep of Wake Forest sent shockwaves through the ACC especially considering how the Heels accomplished the feat. A 31-4 run disparity against a Deacon team that had blown highly ranked Florida State out of the water just a week before proved this UNC team has the potential to beat anyone at any time. Consistency at the plate will continue to be the goal as the pitching staff has continued to be solid top to bottom. Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley spoke to head coach Scott Forbes about his team and topics relevant to the program and season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

North Carolina has added another transfer to the roster for next season, this time in the form of a very familiar name. Jarin Stevenson from Pittsboro, NC, has committed to transfer back to UNC after two seasons at Alabama. The 6'11" Stevenson has versatility and played in some very big games while in Tuscaloosa, and will look to raise his game in Chapel Hill. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join host Joey Powell to discuss the whys and the hows of Stevenson's return, and how he may improve the Tar Heels in 2025-2026.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

Spring football is complete at North Carolina with the Tar Heels wrapping the first chapter of the Bill Belichick era with the Practice Like a Pro event in Kenan Stadium on Saturday night. Billed as a peek into how the Heels will prepare day to day and week to week when the 2025 season rolls around in four month, fans had the opportunity to see their team run throw drills, situational football and a short overtime ‘like’ scrimmage between the offense and defense. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joined host Tommy Ashley to break down the night. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2025

North Carolina concludes spring practice with a Practice Like a Pro event in Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 12th. Fans, media and other interested people can personally witness Bill Belichick and staff at work shaping this new era of UNC Football. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley to discuss what information has come out of the spring so far and what to expect and look for in Saturday’s open practice.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

North Carolina added another veteran player to their backcourt today as Colorado State guard Kyan Evans pledged to Hubert Davis from the Transfer Portal. Evans was a steady presence on the perimeter for the Rams who brings an incredible shooting acumen to Chapel Hill. While there are still spots to fill for the Tar Heels, Evans fills an obvious position and skill gap on the roster. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to project how Evans will impact next season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

With the sped up timeline in college football recruiting, April through June is a hectic time for coaching staffs and recruits. Inside Carolina’s football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley for a dive into the latest at North Carolina. Three commitments in the past week highlight the show along with discussion of official and unofficial visits taking place at UNC. Callahan also goes in-depth on his coverage of this year’s Under Armour Camp in Charlotte To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

North Carolina has seen two underclassmen depart via the Transfer Portal this offseason. Now, they'll see a familiar face remain in the program as Seth Trimble announced his intent to return to Chapel Hill for a fourth year. Known for his athleticism and defense, Trimble also brings some roster continuity into the locker room next season as he looks to fill the minutes at guard vacated by the exits of RJ Davis and Elliot Cadeau. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to assess how a UNC squad may look with Seth Trimble as its leader. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

North Carolina’s Ian Jackson announced on Monday that he would be entering the transfer portal after one season in Chapel Hill. Jackson was expected to be a ‘one and done’ when he arrived at UNC last summer but had an up and down freshman season - dominant scoring at times and major struggles on both ends of the floor at others. Inside Carolina’s Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join host Tommy Ashley for reaction to the news and the effect Jackson’s decision could have on the North Carolina program. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

In the ACC, series wins are all that ultimately matter. North Carolina’s win over Duke Saturday accomplished that goal in a big time rivalry atmosphere. With a road mid-week date at Elon and another huge conference - and rivalry - series beginning on Thursday against Wake Forest, head coach Scott Forbes and his team have little time to reflect on the past. Forbes joined Inside Carolina’s Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley to discuss what went right, what went wrong, and what needs to carry forward for the Diamond Heels to continue their winning ways on the baseball field. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

As the 2024-2025 Hoops season comes down to its final game and recruiting hits a dead period, North Carolina finds itself squarely in the middle of a roster rebuild. Last week, Henri Veesaar and Jonathan Powell pledged to play in Chapel Hill next season. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to gather what's happened thus far for UNC's roster turnover and anticipate what's next for Hubert Davis and his staff. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

North Carolina's multi-year search for a traditional big man has finally come to an end as Henri Veesaar will transfer to Chapel Hill. After seeing his role increase over the season at Arizona, Veesaar brings significant size and talent to UNC to pair with Ven-Allen Lubin. After the season, Hubert Davis stressed the desire to get bigger with his personnel, and signing Veesaar does just that. Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell consider what the big man from Estonia means to UNC next season.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

North Carolina's multi-year search for a traditional big man has finally come to an end as Henri Veesaar will transfer to Chapel Hill. After seeing his role increase over the season at Arizona, Veesaar brings significant size and talent to UNC to pair with Ven-Allen Lubin. After the season, Hubert Davis stressed the desire to get bigger with his personnel, and signing Veesaar does just that. Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell consider what the big man from Estonia means to UNC next season.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

Questions surrounding the state of collegiate athletics are rampant head of the House settlement ruling coming down from the courts on Monday, April 7th. Inside Carolina’s Greg Barnes has been at the forefront covering this case and many other topics addressing the University of North Carolina’s place in the new world and on this edition of Next Level, host Tommy Ashley poses questions from the IC premium message boards to Greg covering a wide range of those key areas - the settlement, NIL, revenue sharing, conference affiliation and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

North Carolina is searching the transfer portal for promising players that Hubert Davis and Jim Tanner feel can enhance the program next season. The most recent addition comes in the form of Jonathan Powell, a 6'6" freshman from Dayton, OH. Powell joins the Tar Heels after a season on a West Virginia team that saw all sorts of turmoil, and he'll look to add athleticism and scoring to the wing in Chapel Hill. Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell all lay out the ways that Powell may improve UNC's roster.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

North Carolina looks to get back in the win column on Tuesday night with a home tilt against in-state Gardner-Webb before the Duke Blue Devils come to Boshamer for a critical ACC series starting on Thursday. Inside Carolina's Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley spoke with Diamond Heel head coach Scott Forbes about his team's progress so far this season with a pitching staff that has provided solid outings and an offense that is still coming together. Forbes discusses the approaches from the mound and the plate as well as the coaching staff's efforts to have both aspects of the team to come together. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

North Carolina’s freshman quarterback Bryce Baker took advantage of a rare opportunity on Monday in a UNC Pro Day role - throwing to his former Tar Heel teammates looking to impress 31 NFL scouts ahead of April’s draft. Baker’s progression will be key to Bill Belichick’s first season at Carolina as will the continued improvement in the trenches. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley for an update on those two positions and insight into how the daily practices are being handled in this new era of college football in Chapel Hill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

North Carolina head coach Scott Forbes joins Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley ahead of another big ACC baseball series as the Heels host Miami this weekend in Boshamer Stadium. Forbes discusses his team's powerful performance in Charlotte in the win over rival South Carolina and the emergence of quality arms in the bullpen to compliment the weekend rotation. Forbes also highlights ther over-reliance on batting averages and explains what his staff is looking at when determining how their players are performing at the plate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

As the current North Carolina team works through the grind of spring practice, high school recruiting has hit a high gear with a multitude of unofficial visitors coming through the gates of the Koman facility to lay eyes on how the new era of Tar Heel football is progressing on the practice field. Bill Belichick and staff work on the field to develop those already in Carolina blue while the personnel side of the program works to build the talent base from the high school ranks. Inside Carolina’s Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley to provide insight into the evolving recruiting process for the Tar Heels.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025