Inside Carolina Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The second day of UNC's postseason player meetings has led to more roster upheaval as Jalen Washington entered his name into the Transfer Portal. The big man committed to North Carolina with many offers, but a series of serious injuries may have lowered his ceiling in Chapel Hill. Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell take a look at what this means for the Tar Heel roster heading into the offseason.  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

Joey Powell, Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillian react to the breaking news that UNC point guard Elliot Cadeau is planning to transfer out of 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

North Carolina's season came crashing down in Milwaukee with a loss to Mississippi that felt like a rerun of so many games this year: a massive deficit that proved too deep for the Tar Heels to climb out of, despite a valiant and feverish second half. In this episode of the show, we delve into coaching issues, player development, roster holes, and more. Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan join Joey Powell to assess UNC's path forward through the portal, offseason departures, and potential philosophy adjustments.  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

Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley break down North Carolina's season ending loss to Ole Miss in the NCAA Tournament in a game that mirrored the season 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

With spring break complete, UNC’s spring football practice has heated back up on the fields of the Koman facility where Bill Belichick and staff are continuing the process of rebuilding the Carolina program. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley check in with the latest information on how that process is going as well as discuss the newest commitment - Penn State transfer Smith Vilbert. 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

Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by National Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry, from the ACC Network, to break down the latest in Carolina Basketball. The duo first discusses the national media's reaction to Carolina making it into the field of 68 before getting to the Tar Heels winning in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament against San Diego State. Berry talks about the weight off Carolina's shoulders and stresses what the tournament environment is like with minimal time between games to properly scout an opponent. Finally, they take questions from listeners including the challenge for Ian Jackson to perform as a high-level athlete while fasting during Ramadan and an outlook on the South region if Carolina can get by Ole Miss. (edited)  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