
Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & Football
by Locked On Podcast Network, Isaac Schade
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STRATEGY FLIP: North Carolina AIMS to Stop Ole Miss Home Run Surge While Rebels SHAKE UP Pitching
Jun 12, 2026
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UNC Set to Host Butler: Date Locked In for Non-Conference Clash | OMAHA TIME! - Is this the Year?
Jun 12, 2026
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ACC SQUAD - The CHAOTIC Brendan Sorsby situation | How it impacts North Carolina
Jun 11, 2026
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BREAKOUT INCOMING? Jarin Stevenson Must Take the Next Step for North Carolina to Reach Its Potential
Jun 11, 2026
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Could Oregon Transfer Wei Lin Be North Carolina Basketball's Missing Backup PG?
Jun 10, 2026
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| 6/12/26 | ![]() STRATEGY FLIP: North Carolina AIMS to Stop Ole Miss Home Run Surge While Rebels SHAKE UP Pitching | North Carolina Tar Heels brace for a high-stakes clash with Ole Miss Rebels in the opening game of the College World Series—will elite pitching or explosive power prevail? Hosts Isaac Schade and Stvhen Willis break down Taylor Rabe’s surprise start over Hunter Elliott for Ole Miss, and examine the Tar Heels’ remarkable patience at the plate. Can Carolina’s stingy pitching staff, having allowed just 49 homers all season, contain the Rebels’ power bats? Key topics include Jason DeCaro’s potential impact as the Tar Heels’ ace, clutch performances by Owen Hull and Caden Glauber, and the importance of base runners in a game likely to be low-scoring. Discover how matchups, bullpen decisions, and unsung X-factors could tip the scales. The path to Omaha glory could be decided by which team capitalizes in these high-pressure moments. | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | ![]() UNC Set to Host Butler: Date Locked In for Non-Conference Clash | OMAHA TIME! - Is this the Year? | North Carolina's scheduled home & home series with Butler finally has a date attached to it for 2026-27 in Chapel Hill. The Heels and Bulldogs will square off on Sunday, December 6. It's the second Big East team that UNC will play in non-conference play, with a trip to DC to play Georgetown coming up the next Saturday. The College World Series starts on Friday in Omaha with the Tar Heels set to take on Ole Miss. The Rebels *shockingly* are not going with their ace Hunter Elliott. As of recording time we still don't know whether Scott Forbes will go with Jason DeCaro or Ryan Lynch. Can the Tar Heel offense be more clutch? Will Owen Hull stay hot? Isaac Schade will also make his predictions for the College World Series! | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![]() ACC SQUAD - The CHAOTIC Brendan Sorsby situation | How it impacts North Carolina | Texas Tech storms into the spotlight as college football’s ultimate villain following the Brendan Sorsby gambling injunction. With Sorsby facing only a two-game suspension despite over 9,000 bets—including wagers against his own Indiana Hoosiers—ACC experts question whether the NCAA still has any authority and if the integrity of the sport is at risk. Is this the moment the SEC and Big Ten finally seize the initiative to form a Super League, or will Texas Tech’s actions ignite overdue reforms? The ACC Squad breaks down Texas Tech’s polarizing defense of Sorsby and billionaire booster Cody Campbell’s powerful influence over the Red Raiders. Heated debates spotlight SMU’s history with the NCAA, the fallout for schools refusing to schedule Texas Tech, and the mounting controversy around eligibility and rule enforcement in college football. Where does the sport go from here as money and chaos threaten its future? | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![]() BREAKOUT INCOMING? Jarin Stevenson Must Take the Next Step for North Carolina to Reach Its Potential | Jarin Stevenson is the key returning player for the Tar Heels this season. If he takes a step forward, it will put North Carolina in great shape. Can Michael Malone unlock that? We know 11 of UNC's 14 non-con opponents. What would Coach Bill Robinson like to see added with the final 3? UNC is the only baseball team to make the College World Series multiple times in the last three seasons. How beneficial will the prior experience be for both the players and coaches? Owen Hull has the best OBP in the entire CWS - what pressure will that put on the opposition? | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | ![]() Could Oregon Transfer Wei Lin Be North Carolina Basketball's Missing Backup PG? | Wei Lin is a transfer PG from Oregon that North Carolina has been in conversation with according to Inside Carolina's reporting. Is he the right target for that role? The Tar Heels will HAVE to be better at delivering in clutch moments with runners in scoring position if they want to make noise in the College World Series. It's time to start comparing the offenses for both North Carolina and Ole Miss. The Tar Heels lead the way in essentially EVERY offensive category...except home runs. Could THAT be the difference in a one-off scenario in the first matchup of the College World Series for both teams? | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | ![]() OPENING SHOWDOWN: UNC Confronts Ole Miss & Hunter Elliott in PIVOTAL College World Series 1st Game | North Carolina Tar Heels gear up for a high-stakes College World Series clash as they face Ole Miss and ace pitcher Hunter Elliott. Can UNC’s disciplined lineup and strong pitching rotation—led by Ryan Lynch and Jason DeCaro—break through Ole Miss’s battle-tested postseason arms? Fans are left wondering if the winner of this showdown is destined for the national championship. Isaac Schade and Locked On Ole Miss host Steven Willis compare both teams’ strengths, spotlighting key players like Owen Hull and Tristan Bissetta, while debating pitching matchups and the critical importance of winning game one. Discussion zeroes in on power bats versus contact hitting, bullpen strategies, and how lefty-righty matchups could swing the outcome. With both UNC and Ole Miss carrying tournament experience and gritty defenses, every at-bat and pitching change could be decisive. Will the Tar Heels’ consistency or Ole Miss’s postseason pedigree prevail in Omaha? | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | ![]() Brendan Sorsby Ruling Exposes a Major Problem for NCAA & College Athletics | How Will UNC Respond? | Monday's Brendan Sorsby ruling is a stain for college athletics and is a brand new low. How will Carolina and other schools respond? The College World Series is set. The Tar Heels will play Ole Miss on Friday evening. What are the chances that Carolina will get that first elusive national championship? | — | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | ![]() ACC/SEC Challenge Matchups REVEALED: Can UNC Handle John Calipari, Arkansas? | Heels to World Series | The matchups for the 2026 ACC/SEC challenge have been revealed. Michael Malone and the Tar Heels will host John Calipari and his Arkansas Razorbacks on Tuesday, December 1. Will UNC be up to the challenge? Also, the ACC needs to win this challenge. The SEC dominated two years ago. Last year, the ACC had an early lead and let the SEC come back and ultimately win. In exciting news: the UNC Diamond Heels are headed back to the College World Series for the 2nd time in the last 3 seasons. No other teams have been repeat visitors in that stretch. And it's all thanks to a phenomenal weekend from UNC's starting pitching. | — | ||||||
| 6/7/26 | ![]() BACK TO OMAHA! Owen Hull's WALK-OFF Double Sends UNC to College World Series | Glauber Was WONDERFUL | North Carolina Tar Heels turn to freshman stud Caden Glauber in a winner-take-all Game 3 of the 2026 Chapel Hill Super Regional. UNC got a phenomenal pitching performance from Jason DeCaro in Game 2. Can the Tar Heels finish the job and make it to Omaha for the 2nd time in the last 3 seasons? The UNC offense has been great at creating traffic, but not great at getting that traffic home. Will that change today? Isaac Schade will be live postgame to unpack all the action. | — | ||||||
| 6/6/26 | ![]() REACTION: Jason DeCaro Extends UNC's Season With the GAME OF HIS LIFE | Super Regional Game 2 | Game 2 of Chapel Hill Super Regional with the Tar Heels trying to stave off elimination vs. the red-hot USC Trojans. After a heartbreaking Game 1 loss, can the Heels re-group and extend their season to a winner-take-all Game 3 on Sunday? Jason DeCaro will make what is likely his final start at Boshamer Stadium. Can he have a better performance than his last two starts where he didn't make it out of the 4th inning? Isaac Schade breaks it all down postgame! | — | ||||||
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| 6/6/26 | ![]() REACTION: USC's 2-out Grand Slam SPOILS Game 1 | UNC Tar Heels vs. USC Trojans | Super Regional | The North Carolina Tar Heels host USC Trojans in the Super Regional round of the NCAA Division 1 Baseball Tournament. Carolina swept their way through the Regional round while USC had to fight their way through the loser's bracket. USC's ace Mason Edwards is the nation's strikeout leader - how will Carolina's patient lineup handle things? Can Ryan Lynch replicate his special performance vs. VCU from last Friday in the regional round? Join Isaac Schade LIVE after the game to break it all down! | — | ||||||
| 6/5/26 | ![]() UNC's Top Backup PG Targets: Who Fits Best Behind Terrence Brown and Neo Avdalas? | North Carolina could benefit from having another point guard on the roster. They have the roster space. The question is: do they have the funds and the desire? Several names are still in the transfer portal that would make solid backup PG options. The Tar Heels open up Super Regional play vs. USC on Friday. What are the 4 things to look out for in the series? Coach Forbes announced that Ryan Lynch will get the Game 1 start over Jason DeCaro. Also - is USC really good or have they just beat up on a bad Big Ten? | — | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | ![]() ACC SQUAD - The ACC is in a DEBT CRISIS | What this means for North Carolina | ACC teams are facing a staggering $55 million average net operating loss, fueling urgent questions about the future of college sports. Will massive booster contributions and student fees be enough to sustain programs as the financial gap between the ACC, SEC, and Big Ten grows? The ACC Squad unpacks NCAA fiscal reports, dissect the sustainability of the current funding model, and debate the potential for seismic shifts—including breakaway powerhouses and changes to media rights distribution. Controversy deepens as the crew critiques the ACC’s baffling basketball scheduling, proposing geographic pods to cut travel and preserve rivalries like North Carolina Tar Heels vs. NC State Wolfpack. The episode also spotlights the conference’s shockingly poor baseball postseason, with only the Tar Heels advancing while top seeds like Georgia Tech and Florida State stumble. Will a new structure save the ACC, or is sweeping change inevitable for college athletics? | — | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | ![]() How Far Can UNC Tar Heels Go in Michael Malone's First Year? The Answer Lies With the Bench! | We so often discuss the starting lineup and how important it is, but we all know how critical the depth pieces are behind that. Who will step up for Carolina beyond the starting 5? The Tar Heels' ceiling in Year 1 of the Michael Malone era will be dependent upon the level of the 3-4 players behind the starters. USC comes to Chapel Hill on an offensive heater off the weekend in the College Station Regional. Was it a one-weekend outlier or have the Trojans found something? The Carolina pitching staff is going to have to lock in! | — | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | ![]() UNC Top 25 Ranking Disrespect Has Gone TOO FAR Despite Roster Additions! | No Michael Malone Trust? | Even after the addition of Alexandros Samodurov and confirmation of Matt Able, multiple national pundits are still not ranking the North Carolina Tar Heels and it doesn't make sense. Carolina is going to have to deal with USC's VERY difficult pitching staff this weekend. Speaking of which - how will Scott Forbes deploy his starting pitchers? | — | ||||||
| 6/2/26 | ![]() Michael Malone's First Season at North Carolina: History Says This Could Be a BIG SUCCESS! | Looking at the history of recent head coaches in their first year coaching the UNC Basketball team, there's a possibility that this could be a very successful year for Michael Malone and the Tar Heels. How will things come together? The Diamond Heels are SET for the Super Regional round this weekend where they will host the USC Trojans. How will things go? If the oddsmakers have anything to say about it: very well! | — | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | ![]() FINISHED? Is UNC's Frontcourt Finally SET? Does Alexandros Samodurov Complete the Puzzle? | Michael Malone has landed ANOTHER international frontcourt player - does that mean that the frontcourt is now finished and ready to go? Or will there be more pieces added? The Diamond Heels are off to the Super Regional round for a 3rd straight season thanks to working their way perfectly through the "Regional of Death". The offense did the work early on Sunday and freshman Jackson Rose finished off the last four innings on the mound nearly flawlessly! | — | ||||||
| 5/30/26 | ![]() BREAKING: Alexandros Samodurov COMMITS to UNC | Starting Center? Or Sayon Keita's Backup? | Alexandros Samodurov has officially committed to UNC. This is great news for UNC's frontcourt and is likely the last KEY piece for Michael Malone's first frontcourt. He and Neo Avdalas have previously played together! Will Samodurov start at center over Sayon Keita? Also...is this now a top-25 roster? | — | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | ![]() FAVORABLE DRAW! UNC Fans Should be THRILLED With Schedule The ACC Just Handed the Tar Heels | The ACC revealed the 2026-27 conference opponents on Thursday for men's basketball. The Tar Heels, as usual, will play Duke twice, with Louisville as the other two-play. Carolina WON'T play Clemson (WHAT?!), and plays every other team once, including State only at home. GEAR up for the Diamond Heels NCAA Tournament Regional, which starts on Friday at the Bosh with (2)Tennessee, (3)ECU, & (4)VCU all coming to Chapel Hill. Isaac Schade & Josh Marlow take you through all the action! Sherrell McMillan article: https://www.on3.com/teams/north-carolina-tar-heels/news/terrence-brown-humbling-journey-led-him-to-unc-basketball/ | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | ![]() ACC SQUAD - The ACC's LAUGHING STOCK | Bill Belichick is FAILING at North Carolina | ACC football recruiting faces a shock as North Carolina stalls under Bill Belichick—no four-star recruits and uncertainty swirling around the program’s direction. Is Belichick’s NFL pedigree enough, or are systemic issues holding the Tar Heels back from their “sleeping giant” potential? Analysts debate UNC’s future, the impact of key administrative missteps, and whether a coaching change is the answer to beat perennial ACC and SEC recruiting powerhouses. Elsewhere, the crew highlights Clemson’s stagnant strategies under Dabo Swinney, with rival coaches questioning their offensive evolution and player development. SMU garners surprising praise for its recruiting consistency and the leadership of Rhett Lashlee, raising the question of whether they can keep their coach as big programs circle. Plus, playoff expansion drama heats up as SEC coaches split over a 24-team format, hinting at major ripple effects across college football. Who wins the battle for playoff power, and how will this shape the ACC’s future? | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | ![]() GAUNTLET: North Carolina Tar Heels Face TOUGHEST Regional Challenge | Tennessee Insider Info! | North Carolina Tar Heels & Tennessee Volunteers brace for a likely high-stakes clash in the fiercely competitive Chapel Hill NCAA Baseball Regional. With the region featuring standout pitching from UNC, ECU, and VCU, and Tennessee’s explosive offense poised to challenge elite bullpens, the stage is set for a nail-biting weekend. Can Ryan Lynch and Jason DeCaro anchor the mound for the Diamond Heels, or will the Volunteers find enough firepower to advance? Isaac Schade and Eric Cain break down key matchups, including UNC’s disciplined approach and the depth of both bullpens led by freshmen sensation Caden Glauber and the bespectacled Walker McDuffie. The conversation spotlights strategy questions—should Carolina adjust its pitching rotation? Can VCU’s strong RPI shake up the bracket? Don’t miss this deep analysis of two powerhouse programs fighting for a College World Series berth. | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | ![]() Tar Heels Need MORE SIZE! UNC Frontcourt Questions Remain: Is Coach Malone TARGETING Slender Bigs? | North Carolina seems just about set in the backcourt, but the bigs don't have much size, in terms of weight. But the question is: Is Coach Michael Malone specifically targeting slender bigs, or is it just coming together that way? Did Matt Able make the right choice? Also...does the bipartisan bill being proposed have any hope of being passed? | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | ![]() NBA Draft Decision FINALIZED: Matt Able Is Staying in College & it Changes EVERYTHING for UNC | NC State transfer Matt Able has finally made his NBA Draft Decision - he is pulling out of the draft and will enroll at North Carolina to play for Michael Malone in his first year as the Tar Heels head coach. What does this mean for UNC's chances this season? What else does Carolina now need to add? Are they done in the backcourt? Join Isaac Schade & Riley Davis to unpack it all! | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | ![]() BREAKING: Matt Able WITHDRAWS From NBA Draft and WILL Play for North Carolina Tar Heels | Matt Able is officially withdrawing from the NBA Draft and will join the North Carolina Tar Heels this upcoming season. HUGE news for Michael Malone and staff in their first year! | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | ![]() STARTING FIVE? UNC Tar Heels, Michael Malone Will Roll Out a HUGE Starting 5...But Where's the Beef? | Michael Malone is in the midst of putting together his first UNC roster and it projects to be MASSIVE from a height standpoint, but less so from a girth-standpoint. Who will be in the starting 5? And how do you adjust if either Matt Able or Alexdros Samodurov aren't on that roster? What is the most interesting starting 5 matchup? The D1 Baseball NCAA Tournament field was announced on Monday. Carolina will be the No. 5 national seed. Will they advance past regionals? It's time for the baseball Selection Committee to do more! These regions have to be better balanced! | — | ||||||
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