North Carolina’s win on Saturday, 80-62 over USC Upstate, was not pretty. But several positives came from the messy outing, including improved three point shooting (10-23 overall) and Jonathan Powell’s performance eased some questions about bench play for Hubert Davis’s team heading deep into December. Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley team up on the Inside Carolina Postgame to discuss the game and key takeaways from UNC’s ninth win on the season.

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley turn to basketball in this edition as Hubert Davis successfully navigated both the high school ranks and the transfer portal to acquire his two impressive big men - Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar. Barnes discusses the two early season UNC stars and the commitment to the money game North Carolina has made to reestablish the program among the elite in the ACC and nationally.

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the news that Freddie Kitchens is out as offensive coordinator at North Carolina. The move opens up a huge position coach need for Bill Belichick and crew in a major area of need for the program. Along side the Kitchens news, Belichick has relieved Special Teams coach Mike Priefer of his duties in that role as well. Barnes discusses what's next for Belichick, Mike Lombardi and the decision makers in the Kenan Football Center as the calendar nears 2026.

It has been an eventful year in Chapel Hill as exactly one year ago, the North Carolina Tar Heels embarked on the Bill Belichick era and after a tumultuous first season with results no one wanted or expected, the second 365 days start now. The Inside Carolina crew of Greg Barnes, Jason Staples and Don Callahan join Tommy Ashley for a wide-ranging discussion of what went wrong, what went right and what lessons were (hopefully) learned for a coach and UNC coaching staff figuring out the college game on the fly. The IC panel also discusses what progress looks like over the next 365 days and how this program can get back to relevance on the football field.

Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley for a quick look at Bill Belichick's first year at North Carolina. Expectations, hype, reality and the roller coaster those first 365 days in Chapel Hill were for the professional football legend. Barnes highlights the tasks at hand going into 2026 and the commitment to football the school has and continues to make.

Inside Carolina football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins Tommy Ashley for a status check and potential portal needs for the North Carolina defense. Callahan discusses the current roster along with incoming freshmen and how those two groups of talent blend to determine necessary additions once the portal opens in January. The discussion wraps with a quasi ranking of the strength of each position group on both sides of the ball currently.

Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes outlines the check list for Bill Belichick and his staff and the need for information as North Carolina football heads into 2026. The differences in the NFL and college offseason, timing of change and priorities are all covered in today's edition.

A new show dedicated to the daily grind at Inside Carolina features senior reporter Greg Barnes joining Tommy Ashley for the latest on the North Carolina Tar Heels. Today's show includes Monday and Tuesday's show discussing the chaos surrounding the ACC, the college football playoff and the battle between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Atlantic Coast Conference.

North Carolina capped off a statement week with an 81–61 win over Georgetown, just days after walking into Rupp Arena and beating Kentucky on its own floor. On this episode of the Coast to Coast, Joey Powell is joined by Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran to break down the Heels’ growing identity, what these two very different wins reveal, and where the team is heading as the schedule eases for a few weeks.

Georgetown came into the Smith Center intent to getting physical with North Carolina, and the approach worked early on as the Hoyas kept things tight. But Henri Veesaar flashed hot scoring 12 of his 18 in the first half, while his running mate Caleb Wilson quietly dropped in 20 and 14 to lead the Tar Heels to the 81-61 win. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the win and the performance of Hubert Davis’s team.

In the first full recruiting cycle in the Bill Belichick era, North Carolina sought to fill needs across the board, especially in the lines of scrimmage. In flipping key pieces to the future away from established blue blood programs, the coaching staff accomplished the first step in the process of rebuilding the program’s image heading into 2026. Inside Carolina recruiting expert Don Callahan and senior reporter Greg Barnes join Tommy Ashley to discuss the signings and the important aspects of the day and offseason for the Tar Heels.

North Carolina found its way late in Rupp Arena, and in the process, may have found its best option at point guard going forward. Freshman Derek Dixon hit a big three pointer and a late layup to push the Tar Heels to a 67-64 win over a desperate Kentucky team on Tuesday night. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington and Dewey Burke joined Tommy Ashley to break down the win and the highlights from a tough, much needed UNC victory.

Now back on the Inside Carolina beat, Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley and Don Callahan for an All Things UNC show discussing Bill Belichick’s first season, football recruiting and lessons learned from the 2025 season for the coaching staff. Barnes and crew discuss what moves the needle in a positive direction this offseason in the Kenan Football Center and how the prospects for 2026 can improve with the fanbase and observers of the program. Barnes and Ashley also discuss Carolina Basketball, briefly share thoughts on the Kentucky matchup and how the NIL landscape has impacted both major sports programs at UNC.

A Thanksgiving trip to Fort Myers yielded mixed results for Carolina Basketball. After a few days back in Chapel Hill, they'll head to Lexington where Kentucky awaits a renewal of a Blue Blood battle. Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan join Joey Powell to discuss last week and look ahead to the Wildcats.

Buck Sanders and Jason Staples join Tommy Ashley for a season postmortem after North Carolina's blow out defeat on Saturday night against NC State. The IC trio discusses what’s needed headed into the offseason to rejuvenate a fan base and program after a brutal 2025 season.

For decades, kids across the south have dreamed of wearing the Carolina uniform every time they pick up a basketball. Jackson Watkins lived that dream. As a student who made the JV squad in Chapel Hill and eventually walked on to the Varsity roster, Watkins's ride gave him rivalry wins, a Final Four, and other experiences that most couldn't imagine. His journey led to his new book, "Dream On - From Basketball to Biscuits", and he joins Joey Powell to talk about all that led to it. The book is now available for preorder on Shopify: https://dreamonbook.myshopify.com/products/dream-on-paperback

In a classic Big Ten style, Michigan State pushed around North Carolina physically, winning 74-58 on Thanksgiving Day. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington and former Tar Heel Dewey Burke joined Tommy Ashley to break down details surrounding the UNC loss and the issues exposed for Hubert Davis’s team against the Spartans.

North Carolina heads to Raleigh looking to reverse the trend of NC State dominance in the rivalry on Saturday night. The Inside Carolina Game Plan crew of Jason Staples, Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the importance of this game for Bill Belichick and then break down the matchup and what to expect on both sides of the ball for the Tar Heels.

St. Bonaventure had a plan coming into it’s game against North Carolina - be physical and make the Heels work on both ends. Carolina struggled down the stretch of the first half, but a strong second stanza and a career night from Henri Veesaar provided the cushion the Heels needed to keep the Bonnies at arm’s length, winning 85-70. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the key’s to UNC’s sixth straight win to open the season.

Inside Carolina leading basketball analyst Rob Harrington and former Tar Heel Justin Jackson join Tommy Ashley for the latest on UNC hoops. The schedule ramps up this week after a long home stand provided plenty of highlights and teaching moments for Hubert Davis and his team. What areas does Carolina need to improve? How do they match up with St. Bonaventure and Michigan State this week? All this and more, plus Thanksgiving meal favorites!