The Postgame: Lost - Heels Fall to Cal, 84-78

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Inside Carolina’s senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss North Carolina’s second leg of the west coast swing as the Heels face California on Saturday at 4pm ET. With the loss to Stanford last Wednesday night, Saturday’s game becomes a critical contest to see if Hubert Davis’s team can get out of a midseason lull in conference play before the strength of schedule significantly ramps up. Barnes and Ashley also discuss the ACC in total and the metrics behind the records and performances.   This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ever wonder what the crossroads of fandom and public service looks like? Roy Cooper has lived it at a high level. The UNC graduate and former NC Attorney General and Governor joined Joey Powell to talk about Carolina Basketball, his lifetime fandom, the current roster, and more as he now eyes an office in the United States Senate. There's no political discussion here: just honest storytelling and appreciation for the program that binds so many North Carolinians across generations.   This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discussed UNC star Caleb Wilson and the grind of the college season for a freshman. Wilson continues to put up massive numbers on the offensive end of the floor but has experienced an increasingly physical opponent game in and game out while the Carolina guards have struggled to provide help for both Wilson and center Henri Veesaar. Barnes and Ashley discuss how Hubert Davis and the Heels can all get back on track with another California road game ahead on Saturday.   This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina's important California swing fell flat in Maples Pavilion on Wednesday night as the Stanford Cardinal continued the ACC trend of torching the Tar Heels from deep, winning 95-90. Carolina's frontcourt duo of Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson lead the way with 26 points each, but it was on the defensive end where Hubert Davis's team failed to show up after running out to 12 point leads in both the first and second half. Barnes and Ashley discuss the recurrent issues and the alarming statistics to back up the trends for the Heels.   This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss UNC's visit to Maples Pavilion to face the Stanford Cardinal Wednesday night at 9pm ET. The Heels sport an impressive 14-2 record but the metrics do not yet align with those numbers on paper. Barnes and Ashley discuss the challenge freshman Ebuka Okorie presents for Seth Trimble and Carolina and how Hubert Davis's team needs to elevate their play to earn the double in California.   This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina's lead football analyst Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley for part two in the series of first look scouting shows on North Carolina's 2026 portal class. This edition heads to the defensive side of the ball as Staples breaks down his initial thoughts on five signees: Florida's Tarvorise Brown, Penn State's Jaylen Harvey, Syracuse's Derek McDonald and Richmond's Donovan Hoilette and Peyton Seelmann.   This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the first half of North Carolina's basketball and how the metrics do not match up with the overall record. Barnes and Ashley dig into those numbers and what they could mean for Hubert Davis's team when March rolls around. Finally, though plus/minus is a flawed stat, Henri Veesaar's impact when on and off the floor cannot be overlooked.   This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to talk about the journey of Billy Edwards, Jr. and the impact the veteran quarterback can make on the North Carolina football team on and off the field. Barnes discusses the need of a NCAA waiver to compete in his sixth collegiate season and highlights former Tar Heel Bryn Renner's thoughts on what Bill Belichick and UNC are getting in Edwards.   This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a week off during which North Carolina had time to work on itself, the Tar Heels dealt with more of their recent issues in hanging on to eke past Wake Forest at home. While the Tar Heels still stand at 14-2 on the season, Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan join Joey Powell to try and decipher how much of that record is legitimate and how much of it is a mirage. The Coast to Coast is delivered by Salvio's Pizzeria in Cary, an award-winning, go-to local pizza spot for game days, catering, family meals, events, and more. They've been serving Tar Heel fans for over twenty years. Pickup, delivery, or dine in. More info at https://www.salviospizza.com. The Caleb Wilson Segment is brought to you by Alex Swire-Clark. http://AlexSwire-Clark.com.   This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.