Ben McCollum - UNC Candidate Closer Look | College Basketball Analysis

SPRING FLASH SALE: New subscribers get 75% off an annual subscription to http://www.insidecarolina.com. The best reporters delivering the trusted scoop, plus the leading message board community. Join now: https://www.on3.com/teams/north-carolina-tar-heels/join/   Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes and IC basketball analyst Rob Harrington join Tommy Ashley to discuss the news that North Carolina will hire former NBA coach Michael Malone as the next head coach of the Tar Heels. Malone won an NBA Title with the Denver Nuggets in 2023.   Barnes and Harrington discuss Malone's fit with UNC as well has what he can bring from his NBA experience to help him in Chapel Hill. Also, the panel discusses the challenges Malone will face as he has little experience with the college game and coaching younger, and often less talented, players that he will be around on this level.   Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the news that North Carolina will hire former NBA coach Michael Malone, Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley is joined by former Tar Heels - and current Denver resident - Dewey Burke for immediate reaction discussion of the decision, the process and what Malone will bring to the table for Carolina Basketball in the coming days, weeks and months. Burke highlights Malone's NBA experience and cites his championship from the 2023 with the Denver Nuggets and his experience coaching the some for the best players in the world.   Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina Baseball continued its winning ways the past week, closing out an in-state rival in extras before bouncing back against upstart Boston College, winning Saturday's rubber match in comeback fashion, 8-7. Carolina's 27-5-1 record has the Heels ranked in the top six nationally and third in the ACC (11-4 in league play). Head coach Scott Forbes joins Tommy Ashley for their weekly conversation about what it took to beat the Eagles, the grind these middle of the season series take on a team and how pitching continues to power the Diamond Heels. Forbes discusses dealing with team and player discipline both on and off the field and looks head to this week's pitching matchups against Charlotte on Tuesday and down in Clemson this coming weekend. Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

College basketball's season ends on Monday night with Michigan and UConn battling for the title in Indianapolis. The transfer portal opens on Tuesday and the chaos of the new era offseason begins. North Carolina sits in the middle of the chaos with a coaching search that continues into yet another week.  Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the latest and how the process has evolved through the weekend with the news that Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May are no longer options and Billy Donovan's situation is up in the air with the Chicago Bulls.  Barnes highlights other candidates, their fit and their potential for success at Carolina while the goal to 'get the hire right' remains the most pressing detail for UNC's administration.   Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Inside Carolina panel of Rob Harrington, Sean Moran and host Joey Powell discuss North Carolina coaching candidate Mark Byington as a potential UNC men's basketball coach. Byington has a strong track record at James Madison and Vanderbilt, and is known for building programs and maximizing rosters.   Moran highlights Byington's high-tempo offense, strong defense, and player development, noting his success at Vanderbilt. Harrington emphasizes Byington's adaptability and potential for quick program improvement, despite limited experience with elite recruiting.   The show centers on Byington's ability to stabilize the team and potentially raise the ceiling, with a focus on his coaching acumen and talent identification skills.   Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As North Carolina's coaching search continues to evolve, Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington and Sean Moran join host Joey Powell to discuss Ben McCollum's potential as North Carolina's next coach. McCollum's success at Division 2 Northwest Missouri State propelled him to Drake and then Iowa and the IC crew highlights those successes as well as potential concerns as the level of play would ramp up at UNC.   Moran praises McCollum's coaching skills but notes the need for adaptability and effective recruiting while Harrington emphasizes the importance of McCollum's system-driven approach and early success to build credibility.   The panel discusses the potential for McCollum to succeed with the right support and the need for him to demonstrate success quickly, especially in recruiting and player development.   Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the Final Four kicks off this weekend, North Carolina's coaching continues in wait and see mode. Top Tar Heel targets Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May, square off Saturday night in a game with added significance for the Carolina faithful as both coaches are viewed as potential home run hires for the seat left vacant by Hubert Davis.   Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the waiting game and the importance of the wait for all involved in the coaching search process.  Barnes and Ashley share their Final Four picks to wrap the show...   Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the coaching carousel news of the past few days. Barnes and Ashley talking North Carolina State, highlighting Justin Gainey as a strong candidate due to his familiarity with the program and fan base.   The conversation touches on Bill Self's decision to stay at Kansas, which benefits North Carolina in its search as it puts the Tar Heels front and center across the country. Barnes describes the chaos surrounding the sport with hirings and changes across especially with the transfer portal looming. The discussion emphasizes the importance of stability and the right fit for schools, including UNC, as these next few days will shape the foreseeable future for the programs.     Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New subscribers get 75% off an annual subscription to http://www.insidecarolina.com. The best reporters delivering the trusted scoop, plus the leading message board community. Join now: https://www.on3.com/teams/north-carolina-tar-heels/join/ North Carolina's administration from current athletic director Bubba Cunningham, to future AD Steve Newmark to Chancellor Lee Roberts has mentioned the need to hire a championship level coach at UNC. But winning it all and finding that coach with those banners in their office is not always easy. And it is even harder to win said banners as a head coach. Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley for a conversation about winning culture, winning championships and what North Carolina is seeking in the search to replace Hubert Davis. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina head baseball coach Scott Forbes and Carolina success on the baseball diamond go hand in hand these days. The UNC administration awarded that success with a contract extension and support going forward as the Heels power through the ACC slate.  Forbes joined Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent to talk pressure to win, mound visits, 'soft tossing lefties' and the necessary approach to the game with a red hot Boston College squad coming to Boshamer on Easter Weeekend.      Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com   Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:**  **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!  **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!  **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.