IC Daily: Hubert Davis Deserves Credit for UNC's Start

Winning consistently at North Carolina has proved a challenge for Hubert Davis. Now in his fifth season, Davis has a team that fits his brand of basketball and his talented roster, led by veteran Seth Trimble, transfer Henri Veesaar and freshman stud Caleb Wilson, sits at 12-1 heading into ACC play. Davis's team has been solid and has yet to reach its full potential. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the job Davis has done in the 2025-26 so far. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Standing 12-1 heading into ACC play, North Carolina has met or exceeded expectations for many that follow the program closely. Inside Carolina’s roundtable crew of Greg Barnes, Sherrell McMillan and Spencer Haskell join Tommy Ashley to discuss the Tar Heel season to date - player surprises, areas of concern and more - and then look ahead to the conference race and the challenges a ramp up in consistent competition can present for Hubert Davis’s squad. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. 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 for a discussion of what's next for North Carolina after Monday's announcement that long time college coach Bobby Petrino will be hired as UNC's offensive coordinator. The IC duo talks talent, the need for a stronger QB room and how expectations are now viewed going into 2026. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. 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 basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley for a breakdown of North Carolina's complete domination of East Carolina on Monday night in the Smith Center. The Heels started hot and kept the hammer down for the full 40 minutes and head into ACC play on a high note. Harrington and Ashley dig into Carolina's win, further discuss the 12-1 start to the season and Hubert Davis's managing of the rebuilt and talented roster. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. 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 Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley react to the news that Bobby Petrino is set to be North Carolina's new offensive coordinator. After Freddie Kitchens was relieved of his duties following one of worst statistical seasons in memory, Bill Belichick makes the move to Petrino, widely considered one of the best offensive minds in the game. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The UNC Tar Heels stacked another two-win week, beating ETSU at home and gutting out a moxie-filled close one against Ohio State in Atlanta. Seth Trimble's return makes for much discussion about the team's ceiling, but the change in rotation and minute share is also quite the development to watch moving forward. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to dive into two distinctively different wins for North Carolina. 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 Salviospizza.com. The weekly Caleb Wilson Segment is brought to you by Alex Swire-Clark: alexswire-clark.com The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. 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 Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley break down North Carolina's 71-70 win over Ohio State in Atlanta. Harrington and Ashley discuss the performances of Seth Trimble in his return and his inclusion into now a trio of big time Tar Heels performers joining Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar with impressive showings against the Buckeyes. The duo gets into the near late game collapse by the Heels and Hubert Davis's management of second half leads and in close out situations. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. 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 joins Tommy Ashley to discuss UNC's trip to Atlanta to face the Ohio State Buckeyes and the prospects for Seth Trimble's return. Barnes and Ashley share their thoughts on the chemistry of the team and the re-working of the rotations with Trimble's return imminent and how the backcourt can complement the elite frontcourt of Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. 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 football's roster reconstruction is in full swing ahead of the transfer portal opening on January 2nd with the positional needs changing by the the day. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the latest transfer portal exits and the need for retention and continuity while Bill Belichick and his staff continue to implement their culture into the program's DNA. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the UNC administration moves closer to a decision on the future of the Smith Center, Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss communication and how former players and coaches have spoken up demanding to be included in the process. Barnes discusses what's been done to gather information and keep the Carolina family in the loop, but explains that any effort to get a uniform and a unanimous agreement may not be possible given the nature of the debate. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.