Best Tarheel Podcasts (2025)

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#739 - I Hate The Tarheels and... 45:20

5d ago45:20

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How much do you hate UNC? Which other teams do you love to watch Duke beat? The latest episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup dives into more of your answers for the Duke Fan Survey. But, before we get to the survey, listen in as Jason and Donald talk about Jon Scheyer's summer press conference and some of the comments he made about jersey retireme…

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DBR Bites #111 - We Have 5x5 Video to Overanalyze!! 39:25

37m ago39:25

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We are back with DBR Bites #111 as we have some small news to cover before we get to our summer overanalysis of short video clips! Donald and Jason quickly go though a couple of news items, beginning with Cooper Flagg. After dropping 31 points in a Summer League game, the Dallas Mavericks decided to shut him down for the rest of the summer. It’s no…

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Noon Dish: The Carolina Commitments Keep Coming 53:57

1d ago53:57

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Inside Carolina football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley for an extensive rundown of North Carolina's most recent football commitments from late June until today's show. Callahan breaks down each player and what went down for the Tar Heels and Bill Belichick's staff to secure a commitment from each high school standout. Calla…

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Coast to Coast: Summer Circuit, Roster Talk 1:02:25

2d ago1:02:25

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While summer may keep campus quiet in Chapel Hill, the "Shoe Circuit" went full-throttle this past week as AAU tournaments began in earnest. Coaches from around the country are now back on the road for this live period to evaluate the best of the best in the class of '26 and beyond. North Carolina had its staff out and about watching offered and ta…

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Scouting the Room: UNC's Tight Ends 27:39

4d ago27:39

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Last season, North Carolina's tight end room was three-deep, versatile and proven. Heading into 2025, this room is quite the opposite, with lightly used Jake Johnson heading the room, joined by three transfers - Jordan Owens, Conner Cox and Shamar Easter. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss the room superlatives and w…

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The Forty Club: UNC Football Great Greg Ellis 49:08

6d ago49:08

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Carolina fans remember Greg Ellis as an anchor of Mack Brown's best defenses in Chapel Hill in the mid-to-late nineties. Ellis went on to a 12-year All-Pro career in the NFL, and has been even busier since he hung up the cleats. Last month, the National Football Foundation announced that Ellis was on the ballot for the 2026 College Football Hall of…

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Scouting the Room: UNC's Running Backs 22:40

8d ago22:40

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Gone is one of the nation’s best in Omarion Hampton, but as Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples explains, North Carolina’s stable of running backs has the tools and talent to be productive and efficient in Bill Belichick’s first season in Chapel Hill. Staples discusses the superlatives of the room with Davion Gause taking an ‘alpha’ role and Michigan t…

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#738 - Let's Review The Survey Results, Part 1! 1:13:26

8d ago1:13:26

1:13:26

Episode 738 is here, and after we get to some Duke updates, we begin our review of the results from the DBR Podcast Basketball Fan Survey! First, Donald and Jason discuss Justin Robinson getting a player development job with the Los Angeles Lakers, followed up by Kara Lawson leading Team USA to gold at the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup. Both are big time a…

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DBR Bites #110 - Nik goes FIBA and Dukies getting paid 52:22

12d ago52:22

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As we approach the July 4th holiday there are plenty of fireworks involving the multi-million dollar contracts being signed by Dukies in the NBA. The Duke Basketball Roundup dives into where some of our favorites Duke players are headed and what their roles will be like on their new teams. But, this episode begins with a look at Nik Khamenia playin…

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Scouting the Room: UNC's Offensive Line 54:15

13d ago54:15

54:15

Quality depth and enough puzzle pieces highlight North Carolina’s offensive line room as Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to break down the returners and newcomers at perhaps the most important position for success this season in Chapel Hill. Superlatives highlight the discussion and Staples offers his take on every member of the room with som…

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Next Level: Changing of the Guard for UNC Athletics 39:56

14d ago39:56

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North Carolina’s move into the new world order took another big step forward on July 1st with the announcement that Steve Newmark would succeed Bubba Cunningham as Athletic Director in the summer of 2026. Newmark comes to Chapel Hill with an extensive background in NASCAR and the financial side of athletics and will spend the next year on campus le…

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Special: The 2025-26 Tar Heels at Carolina Basketball School 34:07

15d ago34:07

34:07

With North Carolina’s summer camp sessions complete, coach Bill Robinson -- author of Carolina Basketball School --- joins host Tommy Ashley again to now recap this year’s sessions. Robinson discusses why things are different under head coach Hubert Davis, recounts stories from the past two weeks in Chapel Hill, and details what was learned after s…

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Coast to Coast: Non-Con Schedule, Draft, Scrimmage talk 56:50

16d ago56:50

56:50

While the headlines may not be heavy, the lack of above-the-fold news has created a bit of entertainment around the UNC Basketball program in the form of summer intrigue. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to dive into the newly-released non-conference schedule, recap the two UNC players (Drake Powell and RJ Davis) who have seen thei…

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#737 - Second Round Recap 44:16

19d ago44:16

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The NBA Draft is in the books, and we celebrate Sion James and Tyrese Proctor hearing their names called in the 2nd round on Episode 737! Sion James made a surprise leap into the first 3 picks of the second round, and he’ll join Kon Knueppel on the Charlotte Hornets. Tyrese Proctor had to wait a bit longer, but the Cleveland Cavaliers selected him …

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#736 - First Round Recap 40:37

20d ago40:37

40:37

We heard it three times in the top ten of the NBA Draft... Adam Silver uttering the words "...from Duke University." Cooper Flagg, Kon Kneuppel, and Khaman Maluach live their dreams and heard their names called at the top of the 2025 NBA Draft. The Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down what the moment meant to each of these beloved Dukies and how the…

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Noon Dish: Commitments, Visits and the Latest UNC FB Recruiting News 1:04:39

20d ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Inside Carolina football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley to provide insight on the recent run of commitments for Bill Belichick and his North Carolina staff. From Burgess to Woods, Callahan dishes on the June commits as well as the massive scoop posted on IC’s Tar Pit Premium message board and more on this edition. To learn m…

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#735 - Cooper Flagg ready to go #1 43:25

22d ago43:25

43:25

For the final preview of the NBA Draft, the Duke Basketball Roundup and Jay Bilas dive into Cooper Flagg, widely heralded as perhaps the most complete college player to enter the draft in decades. We don't get into a discussion of whether he will go #1, that is a foregone conclusion, but we do dive into whether Dallas should even begin to consider …

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#734 - Bilas does the Kon 52:53

23d ago52:53

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Part four of the Duke Basketball Roundup's NBA Draft series features Jay Bilas breaking down Kon Kneuppel's game. For a kid who many doubted would even be a starter a year ago, Kon blossomed into one of the best players in the land and a guy who could go top 5 in the lottery. Jason and Donald also dive into what they like about Kon's game and what …

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#733 - More from Jay Bilas on Khaman Maluach in the NBA 42:35

27d ago42:35

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We continue our NBA Draft previews on Episode 733 as Jay Bilas helps us analyze Khaman Maluach’s potential in the NBA! ManMan is a player that could go as high as 3rd in the draft or as low as the end of the lottery, but no one doubts his abilities on defense. Jay thinks the real upside comes on offense, where may think that if he can continue to a…

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Special: Carolina Basketball School - History, Stories and Drills w/Bill Robinson 46:03

27d ago46:03

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Summers in Chapel Hill are legendary and Carolina Basketball’s famed camps are a big part of the lore. In his book, Carolina Basketball School - History, Stories and Drills, Bill Robinson highlights the key figures responsible for the two weeks in June that many Tar Heel fans hold dear and tells the tales that live in the history of the Carolina Fa…

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Scouting the Room: UNC's Defensive Tackles 39:21

28d ago39:21

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Bill Belichick’s pledge to build the North Carolina football program from the inside out starts with the defensive tackles and this position room is one of the thinnest, if not the thinnest, in the Kenan Football Center. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss the superlatives in the room and the three newest editions - C…

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#732 - Jay Bilas evaluates Tyrese Proctor's NBA future 43:17

28d ago43:17

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We continue our NBA Draft previews on Episode 732 as we hear more from Jay Bilas on the NBA prospects of Tyrese Proctor. Proctor is a player who has improved his shot and his passing skills are there, but how does he translate to the next level? Donald and Jason hear once again from Jay Bilas, who gives his thoughts on Proctor’s game in the NBA and…

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Coast to Coast: Summertime Whiparound 40:43

1M ago40:43

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For a few years now, the Coast to Coast podcast has held Fathers' Day up as a watermark by which fans should safely be able to evaluate the roster, as it usually falls after the comings and goings of players have subsided. On this episode of the show, the guys run down a pretty wide array of happenings around Carolina basketball. While none of thes…

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Scouting the Room: UNC's Edge Rushers 37:06

1M ago37:06

37:06

Inside Carolina's expert football analyst Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to hand out superlatives to members of North Carolina's edge rusher room. The alpha, the breakout, the time to show and prove and much more from a Tar Heel position group that has two young returner in Tyler Thompson and Jaybron Harvey joined by four transfer portal pic…

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#731 - Jay Bilas Analyzes Sion James’ NBA Draft Chances 47:14

1M ago47:14

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It’s that time of year again! The NBA Draft is upon us and we welcome Jay Bilas back to the DBR Podcast to break down the 5 Duke Blue Devils who could hear their names called. On Episode 731, we begin our series by reviewing Sion James. Before we get to Sion’s chances, Jay first gives us his thoughts on the overall draft. It’s viewed as a deep draf…

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Next Level: 14 Million Dollar Men 29:31

1M ago29:31

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When North Carolina hired Bill Belichick last December, it signaled a shift that the powers that be on campus were serious about winning big at nearly any costs. After Hubert Davis and his Tar Heel team struggled last season, missing a big and necessary piece, those powers pushed the chips in on hoops. The results? A 14 million dollar roster for th…

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#730 - Pay-For-Play is here 46:15

1M ago46:15

46:15

There's a whole bunch of stuff to talk about on the latest episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup. We begin with a wild 24 hours for Duke baseball... 24 hours that kinda suck but also kinda show how far the program has come. From there we pay tribute to Coach Will Stephens, the most important part of the men's basketball team that casual fans have …

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Next Level: House Approval and the New Era 48:46

1M ago48:46

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College athletics took another step into the new world with the final approval of House vs. NCAA in a culmination of years of court battles over athlete compensation and 'amateurism'. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes has been on the forefront of the coverage of House and other landmark court decisions and joins host Tommy Ashley for a discussion of ho…

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DBR Bites #109 - Scheyer Said What?! 36:29

1M ago36:29

36:29

Jon Scheyer has been talking to the media this week, at least the podcast media. He has provided some truly revealing comments about what he looks for when putting a team together and the way he constructs his ideal roster. The Duke Basketball Roundup dives into what he had to say and what it all means. After the break, The DBR Podcast needs your h…

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This Week in UNC Baseball w/Scott Forbes: Gearing Up for Arizona 26:27

1M ago26:27

26:27

At noon on Friday, North Carolina's quest to return college baseball's mecca begins in Boshamer Stadium as the Tar Heels host Arizona in a three-game series - winner to the College World Series. Inside Carolina's Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley spoke with head coach Scott Forbes about the juggling act of preparing for the series while preparing for t…

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Scouting the Room - UNC's Linebackers 28:58

1M ago28:58

28:58

What the transfer portal taketh, the transfer portal giveth and in North Carolina’s linebacker room, the in’s and out’s of the new world order are on full display. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples and host Tommy Ashley break down the specifics with five new faces in the room and one young Tar Heel that stuck around to be a part of the revolution und…

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Inside The Lines: A Super Preview - North Carolina vs Arizona 1:07:54

1M ago1:07:54

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North Carolina’s postseason run continues in Boshamer Stadium this weekend with the Arizona Wildcats coming in after winning the Eugene regional - notably without having to play host Oregon. Inside Carolina’s Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley break down the matchup from both sides as Carolina’s pitching staff will face a hot ‘Zona offense featuring pow…

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Coast to Coast: Roster Becomes Clearer, Listener Questions 52:48

1M ago52:48

52:48

The addition of Montenegrin Luka Bogavac gave Hubert Davis yet another piece for next season's roster, and puts UNC one step closer to being a finished product heading into the summer. Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan join Joey Powell to take a little deeper look at Bogavac's addition to the squad, his game, and how this fills a glaring need on the…

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DBR Bites #108 - Practice Intel from K Academy 31:53

1M ago31:53

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The cool thing about the summer is that when we get any nuggets about how the team is shaping up, we get to overscrutinize it! Thanks to some intel we received from K Academy, we’re able to discuss some notes about the first practices of the summer on DBR Bites #108. Jason received some tips about how some of the Duke players did in a practice done…

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Coast to Coast: Heels Land Luka Bogavac 20:34

2M ago20:34

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North Carolina continues to build its roster for the coming season and has reached into the Adriatic League for the latest addition. Luka Bogavac of Serbia & Montenegro by way of KK Mega Basket is bringing his sharp-shooting 6'5" frame to Chapel Hill. Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan join Joey Powell to break down what Bogavac's commitment means fo…

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Scouting the Room - The UNC Defensive Backs 42:02

2M ago42:02

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Inside Carolina's Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss his process for his annual player scouting reports and the duo discusses the defensive back room in this episode. Superlatives include the room Alpha, this year's breakout player, which Tar Heel is on the clock to prove it on the field and which young player will make an impact on t…

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DBR Bites #107 - Tyler Thornton joins the staff 26:21

2M ago26:21

26:21

The Duke Basketball Roundup rarely tries to break news but when our sources told us about this piece of info, we just had to share it. It is not yet confirmed yet, but we have learned that Tyler Thornton is joining the Duke staff as an assistant coach. It is so exciting to be bringing a former captain back and to get a guy who gave it 100% every si…

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Inside the Lines: Chapel Hill Regional Preview - UNC, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Holy Cross 1:20:16

2M ago1:20:16

1:20:16

For the sixth time in eight years, North Carolina, Chapel Hill and Boshamer Stadium will host an NCAA Regional and welcome in Oklahoma, Nebraska and Holy Cross with play opening on Friday. Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent break down the regional top to bottom, highlighting not only the Tar Heels but also the Sooners, Cornhuskers and …

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This Week in UNC Baseball w/Scott Forbes: Postseason Goals in Focus 35:50

2M ago35:50

35:50

After a long and grueling college baseball season, North Carolina readies for the NCAA Tournament with its season goals ahead of them. Head coach Scott Forbes joins Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent to discuss the aftermath of an ACC tournament title and how his team has moved on from the impressive weekend. Pitching decisions, mental…

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DBR Bites #106 - The Roster is Set (we think) 39:29

2M ago39:29

39:29

With the addition of Sebastian Wilkins, it would appear Duke's 2025-26 roster is firmly in place. Guys are expected to start arriving on campus for summer workouts in the next few weeks. In this episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup we break down the addition of Sebastian Wilkins and get into what role he will play this upcoming season (and beyond…

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DBR Bites #105 - Dame Sarr Commits! 23:21

2M ago23:21

23:21

Dame Sarr has committed to Duke, so Jason and Donald jump on quickly with Scott Rich to discuss it on a quick DBR Bites! Sarr’s commitment is a big one and we take a few minutes to herald Jon Scheyer and the staff for landing Another One. Sarr’s defense is exciting as well as his upside. We also quickly discuss what it means for the rotation and wh…

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#729 - 'Crootin takes center stage 46:44

2M ago46:44

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We’re talking recruiting news on Episode 729! Duke is waiting to hear word this week from several guys who they have been targeting recently to round out next season’s roster. Jason and Donald get the party started by discussing Dame Sarr, a young Italian who is visiting Duke right now and could make a decision soon. He has a ton of upside and a lo…

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This Week in UNC Baseball w/ Scott Forbes: Postseason 'Go Time' 54:09

2M ago54:09

54:09

The regular season concluded with a series win at Florida State and now North Carolina enters the postseason as the #3 seed in the ACC Tournament. The Heels face either Notre Dame/Boston College/Virginia at 7pm on Friday night. Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent spoke with Diamond Heel head coach Scott Forbes to discuss his team’s regu…

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Coast to Coast: Summer Eval Period, Combine Notes 51:49

2M ago51:49

51:49

The bustling activity of the Transfer Portal has turned to a quiet whisper around UNC basketball. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran joined Joey Powell to reset the table on the Tar Heels' current two international targets and Drake Powell's breakout measurables at the NBA Combine. The panel then spends some time discussing the first non-scholastic e…

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Press Coverage: UNC Season Superlatives 1:06:46

2M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

The North Carolina Tar Heels basketball and football seasons are done, and the Class of 2025 has graduated. Even though baseball and many Olympic sports play on, Inside Carolina's Press Coverage crew of producer John Bauman, Evan Rogers and Jeremiah Holloway wanted to convene to give out some 'superlatives' from the season. The crew discusses the b…

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UNC Portal Additions: Andrew Simpson and the Linebackers 27:35

2M ago27:35

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The spring transfer portal has been anything but slow for Bill Belichick and North Carolina as recent linebacker additions - led by Boise State transfer Andrew Simpson - have helped fill the needs of that position room. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to scout Simpson, FSU transfer Timir Hickman-Collins and Oklahoma State tr…

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This Week in UNC Baseball: Former Tar Heel Brian Moran Joins 36:41

2M ago36:41

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The North Carolina Baseball program has been steeped in talent over the years with countless ALL-ACC and All-American players dotting the rosters. Toss in the 12 College World Series appearances and you have a program that rivals any in the country. Former Tar Heel Brian Moran was not one of the most talented but his personal work and drive in his …

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DBR Bites #104 - Dallas captures the Flagg, Cedric Coward update 37:09

2M ago37:09

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And the winner of the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes is... the Dallas Mavericks. The Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down what it means for Flagg to be heading the Kyrie and Lively's team. Jason and Donald both think it is a pretty good fit for the guy who seems poised to be a budding superstar in the league. After the break, the podcast guys dive into wh…

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#728 - The roster grows and NBA combine news 51:52

2M ago51:52

51:52

A flurry of news on Duke hit the feed today so Donald and Jason jumped on the Duke Basketball Roundup to chat about it. First up, we have another member of the 20226 team as Jack Scott, a wing from Princeton has committed to play at Duke. Jack figures to be a deep bench/practice player for the most part but the podcast gang have plenty of thoughts …

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#727 - A new Duke big man and the ACC trims the schedule 1:07:32

2M ago1:07:32

1:07:32

We got a flurry of news on Wednesday about Duke 2025-26 season. First of all, the roster is expanding. Duke is getting 6-11 big man Ifeanyi Ufochukwu from Rice. He doesn't figure to be a regular part of the rotation, but as 3rd string backup centers go, he's a very nice fit and will be an important practice player. After the break, Jason and Donald…

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