Coming to you live from DC, here's a quick one looking back at the Seahawks' incredible defensive effort in the win over Hampton, and looking ahead to UNCW-Charleston, Part 3 on Monday night.By The Seahawk Perch

Now that we've got the schedule for Sunday, a quick look at how UNCW matches up with Hampton and how the Seahawks can avoid a repeat of the most recent meeting.By The Seahawk Perch

We've assembled a squad of CAA luminaries to talk hoops leading into the CAA Tournament, including head coach Pat Skerry of the regular-season champion Towson Tigers.After a good 45-minute chat with Coach Skerry, we were left to discuss everything tourney-related, including UNCW's possible opponents, the dream championship matchup, and more.Also in…

Bonus Perchcast!With a big matchup in Buies Creek on Thursday night, we talked with Trevor Everette, a college hoops writer who has covered Campbell quite a bit this season. A great in-depth discussion on where these Camels came from, overcoming Jasin Sinani's injury, Eric Van Der Heijden flourishing, and what to expect in the game.Plus, we finishe…

With their backs to the wall, the Seahawks went out and got their biggest + best win of the season by gutting one out at William & Mary.Brian Mull joins us to talk about how UNCW turned it around, toughness down the stretch, and feeding the post.We also took a good look around the league as we head into the final week of the regular season, tournam…

It's been a very bad seven days, and here's what we're seeing with the Seahawks in their sudden defensive dropoff. Big opportunity to go turn it around at William & Mary tonight!By The Seahawk Perch

Recapping a roller coaster 48 hours for the Seahawks, from the high of beating Charleston to the low of a flat defensive effort against Elon.Looking ahead, we preview the trip to Hampton and William & Mary and then break down the final week of the regular season around the CAA.By The Seahawk Perch

We're in with a discussion of UNCW's absolute beatdown of Charleston, and quick preview of this weekend's matchup with Elon. Among the topics:- Harlan Obioha, absolute beast- UNCW's physicality was good- Chris Mack was right: Charleston is soft- Winning without a big night from Donovan Newby- Khamari's automatic offense- Siddle gets win No. 100 -- …

After a wild weekend of hoops for Seahawks, it's time for another edition of UNCW-Charleston on Thursday night with a national audience. Let's make them feel the teal!Want to be included in next week's show? Leave a voicemail on the Perchcast Hotline at 910-742-0674!A few things we covered:- Grinding out a win at Delaware- The turnovers have to be …

It's a Classico episode with Uncle Bill and Brant as both the men and women keep rolling! Among the topics we cover:- Taking care of business- Nolan Hodge is back!- Greedy Williams looking for his offense- The luxury of two good big men- Looking ahead at a trip north to Delaware and Drexel- Is Campbell going to the Final Four?- William & Mary vs. C…

Friend of the Perch Brian Mull joins us to catch up on the first month of CAA play, with the Seahawks taking a four-game winning streak into Thursday night's trip to NC A&T.Among the topics we covered:- Another win at Charleston (yawn) - A mature home win vs. Hampton- How UNCW's offense has evolved this season- Bo Montgomery and Sean Moore are DUDE…

We're coming off a big 2-0 week that saw the Seahawk offense find another gear thanks to a faster pace and dominant play in the paint! It feels like UNCW is playing its best basketball just in time to head to Charleston.In this episode, we touch on...- Picking up the tempo and spreading the floor- Harlan Obioha's mobility + passing - Bo Montgomery …

The Seahawks are heading back home after another weekend split, this time getting a win at Monmouth before dropping a tough one at Hofstra.In this episode, we touched on:- A strong performance against a sneaky-tough Monmouth team- Josh Corbin's best game of the season?- Sean Moore's continued rise- Donovan Newby's 30-point outing- A thin margin for…

The opening weekend of CAA play got off to a disappointing start with a loss to Towson, but the Seahawks showed some progress in grinding out Saturday's win vs. Campbell.Covering all that happened through those two games, plus a quick preview of the trip north to meet Monmouth and Hofstra, where UNCW hasn't won since 2017. Among the topics covered:…

It's time for our annual winter chat with UNCW Director of Athletics Mike Oblinger.As always, more than enough to cover in an hour. Here's what we got to:- Trask Coliseum renovation/replacement update- What does the market survey say about the arena project?- Brooks Field renovations, including the early arrival of a videoboard!- MBB + WBB locker r…

With two months of basketball down, we welcome back Friend of the Perch Brian Mull to take a look at the CAA and how our expectations have shifted from the preseason.Aside from the general conference discussion, we specifically touched on:- Elon's excellent start (:50)- Charleston continues to be Charleston (5:00)- Towson's unexpected struggles + a…

The lockdown defense that led to UNCW's four-game winning streak was strangely absent in Saturday's loss to Howard. The guys break down a disappointing road loss, where things went wrong, and how those last couple of possessions played out.Unfortunately, the loss overshadowed one of the most productive offensive performances you'll ever see in Kham…

UNCW won four straight heading into the exam week, and now, they'll have a chance to rest up before closing out nonconference play.We kept it short this week, looking back at the win over Marshall, how the Seahawks' defense continues to improve, and why Greedy Williams has been so incredibly important.Be sure to check out our second episode this we…

We're thrilled to welcome Ali Zelaya, a graduate transfer marine biologist, artist, content creator and cat mom who happens to also play basketball for UNCW!Ali is refreshingly honest about her journey from being a big-time recruit at UNC-Chapel Hill, falling out of love with basketball and truly finding herself during her time in college. Since ar…

One week after a flat performance against Colgate, the Seahawks have won three straight behind a new commitment to defense, rebounding, and physicality.We break down the big win over ECU, analyze the adjustments UNCW made during the Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic, and break down the breakout performances from Bo Montgomery, Harlan Obioha, and the ne…

Six games in three days, with a little turkey in between!A look back at Kansas followed by a preview of all three visitors for the Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic, and a few questions from our loyal listeners.By The Seahawk Perch

Live from Lawrence, Kan., a quick preview of the Seahawks' visit to Allen Fieldhouse and a few takeaways from Friday's win over USC Upstate.Many thanks to AD Mike Oblinger and OneSeahawk's Brett Keeler for hanging out!By The Seahawk Perch

The Seahawks are 2-0 and we've got a quick look back at the opening week before previews on USC Upstate and the big trip to Kansas.We touched on:- Donovan Newby's career-high 33 point effort- Noah Ross changing the game with his energy- Creating opportunities for Khamari- Elijah Jamison making a late impact- Established emotional, vocal leadership-…

Our good buddy Brian Mull quite literally wrote the book on the CAA this season, so he was kind enough to give us a good hour of his time, breaking down the league.- How will Charleston change under Chris Mack?- Who are Hofstra's new Create-a-Scorer guards?- Plenty to like about in-state rivals A&T, Campbell, and Elon!- Who might emerge from the bi…

We're joined by fifth-year UNCW coach Takayo Siddle to preview the 2024-25 season, starting with the transfer portal decisions in March 2024 through Tuesday night's exhibition win over Fayetteville State. Enjoy!By The Seahawk Perch

We're talking a lot about media days for the UNCW men's and women's basketball programs, and a little about the portion of practice we got to watch last Thursday.First, we share our initial impressions on meeting newcomers + returners for a women's basketball team poised to take a leap in the second year under Coach Nicole Woods.Next, we dive into …

The schedule is set and preseason predictions are starting to pop up, so it's time to roll out the mics and shake out the cobwebs!By The Seahawk Perch

Before Ashley Wade led the UNCW softball program to its second CAA championship, she took the long road as both a player and assistant coach.In this week's episode, we'll get to know about a journey that included multiple transfers, a $4,000 salary and one long drive to Alva, Oklahoma. We'll touch on:- Arriving at UNCW at a crucial crossroads for t…

Hot Perch Summer is over, and it's time to get back to work. For our first episode of the 2024-25 season, we're talking to Athletic Director Mike Oblinger as he reflects on success and lessons from his first full year in Wilmington, as well as what's on the horizon for the Seahawks.Among the topics we covered:- Five more CAA championships in 2023-2…

As the Seahawks prepare to open the Athens Regional on Friday night vs. Georgia Tech, Coach Randy Hood and closer Luke Craig join us to reflect on the season and what it will take for UNCW to break through a challenging weekend.The outro song is Jayson Arendt's new single, "Like a Small Town". Check it out wherever you download music or listen on Y…

For this week's show, we welcomed new Seahawk Sean Moore!You might remember Sean from scoring a career-high 19 points to lead FDU to one of the all-time stunners in college hoops history vs. Purdue.After hitting the portal as a grad transfer a few weeks back, UNCW instantly made him a priority and brough him in for a visit on the first weekend.Sean…

We're thrilled to have Coach Nicole Woods sit down for a great conversation looking back on her first season leading the UNCW women's basketball program, and the work they're already putting into build for 2024-25.We went all the way back to her childhood in Gastonia, summers on a farm in Reidsville and how her competitive spirit was developed play…

A refreshingly honest conversation with UNCW basketball coach Takayo Siddle looking back on the highs and lows of the 2023-24 season, looking ahead to the portal and where the program stands. Also, a little clarification on his offensive and defensive systems and the excitement of watching his mentor Kevin Keatts and NC State pull off the impossibl…

We’re back, and so is Brian Mull back to wrap up the regular season for UNCW and preview what’s to come in the CAA Tournament in both the big picture and specifically along the Seahawks’ path.We’ll have a postgame podcast for each of UNCW’s games in the tournament, so keep an eye out for our content!…

Turns out, the season will continue on Thursday night after all!No doubt, Saturday night was a rough one, but your resident optimists are here to break down what was a strange week for the Seahawks, including one of the more stunning losses we've dealt with lately.Topics in this episode include:- Where did things get weird vs. Elon?- Zone defenses …

We've got a special Perchcast coming your way!Ladies and gentlemen: The Sophomore Sensations, The Dynamic Duo, The Brothers ... Noah Ross and Nolan Hodge joined us to cover anything and everything UNCW basketball.During the conversation, we touched on:- Their paths to UNCW and committing on the same day.- Making the high school to college hoops adj…

It’s gameday, and we’ve got a new episode of Perchcast to catch up on the wins over Charleston and Campbell, as well as a look ahead to tonight’s first-place showdown with Drexel. Here’s what we touched on for this week:A grown-man win at Charleston! Donovan Newby is making shots, and you know we’re fired up!UNCW’s depth showed up last week, and wh…

After a 10-day hiatus, rivalry week is back!With UNCW set to visit Charleston and the CAA schedule reaching the midpoint, we thought it was high time to bring Friend of the Perch Brian Mull back for another conversation.(Unfortunately, the audio cut out at several points during excellent answers from Brian.)In this week’s episode, we discussed:The …

After an incredible Saturday night in Trask Coliseum, we asked WWAY Sports Director Jake Eichstaedt to join us to give his perspective on UNCW’s victory over Charleston and the atmosphere and hype surrounding the rivalry.In addition, we covered Thursday night’s visit to Northeastern + Saturday’s trip to Stony Brook.Among the other topics we discuss…

In this super special *air horns* edition of Perchcast, we discussed one of the more bizarre basketball games we’ve seen UNCW play in recent years, then jumped into Saturday’s big rivalry matchup with Charleston.So much to discuss, including:— Trazarien White’s incredible night (31 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists)— BLACK ALTERNATE UNIFORMS ARE BEAUT…

It’s gameday for the Seahawks, as UNCW heads west to visit in-state rival Elon tonight at Schar Center. This is the first of two Perchcast episodes we’ll have this week, focused on last week’s victories over Monmouth and Delaware, then previewing what to expect tonight vs. the Phoenix.We’ll have an Elon review/Charleston preview ready for your enjo…

A return to Trask Coliseum couldn't have come at a better time for the Seahawks after a surprising 0-2 start in CAA play.This week, Bill and Brant break down what happened on the frustrating two-game run at Drexel and Towson and whether we should be worried about UNCW's long-range prospects. (Hint: probably not so much.)Also, they touch on: - The C…

With league play tipping off around the CAA this week, we had to invite Brian Mull on for his first episode of the year.First, we break down UNCW's loss to Arkansas to wrap up the nonconference slate, and what the Seahawks should take from their 9-3 run in November and December.From there, we dive into every level of #CAAHoops, from title contender…

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Seahawks!We've got a treat for you as Athletic Director Mike Oblinger gave us a full hour to review his first eight months on the job, facilities priorities, his first coaching hire, conference realignment, media rights and so much more!Also, you'll find out about Mike's proudest moment as a dad, which podcasts (…

The Seahawks took care of business against an overmatched Montreat team on Sunday, and now, they'll head down to Statesboro to meet a Georgia Southern team with its back to the wall.Along with quick breakdowns on those games, the guys get into the details on Takayo Siddle's challenge to his bench, a few spots the Seahawks might see improvement in s…

Brett Blizzard knows what it's like to be part of a UNCW team that is the talk of the college hoops world thanks to 2002 NCAA Tournament victory over USC.Listen in for his perspective on what the Seahawks are experiencing after their historic upset of Kentucky, as well as his reflections from the first glory days of UNCW basketball.Also, you'll hea…

UNCW just pulled off its greatest regular-season win in program history, knocking off a ranked opponent on the road for the first time. And it just happened to be the program with the greatest tradition in college hoops.Bill, Hunter and Brant break down the Seahawks' incredible gameplan, a huge night for Trazarien White and what this win means for …

A little long, but that's because there's a lot to learn about UNCW play-by-play man Mike Vaccaro!We start by reviewing the Fort Myers trip in detail, including Mike's unique courtside perspective and spending time with the team. After a quick preview of ECU, the conversation turns toward Mike's reflections on his career, from his time as a student…

In a matter of 24 hours, the Seahawks got the full Florida experience — a truly magical day in a beautiful place (Murray State) followed by something so incredibly strange (Appalachian State) that the headline seemed like a typo. With the Fort Myers Tip-Off behind us and a matchup with Florida Gulf Coast to come on Saturday, Bill and Brant touch on…

With the Seahawks off to a 3-0 start, Bill and Brant get into UNCW's ridiculous offensive firepower last week, plus a look ahead to what awaits in Fort Myers. They'll also touch on:- Donovan Newby's value beyond the box score.- Microwave scorer Nolan Hodge.- Shykeim Phillips will be your CAA Defensive Player of the Year- Eric Van Der Heijden is bac…