ASCENSION: Henri Veesaar's Growth HUGE for UNC Basketball | Top 10 UNC Moments of 2025-26 (#10-8)

Top 10 UNC Athletics moments of 2025-26, No. 10-8 UNC Athletics shine on the national stage as Bubba Cunningham exits, while Steve Newmark moves in and fresh faces make their mark. Is the Tar Heels’ next golden era underway? Isaac Schade spotlights Henri Veesaar’s explosive rise in men’s basketball, the strategic impact of the House settlement on student-athlete compensation, and UNC’s dominance across 28 varsity sports. From field hockey’s relentless Final Four runs under Erin Matson to baseball’s College World Series journey, Carolina’s depth and versatility grab headlines across the collegiate sports world. The episode also unpacks the transition from longtime athletic director Bubba Cunningham to NASCAR marketing trailblazer Steve Newmark. What’s next for UNC with this bold leadership move—and how will it influence NIL, fundraising, and national competitiveness? As field hockey’s championship culture rivals the legacy of Anson Dorrance’s historic women’s soccer teams, Schade asks: Can the Tar Heels keep setting the standard for excellence in NCAA athletics? Don’t miss this dynamic recap of UNC’s year of achievement and change.   PHOTO CREDIT:  Alex Martin- Imagn Images   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: Locked On Tar Heels Everydayers Club! Locked On Tar Heels Discord: https://discord.gg/EyjXvMPAeV Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-tar-heels/ Locked On Tar Heels (TikTok)Locked On Tar Heels (Twitter) Locked On Tar Heels (Instagram) Isaac Schade (TikTok)Isaac Schade (Twitter)   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.