LOCKED IN? Will UNC Tar Heels FOCUS & DOMINATE Syracuse or Get Caught Looking Ahead to Duke?

North Carolina Tar Heels face a critical test as Duke looms, but can they stay focused and avoid a trap against Syracuse? With freshman Caleb Wilson making headlines for his electrifying dunks and the Tar Heels surging offensively, the need for senior leadership from Seth Trimble and James Brown takes center stage. The episode asks: will UNC’s renewed discipline, elite turnover rate, and deep bench—sparked by rising star Luka Bogavac—be enough to shut down a struggling Orange squad?Isaac Schade breaks down Carolina’s strategy, pointing to defensive mastery in two-point field goal percentage, dominance on the offensive glass, and Syracuse’s shooting woes. Weekend highlights include women’s tennis stunning No. 1 Georgia and wrestling setbacks. Get ready for a high-stakes ACC showdown and the latest on player rotations, coaching hot seats, and how UNC can build momentum before the Duke rivalry heats up. 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/EyjXvMPAeVFollow & 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!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. 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.