RELENTLESS: UNC MAKES WAVES in 2027 Recruiting, Aggressively Targets Jordan Page, 10 More Top 15 Recruits

North Carolina Tar Heels basketball amps up its recruiting strategy as Michael Malone aggressively targets elite prospects, offering scholarships to 11 of the top 15 players in the 2027 class, including 5-star wing Jordan Page from Raleigh. Is this bold approach the key to returning UNC to blue-blood dominance, or does it risk missing out if marquee names commit elsewhere? The conversation focused on the importance of length, versatility, and in-state connections in the modern college game. Shifting to football, the discussion explored UNC’s daunting 2026schedule—facing Notre Dame, Miami, and Louisville, all ranked in the AP preseason Top 25. Several points were raised, including whether a bowl game is possible after last season’s four-win campaign and which swing games (like TCU and NC State) could define Bill Belichick’s squad. With tough matchups and high-stakes recruiting, the Tar Heels face crucial tests on both the hardwood and the gridiron. PHOTO CREDIT: Alonzo Adams - 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!   KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. .   The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDONat checkout. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today'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. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.  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.