TarHeel247 - A UNC Basketball podcast with John Henson

247Sports director of scouting Adam Finkelstein joins UNC legend John Henson for a full, in-depth scouting report on five-star center commitment Sayon Keita. The two break down just how elite an NBA talent Keita is and what kind of immediate impact he could have on UNC’s roster next season. Finkelstein and Henson also share the latest scoops on the Tar Heels’ other international frontcourt targets, including Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, Brice Dessert, and Momo Faye. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TarHeel247 insider Andrew Jones joins UNC great John Henson to break down a busy Tuesday for the Tar Heels in the transfer portal, scouting the additions of Matt Able, Terrence Brown, and Maxim Logue. The two also provide the latest on Henri Veesaar’s status for next season and how Michael Malone’s first roster is shaping up overall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

247Sports national basketball analyst Travis Branham joins UNC legend John Henson to break down the first transfer portal addition of the Michael Malone era: former Virginia Tech star Neoklis Avdalas. The two also discuss the latest on the Tar Heels’ other transfer portal targets, including Wake Forest’s Juke Harris, and how Malone’s inaugural staff in Chapel Hill is shaping up after hiring Kim English as an assistant on Monday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UNC great and NBA Champion Scott Williams joins John Henson to break down the Tar Heels’ hiring of Michael Malone as head coach. The duo shares the latest insights on Malone’s staff hires and potential transfer portal targets. Williams, a longtime friend and former Chicago Bulls teammate of Michael Jordan, discusses His Airness' current involvement with UNC Basketball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports college basketball analyst Isaac Trotter joins UNC basketball legend John Henson to discuss the Tar Heels hiring former NBA coach Michael Malone as the next head coach. The two discuss his transition to college, roster construction via the transfer portal, and what led to hiring the 2022 NBA Finals champion as their next head coach over other candidates. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arizona insider and Wildcat Authority publisher Jason Scheer joins UNC legend John Henson to drop the latest scoop on the flirtations between Tommy Lloyd and the Tar Heels. Scheer also goes in-depth on the reported tensions between Lloyd and Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois, extension talks, and the allure of coaching a blue-blood program. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UNC legend John Henson shares the latest insights on the Tar Heels' coaching search alongside former teammate and college roommate Justin Watts. The former Tar Heels also discuss how ex-players feel about UNC going outside the Carolina Family, and which alums should receive a call during the coaching search. Stick around for a few fun rivalry jabs after Duke’s historic implosion against UConn in the Elite Eight. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tar Heel legend John Henson shares the latest updates on the UNC coaching search, including scoops on Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May, Billy Donovan, and Nate Oats. Henson also shares intel on the next steps for current staff members General Manager Jim Tanner and Director of Operations Eric Hoots. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports college basketball analyst Isaac Trotter joins UNC legend John Henson to discuss the latest developments in the Tar Heels' coaching search, including updates on Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May, Billy Donovan, and TJ Otzelberger. The duo also breaks down which candidates would be the best fit at UNC and what the Tar Heels can prove about their status as one of college basketball’s premier brands during this high-profile search. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UNC legend John Henson reacts to the news of Hubert Davis being let go as the Tar Heels' head coach and shares how the Carolina Family is feeling after the move. TarHeel247 lead insider Andrew Jones joins to provide insight on why and how Davis was dismissed, and who the Tar Heels might be targeting as their next head coach. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No. 6 seed UNC faces an upset-minded VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. TarHeel247 beat writer Noah Weiskopf joins Tar Heel legend John Henson to deliver the latest scoop from Greenville, South Carolina — including the locker-room vibes as the Tar Heels enter March Madness. The two also break down the matchup against the Rams and tackle the question of whether program standards are slipping under Hubert Davis. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March Madness is HERE! Join Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander as they pick the winner for EVERY game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They will take you from Dayton all the way to Indianapolis. Who do the guys have winning it all? Tune in to find out! (0:00) Intro + Norlander is doin’ more stuff with brackets (1:00) This is the bracket preview … it’s different from yesterday (7:00) East Region Picks & Predictions (24:00) South Region Picks & Predictions (37:45) West Region Picks & Predictions (53:00) Midwest Region Picks & Predictions (1:05:30) Who is the 12 seed or worse most likely to make a run? (1:10:00) Final Four Picks! Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected] Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠ For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Follow Inside College Basketball Now on Apple or Spotify Jon Rothstein breaks down his bracket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports’ Ross Martin joins Tar Heel legend John Henson to break down what the win over Clemson means as UNC gears up for Duke on Saturday. The two offer predictions for the showdown in Cameron Indoor — including the impact of Caleb Wilson’s injury — and discuss whether Seth Trimble will go down as the last four-year player in UNC history. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports college basketball analyst and bracketologist David Cobb joins UNC legend John Henson for a full Tar Heels NCAA Tournament breakdown — including a deep dive into advanced metrics, the schedule ahead, and predictions for Selection Sunday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UNC Basketball legends John Henson and Shammond Williams break down the rare loss at NC State and how the Tar Heels can stay afloat amid the absences of Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar. The two also addressed UNC’s backcourt struggles, the challenge of building “toughness” in the NIL era, and shared several must-hear stories from their days together on the UNC practice courts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New 247Sports Director of CBB Content Kyle Tucker joins host John Henson to break down the Tar Heels’ signature win over Duke, the court-storming fallout, and the latest NCAA Tournament seeding. The two also discussed UNC’s tough road matchup at Miami on Tuesday night and what the Tar Heels need to do to secure a win in Coral Gables. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TarHeel247 insider Andrew Jones joins host John Henson to break down UNC's epic comeback win at Virginia, preview the road trip to Georgia Tech + tough slate ahead, and deliver the latest on the Smith Center renovation/relocation debate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tar Heel legend Danny Green joins host John Henson to break down UNC's back-to-back road losses to Stanford and Cal, discuss Hubert Davis’ challenges, and preview the must-win matchup against Notre Dame . To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, John Henson is joined by CBS Sports College Basketball Writer Isaac Trotter as they recap the Wake Forest game and preview upcoming matchups against Stanford and Cal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, John Henson is joined by former Tar Heel big man Tyler Zeller for a look back at his time at UNC, his thoughts on this year's Carolina squad and they preview Carolina's game Saturday against Ohio State. #unc #UNCBasketball #TarHeels To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John is joined by Tarheel247.com staff writer Noah Weiskopf Writer as they discuss Carolina's performance in wins over Kentucky and Georgetown. #unc #UNCBasketball #TarHeels To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John is joined by 247Sports College Basketball Writer Isaac Trotter as they discuss Carolina's performance against St. Bonaventure and Michigan State and preview their matchups against Kentucky and Georgetown. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Henson is joined by 247Sports College Basketball Writer Isaac Trotter as they discuss the "Players Only" meeting after UNC's win over Navy and preview their upcoming matchups against St. Bonaventure and Michigan State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Henson is joined by 247Sports College Basketball Writer Isaac Trotter as they give their breakdown of UNC's early season play as well as what the team needs to improve on as the schedule gets tougher in the coming weeks.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, John is joined by former Tar Heel big man Brice Johnson for a look back at his time at UNC and his thoughts on this year's Carolina squad. Johnson shares stories of growing up in South Carolina, his journey to Chapel Hill, tales of summer workouts against Tar Heel legends, experiences playing in the NBA and overseas and his outlook for the Carolina basketball team this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John is joined by CBS Sports Director of Scouting Adam Finkelstein as they discuss the impact of Seth Trimble's injury, thoughts on Carolina's big win over Kansas, assessing the play of Caleb Wilson and Darryn Peterson so far, Carolina players who may project to the next level and an overall assessment of the program under Hubert Davis. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John is joined by former Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor to preview Friday's showdown versus Kansas and they take a trip down memory lane and relive their 2012 Elite Eight matchup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Henson is joined by 247Sports College Basketball Writer Isaac Trotter as they give their breakdown of UNC's season opening win over Central Arkansas and they look forward to Friday's showdown versus Kansas. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, John is joined by former Tar Heel big man Deon Thompson for a look back at his time at UNC and the prospects for this year's Carolina squad. Thompson shares stories of growing up on the West Coast, his journey to Chapel Hill, tales of summer workouts against Tar Heel legends, experiences playing overseas and expectations for this year's team. #UNC #UNCBasketball #TarHeels To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Tar Heel and friend of the pod Justin Watts joins the show to ask John questions submitted by subscribers on TarHeel247.com. Follow on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2D9ADxjzj1W7E4Y2tEovej?si=1ad38aea147545f7 Follow on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tarheel247-a-unc-basketball-podcast-with-john-henson/id1832321430 #UNC #UNCBasketball #TarHeels To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John is joined by Tarheel247 Insider Andrew Jones as they give intel on what the team looks like early in practice sessions and what should be reasonable expectations for this year's team. #UNC #UNCBasketball #TarHeels To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, John is joined by former Tar Heel defensive stopper Marcus Ginyard for a look back at his time at UNC and the prospects for this year's Carolina squad. Ginyard shares stories of growing up in the DMV and how it prepared him for the rigors of playing in the ACC, his journey to Chapel Hill, tales of summer workouts against Tar Heel legends, expectations for this year's team and his career playing professionally overseas. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, John is joined by former Tar Heel big man Scott Williams for a look back at his time at Carolina and the prospects for this year's Carolina squad. Scott shares stories of playing for legendary coach Dean Smith, his road from Southern California to Chapel Hill, tales of summer workouts against Tar Heel royalty, expectations for this year's team and his days in the NBA as both a player and coach. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, John is joined by former Tar Heel shooter extraordinaire PJ Hairston for a look back at his time at Carolina and the prospects for this year's Carolina squad. PJ shares memories of his childhood in Greensboro, NC, the story behind his recruitment to Carolina, tales of summer workouts against Tar Heel legends, expectations for this year's team and PJ's somewhat surprising inclusion in UNC's record book. Follow on Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/2D9ADxjzj1W7E4Y2tEovej?si=1ad38aea147545f7 Follow on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tarheel247-a-unc-basketball-podcast-with-john-henson/id1832321430 #UNC #UNCBasketball #TarHeels To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, John is joined by former Tar Heel big man Brendan Haywood for a look back at his time at Carolina and a look forward to this year's team. John and Brendan share never-before told stories about their recruitments, summer workouts against Tar Heel legends, expectations for this year's team and Brendan's time in the NBA. Follow on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2D9ADxjzj1W7E4Y2tEovej?si=1ad38aea147545f7 Follow on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tarheel247-a-unc-basketball-podcast-with-john-henson/id1832321430 #UNC #UNCBasketball #TarHeels To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, John is joined by one of his former teammates at North Carolina, Memphis native Leslie McDonald, as they take a trip down memory lane and look back at their time at North Carolina and a look at the current state of college basketball. 00:00 - Intro00:15 - Welcome Leslie McDonald00:51 - Leslie's early life growing up in Memphis01:46 - How Leslie was introduced to basketball04:02 - How UNC got involved in his recruitment05:36 - Why going to Memphis wasn't appealing06:46 - UNC's recruiting pitch to him08:52 - Leslie's official visit to Chapel Hill09:47 - What happened on Leslie's visit to Duke10:58 - Leslie on what school he would've went to if not for UNC12:03 - Being a part of such a heralded recruiting class13:23 - Leslie on "optional" not being optional at UNC15:02 - Leslie's welcome to Carolina moment playing pickup17:00 - How Leslie knew Coach Williams was always watching18:26 - Recalling how hard conditioning was at Carolina20:35 - The part of his game Leslie developed the most at Carolina22:03 - Leslie's expectations for this year's team23:42 - How Leslie would've navigated NIL and the portal while he was at UNC24:59 - Leslie details his involvement with Iceberg Guards27:05 - John's story about there being no such thing as a free lunch29:14 - The collest experience Leslie had in his life due to the game of basketball30:46 - Leslie's advice to his younger self32:24 - The one thing Leslie wishes that the media would've asked him about his career #collegebasketball #northcarolina #tarheels #unc SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@tarheel247 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/tarheel_247/X -  https://x.com/TarHeel_247 YouTubeNorth Carolina Tar Heels on 247Sports Follow on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2D9ADxjzj1W…  X (formerly Twitter)TarHeel247 (@TarHeel_247) on X The North Carolina Tar Heels site on the 247Sports network.https://t.co/c0AJzsBYDv To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, John is joined by Tar Heel legend Raymond Felton for a look back at his time in Chapel Hill and a look forward to this year's team.John and Raymond share never-before told stories about their recruitments, summer workouts against former Tar Heels, expectations for this year's team  and the one question Raymond wishes people would ask him about his basketball journey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John is joined by 247Sports National Basketball Director Eric Bossi as they revisit the first time John got on Bossi's radar as a prospect, scouting reports on each of the UNC freshmen, the investment UNC has made in its recruiting infrastructure and the latest recruiting intel on prospects UNC is after in the Class of 2026. [00:00] - Intro[00:36] - Welcome Eric Bossi[01:07] - The first time Bossi saw John play in high school[04:44] - Biggest differences between now and when John came along as a recruit[07:53] - A day in the life of a national recruiting analyst[10:25] - How John was initially discovered by Roy Williams[13:04] - 2025 5-star PF Caleb Wilson breakdown[15:33] - 2025 4-star CG Derek Dixon breakdown[17:24] - 2025 4-star CG Isaiah Denis breakdown[18:45] - The investments UNC has made in its recruiting infrastructure[22:36] - 2026 5-star SF Tajh Ariza intel[33:12] - 2026 5-star SF Anthony Thompson intel[28:03] - 2026 5-star PF Cameron Williams intel[30:58] - 2026 5-star PF Toni Bryant intel[33:06] - 2026 4-star PG Deron Rippey Jr. intel[36:59] - 2026 4-star SF Cameron Holmes intel[39:45] - 2026 4-star SF Cole Cloer intel[42:36] - 2026 4-star SF Bryson Howard intel[49:51] - 2026 4-star SF Maximo Adams intel[49:51] - The importance of finding the right fit as a recruit To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John is joined by 247Sports College Basketball Writer Isaac Trotter as they give detailed scouting reports on each addition to the Carolina basketball roster and what should be reasonable expectations for this year's team. [00:00] - Intro [00:33] - Welcome Isaac Trotter [01:23] - What to expect this season in College Basketball [02:24] - Impact of adding C Henri Veesaar to UNC [05:43] - CG Kyan Evans Transfer Expectations [09:02] - Impact of Montenegro CG Luka Bogavac [13:12] - 2025 5-star PF Recruit Caleb Wilson Intel [17:30] - Bama Transfer PF Jarin Stevenson Intel [21:34] - 4-star CG Derek Dixon Breakdown [24:51] - WVU 4-star SG transfer Jonathan Powell’s Potential [29:41] - 4-star CG recruit Isaiah Denis Intel [33:12] - UNC 2025 Season Expectations [35:12] - Roster Outlook Amongst ACC Contenders To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the inaugural episode, John is joined by his roommates at Carolina - Harrison Barnes and Justin Watts - for a look back at their time in Chapel Hill and a look forward to this year's Carolina team. John, Harrison and Justin share never-before told stories about summer workouts, how NIL would've impacted their Carolina teams and their thoughts on this year's Carolina team. 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Welcome Harrison Barnes & Justin Watts 02:10 - Why choose UNC? 06:08 - Early days at UNC 08:05 - Memorable moments at practice 10:29 - State of UNC Hoops in 2025 13:23 - How NIL would affect the team in the past 16:14 - Justin Watts’ title run 18:00 - Harrison Barnes’ leadership at UNC 21:20 - Harrison Barnes’ 40 point explosion vs Clemson 23:20 - Tournament memories To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carolina blue runs deep — and so do the stories. Hosted by John Henson, TarHeel247 - A UNC Basketball Podcast, takes you inside the heart of Carolina basketball with the voices who know it best. Each week, John sits down with legendary players, coaches and insiders for real, unfiltered conversations about the past, present and future of the program. Whether it’s behind-the-scenes moments from the locker room, deep dives into the state of the team, or candid reflections on what it means to wear that jersey — this is your all-access pass to one of the most iconic programs in sports. No fluff. No filters. Just hoop talk — the Tar Heel way. Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices