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Next Level: What the ACC's Concession Means for UNC Jul 21, 2025

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The Atlantic Coast Conference ruled with an iron first over it’s member institutions for nearly ten years after then-commissioner orchestrated the ‘ironclad’ Grant of Rights deal that virtually locked in each school. This spring’s settlement - or rather nearly full concession - brought by Clemson has monumentally shifted the conference’s grip, the league giving away perhaps the one thing that held the league together in this era of movement. Inside Carolina’s Greg Barnes joins host Tommy Ashley on this edition of Next Level to break down the background, the concession and what it all means for UNC.

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Coast to Coast: AAU Reports, Player Development Jul 21, 2025

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Nike, Adidas, and Puma all had AAU tournament activity over the past week. Inside Carolina these events and has all of the info about who the UNC staff was tracking in gyms around the country. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran spent some time in the bleachers and will share what they learned with Joey Powell, plus some talk about what new roster members are growing into their roles as the summer clicks along.

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Scouting the Room: UNC's Wide Receivers Jul 18, 2025

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Talented and potentially a top tier room in the conference - if it all clicks for the talent - North Carolina's wide receivers look to shine under Bill Belichick's coaching staff. Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley is joined by expert Jason Staples and break down the room, issue superlatives and discuss how this group could impress in 2025.

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Noon Dish: The Carolina Commitments Keep Coming Jul 14, 2025

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Inside Carolina football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley for an extensive rundown of North Carolina's most recent football commitments from late June until today's show. Callahan breaks down each player and what went down for the Tar Heels and Bill Belichick's staff to secure a commitment from each high school standout. Callahan also discusses what's left for the Heels in the 2026 class as well as answers viewer questions.

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Coast to Coast: Summer Circuit, Roster Talk Jul 14, 2025

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While summer may keep campus quiet in Chapel Hill, the "Shoe Circuit" went full-throttle this past week as AAU tournaments began in earnest. Coaches from around the country are now back on the road for this live period to evaluate the best of the best in the class of '26 and beyond. North Carolina had its staff out and about watching offered and targeted players, and IC will continue its coverage this coming week. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to look back at the staff's movements last week, and to discuss more of the coming season for Carolina hoops.

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Scouting the Room: UNC's Tight Ends Jul 12, 2025

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Last season, North Carolina's tight end room was three-deep, versatile and proven. Heading into 2025, this room is quite the opposite, with lightly used Jake Johnson heading the room, joined by three transfers - Jordan Owens, Conner Cox and Shamar Easter. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss the room superlatives and what to expect when the season opens on Labor Day.

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The Forty Club: UNC Football Great Greg Ellis Jul 10, 2025

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Carolina fans remember Greg Ellis as an anchor of Mack Brown's best defenses in Chapel Hill in the mid-to-late nineties. Ellis went on to a 12-year All-Pro career in the NFL, and has been even busier since he hung up the cleats. Last month, the National Football Foundation announced that Ellis was on the ballot for the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame. He joined Joey Powell to talk ball, being successful in the League, molding young minds, and how he's helping combat the social stigma around mental health issues.

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Scouting the Room: UNC's Running Backs Jul 08, 2025

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Gone is one of the nation’s best in Omarion Hampton, but as Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples explains, North Carolina’s stable of running backs has the tools and talent to be productive and efficient in Bill Belichick’s first season in Chapel Hill. Staples discusses the superlatives of the room with Davion Gause taking an ‘alpha’ role and Michigan transfer Benjamin Hall joining Caleb Hood and Charleston French pushing for snaps as well.

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Scouting the Room: UNC's Offensive Line Jul 03, 2025

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Quality depth and enough puzzle pieces highlight North Carolina’s offensive line room as Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to break down the returners and newcomers at perhaps the most important position for success this season in Chapel Hill. Superlatives highlight the discussion and Staples offers his take on every member of the room with some expectations across the board.

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Next Level: Changing of the Guard for UNC Athletics Jul 01, 2025

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North Carolina’s move into the new world order took another big step forward on July 1st with the announcement that Steve Newmark would succeed Bubba Cunningham as Athletic Director in the summer of 2026. Newmark comes to Chapel Hill with an extensive background in NASCAR and the financial side of athletics and will spend the next year on campus learning the basics of administration on a college campus and digging into basketball and football revenue before assuming AD position. Inside Carolina’s Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss Newmark, Cunningham’s legacy and the impact this move will have on Carolina’s continued push to the forefront of the changing landscape of collegiate athletics.

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