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Point to the Passer S3, E6: Recapping the Big Win vs. Kentucky and Previewing Georgetown in Chapel HillCarolina struggled on Thanksgiving Day vs. Michigan State but clearly learned some lessons that helped them to a big win against Kentucky this past week. The Heels are now 7-1 on the season with two big wins over fellow blue bloods, and now look ahead to a 1982 Natty rematch with Georgetown in Chapel Hill on Sunday. We break down all of these games, talk lineups, stat trends, and wish Jonathan a happy birthday while doing so.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2025-12-0643 min

Point to the Passer S3, E5: We’re Back … and so is Carolina: Feast Week Preview, Seth’s Injury Impact, and UNC’s TrajectoryIt's been months since we've put out an episode, but this 5-0 start, including the big win vs. Kansas, has us hyped to be back! We'll talk the best week of college basketball outside the month of March, what this team needs to improve upon in the next five weeks leading up to ACC play, and where we think their ceiling might be. Also, a few reminders throughout to enjoy Caleb Wilson while we have him in Chapel Hill – the kid is special.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting up...

2025-11-2457 min

Preferred Walk-Ons CFP, ACC, and UNCWe have football and basketball to discuss this week. The College Football Playoff released its first rankings and UVA is currently in the field. Can the ACC get two teams into the playoffs? We discuss that possibility and give our picks for Week 11. We also invited Craig Marimpietri of the Point to the Passer podcast to discuss Carolina basketball and predictions for the upcoming college basketball season. Topics for discussion include: Virginia's placement in the CFP standings and what it says about perceptions of the ACC Picks and analysis for every Week 11 ACC football game Other college football games of inte...

2025-11-071h 13

Point to the Passer S3, E4: Way Too Many Offseason Updates With Locked On Tar Heels Host Isaac SchadeAs we head into July, we're linking up with Isaac Schade, host of Locked On Tar Heels, your only daily Carolina podcast. We're thankful he took the time to join us for this one, because we had a lot to break down -- roster costs, front court and back court assessments, summer games and practices, the non-con schedule, and why not add in some UNC AD news. Thanks, Bubba.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2025-07-041h 07

Point to the Passer S3, E3: Diamond Heels 2025 Season Recap With Carolina Baseball Legend Chad FlackCarolina Baseball dropped Game 3 of the Super Regionals series to Arizona 4-3, and despite outscoring the Wildcats 29-15 in those three games, their season comes to an end. We'll take a look back on the season with Diamond Heels legend Chad Flack who helped the Heels get to the College World Series multiple times in his years at UNC with some truly clutch moments.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2025-06-1341 min

Point to the Passer S3, E2: Transfer Portal Updates and Talking Diamond Heels With Matt KrauseThe Heels landed a huge international player and professional baller in Luka Bogavac from Montenegro as well as Virginia Tech transfer guard Jaydon Young. With these pickups, this team is looking like it has the roster pieces that Hubert needs to play with. Plus, it's Carolina Baseball season as they look to win two games vs. Arizona for another bid to Omaha. We'll break down the Regionals and look ahead to Supers with Carolina broadcaster Matt Krause.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2025-06-061h 02

Point to the Passer S3, E1: PortalSZN™ Continues, UNC's Latest Roster Needs, and Impact Players for 2025-26After a calmer week or two since Carolina’s last transfer get, the player news has picked back up with outbound transfer and NBA Draft announcements from Carolina’s stud freshmen last season, Ian Jackson and Drake Powell. Plus, some news from Ven-Allen Lubin, including a statement he put out that, in a nutshell, summarizes why the NIL era is so complicated.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2025-04-2559 min

Point to the Passer S2, E16: #PortalSZN™ Updates – Henri Veesaar, Jonathan Powell, and the Search for UNC's Next Point GuardCarolina secured possibly its biggest transfer ever from the portal in Henri Veesaar from Arizona and got an exciting wing in WVU's Jonathan Powell as well. Point guards, however, are getting taken quickly or hitting the NBA Draft, and that could be an issue for Hubert Davis, Jim Tanner, and their staff. We'll break down all of it in under 45 minutes.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2025-04-0539 min

Point to the Passer S2, E15: PortalSZN™ Updates With Fellow UNC Fan and Podcast Host Lenzell GrahamThis is March! One of the most exciting time of the year. And it is indeed Portal Madness at this point in the year. Lenzell Graham, host of '94ftofunc' joins Craig and Jonathan to try and make sense of the chaos and potential upcoming roster moves.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2025-04-021h 13

Point to the Passer S2, E14: UNC's Season Ends and PortalSZN™ BeginsJust a few days after Carolina's loss to Ole Miss in the First Round of the NCAA Tourney, the transfer portal has come to life. Elliot Cadeau and Jalen Washington have entered already and others still have until April 22nd to land somewhere else. One thing's for sure in all this -- college basketball looks way different than it did even five years ago. We'll discuss what needs to happen to the roster in the months ahead for this team to get back to the level of respect that the program has known for decades.Follow @PointPasserPod...

2025-03-2654 min

Point to the Passer S2, E13: Carolina Silences the Haters and Previewing UNC vs. Ole MissAfter 48 hours taking it on the chin from the entire sports media world, Carolina nation got the game it deserved as the Heels played their most complete game of the entire season at the time they needed it most. Between RJ's 26 points on 6-6 three-point shooting and Elliot's 12 assists, some of them absolute beauties, this team's offense looked unstoppable. And its defense shined just as bright. Now they look to the Round of 64 and a match-up against SEC opponent Ole Miss.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and...

2025-03-2043 min

Point to the Passer S2, E12: Way Too Much Bubble Drama and Previewing UNC vs. San Diego StateWhat a week it's been for Carolina fans holding their breath on the bubble and college basketball fans in general awaiting a look at their potential road to the Final Four. With so many bubble teams, there were always gonna be some broken hearts, but we did not expect things to escalate the way they did, at least in the sports media world.We start there, then dive into UNC's Tuesday opponent out of the Mountain West Conference, the San Diego State Aztecs, and finish a bit unhinged with our bracket predictions and point outs....

2025-03-181h 32

Point to the Passer S2, E11: ACC Tourney: UNC Bubble Watch EditionCarolina is in Charlotte for the ACC Tourney this week looking for at least three straight wins, including one over likely opponent Duke. They'll face Notre Dame on Wednesday afternoon and take things from there. We break down what needs to happen based on takeaways from this past Saturday's Duke game to get this team into March Madness.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2025-03-1250 min

Point to the Passer S2, E10: A Welcome Win StreakCarolina is on a 4-game win streak and it comes at an essential time, as the Heels are fighting for an NCAA Tourney bubble bid. We'll break down what's changed during the last four games to get to this point and what's still needed the next three games before it's ACC Tourney time in Charlotte.We'll also discuss the news around Hubert Davis' extended coaching contract and some important details regarding the timeline of how that unfolded. On a related note, Carolina Basketball has also officially announced that Jim Tanner, a longtime NBA agent and Carolina alum...

2025-02-261h 06

Point to the Passer S2, E9: What the Heels Have to Prove in Their Final Ten ACC GamesCarolina is halfway through ACC play and we’re back on the mic to break down what we’ve seen and what needs to happen for this team to make the NCAA Tournament. The rollercoaster ride has been more intense than ever with this year’s squad. Is it team chemistry? Is it coaching? Is it NIL and the ever-changing college basketball landscape? Chances are it’s a bit of everything, so we’ll try to make some sense out of it for you.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting...

2025-01-311h 13

Point to the Passer S2, E8: Recapping Maui and December Matchups With Coach Bill RobinsonThe PTTP crew is joined this week by Milligan University Head Coach Bill Robinson to break down Carolina’s showing at the Maui Invitational and what to look out for this December leading up to full-time ACC play. He also recently authored “Carolina Basketball School,” a book about the legendary program that runs each summer in downtown Chapel Hill.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2024-12-0458 min

Point to the Passer S2, E7: After Dark for the Maui InvitationalNew episode drop just in time for Carolina's first Maui Invitational game vs. Dayton. Get our full breakdown and recap Dan Hurley's technical foul and Izzo's big win over Colorado.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2024-11-2642 min

Point to the Passer S2, E6: Aloha, Hawaii!The Heels got to 2-1 on the season last week with a win over American University and now look ahead to a business trip to Hawaii. First up, a true road game against the Rainbow Warriors in Honolulu and then it's down to the Maui Invitational for the best November-ball you can find and a stacked field.We'll have a full breakdown of the Maui Invitational field releasing on Monday, 11/25.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2024-11-2156 min

Point to the Passer S2, E5: There's No Place Like Allen (Live From The Barn)We're just back from an epic weekend in Lawrence with the pod crew to see the Heels take on the Jayhawks at one of the best venues in all of college basketball. From the classic spots on downtown Mass Street and the KU Basketball Hall of Fame to game day vibes at Free State Brewery and The Wheel, we made the most of our 72 hours together taking in the full Kansas experience.We'll share some of our favorite moments from a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and of course, go way in depth on the Heels' tough first half but...

2024-11-1241 min

Point to the Passer S2, E4: Talking Carolina Hoops on the Horizon With Riley DavisWith only a few weeks left to go in the offseason, Jonathan is joined by Riley Davis, college hoops writer and podcaster for Heat Check College Basketball, Sleepers Media, and The Field of 68. The duo breaks down what they liked from UNC's 84-76 exhibition win over Memphis in the Hoops St. Jude® Tip Off Classic and offers their thoughts on the upcoming 2024-25 season.We close the show with a special point out to Tylee Craft, a Tar Heel who had an enormous impact on the Carolina community during his life and still continues to since his p...

2024-10-211h 16

Point to the Passer S2, E3: The Peaceful Meadows of the OffseasonAfter two months off, we start with a 30,000-foot view of the latest roster as we've now passed the 100 days mark 'til tipoff of the 2024-25 season. The PTTP crew focuses in on starting lineup options as Carolina looks to run small even with the addition of Vanderbilt big man Ven-Allen Lubin.Jonathan also gives a recap of the alumni/player scrimmage that he attended. And last but not least, is there the potential for a late addition to the Carolina roster coming all the way from New Zealand? Don't hold your breath, but don't count it...

2024-07-301h 33

Point to the Passer S2, E2: Stuck in the PortalCarolina continues its search for another big man and is reportedly in contact with three targets to potentially fill the 4/5 spots –– Coleman Hawkins, Ugonna Onyenso, and Ven-Allen Lubin. Each brings a slightly different skill set and we'll break it all down as the NCAA offseason enters a 10-day dead period in recruiting. Patience, y'all ... patience.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2024-05-2345 min

Point to the Passer S2, E1: We're BackThe episode title says it all ... we're back.It's been over a month since we've released a new episode (we had to process the Alabama game like the rest of you), but we're so stoked to tip off PTTP's sophomore season. Similar to last year's offseason, you can expect transfer updates, individual player profiles, season predictions and more to hold us over until the Heels head to Lawrence to take on the Jayhawks to open the 2024-25 season.On this episode, there's a ton to talk about specifically regarding the transfer portal. In particular, UNC's...

2024-05-031h 20

Point to the Passer S1, E44.5: Carolina Defeats Wagner, Previewing Michigan State, and Our Favorite First Round Games and MomentsThe Heels won the first leg of “The Charlotte Tournament” as Hubert Davis has referred to these opening round games and now look to familiar March rival Michigan State, led by Tom Izzo. The Spartans looked strong out of the gate and moved the ball well in their win vs. Mississippi State, while it took Carolina a bit of time to get rolling against Wagner. What can we expect from Saturday's matchup? And what are some of our favorite moments from the tourney thus far?(0:00) - First Round Recap(2:00) - Wagner Takeaways(8:12) - West Region Over...

2024-03-2344 min

Point to the Passer S1, E44: ACC Tourney Takeaways and Previewing Carolina’s Road to the Final FourCarolina advanced to the ACC Championship game but couldn’t capture an ACC Tourney title, running into a red hot NC State team that pulled off a 5-game miracle stretch, to steal a bid into the NCAA Tourney. With that said, the Heels still locked up a #1 seed in a West Region filled with storylines, and now we look ahead to their road to the Final Four. What's in store for the Heels and others in the field of 68, and who are some of the players we’re looking forward to watching most?(0:52) - ACC Tour...

2024-03-1858 min

Point to the Passer S1, E43: The Cormac Ryan Game™️ Spoils Duke’s Senior Night and Has Filipowski Finally Reached Villain Status?Carolina finished out the regular season 6-0 and snagged the #1 spot in the ACC Tournament with a hard-fought win over Duke on Saturday. Cormac Ryan was impressive and carried the Heels to victory with a 31-point performance (surpassing his previous 28-point career-high at Cameron Indoor) and the bench provided a spark to help spoil the Blue Devils' senior night. We'll recap all of it and look ahead to Caroina's potential ACC Tourney matchups.(0:52) - Duke Recap(13:29) - Cameron Crazies Nonsense(21:16) - Scheyer Apologies(28:23) - Filipowski's Villain Status(39:54) - ACC Tourney Preview(52:17...

2024-03-1155 min

Point to the Passer S1, E42: Carolina-Duke Rivalry Week with Andy Bagwell, Co-Author of the “Duke Sucks” BooksAndy Bagwell joins the pod this week to help preview the final ACC regular season game of the year at Duke, where the Heels are eager to get the win and get to top dog status alone atop the ACC. If you’re someone who can never get enough Duke trash talk, let’s just say you’ll enjoy this one.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2024-03-0756 min

Point to the Passer S1, E41: NC State Takes Another Loss in Chapel Hill and Looking Ahead to Senior NightCarolina needed a strong second half to come back against NC State in the Smith Center on Saturday, and it was the increased intensity on the defensive end of the floor that propelled the Heels to a 79-70 victory. Jonathan and Brian recap what we saw on Saturday afternoon, discuss how the team is trending as they head into the last week of the regular season, and preview the Heels' upcoming senior night against Notre Dame.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2024-03-041h 01

Point to the Passer S1, E40: Recapping The RJ Davis Game™️ and Previewing NC StateRJ! RJ! RJ! The chants rang through the Dean Dome as loud as the GTHD chants you're used to hearing post-game during the singing of the alma mater. It was one of those nights where you'll remember where you were, who you were with, and how most importantly, how the senior guard from White Plains, NY put the team on his back to stretch Carolina's lead in the ACC standings with only three regular season games remaining.(01:03) - RJ Davis' Career Night(38:02) - UVA "Recap"(40:26) - NC State Preview(48:38) - The Point Out

2024-02-2850 min

Point to the Passer S1, E39: Can the Tar Heels Finally Find a Way to Win in Charlottesville Again?Carolina is now 12-3 in ACC play, and this week is a big one as the Heels head to Charlottesville where they haven’t won since the days of Kendall Marshall and Harrison Barnes back in 2012. With only five games left on the ACC slate, what will it take to come away with another Quad 1 win and carry that momentum into the final stretch of the season?(01:41) - Jonathan's Return to the Dean Dome(04:15) - Syracuse Loss(11:10) - VT Win(18:13) - Bench Production(26:57) - UVA Preview(47:08) - The Point OutFo...

2024-02-2250 min

Point to the Passer S1, E38: What It'll Take for Carolina to Reach its Ceiling and Why There's No Reason for PanicLosses aren't fun, and losing three out of five in ACC play is especially discouraging, but the fact is this: Carolina sits atop the conference standings as we enter mid-February. Now say that line out loud again. Are there issues to address if this team is to reach its potential? Of course there are, and there always are this time of year. We'll offer our assessment of where the Tar Heels need to improve and the pain points we've seen off and on since the loss at Georgia Tech in late January.*PROGRAMMING NOTE: this episode was...

2024-02-1650 min

Point to the Passer S1, E37.5: Previewing Carolina's Trip to the Carrier Dome to Take on SyracuseOrange alum Brian Neal joins the pod again to preview the second matchup of the season between UNC vs. Syracuse. What's changed since their 103-67 blowout loss in Chapel Hill in January? And how are we feeling about Carolina after an up and down week without Seth Trimble in the lineup due to injury? We'll deep dive into all of that, and be sure to keep an eye out for a 2nd episode later this week recapping both of last week's games in-depth and looking ahead to the Virginia Tech matchup on Saturday.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube...

2024-02-1233 min

Point to the Passer S1, E37: How Carolina Downed Duke and Why This Will Forever be Known as The Harrison Ingram Game™️Carolina suffered its first loss of ACC play this week, but learned from it quickly and bounced back in a big way to beat rival Duke at home this past Saturday in a game where the Heels were down 2-0 and never lost the lead after that. Special point outs this week to Harrison Ingram for his instant classic performance and the return of Armando to what we known him. We’ll break down the big win and look ahead to Clemson at home and Miami on the road.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, sc...

2024-02-0552 min

Point to the Passer S1, E36.5: Our Duke-Carolina Preview and Rivalry Banter With a Blue Devil FanIt's Duke-Carolina once again, and the stage is set for another instant classic as both teams rank in the Top 10 heading into Saturday. #3 UNC is coming off a tough 1-point loss to a feisty Georgia Tech team, while #7 Duke rolled on the road at Virginia Tech. There are only a select few Blue Devil fans we associate with, but we chose to extend an invite to one of them this week. He kindly accepted and shares his thoughts on the first Blue Blood Tobacco Road game of the season.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops...

2024-02-0258 min

Point to the Passer S1, E36: An Interview With Myroslav, Ukraine's Biggest UNC Basketball FanNext time you think about complaining about a 9pm start time, think of Myroslav first, Ukraine's biggest Tar Heels fan. For him, a 9pm tipoff means the TV's on at 4am, but it's something he's done now for 15+ years. Literally zero games missed. Impressive, right? Safe to say, he knows Carolina Basketball. He joins us for this week's pod to talk about his UNC fandom and how it's grown over the years as well as his thoughts on this season's squad.We'll have a bonus episode coming up later this week to break down the Duke game s...

2024-01-291h 04

Point to the Passer S1, E35: How Carolina Avoided Two Classic Trap Games and Previewing Old School ACC Matchups in Wake Forest and Florida StateCarolina sits atop the ACC at 7-0, two games up on NC State and Wake Forest both. What we've seen from this team has been impressive: resilience, determination, and togetherness -- a bunch of Tough Little Nuts™ as ol' Roy would say -- but it's a long season and these late January games will tell us even more about this team's ceiling.The Deacs visit Chapel Hill on Monday to try and cut down on the Heels’ conference lead, but UNC's defense looks to say otherwise. Tune in for our preview of Wake Forest and Florida State, and of co...

2024-01-2250 min

Point to the Passer S1, E34: Stories From Behind Enemy Lines at NC State, How Carolina's Defense Got to be One of the Nation's Best, and Previewing Louisville and Boston CollegeCarolina is 5-0 in ACC play with two classic "trap" games this week -- the first at home vs. Louisville and then up to the northeast to face Boston College on Saturday. This year feels different than other years, though, as Carolina has been elite recently on defense and consistently good on the offensive end. We'll break down how UNC's defense has played a huge role in stifling its opponents' three-point percentage the past two weeks and where this team can continue to grow.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis...

2024-01-1752 min

Point to the Passer S1, E33.5: An Interview With a Syracuse Super Fan to Help Preview the Heels Upcoming MatchupJoining the pod this week for a special bonus episode is Syracuse alum and friend of the pod, Brian Neal, Craig's friend and former co-worker from back in his media days. They share a passion for college hoops, particularly all things ACC. Tune in to hear Brian share some fun stories about life as a Syracuse fan over the last few decades and also get his take on the Orange's upcoming visit to the Dean Dome this Saturday.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2024-01-1247 min

Point to the Passer S1, E33: Recapping Pitt and Clemson, a Tobacco Road Showdown at NC State, and Why a Pair of Sneakers Ended Up in a Tree After a Carolina Loss Back in 2001The Heels travel to Raleigh on Wednesday of this week to take on a 11-3 (3-0) Wolfpack team. That record sound familiar? Yes, the two teams are tied overall and both sit atop the ACC (shoutout to the Deacs as well!) PNC Arena is gonna be rockin'. We'll preview the NC State matchup and recap two gritty road wins at Pitt and at Clemson.Also, remember that time you heard about Jonathan's shoes ending up in a tree? We've got all the details and how it marked the beginning of the end of the Matt Doherty era.

2024-01-0953 min

Point to the Passer S1, E32: Recapping Charleston Southern and Looking Ahead to Life on the Road to Tip Off ACC PlayHappy New Year, Tar Heels! January is upon us and that means a fresh slate of ACC games that will ultimately define this Carolina season, starting off with a true test on the road –– at Pitt, at Clemson, and at NC State. What did we learn the last two months from this team during their most difficult non-conference schedule ever and what needs to happen for this team to be at the top of the ACC come early March? Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2024-01-021h 12

Point to the Passer S1, E31: A Recap of Kentucky & Oklahoma and Pointing Out to Carolina Legend Eric MontrossFive ranked teams in the span of six games. Talk about strength of schedule. And as we look back on this truly historic stretch in which the Heels came out 4-2, there's so much to talk about. At 8-3 on the season, Charleston Southern is next up at the Dean Dome and then it's back on the road for three games in what looks to be a difficult start to ACC play.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2023-12-221h 00

Point to the Passer S1, E30: Takeaways From A Tough Game Against UConn and Previewing the CBS Sports Classic Against KentuckyThe Heels dropped their second game of the season this past week to a very talented UConn Huskies squad that showed why they're likely to be national title contenders once again come March. Despite the loss, there was still a lot of upside. We'll break that all down and preview UNC's upcoming trip to Atlanta to take on Kentucky in another CBS Sports Classic.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2023-12-111h 04

Point to the Passer S1, E29: Carolina Shows Their Potential Against Tennessee, the FSU Comeback, and Looking Ahead to UConn at the GardenAs November-ball comes to a close and college basketball heads into December, the Heels are solidly in the AP Top 25 and only trending upward. With two big home wins this past week (Tennessee 100-92, Florida State 78-70), what and who is it that's making this team click so well early on this season? We'll break that down and also preview the toughest game of the season thus far coming up this week as Carolina travels to New York City and the Garden to take on a Top 10 UConn Huskies squad.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode...

2023-12-041h 16

Point to the Passer S1, E28: Battle 4 Atlantis Recap, Previewing Tennessee in the First-Ever ACC/SEC Challenge, and Florida State Comes to TownAfter finishing 2-1 at the Battle 4 Atlantis with the only loss coming in overtime to Villanova, the Heels look to keep the positive momentum going as they head into the first of many important weeks ahead. Carolina hosts #7 Tennessee and ACC opponent Florida State at home this week. We’ll break down what we saw from UNC in the Bahamas and other scheduled matchups in the inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2023-11-2752 min

Point to the Passer S1, E27: What We Learned From Carolina's First Three Games and What to Expect at Battle 4 AtlantisHappy Feast Week, college hoops fans! UNC is 3-0 on the season after picking up wins over Radford, Lehigh, and UC-Riverside, and we've already learned a lot about this team's upsides and where they may need some work.It's still early in the season, but we'll highlight our key takeaways from those wins and turn our eyes to the Bahamas for Battle 4 Atlantis, where the Heels will play three more games in back-to-back-to-back days later this week.What could be better as a fan? Well, aside from March, not much.Follow @PointPasserPod on...

2023-11-201h 08

Point to the Passer S1, E26: Carolina’s Strong Start to the 2023-24 Season and the Return of The Caleb Love Experience™One week into the season the Tar Heels are 2-0. We'll recap the wins over Radford and Lehigh and look ahead to Friday's home game vs. UC-Riverside (aka, the last time the Heels will see the court until Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas). And ICYMI, Caleb Love continues to frustrate Duke players and fans alike, even when he's not dressed in Carolina blue. His return to Cameron Indoor was memorable for a lot of reasons, including some sneaky ones that you might've missed.We've got you covered on all things Carolina as the Heels are o...

2023-11-131h 02

Point to the Passer S1, E25: The 2023-24 College Basketball Season is HereHappy college basketball tipoff day to all who celebrate! If you'r reading this, that's very likely you – and you already know it's us. We'll take a look at Carolina's first opponent, the Radford Highlanders, and highlight the ways in which they might challenge the Heels on the court. Also, we'll chat player watchlists and discuss who will lead this UNC team when it comes to specific stat categories. And last, but far from least, Friday marks Caleb Love's return to Cameron Indoor Stadium, where he previously ended K's career ... for the first time. What a way to start the se...

2023-11-061h 03

Point to the Passer S1, E24: What We Learned From Carolina’s Big Exhibition Win Over St. Augustine’sCarolina’s 2023-24 season tipped off this past week against Division II opponent St. Augustine’s in Chapel Hill, and while you can only read so much into the stat lines of an exhibition game, what you can do is start to understand how a team plays together on the floor. Simply put, this team looked liked the classic Carolina Basketball teams you've known for decades. And when it comes to the first game of the year -- what more can you ask for as a fan?Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live...

2023-10-3038 min

Point to the Passer S1, E23: Changes We Want to See From Hubert Davis, UNC's Not-So-Secret Scrimmage, and Looking Ahead to ExhibitionCarolina Basketball returns to Chapel Hill this week as St. Augustine's comes to town for an exhibition matchup this coming Friday. What are we looking for this season from Head Coach Hubert Davis compared to his previous two seasons? Well, the secret scrimmage down at FAU went pretty well, so maybe more of whatever that was. We'll break it down and then wrap up the episode with a healthy dose of nostalgia, thinking back on some of the most iconic Carolina Basketball photos of all-time.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game...

2023-10-2348 min

Point to the Passer S1, E22: It's Live Action, Tracy! Carolina Basketball is BackCarolina fans got their first official look at this year's team at the annual Live Action with Carolina Basketball event at the Dean E. Smith Center this past Friday night. Badams and Keegan host (with a "special guest" making an appearance) and break down what we saw from the blue-white scrimmage and what fans should be most excited for this upcoming season, including some highlights from freshman Elliot Cadeau.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2023-10-1654 min

Point to the Passer S1, E21: The Statistical Difference Between This Season and Last Season’s UNC SquadsThis season's Carolina roster looks much different than last year's, but it's more than just the names on the jerseys. This week, we take a deep-dive into the numbers for all you stats nerds out there (ourselves included). What does Carolina's offensive efficiency rating need to be in order to make a deep run into March? Where do they need to rank defensively as well? And the biggest question of all — who will step up to be the next Lockdown Leaky?Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and mo...

2023-10-0943 min

Point to the Passer S1, E20: An In-Depth Breakdown of Carolina’s ACC Regular Season ScheduleCarolina’s ACC schedule is a tough one, but is there ever really an easy one? The more we think about it, probably not. With Craig out this week, Jonathan is joined by Taron once again (check out Episode 9 for his first pod appearance) to provide insight into the difficulties and important stretches from January to March that will come to define this Tar Heel squad.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2023-10-021h 04

Point to the Passer S1, E19: Pre-ACC Season Predictions and Who's the Deion Sanders of College Basketball?We're now less than 50 days away from tipoff to the college basketball season which means it's time for the first segment of pre-season predictions. We start this week with an overall look at the 11 pre-ACC games UNC has on its schedule, and with the full schedule set to release next week, be on the listen for more predictions in the episodes ahead. Also this week, we talk about some of the all-time personalities in the sport and what former players we'd love to see coaching.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game...

2023-09-2544 min

Point to the Passer S1, E18: Carolina’s History of True New York Point Guards and a Player Highlight on RJ DavisThere's no question the long history of point guards at UNC is elite in college basketball, but what might be even more impressive is the lineage that ties so strongly and directly back to New York City. This week, Keegan joins the pod for a second time (check out Episode 5 if you haven't yet) to talk about what makes a New York point guard so valuable to their team, so important to the game of basketball as a whole, and more specifically, how RJ Davis brings that "dog" in him from NYC to Chapel Hill.Follow @PointPasserPod...

2023-09-1853 min

Point to the Passer S1, E17: The NCAA's Lack of Player Advocacy and the ACC Expands to the Pacific CoastThe NCAA is on its nonsense again. Between the Tez Walker situation and conference realignments, we've got a lot to cover this week. But on a positive note, we're only eight weeks away from the tipoff of the another college basketball season. Craig's childhood friend, Jordan, joins us this week to talk about some past college basketball seasons and some of their favorite memories growing up in Chapel Hill.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2023-09-1158 min

Point to the Passer S1, E16: Possible Solutions to Carolina's Three-Point Problems and Should We Expect Armando's Jersey to Hang in the Rafters Next Year?This week, we welcome Katie Broadway, former Illinois State Redbirds' standout and the single-season leader in three-point field goals. She offers her insight into Carolina's three-point woes from last season, shares her love for Tony Bennett and the Virginia Basketball system. We also highlight super senior Armando Bacot and talk about what to expect from his stat lines with the addition of Elliot Cadeau and other offseason adjustments to the roster. Also, a few life lesson for all of us after watching "Stephen Curry: Underrated."Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game...

2023-09-051h 00

Point to the Passer S1, E15: Carolina Basketball Trivia, Seth Trimble's Progression, and How Shaq Almost Became a Tar HeelWith the offseason news finally slowing down a bit (thanks, college football), we get the chance to have our good friend Ferg on the pod for a lighthearted, yet deeply-researched trivia contest between Craig and Jonathan. Also, a player profile on rising sophomore Seth Trimble and what to expect from him this season in his role as a Carolina point guard alongside Elliot Cadeau. And finally, can you imagine if Shaq had come to UNC? Fun to think about, and it actually almost happened.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode...

2023-08-2858 min

Point to the Passer S1, E14: The Tar Heels Non-Conference Schedule, This Season's Jersey Numbers, and NCAA Rule Changes That Will Affect College BasketballWith Craig back from vacation, he joins Jonathan to break down the Heels challenging non-conference schedule and speak to how it should set them up for success come ACC play. Also, with Carolina's roster established, who's rockin' what jersey number this season and what history do they have to live up to in wearing it? And finally, what rule changes are coming from the NCAA? There's quite a few, and we'll detail out the ones that could have the biggest impact on games this season. Plus, a quick player highlight on rising sophomore Jalen Washington.Follow @PointPasserPod...

2023-08-211h 02

Point to the Passer S1, E13: A 'Battle 4 Atlantis' Preview, Some Bahamas Memories, and the NCAA's New Approach to TransfersCarolina’s non-conference schedule is set! The 2023-24 Tar Heels will face a challenging schedule leading up to ACC play, including matchups against Tennessee, UConn, and Kentucky. The Heels also head back to the Bahamas for the first time since 2019 to take part in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. We discuss what the Atlantis tournament experience is like, break down the potential opponents Carolina might face, and wrap up this week's conversation by talking about the NCAA’s new approach to two-time transfers and the potential impact on college basketball rosters.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drop...

2023-08-1454 min

Point to the Passer S1, E12: Major Conference Realignments and the Effect on UNC BasketballThis week, we're live from the Outer Banks. Well, at least one of us is. Please forgive the tree frogs. In a week that we didn't expect to hear much news, instead we heard a whole lot of it -- conferences are changing (again), but this time it feels a bit different. We'll speak to why that is and what's next for the ACC. Also, a player highlight on incoming freshman Zayden High -- the on-court intensity he brings to Carolina and how he could impact the team in the years to come.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube...

2023-08-0749 min

Point to the Passer S1, E11: An All-Time Blue Blood Announcement and a Final Transfer Player Highlight on Paxson WojcikFor all fans, some good news this week: there's officially under 100 days until tipoff. And for Tar Heel fans, an especially good week as Carolina and Kansas announced a true home-and-home series, the first of its kind between the two schools. We'll (sorta) try to contain our excitement and speak to why we're so hyped on this and think these mini-series should exist across the entire college basketball world. Also, a final transfer deep dive into former Brown Bears star Paxson Wojcik –– what he adds to this season's Tar Heel roster and how his skillset could transfer from the Ivy...

2023-07-3146 min

Point to the Passer S1, E10: Hubert Davis' Offseason Press Conference and Cormac Ryan's Potential Roster ImpactWith Craig on vacation this week, Jonathan focuses on the key takeaways from Hubert Davis' offseason press conference this past week. He also continues our new player breakdown deep dive with insight into former Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Cormac Ryan and what contributions we can expect from him this upcoming season.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2023-07-2441 min

Point to the Passer S1, E9: Mock UNC Player Draft Results, NBA Summer League Updates, and the Best Flight Delay EverMock draft results are in! And it was a down-to-the-wire thriller on whose team would come out on top in the fan vote. Jonathan's friend Taron makes an appearance to decide the official winner and reflects on some of his favorite Carolina moments and memories. Plus, a quieter week in the recruiting and transfer markets means a chance to highlight some former Heels and their individual performances at summer league.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2023-07-1753 min

Point to the Passer S1, E8: Hubert Davis' Latest Offseason Win and Picking Our All-Time Tar Heel Starting LineupsWelcome to Chapel Hill, James Okonkwo! The West Virginia transfer adds some much needed size and depth down low to Carolina’s roster this upcoming season. And speaking of rosters -- if you had to pick just five Carolina players *ever* to be your starting lineup, who would they be and why? We picked ours, but with some stipulations. Aka, you can’t just choose five Michael Jordans. Tune in and let's have some fun making it through this offseason together!Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more...

2023-07-101h 13

Point to the Passer S1, E7: Breaking Down the Top ACC-SEC Challenge Matchups and Decoding Armando's Latest Twitter TeaseNow that the first ever ACC-SEC Challenge matchups are set, what games offer the most excitement and best storylines? Jonathan offers his insight into the three Blue Blood matchups as well as a few others that have his attention. Also, another "👀" tweet from Armando Bacot. What does it mean?!? Time will tell, but we think we've got this one dialed in.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2023-07-0348 min

Point to the Passer S1, E6: Jarin Stevenson Heads to Bama, Carolina Basketball Camp in Full Swing, and More of Roy's Craps CornerSweet Home Alabama! What does Jarin Stevenson’s reclassification and commitment to Alabama mean for the Tar Heels and for the broader landscape of college basketball? Also, core memory unlocked! Let’s talk Carolina Basketball camp and why it's so special. And last but far from least, after his missed NBA Finals pick a few weeks back, Jonathan’s brother Brian goes for redemption on Roy's Craps Corner with a breakdown of the remaining College World Series games, because hey, it's the offseason and we love all sports.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predic...

2023-06-2651 min

Point to the Passer S1, E5: Marcus Paige's Return to Carolina, Reflecting on Dean Smith's Last Home Game, and UNC's Long Legacy of New York Point GuardsFormer Carolina standout Marcus Paige is the latest addition to Hubert Davis' coaching staff. How will his experience and leadership help UNC's current guards develop? We'll take our best stab at what to expect, share some of our favorite Marcus stories (of which there are plenty), and listen to special guest Keegan tell a classic UNC/Duke story from his childhood. We’ll also review the movie 'Air' and highlight some Carolina-specific nuggets and easter eggs. Spoiler alert: we're big fans, but we also have some strong opinions.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score pr...

2023-06-1953 min

Point to the Passer S1, E4: Simeon Wilcher’s Decommitment From Carolina and How it Fits Into the Changing College Basketball LandscapeWith the recent news of Simeon Wilcher’s decommitment from Carolina, we break down how that will affect Carolina’s 2023-24 roster, where he might land, and try to answer the question -- is this the new normal for college hoops or is it program-specific?Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2023-06-1213 min

Point to the Passer S1, E3: What Harrison Ingram Brings to Carolina and Introducing Roy's Craps CornerJonathan continues his focus on Carolina’s incoming transfers for 2023-24, highlighting what Stanford transfer Harrison Ingram will bring to Chapel Hill this season. We also introduce a special guest, Jonathan’s brother, Brian, who will join us occasionally to talk basketball betting, predictions, and best lines for college games throughout the season.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2023-06-0528 min

Point to the Passer S1, E2.5: Elliot Cadeau Reclassifies and Caleb Love Announces His Commitment ... Again🚨 EMERGENCY POD! 🚨Huge news for Carolina fans yesterday morning as Elliot Cadeau announced his reclassification to 2023-24. We break down the significance of this change and what to expect from one of the top PG prospects ever come November. Also, an update on how wrong we were about where Caleb Love would land, but why it's potentially a very good fit for his style of play.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2023-05-3123 min

Point to the Passer S1, E2: A Look at Carolina's 2023-24 Roster and Some Ridiculous Fan SuperstitionsJonathan breaks down the many new faces on Carolina's 2023-24 roster with particular focus on how Louisville transfer Jae'Lyn Withers might fit into Hubert Davis' system. We speculate a bit about where Caleb Love might land, and wrap up by unapologetically diving into some of our most absurd fan superstitions that have brought the Heels to victory over the years.Follow @PointPasserPod on YouTube for new episode drops, score predictions, live game analysis, recruiting updates and more.

2023-05-2634 min

Point to the Passer S1, E1: An Introduction to 'Point to the Passer'What's up Tar Heel basketball fans and college hoops fans in general! We're Craig and Jonathan from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, home of Dean Smith, Michael Jordan, Roy Williams, and countless other Carolina legends. On this weekly pod, you'll hear banter between two friends whose emotions from November to April each year depend way too much on a game where ten young adults throw a ball around for 40 minutes. When you put it that way, yeah, it's ridiculous. But we also know we're far from the only ones.What you can expect each week:...

2023-05-2226 min