Big Hitters Only

Already deep into the transfer portal window, Big Hitters Only breaks down UNC’s roster, what the Tar Heels lost, need, and are targeting. Ross Martin is joined by Spenser Dalton and Mike Hardison (2:14). It starts with some Elliot Cadeau and Jalen Washington discussion before an examination of the UNC roster as it stands right now. What does UNC need from the portal and who are they targeting? The basketball portion of the show concludes with what Hubert Davis needs to do next season to keep his job. The podcast closes with a discussion on White Lotus Season 3 coming off episode 7 ahead of the season finale (47:54). Best storylines, favorite characters, and general thoughts on this season of the HBO show.

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Down 22, UNC cut it to two, but the comeback fell short in the first round of the NCAA Tournament as the Tar Heels lose to Ole Miss 71-64 in Milwaukee. It was a fitting end to a disappointing UNC season. Mike Hardison, Connor Sparrow, and Ross Martin break down the loss to Ole Miss and wrap up the 2024-25 UNC basketball season.

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(00:18) - Introduction

(01:43) - Initial Thoughts

(06:37) - Coaching Problems?

(11:38) - In-Game Issues

(18:53) - Delta Spirits Promo Code!

(19:59) - Looking Ahead/Transfer Portal Predictions

(29:44) - Potential Coaching Staff Shake-Up

(32:08) - State of UNC Athletics

(34:19) - Subscribe to Big Hitters Only!

The Tar Heels are a No. 11 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will play San Diego State in the play-in game on Tuesday night. Mike Hardison, Spenser Dalton, and Neil Pierre-Louis hop on with Ross Martin to react to UNC making the NCAA Tournament, their draw and potential opponents, and takeaways from the ACC Tournament and the loss to Duke. The podcast closes with a brief look at the college basketball coaching carousel.

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(00:18) - Introduction

(01:20) - Initial Reactions

(05:50) - Why Did UNC Get In?

(12:23) - Delta Spirits Promo Code!

(12:57) - ACC Tournament Thoughts

(26:28) - UNC's NCAA Tournament Path

(36:26) - Final Four Picks

(42:16) - Coaching Carousel

(51:57) - Final Thoughts

(55:18) - Wedding Planning!

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Despite a valiant effort, Duke was too much for the Tar Heels on Saturday night in the Smith Center. Spenser Dalton, David Allen (and his father) join Ross Martin to break it all down. The pod discusses what went right and what went wrong for the Tar Heels in a game where UNC led by seven in the second half before Duke took over. The crew discuss the career of RJ Davis and the ACC Tournament seeding scenario that is now set.

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Rodd Baxley joins Big Hitters Only to talk UNC basketball in the midst of a six game winning streak and heading into a massive matchup with Duke on Saturday. What is working for the Tar Heels? Why are they playing so much better right now? Rodd and Ross preview the Carolina-Duke game and examine Bill Belichick’s first spring football practice and the media frenzy surrounding the new UNC head coach.

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(00:24) - Drink Delta Spirits!

(01:33) - UNC Basketball Recent Hot Streak

(11:38) - UNC/Duke Preview

(27:33) - Delta Spirits Promo Code!

(28:03) - Bill Belichick Press Conference

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UNC blows out Virginia Tech, 91-59, on the road to notch its 6th straight win. David Allen and Connor Sparrow join Ross Martin on the Big Hitters Only podcast to break down the game, talk UNC’s winning streak, and the success of the new lineup and rotation. The conversation evolves into a look at ACC Tournament seeding, what UNC needs to do to make the NCAA Tournament, and the bubble.

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(00:18) - Introduction

(00:48) - Drink Delta Spirits!

(01:19) - Initial Thoughts From VT Win

(05:24) - Lineups That Work

(08:47) - UNC Success Over Last 6 Games

(21:00) - Delta Spirits Promo Code

(21:46) - ACC Tournament & NCAA Bubble Talk

(30:40) - 2022 Comparisons...?

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On Tuesday, two big North Carolina basketball stories broke: UNC hired NBA agent Jim Tanner as  Executive Director and General Manager of basketball and UNC gave Hubert Davis a contract extension (00:18). Big Hitters Only brings on Brendan Marks from The Athletic to talk the hire of Tanner as GM along with some state of Tar Heel basketball and Davis contract discussion (06:31). WRAL investigative sports reporter Brian Murphy joins next to dive into the weeds of the Hubert Davis contract extension and what it means for UNC basketball along with a little bit on the Bill Belichick extension (33:21).

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UNC beats Virginia 81-66 to move to 17-11 overall and 10-6 in the ACC. Connor Sparrow joins Ross Martin to break down the action. Has UNC found a starting lineup that finally works? What does that mean for the Tar Heels moving forward?

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(00:18) - Introduction

(00:42) - Delta Spirits Promo Code!

(01:15) - Initial Takeaways

(05:08) - Jae'Lyn Withers Emergence

(08:28) - Schedule Talk

(10:48) - Big Hitters Shoutouts

(12:40) - UNC Basketball Big Picture Discussion

(21:50) - Drink Delta Spirits!

News broke on Wednesday that UNC was eyeing the Carolina North area as the location for a new basketball arena. Big Hitters Only brings on recent alums Neil Pierre-Louis and David Ray Allen to discuss. Andrew Carter then joins to talk the state of UNC hoops and Hubert Davis.

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(00:18) - Introduction

(01:36) - Delta Spirits Promo Code!

(02:32) - New Arena Debate w/ Neil Pierre-Louis

(12:53) - New Arena Debate w/ David Ray Allen

(26:32) - State of UNC Hoops w/ Andrew Carter

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Clemson steamrolls UNC, 85-65, in one of the worst Tar Heel losses of the season. Spenser Dalton, Connor Sparrow, and Ross Martin convene to discuss the loss, the remainder of the season, and the future of Hubert Davis at Carolina. The discussion evolves into the hiring of a General Manager and what else needs to change for UNC basketball moving forward.

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(00:18) - Introduction

(00:50) - Drink Delta Spirits!

(01:24) - Initial Thoughts

(04:09) - Notable Stats

(07:10) - Locker Room Message

(10:56) - Issues Moving Forward

(15:49) - Hubert Davis/GM/Recruiting Discussion

(28:58) - Delta Spirits Promo Code!

(29:43) - Final Thoughts on Clemson Loss

(37:54) - Subscribe to Big Hitters Only!