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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Charles Rodney Jr. and Albert Jones.

Charles Rodney Jr. is a sales professional who serves as a District Sales Manager for Toshiba America Business Solutions, where he focuses on driving regional sales performance and supporting business technology solutions. In his role, he works closely with clients and partners to deliver Toshiba’s portfolio of office systems, including multifunction printers, managed print services and workflow solutions. His responsibilities include managing territory growth, building customer relationships, and supporting dealer networks across his region. With a background in sales and account management, Rodney contributes to Toshiba’s broader mission of helping organizations improve efficiency through innovative document and workplace technology solutions.

Albert Jones is a seasoned sales leader who serves as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at TBS Technologies, where he helps guide the company’s sales strategy, business development, and customer growth efforts. In his role, Jones draws on decades of experience in sales leadership and account management within the business services and technology sectors to support TBS Technologies’ mission of delivering comprehensive technology solutions to organizations across the region. He is known for building strong client relationships, mentoring sales teams and driving revenue growth through strategic marketing and sales initiatives.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ryan Major of TBS Technologies.

Ryan Major is a business executive and technology leader who serves as President of TBS Technologies. Based in North Carolina, he has led the company since around 2013 and brings roughly 15-20 years of professional experience across technology solutions, sales and operations. Prior to his current role, he worked in sales and marketing at Caterpillar Inc., and he earned his bachelor’s degree from North Carolina A&T University. As president, Major oversees business strategy, sales and technology services, helping position TBS Technologies as a provider of office systems and workplace technology solutions for organizations across the region.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie. 

CL Brown and GameDay Charlie discuss the firing of Hubert Davis, potential replacements for Davis, Will Wade potentially leaving NC State for LSU, Final Four predictions, Duke vs St. John's Sweet 16 matchup and more. Would Jerry Stackhouse be a good coach for UNC? How likely is it that Wade will go to LSU? What four teams will make it to the Final Four? Will Caleb Foster be back soon?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's head coaching search following the firing of Hubert Davis, Will Wade potentially leaving NC State for LSU and March Madness.

The situation involving Hubert Davis and North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball has shifted rapidly, as UNC officially fired Davis following five seasons as head coach. UNC has now launched a major national head coach search led by athletic director Bubba Cunningham, bringing in a professional search firm and consulting key stakeholders, and the program has signaled it is open to candidates outside its traditional “Carolina family.” The school’s early top target, Brad Stevens, currently President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics, has already removed himself from consideration, turning down the UNC job and another reported top choice has also declined interest. Meanwhile, several high‑profile names are being discussed as strong fits, including NBA‑experienced coach Billy Donovan, who has not ruled out interest; University of Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd, who says he is focused on his current team; ACC coaches such as T.J. Otzelberger, Dusty May, Nate Oats and others like Mark Few, Grant McCasland and Todd Golden are also in the mix, though buyout costs and their own commitments are complicating the picture. Who should UNC get?

The connection between Will Wade and LSU Tigers men's basketball goes well beyond simple rumors and has become one of the biggest storylines around NC State Wolfpack men's basketball right now. Wade previously coached at LSU from 2017 to 2022, where he had significant success before being fired amid NCAA issues, and many of his former professional relationships there still matter today. Recently, LSU has shown serious interest in bringing him back, with reports indicating that key figures connected to Wade are either already in place or being positioned within the program to support a potential reunion. The situation has escalated from speculation to something more concrete, as Wade has reportedly met with NC State officials to discuss LSU’s interest, signaling that conversations are happening behind the scenes. Will Will Wade leave NC State for LSU? How should NC State fans feel right now?

March Madness is currently in the Sweet 16 round with games taking place today and tomorrow. These matchups determine which teams will advance to the Elite Eight. Notable contests today include Illinois vs. Houston and other games such as Nebraska vs. Iowa, Texas vs. Purdue and Arkansas vs. Arizona as part of the Sweet 16 slate. Tomorrow, additional Sweet 16 games will conclude the round, including key matchups like St. John’s vs. Duke, UConn vs. Michigan State, Michigan vs. Alabama and Iowa State vs. Tennessee in the East and Midwest Regions. Following these results, the Elite Eight is scheduled for March 28-29, narrowing the field further, with the Final Four set for April 4 and the National Championship on April 6. Who will advance?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the firing of Hubert Davis, upcoming NCAA Tournament  games and more.

The upcoming NCAA Tournament games are shaping up to be some of the most exciting matchups of the season. With the early rounds underway, several top-seeded teams are facing off against underdogs hoping for a Cinderella run and the bracket is already full of potential upsets. Fans are eagerly watching key battles in the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, where powerhouse programs will clash for a spot in the Final Four. Do you see any surprises on the horizon with these games?

The University of North Carolina has moved on from head coach Hubert Davis after a disappointing end to the 2026 season. The decision came after UNC’s early exit from the NCAA Tournament, where the team lost in the first round to VCU Rams despite blowing a 19-point second-half lead. This marked a second straight underwhelming postseason performance and added to broader concerns about inconsistency during Davis’s tenure. Although he led the Tar Heels to the national championship game in 2022 and compiled a strong overall record, the program also missed the tournament in 2023 and failed to meet the high expectations associated with UNC basketball. Ultimately, the school decided a change was necessary, officially firing Davis yesterday and beginning a national search for its next head coach. Did UNC make the right decision? What went wrong for Hubert? Did UNC handle this right? Was this expected? How do the UNC fans feel? Should the next coach be "outside the family?"

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the firing of Hubert Davis.

The University of North Carolina has moved on from head coach Hubert Davis after a disappointing end to the 2026 season. The decision came after UNC’s early exit from the NCAA Tournament, where the team lost in the first round to VCU Rams despite blowing a 19-point second-half lead. This marked a second straight underwhelming postseason performance and added to broader concerns about inconsistency during Davis’s tenure. Although he led the Tar Heels to the national championship game in 2022 and compiled a strong overall record, the program also missed the tournament in 2023 and failed to meet the high expectations associated with UNC basketball. Ultimately, the school decided a change was necessary, officially firing Davis yesterday and beginning a national search for its next head coach. Did UNC make the right decision? What went wrong for Hubert? Did UNC handle this right? Was this expected? How do the UNC fans feel? Should the next coach be "outside the family?"

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the firing of Hubert Davis.

The University of North Carolina has moved on from head coach Hubert Davis after a disappointing end to the 2026 season. The decision came after UNC’s early exit from the NCAA Tournament, where the team lost in the first round to VCU Rams despite blowing a 19-point second-half lead. This marked a second straight underwhelming postseason performance and added to broader concerns about inconsistency during Davis’s tenure. Although he led the Tar Heels to the national championship game in 2022 and compiled a strong overall record, the program also missed the tournament in 2023 and failed to meet the high expectations associated with UNC basketball. Ultimately, the school decided a change was necessary, officially firing Davis yesterday and beginning a national search for its next head coach. Did UNC make the right decision? What went wrong for Hubert? Did UNC handle this right? Was this expected? How do the UNC fans feel? Should the next coach be "outside the family?"

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the firing of Hubert Davis.

The University of North Carolina has moved on from head coach Hubert Davis after a disappointing end to the 2026 season. The decision came after UNC’s early exit from the NCAA Tournament, where the team lost in the first round to VCU Rams despite blowing a 19-point second-half lead. This marked a second straight underwhelming postseason performance and added to broader concerns about inconsistency during Davis’s tenure. Although he led the Tar Heels to the national championship game in 2022 and compiled a strong overall record, the program also missed the tournament in 2023 and failed to meet the high expectations associated with UNC basketball. Ultimately, the school decided a change was necessary, officially firing Davis yesterday and beginning a national search for its next head coach. Did they make the right decision? What went wrong for Hubert? Did UNC handle this right? Was this expected? How do the UNC fans feel?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the firing of Hubert Davis.

The University of North Carolina has moved on from head coach Hubert Davis after a disappointing end to the 2026 season. The decision came after UNC’s early exit from the NCAA Tournament, where the team lost in the first round to VCU Rams despite blowing a 19-point second-half lead. This marked a second straight underwhelming postseason performance and added to broader concerns about inconsistency during Davis’s tenure. Although he led the Tar Heels to the national championship game in 2022 and compiled a strong overall record, the program also missed the tournament in 2023 and failed to meet the high expectations associated with UNC basketball. Ultimately, the school decided a change was necessary, officially firing Davis yesterday and beginning a national search for its next head coach. Did they make the right decision?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC Basketball's biggest issues, Jay Williams’ assessment of UNC’s current relevance and High Point University basketball.

Durign an ESPN appearance, Jay Williams argued that UNC is not currently a top-five “relevant” team in college basketball and suggested that if it didn’t have its iconic brand and history, people might not still consider it a true blue blood program. His point wasn’t about UNC’s historical importance, but rather its recent performance, implying that the program’s reputation is carrying more weight than its current results on the court. Is Jay right? What is UNC basketball's biggest issue?

The High Point Panthers men's basketball enjoyed a historic and memorable run in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, marking the most successful March showing in program history. The Panthers made waves in the Round of 64 by pulling off a stunning 83-82 upset of No. 5 seed Wisconsin. That victory was the first NCAA Tournament win in program history and also High Point’s first win ever over a Power Five opponent. High Point then advanced to the Round of 32, where they lost to the No. 4 seed Arkansas 94-88, ending High Point’s historic march just short of the Sweet 16. How did they do this?