About TarHeel247 - A UNC Basketball podcast with John Henson
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.
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Insider: Is UNC Set to DOMINATE Recruiting? How Malone Stole Demarcus Henry - A UNC Basketball Podcast: Ep. 55
TarHeel247 lead recruiting insider David Sisk joins UNC legend John Henson for a step-by-step breakdown of how Michael Malone landed a commitment from 5-star forward Demarcus Henry, the No. 4 player in the 2027 class.The two discussed Jordan Brand’s potential involvement in UNC recruiting, the kind of player the Tar Heels are getting in Henry, and who Malone and his staff could be targeting next.(00:00) Intro(00:15) David Sisk Joins The Show(00:35) The Sign Henry Was Leaning UNC(03:35) How Much $ Henry is Getting in NIL(07:30) Michael Jordan’s Involvement in Henry’s Recruitment(09:30) Why Jordan is Helping Malone, Not Hubert(13:16) What Kind of Player is UNC Getting in Henry?(17:30) Henry’s Freshman Year Expectations 18:56 Who is Henry’s NBA Comp?(21:03) How Sisk Develops His Inside Sources
28 Oct 2026
Henson, Zeller Tackle UNC Rebounding & New System + Steal '26-27 Heel For '11-12 - A UNC Basketball Podcast: Ep. 54
UNC legends John Henson and Tyler Zeller reunite to break down the Tar Heels’ overtime win over Charlotte in their final exhibition game.One of the greatest frontcourts in Tar Heel history tackles the 2026-27 team’s rebounding and shot-making struggles heading into the regular season, and how Michael Malone can address them. They also discuss the growth of several players, which current Heel they’d add to their 2011-12 preseason No. 1 team, and whether their sons could one day star in Chapel Hill.00:00 Intro 00:11 Tyler Zeller and John Henson Reunite 00:25 The Current Energy Around UNC Program 02:36 Assessing UNC After Charlotte Exhibition 04:05 Who Should Handle The Ball, Terrence Brown or Neo Avdalas? 05:15 Thoughts on Malone’s System in College 07:50 Reason For UNC’s Slow Starts 10:00 Can UNC Fix It’s Rebounding Issues? 13:10 Update on Cameron Fens 14:25 Sayon Keita Growing By The Day 16:05 Jaydon Young and Isaiah Denis Roles This Season 17:45 Why Matt Able Didn’t Play Against Charlotte 18:40 Which Current UNC Players Would Henson, Zeller Pluck For 2011-12 Team? 22:31 Who Would They Add From 2011-12 to Current Team? 26:10 Are Henson and Zeller’s Future UNC Basketball Players?
19 Oct 2026
UNC Fans RELAX After Indiana Loss: Terrence Brown is FINE, Keita is LIMITLESS - A UNC Basketball Podcast: Ep. 53
UNC legend John Henson breaks down what he saw from the Tar Heels in their second unofficial game of the Michael Malone era, a 76-58 loss at Indiana.The two-time ACC Player of the Year stressed that there’s no need for UNC fans to panic just yet. The backcourt of Terrence Brown Jr., Matt Able, and Neo Avdalas is beginning to blossom, while the frontcourt has the potential to take leaps this season behind freshman Sayon Keita.00:00 Intro00:22 Initial Reaction01:20 UNC Fans, Let’s Relax02:40 Sometime an Early Loss is OK03:16 Player of the Game05:50 What to Make of Terrence Brown Jr.’s Performance07:45 Neo Avdalas Moves Like Luka Doncic10:18 Alexandros Samodurov, Jarin Stevenson Struggles12:50 Malone Sets for Matt Able15:00 UNC’s Kryptonite 18:14 Will the Backcourt Breakout?19:45 UNC Has Depth off the Bench21:15 Malone’s Pro Sets22:15 Looking Ahead to Charlotte Game
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