Big Hitters Only

On July 1 news broke that UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham would stay in the role one more year before moving into a new role as Senior Advisor to the Chancellor and AD. Steve Newmark, former president of RFK racing steps in as UNC’s next AD. WRAL’s Brian Murphy joins Ross Martin on Big Hitters Only to dive into all aspects of the news including what Newmark brings, the timing of the decision, Bubba’s new role, the role of Ch...

Brandon Sharp, the owner and chef of Chapel Hill restaurants Hawthorne & Wood, Bluebird, and Proximo, joins Big Hitters Only to talk career, culinary journey, planning a menu, and opening a restaurant. From his start at Chi-Chi’s in Greensboro to Chapel Hill to Napa Valley, New Orleans, and Spain, Sharp dives into world of cooking, fine dining, and restaurants. The pod closes with a few quick cooking tips, his favorite protein,...

This comprehensive UNC basketball podcast dives deep into Carolina’s roster and lineups following an offseason of transfer acquisitions. Sleeper Media’s Riley Davis (2:53) and CBS Sports Isaac Trotter (48:25) join host Ross Martin to dive deep into UNC’s incoming transfers, potential lineups, and what they like and don’t like about what Carolina did this offseason. Who are the three most important players for UNC next season? What ...

With UNC baseball in the Super Regional this weekend vs. Arizona, Big Hitters Only brought on Diamond Heels expert Pat James to talk all things Tar Heel baseball. With hosts Ross Martin and Aury St. Germain, Pat dives deep in UNC’s excellent pitching staff including starters Jake Knapp and Jason DeCaro and freshman relievers Walker McDuffie and Ryan Lynch, the lineup, and the success of 5th year her coach Scot Forbes. James also pr...

Now deep into the transfer portal, Big Hitters Only reconvenes to dive into the UNC commitments of 7-foot center Henri Veesaar and wing Jonathan Powell before running through a list of other targets including PG Xaivian Lee (00:18). The podcast concludes with an instant reaction to White Lotus Season 3 finale (46:27).

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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 co...

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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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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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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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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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 ...

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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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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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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Duke overwhelmed and overpowered UNC on Saturday, dominating the Tar Heels 87-70, in a game that was over 5 minutes into the contest. Spenser Dalton and Mike Hardison join Ross Martin to discuss the beatdown plus look towards the rest of the season. The conversation evolves into an examination of the UNC basketball program and the future of Hubert Davis at Carolina.

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Another tight game, another UNC loss. The Tar Heels fall to Pitt 73-65 to move to 13-9 overall and 6-4 in the ACC. Things are bleak and we pretty much know what we have with this UNC team. Spenser Dalton and Connor Sparrow join Ross Martin to recap the game and talk Tar Heel hoops (00:18). 247Sports/CBS Sports National basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins for the second half of the show to provide national perspective on UNC and p...

The Tar Heels move to 12-8 overall and 5-3 in the ACC following the 67-66 loss at Wake Forest on Tuesday night. Inside Carolina’s Adam Smith joins Big Hitters Only to break down the state of Carolina basketball, the major issues, and head coach Hubert Davis. The wide-ranging discussion touches on the struggles with the current roster and broader problems facing UNC basketball. The podcast closes with brief discussion on the beginni...