TarHeel247 - A UNC Basketball podcast with John Henson

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

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?

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 Intro

00:22 Initial Reaction

01:20 UNC Fans, Let’s Relax

02:40 Sometime an Early Loss is OK

03:16 Player of the Game

05:50 What to Make of Terrence Brown Jr.’s Performance

07:45 Neo Avdalas Moves Like Luka Doncic

10:18 Alexandros Samodurov, Jarin Stevenson Struggles

12:50 Malone Sets for Matt Able

15:00 UNC’s Kryptonite

18:14 Will the Backcourt Breakout?

19:45 UNC Has Depth off the Bench

21:15 Malone’s Pro Sets

22:15 Looking Ahead to Charlotte Game

UNC legend John Henson breaks down what he saw from the Tar Heels in the first game of the Michael Malone era, an 88-70 win over USC.

The two-time ACC Player of the Year explained how Malone’s system differs from Hubert Davis’, assessed big games from Jarin Stevenson, Isaiah Denis, and Maximo Adams, shared his confidence level in the frontcourt, and weighed in on what happened with Terrence Brown and Matt Able.

247Sports National Director of Basketball Content Kyle Tucker joins UNC legend John Henson to set expectations for Michael Malone’s first season at UNC, including what he must do to keep attracting top talent to Chapel Hill.

The two also discuss the latest on several five-star prospects UNC is recruiting and what kind of system the Tar Heels will run in 2026-27.

247Sports National Basketball Director Eric Bossi joins UNC legend John Henson to share the latest updates on the Tar Heels’ pursuit of five-star talent in the 2027 class, including CJ Rosser, Demarcus Henry and Jordan Page.

The two also discuss how recruits are responding to Malone’s NBA pedigree and how he operates differently on the recruiting trail than Hubert Davis before him.

TarHeel247 lead college basketball recruiting insider David Sisk joins UNC legend John Henson to share the latest scoop on Michael Malone’s search for a big man to complete his 2026-27 roster, including where things stand with Micah Handlogten, Duke Brennan, and Cameron Fens.

The two also take a deep dive into UNC’s bid to assemble one of the nation’s top 2027 recruiting classes, including which top-five recruits are all about the Tar Heels.

College basketball analyst Jeff Goodman joins UNC legend John Henson to discuss his reputation among Tar Heel fans and how he reevaluates the Michael Malone hire four months later.

The two also break down the strengths and weaknesses of UNC’s 2026-27 roster and identify the biggest threats in the ACC (hint: not NC State and Wake Forest).

2009 National Champion Mike Copeland joins UNC legend John Henson to discuss the Tar Heels’ first offseason under Michael Malone.

Copeland attended UNC’s summer camps this offseason and shared how the program’s practicing, conditioning, and nutrition have evolved under Malone, along with which newcomers stood out during scrimmages.

The two wrapped up with stories from the Franklin Street of old and how Chapel Hill has changed as a college town over the years.

TarHeel247 insider Andrew Jones joins UNC legend John Henson to break down the intel from the Tar Heels’ summer basketball camp sessions — including which alumni returned, how the newcomers performed in scrimmages, and how the overall vibe around the program has shifted since Michael Malone took over.

They also shared the latest on UNC’s roster build and a potential transfer portal guard the Tar Heels could add to the backcourt this summer.

Distinguished international scout Ersin Demir joined UNC legend John Henson from the Netherlands to break down the Tar Heels’ international haul of Alexandros Samodurov, Sayon Keita, and Neoklis Avdalas.

Demir, who has watched all three players for years overseas, shares his thoughts on Keita and Samo as potential Day 1 starters in the frontcourt and why Avdalas is poised for a breakout year under Michael Malone.

TarHeel247 insider Noah Weiskopf joins UNC legend John Henson to predict the Tar Heels’ starting five for the 2026-27 season after a busy offseason in the transfer portal, highlighted by the addition of Greek big man Alexandros Samodurov.

The duo also breaks down UNC’s backcourt and frontcourt rotations, while sharing behind-the-scenes intel on why excitement is building around the Tar Heels’ incoming freshman class.

UNC legend John Henson shares his insights on new four-star commitment Kevin Thomas and former Tar Heels Brandon Robinson and Deon Thompson joining Michael Malone’s staff in support roles. Henson also answers five fan mailbag questions, including his best Roy Williams story, what his NIL deal would look like if he played today, and his expectations for Sayon Keita and the 2026-27 frontcourt, among other topics.

247Sports director of scouting Adam Finkelstein joins UNC legend John Henson for a full, in-depth scouting report on five-star center commitment Sayon Keita. The two break down just how elite an NBA talent Keita is and what kind of immediate impact he could have on UNC’s roster next season. Finkelstein and Henson also share the latest scoops on the Tar Heels’ other international frontcourt targets, including Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, Brice Dessert, and Momo Faye.

TarHeel247 insider Andrew Jones joins UNC great John Henson to break down a busy Tuesday for the Tar Heels in the transfer portal, scouting the additions of Matt Able, Terrence Brown, and Maxim Logue. The two also provide the latest on Henri Veesaar’s status for next season and how Michael Malone’s first roster is shaping up overall.

247Sports national basketball analyst Travis Branham joins UNC legend John Henson to break down the first transfer portal addition of the Michael Malone era: former Virginia Tech star Neoklis Avdalas. The two also discuss the latest on the Tar Heels’ other transfer portal targets, including Wake Forest’s Juke Harris, and how Malone’s inaugural staff in Chapel Hill is shaping up after hiring Kim English as an assistant on Monday.

UNC great and NBA Champion Scott Williams joins John Henson to break down the Tar Heels’ hiring of Michael Malone as head coach.

The duo shares the latest insights on Malone’s staff hires and potential transfer portal targets. Williams, a longtime friend and former Chicago Bulls teammate of Michael Jordan, discusses His Airness' current involvement with UNC Basketball.

CBS Sports college basketball analyst Isaac Trotter joins UNC basketball legend John Henson to discuss the Tar Heels hiring former NBA coach Michael Malone as the next head coach. The two discuss his transition to college, roster construction via the transfer portal, and what led to hiring the 2022 NBA Finals champion as their next head coach over other candidates.

Arizona insider and Wildcat Authority publisher Jason Scheer joins UNC legend John Henson to drop the latest scoop on the flirtations between Tommy Lloyd and the Tar Heels. Scheer also goes in-depth on the reported tensions between Lloyd and Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois, extension talks, and the allure of coaching a blue-blood program.

UNC legend John Henson shares the latest insights on the Tar Heels' coaching search alongside former teammate and college roommate Justin Watts.

The former Tar Heels also discuss how ex-players feel about UNC going outside the Carolina Family, and which alums should receive a call during the coaching search.

Stick around for a few fun rivalry jabs after Duke’s historic implosion against UConn in the Elite Eight.