Noon News on WRAL - Thursday, March 19, 2026

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss UNC basketball’s first round matchup with the VCU Rams in the NCAA Tournament, and how the Tar Heels’ guards will need to step up around Henri Veesaar to win games in March Madness.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss Duke basketball’s NCAA Tournament expectations, and what their performance in the big dance could mean for coach Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview Duke and UNC basketball's first round games in the NCAA Tournament- how far can each team go in the big dance? Also, they react to LeBron James downplaying interest in owning an NBA expansion ...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' wild 6-5 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. How did the Canes manage to come out on top after a chaotic 3rd period? Also, they discuss the Carolina Panthers sign...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss some first round matchups occurring today in the men's NCAA Tournament.