Episodes

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Reese's experience at the introductory press conference for Michael Malone. Yesterday marked two weeks since the University of North Carolina fired former head coach Hubert Davis and the search for his replacement has now concluded with the hiring of Michael Malone, former head coach of the Denver Nuggets. UNC conducted a high-profile search aimed at sustaining its tradition of excellence, prioritizing candidates with NCAA Tournament success, strong recruiting ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Phil Ford. Phil Ford, UNC legend and former Tar Heels guard, joins the Sports Shop to discuss UNC hiring Mike Malone as their new head basketball coach. Ford shares his perspective on what Malone’s NBA experience could bring to the program, how this hire departs from UNC’s tradition of promoting from within and what challenges lie ahead in recruiting, player development and meeting the high expectations of Tar Heel fans. Is Malone the right guy for the job?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC’s decision to hire Michael Malone as their new head basketball coach, examining whether he was the right choice, how his NBA experience might translate to the college game and what this bold move means for the future of the Tar Heels’ program and the ACC landscape. Today marks two weeks since UNC fired former head coach Hubert Davis and the search for his replacement has officially concluded. As of yesterday, the Tar Heels have hired Michael Malone, the for...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Art Chansky. Art Chansky is a longtime UNC insider with decades of experience covering Tar Heel basketball. Chansky joins the Sports Shop to discuss UNC’s surprising hire of Michael Malone as the new head basketball coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. He weighs in on what Malone’s NBA background brings to the program, how this departure from the traditional “UNC family” approach could impact the team, and whether this bold move is the right choice for a program...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC hiring Michael Malone as their new head basketball coach. Michael Malone is the former head coach of the Denver Nuggets. Today marks two weeks since UNC fired former head coach Hubert Davis and the search for his replacement has officially concluded. As of yesterday, the Tar Heels have hired Michael Malone, the former head coach of the Denver Nuggets, after launching a high-profile search aimed at continuing the program’s tradition of excellence. The search...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Michigan’s championship win over the UConn Huskies and a defining moment for Elliot Cadeau, whose transfer from the North Carolina Tar Heels transformed him from a promising but inconsistent player, into the leader of a national title team. The Michigan Wolverine’s 69-63 win over the UConn Huskies in the national championship carried major historical weight and a compelling individual storyline. UConn entered as a modern powerhouse under Dan Hurley, while Michigan Wo...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC’s ongoing search for a new men’s basketball coach, debate why the program remains without a hire two weeks after Hubert Davis was fired, weigh whether the decision to let Davis go was premature or necessary to preserve the Tar Heels’ winning culture and preview tonight's National Championship game. Tomorrow marks two weeks since UNC fired former head coach Hubert Davis. Since then, UNC has launched a high-profile search for its next men’s basketball head co...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Michigan’s dominant Final Four win over Arizona, preview tonight’s men’s championship matchup against UConn and UCLA’s commanding performance over South Carolina to capture their first women’s national title. The Final Four matchup between Michigan Wolverines and Arizona Wildcats over the weekend quickly turned into a one-sided performance, as Michigan came out aggressive, built an early lead and never let Arizona get comfortable, rolling to a convincing win to...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Geno Auriemma’s controversial Final Four exchange with Dawn Staley, break down the unresolved apology drama and preview tonight’s men’s national championship clash between UConn and Michigan and what a UConn victory could mean for Dan Hurley’s legacy. On Friday night, the UConn Huskies lost to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Final Four, ending their tournament run. Following the Final Four loss, Geno Auriemma had a heated, very public exchange with Dawn Sta...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Geno Auriemma's "apology" to Dawn Staley. On Friday night, the UConn Huskies lost to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Final Four, ending their tournament run. Following the Final Four loss, Geno Auriemma had a heated, very public exchange with Dawn Staley in the closing moments, reportedly sparked by frustration over a missed pregame interaction and the intensity of the game itself. It quickly became one of the biggest storylines coming out of the night. The next ...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss how UCLA dominated the women’s national championship game against South Carolina, and then turn to Virginia, analyzing the surprising firing of Amaka Agugua‑Hamilton after a Sweet 16 run and the reported internal issues that led to the decision. The UCLA Bruins defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks in dominant fashion in the women's national championship gamenational championship game yesterday. UCLA controlled the game from the opening tip, built an early lead and n...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss UCLA winning the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The UCLA Bruins defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks in dominant fashion in the women's national championship gamenational championship game yesterday. UCLA controlled the game from the opening tip, built an early lead and never looked back, overwhelming South Carolina on both ends of the floor. The Gamecocks, one of the most dominant teams all season, struggled to find any rhythm and couldn’t generate enough off...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Easter speeches and their significance, share personal experiences with giving them and give their predictions for the upcoming men’s and women’s Final Four matchups. Apparently, an Easter speech is a spoken message, often delivered by children or leaders in a church setting that celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the themes of hope, renewal and victory over death. These speeches range from short, memorized Bible verses or poems by children to form...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if UNC firing Hubert Davis was a knee-jerk response to Duke's success. Following the departure of Hubert Davis, UNC launched a high-profile search for its next men’s basketball head coach, aiming to continue the program’s tradition of excellence. The search has focused on candidates with proven NCAA Tournament experience, strong recruiting ties and the ability to maintain the Tar Heels’ winning culture. Who will be the next UNC men's basketball coach? Is this a...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if it is a good thing or bad thing that UNC has not hired a coach yet and they preview tonight’s women’s Final Four matchups, including UConn vs. South Carolina and the impact a win by Dawn Staley’s team would have on her legacy. Following the departure of Hubert Davis, UNC launched a high-profile search for its next men’s basketball head coach, aiming to continue the program’s tradition of excellence. The search has focused on candidates with proven NCAA Tourn...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris, Bob MacKinnon and Ian Parks. Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Bob MacKinnon is the former Firebirds coach and is now serving the Firebirds as an advisor. Bob MacKinnon began his coaching career in 1982 and served as a Coach in the NCAA ranks for 25 years as an Assistant, Associate Head Coach, and Head Coach at several prestigious institutions including George Washington Uni...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the upcoming Final Four matchups, Kirk Cousins signing with the Raiders and analyze how Cousins has amassed over $330M in his NFL career through strategic contracts and guaranteed earnings. Kirk Cousins recently signed a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders that’s officially listed as five years for $172M, but it’s really a short-term, low-risk contract with about $20M guaranteed this season and team-friendly options afterward. He’s still being paid by the Atlanta Falcons...

Reese, Pam, and Alex discuss UNC’s search for a new men’s basketball head coach and explore potential candidates for the role. Following the departure of Hubert Davis, UNC launched a high-profile search for its next men’s basketball head coach, aiming to continue the program’s tradition of excellence. The search has focused on candidates with proven NCAA Tournament experience, strong recruiting ties and the ability to maintain the Tar Heels’ winning culture. There are several candidates UNC is ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Marcus Anderson. Marcus Anderson is Grammy and Stellar Award Nominated artist. With 13 studio albums on his list of accomplishments, the fusion jazz artist brings R&B, Pop, Rock and Funk to make music that puts listeners in another atmosphere. Anderson joins the Sports Shop to discuss new music, the latest in his life and career and he enlightens us with information about an innovative new concert that is only weeks away. The Sight & Sound: A Multi-Sensory ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Brant Fowler II. Brant joins the Sports Shop to talk about Southern University sports.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Justin Gainey is the right hire for NC State. The NC State Wolfpack moved quickly to stabilize its men’s basketball program after Will Wade’s sudden departure by hiring Justin Gainey as the 22nd head coach. Gainey, a 49‑year‑old NC State alumnus and former Wolfpack guard (1996-2000), spent the past five seasons as an assistant and associate head coach under Rick Barnes at Tennessee, where he helped the Volunteers reach multiple deep NCAA Tournament runs. Gai...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie. CL Brown and GameDay Charlie discuss the UNC coaching search, Justin Gainey, the biggest surprises in men’s basketball, Final Four predictions, takeaways from NC State’s press conference and more.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's search for a new head men's basketball coach and they react to Justin Gainey's press conference. Following the departure of Hubert Davis, UNC launched a high-profile search for its next men’s basketball head coach, aiming to continue the program’s tradition of excellence. The search has focused on candidates with proven NCAA Tournament experience, strong recruiting ties and the ability to maintain the Tar Heels’ winning culture. If you're Billy Donovan, do you ...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Justin Gainey's introductory press conference. The NC State Wolfpack moved quickly to stabilize its men’s basketball program after Will Wade’s sudden departure by hiring Justin Gainey as the 22nd head coach. Gainey, a 49‑year‑old NC State alumnus and former Wolfpack guard (1996-2000), spent the past five seasons as an assistant and associate head coach under Rick Barnes at Tennessee, where he helped the Volunteers reach multiple deep NCAA Tournament runs. Gainey’s de...