Duke basketball & UNC basketball fall in marquee matchups; UNC football fires Mack Brown

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill break down an action-packed night in college basketball. No. 1 Kansas held off Cooper Flagg and No. 11 Duke in a thrilling 75-72 win at the Vegas Showdown, while No. 4 Auburn outworked No. 12 UNC in an 85-72 victory at the Maui Invitational. 

Also, Paul Ihander, Graham Hill, and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina break down the University of North Carolina's stunning decision to part ways with head football coach Mack Brown after this season. Paul, Graham, and Tommy discuss what led to this decision, and how it will affect UNC's future, from recruiting to finding a new head coach.

In Next Up, host Paul Ihander moves the Triangle sports day forward, providing insight to fans and listeners on the sports world’s biggest stories and trending topics through a personality-based and sound driven presentation.

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