The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman.

Dr. Stroman holds a K&W contest for the Sports Shop crew to discover what three qualities the next UNC head coach needs to have.

K&W Cafeterias was an 88-year-old, North Carolina-based chain of cafeteria-style restaurants in the Southeastern United States that permanently closed all locations on December 1, 2025. Known as a "meat-and-three" staple, it specialized in traditional Southern comfort food, including fried chicken, roasted chicken, liver and onions, turnip greens, and homemade desserts.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Charles Rodney Jr. and Albert Jones.

Charles Rodney Jr. is a sales professional who serves as a District Sales Manager for Toshiba America Business Solutions, where he focuses on driving regional sales performance and supporting business technology solutions. In his role, he works closely with clients and partners to deliver Toshiba’s portfolio of office systems, including multifunction printers, managed print services and workflow solutions. His responsibilities include managing territory growth, building customer relationships, and supporting dealer networks across his region. With a background in sales and account management, Rodney contributes to Toshiba’s broader mission of helping organizations improve efficiency through innovative document and workplace technology solutions.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ryan Major of TBS Technologies.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie. 

CL Brown and GameDay Charlie discuss the firing of Hubert Davis, potential replacements for Davis, Will Wade potentially leaving NC State for LSU, Final Four predictions, Duke vs St. John's Sweet 16 matchup and more. Would Jerry Stackhouse be a good coach for UNC? How likely is it that Wade will go to LSU? What four teams will make it to the Final Four? Will Caleb Foster be back soon?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's head coaching search following the firing of Hubert Davis, Will Wade potentially leaving NC State for LSU and March Madness.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the firing of Hubert Davis, upcoming NCAA Tournament  games and more.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the firing of Hubert Davis.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the firing of Hubert Davis.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the firing of Hubert Davis.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the firing of Hubert Davis.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC Basketball's biggest issues, Jay Williams’ assessment of UNC’s current relevance and High Point University basketball.

Durign an ESPN appearance, Jay Williams argued that UNC is not currently a top-five “relevant” team in college basketball and suggested that if it didn’t have its iconic brand and history, people might not still consider it a true blue blood program. His point wasn’t about UNC’s historical importance, but rather its recent performance, implying that the program’s reputation is carrying more weight than its current results on the court. Is Jay right? What is UNC basketball's biggest issue?

The High Point Panthers men's basketball enjoyed a historic and memorable run in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, marking the most successful March showing in program history. The Panthers made waves in the Round of 64 by pulling off a stunning 83-82 upset of No. 5 seed Wisconsin. That victory was the first NCAA Tournament win in program history and also High Point’s first win ever over a Power Five opponent. High Point then advanced to the Round of 32, where they lost to the No. 4 seed Arkansas 94-88, ending High Point’s historic march just short of the Sweet 16. How did they do this?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Jay Williams’ assessment of UNC’s current relevance and the biggest factor influencing where top basketball recruits decide to go.

Durign an ESPN appearance, Jay Williams argued that UNC is not currently a top-five “relevant” team in college basketball and suggested that if it didn’t have its iconic brand and history, people might not still consider it a true blue blood program. His point wasn’t about UNC’s historical importance, but rather its recent performance, implying that the program’s reputation is carrying more weight than its current results on the court. Is Jay right?

What is the biggest factor influencing where top basketball recruits choose to go?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Jay Williams’ assessment of UNC’s current relevance, UNC fans' feelings surrounding their season and Hubert Davis' tenure at UNC.

Durign an ESPN appearance, Jay Williams argued that UNC is not currently a top-five “relevant” team in college basketball and suggested that if it didn’t have its iconic brand and history, people might not still consider it a true blue blood program. His point wasn’t about UNC’s historical importance, but rather its recent performance, implying that the program’s reputation is carrying more weight than its current results on the court. Is Jay right? Are UNC fans "going through things" and overreacting to this season?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Jay Williams’ assessment of UNC’s current relevance and Hubert Davis tenure at UNC.

Durign an ESPN appearance, Jay Williams argued that UNC is not currently a top-five “relevant” team in college basketball and suggested that if it didn’t have its iconic brand and history, people might not still consider it a true blue blood program. His point wasn’t about UNC’s historical importance, but rather its recent performance, implying that the program’s reputation is carrying more weight than its current results on the court. Is Jay right?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss whether Jay Williams’ assessment of UNC’s current relevance is fair as UNC fans call it to "clap back" at Williams.

Durign an ESPN appearance, Jay Williams argued that UNC is not currently a top-five “relevant” team in college basketball and suggested that if it didn’t have its iconic brand and history, people might not still consider it a true blue blood program. His point wasn’t about UNC’s historical importance, but rather its recent performance, implying that the program’s reputation is carrying more weight than its current results on the court. Is Jay right?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss whether Jay Williams’ assessment of UNC’s current relevance is fair.

Durign an ESPN appearance, Jay Williams argued that UNC is not currently a top-five “relevant” team in college basketball and suggested that if it didn’t have its iconic brand and history, people might not still consider it a true blue blood program. His point wasn’t about UNC’s historical importance, but rather its recent performance, implying that the program’s reputation is carrying more weight than its current results on the court. Is Jay right?

The 2026 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournamenthas been exciting. The ACC sent nine teams to the tournament, one of the highest totals of any conference, showing its overall strength. Duke Blue Devils women's basketball entered March as a major contender after winning the ACC Tournament. The North Carolina Tar Heels also positioned themselves as dangerous threats. Have you been watching?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the growing uncertainty surrounding North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball, including the pressure on Hubert Davis after another early NCAA Tournament exit and whether the program is headed toward a coaching change as support continues to fade.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the thrilling buzzer-beater that sent St. John’s Red Storm men's basketball to the Sweet 16, the shocking early exit of Florida Gators men's basketball at the hands of Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball and the historic tournament run by High Point Panthers men's basketball, including the praise from John Calipari acknowledging High Point’s program.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the impressive Sweet 16 run by Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball, review the women's NCAA Tournament from the ACC perspective and High Point basketball.

The Tennessee Volunteers have put together another strong run in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, continuing its reputation as one of the more consistent programs in recent years. Entering as a No. 6 seed, Tennessee opened the tournament with a convincing first-round win over Miami (Ohio), then followed that up with an impressive 79-72 upset victory over No. 3 seed Virginia Cavaliers in the Round of 32. With that win, Tennessee advanced to the Sweet 16 for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting the program’s consistency under head coach Rick Barnes. They now move on to face Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball in the Sweet 16, as they continue their pursuit of a long-awaited Final Four appearance.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the growing uncertainty surrounding North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball, including the pressure on Hubert Davis after another early NCAA Tournament exit and whether the program is headed toward a coaching change as support continues to fade.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the growing uncertainty surrounding North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball, including the pressure on Hubert Davis after another early NCAA Tournament exit and whether the program is headed toward a coaching change as support continues to fade.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Cassius Grimsley.

Cassius Grimsley is a 2026 outfielder and right-handed pitcher from Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, where he plays for Fuquay-Varina High School. Grimsley has developed into a strong two-way player, contributing both at the plate and on the mound. Grimsley has emerged as one of the most productive hitters in the state, highlighted by a standout junior season in which he posted a .567 batting average and a .649 on-base percentage, ranking among North Carolina’s top performers. In addition to his offensive production, he has shown effectiveness as a pitcher, pairing his hitting with strong results on the mound, including a sub-1.00 ERA during his breakout campaign. His performance has earned him multiple honors, including All-Conference and All-State recognition, and he is committed to continue his baseball career at UNC Wilmington, where he projects as a key future contributor.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's loss to VCU, UNC's season-ending collapse, how a 19-point lead turned into a season-ending collapse, what went wrong in crunch time and whether Hubert Davis and the North Carolina Tar Heels should stay together.

The North Carolina Tar Heels delivered one of the more painful collapses of the tournament, blowing a massive second-half lead in an 82-78 overtime loss to the VCU Rams. Once it reached overtime, it got even worse, UNC scored just three points while VCU completed the comeback, one of the largest in tournament history. The loss also puts a harsh spotlight on head coach Hubert Davis. After guiding UNC to the national title game in his first season and later winning ACC Coach of the Year, his tenure has become increasingly uneven, with a missed tournament in 2023 and now back-to-back early exits. Following this collapse, Davis faced questions about his late-game decisions, rotation, and the team’s inability to adjust as VCU surged. His postgame responses drew attention as well, as he appeared frustrated and somewhat at a loss to explain how the game slipped away.

Zooming out, this is the kind of loss that lingers. UNC came in with some expectations of making somehting of a run, but instead exits immediately after blowing a 19-point lead—raising real questions about the program’s direction under Davis. Should Hubert Davis and UNC stay together or should they part ways?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's loss to VCU, UNC's season-ending collapse, how a 19-point lead turned into a season-ending collapse, what went wrong in crunch time and whether Hubert Davis and the North Carolina Tar Heels should stay together.

The North Carolina Tar Heels delivered one of the more painful collapses of the tournament, blowing a massive second-half lead in an 82-78 overtime loss to the VCU Rams. Once it reached overtime, it got even worse, UNC scored just three points while VCU completed the comeback, one of the largest in tournament history. The loss also puts a harsh spotlight on head coach Hubert Davis. After guiding UNC to the national title game in his first season and later winning ACC Coach of the Year, his tenure has become increasingly uneven, with a missed tournament in 2023 and now back-to-back early exits. Following this collapse, Davis faced questions about his late-game decisions, rotation, and the team’s inability to adjust as VCU surged. His postgame responses drew attention as well, as he appeared frustrated and somewhat at a loss to explain how the game slipped away.

Zooming out, this is the kind of loss that lingers. UNC came in with some expectations of making somehting of a run, but instead exits immediately after blowing a 19-point lead—raising real questions about the program’s direction under Davis. Should Hubert Davis and UNC stay together or should they part ways?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his NCAA Tournament picks.

Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NBA. Who will win this weekend: Texas Tech Red Raiders or Akron Zips? Alabama Crimson Tide or Hofstra Pride? Kansas Jayhawks or Cal Baptist?