UNC-USC Exhibition Review + Justin Watts Joins | Bleav in Heels Hoops

UNC Basketball’s exhibition against USC is in the books, and Bleav in Heels Hoops breaks down the biggest takeaways for the Tar Heels.

Plus, former UNC player Justin Watts joins the show to talk Carolina Basketball, his time in Chapel Hill and the 2026-27 Tar Heels.

UNC Basketball is back on the floor, and Bleav in Heels Hoops breaks down what we learned from the Tar Heels’ exhibition matchup against USC.

On the Wednesday, October 14, 2026 edition of Bleav in Heels Hoops, the crew reviews the UNC vs USC exhibition game, including the biggest positives, concerns, standout performances and what the matchup revealed about the Tar Heels heading toward the 2026-27 college basketball season.

Plus, former UNC Basketball player Justin Watts joins the show for a special conversation about his time in Chapel Hill, playing for North Carolina, the Carolina Basketball culture and his perspective on this year’s Tar Heels.

🏀 On This Episode

🔵 UNC vs USC Exhibition Review
What did we learn about North Carolina Basketball? Breaking down the biggest takeaways from the Tar Heels’ exhibition matchup with USC.

👀 Who Stood Out for UNC?
Which players made the strongest impression, and what should Carolina fans feel encouraged about after the exhibition?

📈 What Still Needs Work?
Looking at the areas UNC must improve before the regular season and ACC Basketball schedule begin.

🐏 Justin Watts Joins the Show
Former Tar Heel Justin Watts joins Bleav in Heels Hoops to talk about his UNC career, Carolina Basketball tradition, playing in Chapel Hill and what he sees in the current program.

🔥 UNC Basketball Season Outlook
How much should fans take away from the USC exhibition, and what could it tell us about North Carolina’s ceiling this season?

About Bleav in Heels Hoops

Bleav in Heels Hoops delivers year-round coverage of UNC Basketball and North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball, including recruiting, transfers, roster news, preseason analysis, schedule previews, game breakdowns, postgame reactions, ACC Basketball, March Madness and Carolina Basketball history.

The show also features conversations with former UNC players, coaches, insiders and personalities connected to the North Carolina Basketball program.

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