The Player and The Fan
By Quierra Luck
The duo is excited to bring to you an authentic podcast that features both sports elements, the player and the fan. They will be bringing you viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC with a sprinkle of surprise guests!
Sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard!
Are you with the player or the fan?!
The Player and The FanOct 19, 2020
Dontrez Still At UNC?!
We Back!
Check out episode three of season six as we talk about the Caleb Love making a comeback, UNC's bench depth, and player health becoming a top concern... FINALLY.
It Was The Talent... Not UNC Basketball
This week we are shaking the rust off and getting back in the groove of the return of NCAA basketball specifically, UNC.
Check out episode two of season six as we talk about the North Carolina's four game slump, UNC's bench depth, and Deion Jackson's departure from Jackson State University.
Welcome Back to The Brady Manek Show!
Clearly David misses Brady lol But we miss you all more! This week we are shaking the rust off and getting back in the groove of the return of NCAA basketball but specifically, UNC.
Check out episode one of season six as we talk about the ending of a hell of a first year season for Coach Hubert Davis, new recruits, and over the top expectations!
No Comparison
David and Quierra welcome you to a new episode of 'The Player & The Fan'! This week's episode covers UNC's NCAA run with Caleb Love, Saint Peter's Cinderella shoe still shining, and College Basketball being the best option for recruits.
Caleb Love Has To Be Magic
David and Quierra welcome you to a new episode of 'The Player & The Fan'! This week's episode covers Virginia Tech's first ACC Tournament win, UNC's seeding in the NCAA tournament and Coach Roy Williams removing basketball goals during practice during the NCAA 2005 Championship run.
Basketball is Fun... Right?
David and Quierra welcome you to a new episode of 'The Player & The Fan'! This week's episode covers ACC Tournament loss... is there such thing as a good loss? Leaky Black's chances on returning to UNC for year 5, the possibility of UNC making a deep run in the NCAA tournament and the pressure Coach K put on his team for his last game at Cameron Indoor.
The Math Ain't Mathing
David and Quierra welcome you to a new episode of 'The Player & The Fan'! This week's episode covers Dawson Garcia's departure, Kerwin Walton and Leaky Black's improvements, and UNC's NCAA Tourney chances.
Turn The Water Off!
David and Quierra welcome you to a new episode of 'The Player & The Fan'! This week's episode covers the 20 point loss to Duke, playing freshmen, and recruiting.
Bring In The Walk-Ons!
David and Quierra discuss the change in Blue Blood culture, the ACC race, and the 'Hero Ball' by UNC in Miami.
*Apologies to Ja Morant and Murray State University for the mishap by Quierra referring to Murray State University as a D2 school. The correction was made at the end of the podcast.
Nothing But Practice
Bottom line... if you don't perform at practice, don't expect to see game time minutes.
This week's episode covers various topics, including the ACC, NCAA, Justin Jackson joining the Suns with Cameron Johnson, and a new feature called "The Assist with David," in which he answers fan questions!
Have We Really Been Gone That Long?!
It's David's fault! lol
But we're back!!!
Check into the first episode of season 5 of 'The Player and The Fan'! This week's episode covers eight months worth of topics, questions and of course, our Tar Heel basketball season predictions.
My Son Taught Me...
If you thought 'The Mom Episode' was lit, wait until you experience 'The Dad Episode'!
'The Player and The Fan' welcome Mr. Harold Little, the father of former Tar Heel, Nassir Little. This incredible dad opens up on the podcast about what it's like embracing the Carolina culture, Nassir's recruitment process and protecting his sons from disgruntled fans.
This episode is entertaining to say the least! Mr. Little is proud of his son's accomplishments and it shows in every word that lights up his face in celebration. David and Quierra were incredibly lucky to sit down with Mr. Little, and hopefully, you walk away with more respect for players, and parents, on and off the court.
Thank You
An emotional podcast to say the least. David Noel III and Quierra Luck discuss, at length, the retirement announcement of UNC head coach, Roy Williams.
Welcome to the Stripping Game, Partna!
After a tough loss in the first round of the NCAA, UNC is doing what every program does around this time and conduct ext interviews and provide the best path for their players but this season seems a little different after the announcement of freshman Walker Kessler to enter the transfer portal. His departure sparked conversation about what may have gone wrong this season with a stellar lineup. David Noel III and Quierra Luck dive head first discussion holding nothing back to provide player and fan perspective on a difficult season.
NCAA talk and Buddy Boeheim are in addition to topics explored.
Are you with the Player or the Fan?
IT'S TOURNEY TIME BABY!!!!!
The title says it all! Hang out with 2005 NCAA Champion David Noel III and Quierra Luck as they break down the 2020 NCAA Tourney Bracket, their bracket busters and David's explanation of HBCU's having to play in.
Since We Here, Let's Win
It's March Madness baby!!!!!! David and Quierra take a deep dive into the ACC Tourney, NCAA Tourney sleepers, and of course, North Carolina's chances to win it all.
Are you with the Player or the Fan?
Make UNC Basketball Fun Again
Will the hype ever return?! Join David Noel III and Quierra Luck breakdown a gut-wrenching loss to Marquette at Chapel Hill and the Tar Heels' possibility of entering the NCAA tournament.
On top of that, Duke is good again.
Are you with the Player or the Fan?
They Won’t Even Pay ‘Em... You Think They Gone Test ‘Em?!
Welcome to Season 4:Episode 5 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck. They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting equally important sporting elements, the player and the fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina Tar Heels.
As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of college and professional basketball.
In the fifth episode, David and Quierra discuss a difficult yet needed conversation concerning UNC Basketball members' viral video partying without masks during a pandemic. The video caused a divisive conversation between fans about the party's seriousness, players' responsibility, and kids being kids. The discussion led healthily in recognizing that while kids need the opportunity of a college experience, especially after a Duke win, the seriousness of a pandemic has to outweigh instant gratification.
The duo also discusses Carolina Basketball's remaining season and Rick Fox in a see through shirt? Sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue!
Make sure you let your voice be heard! Are you with The Player or The Fan?!
Did He Ever Get Right? Ft. Kenny Williams
Welcome to Season 4:Episode 4 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck. They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting equally important sporting elements, the player and the fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina Tar Heels.
As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of college and professional basketball.
In the fourth episode, David and Quierra have their first guest of the season, often referenced as "Can't Get Right", "The Player and The Fan" welcome 2017 NCAA Champion for the Tar Heels, Kenny Williams; he played for North Carolina from 2015-2019.
The trio discuss the Virginia native's career at length including some hot basketball topics including Coach K's run in with the media and the quality of this year's ACC teams.
Sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard! Are you with The Player or The Fan?!
We Might Be On To Something...
Welcome to Season 4:Episode 3 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck.
They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting equally important sporting elements, the player and the fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina Tar Heels.
As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of college and professional basketball.
In the third episode of the new season, David and Quierra breakdown North Carolina's win against Syracuse in Chapel Hill. Success was expected since UNC has mastered defeating the zone defense, but with a young and inexperienced team, a loss wouldn't have been a shocker. Luckily, RJ Davis, Day'ron Sharpe, and Garrison Brooks lifted the team with double figures; Brooks and Sharpe finished with double-doubles. North Carolina looked confident, eager, and competitive against the Orange, all of which attributed to one of their best games. Importantly, freshman Caleb Love looked to be finally enjoying his collegiate career as he knocked down a few early shots and defensively stepped up.
Additionally, the duo discuss the ACC's lack of excitement; Are inexperienced teams a contributing factor?
As you listen throughout the podcast, please join in the conversation on social media and tag us! We would love to hear your opinion!
Sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard! Are you with The Player or The Fan?!
It's All About The Bag...
Welcome to Season 4:Episode 1 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck.
They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting both, equally important, sporting elements, the player and the Fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina. Welcome to the new season! David and Quierra are happy to welcome you back with more hot topics, debates, and of course, featuring special guests.
This year has been incredibly difficult for all of us. As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of the upcoming college basketball season.
New Year, New Us!!! New season alert!! As David and Quierra transition into a new year, the two also thought it was time to start a new season. Season three was exceptional and deserved to be capped off with the new year podcast as intentions were set for bigger and better in 2021. This podcast was created between two friends who enjoy nothing more than talking sports and providing fans the answers they need about the sport they love, and they couldn't have done it without you!
In the first episode of the new season, David breaks down North Carolina's win against Notre Dame; The Heels defeated the Fighting Irish, 66-65 with a 9 second shot by Leaky Black. David highlights the benefit of two post players and the noticeable selfishness on defense with freshman Kerwin Walton. Walton has made 10 threes in the previous four games. Though his defense IQ seems to be lacking, his ability to pull-up and shoot and create spacing below has helped. Spacing and team awareness has been a rising concern for the Heels, especially after the loss to N.C. State.
As you listen throughout the podcast, please join in the conversation of the rush for players to the NBA. Why do players rush for the league without growing through the necessary steps to achieve high maturity and basketball IQ?
Sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard! Are you with The Player or The Fan?!
Bruh... Ain't No More Excuses
Welcome to Season 3:Episode 12 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck.
They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting both, equally important, sporting elements, the player and the Fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina. Welcome to the new season! David and Quierra are happy to welcome you back with more hot topics, debates, and of course, featuring special guests.
This year has been incredibly difficult for all of us. As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of the upcoming college basketball season.
In episode twelve, David is exhausted, and well, Quierra is still trying to look at the bright side (though it's becoming bleak). What else can Coach Williams and the staff do to uplift and produce a team that looks phenomenal on paper? What is missing? Where is the leadership? The questions for this young North Carolina seem daunting, but there has to be an answer somewhere because fans, and noticeably the team, are starting to come up empty with excuses. Where does the blame fall, and who needs to be held accountable? All of these questions and more are brought up in the last podcast of the year.
Quierra and David also reflect on the incredible year the podcast had, and it's because of you! The duo cannot thank fans enough for their time, commentary, and sharing of "The Player and The Fan." This podcast was created between two friends who enjoy nothing more than talking sports and providing fans the answers they need about the sport they love.
Sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard! Are you with The Player or The Fan?!
Quierra Needs A Self-Help Book
Welcome to Season 3:Episode 11 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck.
They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting both, equally important, sporting elements, the player and the Fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina. Welcome to the new season! David and Quierra are happy to welcome you back with more hot topics, debates, and of course, featuring special guests.
This year has been incredibly difficult for all of us. As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of the upcoming college basketball season.
In episode eleven, the duo discusses another tough win by North Carolina; The Heels defeated Kentucky, 75-63. A game that boasted an incredible bench win there are still small details UNC needs to refine before a deep run through the ACC. Those details will be covered by a new fan-favorite segment, "DNO's Film Breakdown." Also discussed are towering questions of whether college basketball is taking a turn from dominating "Blue Blood" schools, and whether the lacking experience in college basketball is contributing to the downfall of programs.
Sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard! Are you with The Player or The Fan?!
His Name is Really Michael?
Welcome to Season 3:Episode 10 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck.
They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting both, equally important, sporting elements, the player and the Fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina. Welcome to the new season! David and Quierra are happy to welcome you back with more hot topics, debates, and of course, featuring special guests.
This year has been incredibly difficult for all of us. As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of the upcoming college basketball season. In episode ten, the duo discusses a tough win by North Carolina as they defeated HBCU, North Carolina Central. Though the Heels won, NCCU put up a hell of a fight that exposed UNC's small details that have to be fixed; Those details will be covered by a new fan-favorite segment, "DNO's Film Breakdown." Also discussed is the NCAA overview, Coach Williams' response to Coach K's comments, and of course, fan questions.
Sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard! Are you with The Player or The Fan?!
Moral Victories Count... Right?
Welcome to Season 3:Episode 9 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck.
They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting both, equally important, sporting elements, the player and the Fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina.
Welcome to the new season! David and Quierra are happy to welcome you back with more hot topics, debates, and of course, featuring special guests.
This year has been incredibly difficult for all of us. As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of the upcoming college basketball season.
In episode nine, the duo finally discusses an active college basketball season! The season just began, and North Carolina is already feeling the consequences of not having a preseason. David and Quierra break down the Heels recent trip to Iowa City to play against the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Heels lost, 90-83, but morally this was a strong loss by North Carolina that gives fans hope for a sound future. In addition, they discuss Coach K's comments, ACC/B1G TEN Challenge, and answer fan questions.
Sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard! Are you with The Player or The Fan?!
We Got Basketball!!!
Welcome to Season 3:Episode 8 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck.
They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting both, equally important, sporting elements, the player and the Fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina.
Welcome to the new season! David and Quierra are happy to welcome you back with more hot topics, debates, and of course, featuring special guests.
This year has been incredibly difficult for all of us. As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of the upcoming college basketball season.
In episode eight, the duo finally discuss an active college basketball season! The season just began last week and North Carolina is already four games in. David and Quierra break down each game the Heels have played so far including their championship loss at the Maui Invitational, the remaining undefeated teams in the ACC, and the team that's shocked them so far.
Sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard! Are you with The Player or The Fan?!
It Was All For This Moment...
Welcome to Season 3:Episode 7 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck.
They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting both, equally important, sporting elements, the player and the Fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina.
Welcome to the new season!
David and Quierra are happy to welcome you back with more hot topics, debates, and of course, featuring special guests. This year has been incredibly difficult for all of us. As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of the upcoming college basketball season.
In episode six, the crew welcomes four-time ACC Champion, Alex Miller!
Miller is Carolina graduate who played for UNC's Women Basketball team under Coach Sylvia Hatchell during the 2004-2008 seasons; her senior year she was given a medical redshirt after tearing the patellar tendon in her left knee during in game play against Coppin State. She went on to play basketball professionally but her dreams were to be on the sideline as a coach. As years passed and still believing in something bigger, Miller received the opportunity to be an assistant coach at Mississippi Valley State University. Now in her third coaching season, the Durham native is now with the UNC-G Spartans, as their new coaching assistant focusing on her specialty, guards and defense.
In this episode, the team expands on Miller's new career, her commitment to her dreams, and experiencing COVID-19 at an HBCU and the disparities they experience.
Sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard!
Are you with The Player or The Fan?!
Leaving The Pieces Where They Fall...
Welcome to Season 3:Episode 6 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck.
They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting both, equally important, sporting elements, the player and the Fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina.
Welcome to the new season!
David and Quierra are happy to welcome you back with more hot topics, debates, and of course, featuring special guests. This year has been incredibly difficult for all of us. As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of the upcoming college basketball season.
In episode six, the crew welcomes recently graduated Florida State Seminole, Trent Forrest. Forrest takes the podcast on the journey from his hometown of 3,000 in Chipley, Florida to Tallahassee where he spent four years under the leadership of head coach, Leonard Hamilton. The Florida native details his time in quarantine, preparing for the NBA Draft and why Florida State is absent in the conversation as one of the best basketball programs in a highly competitive conference such as the ACC.
Sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard!
Are you with The Player or The Fan?!
With All Due Respect...
Welcome to Season 3:Episode 5 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck.
They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting both, equally important, sporting elements, the player and the Fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina.
Welcome to the new season!
David and Quierra are happy to welcome you back with more hot topics, debates, and of course, featured special guests. This year has been incredibly difficult for all of us. As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of the upcoming college basketball season.
On episode five, 'The Player and The Fan' has the pleasure of welcoming Brandon Robinson. Robinson was an intricate part of Carolina Basketball's most difficult season. With rising, and multiple, injuries, no consistent line-up and the announcement of a pandemic, North Carolina couldn't find their footing or identity; Something that doesn't happen too often in Carolina Blue.
Tune in and hear the Georgia native explain what the season was like for him, committing to the team despite not feeling 100%, dealing with fans, and more importantly getting his respect as a baller.
Sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard!
Are you with The Player or The Fan?!
Bull City Times 3!
Welcome to Season 3:Episode 4 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck.
They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting both, equally important, sporting elements, the player and the Fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina.
Welcome to the new season!
David and Quierra are happy to welcome you back with more hot topics, debates, and of course, featured special guests. This year has been incredibly difficult for all of us. As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of the upcoming college basketball season.
On episode four, 'The Player and The Fan' welcome 2009 NCCA Champion Justin Watts. Watts spent four seasons with North Carolina, increasing his playing time as his leadership and strength evolved. The versatile Durham native played in multiple spots for Coach Williams, ranging from point guard to power forward. Though he didn't spend much time on the court, Watts' contribution or athleticism was the punch Williams needed in games. Notably, Watts' most memorable play comes during the final minutes of the 2009 National Championship scoring the last two points against Michigan State.
After graduating from North Carolina, Watts has spent the last nine years showcasing his superior athleticism and skill. He played with teams such as Rockhampton Rockets, Mineros de Caborca, Takamatsu Five Arrows, Al Gharafa Doha, Fribourg Olympic Basket, Alaska Aces, and MKS Dąbrowa Górnicza.
Watts continued his championship streak with an All-Star recognition in 2013 and a BJ League champion in 2015. Impressively, during his time with the Alaska Aces, Watts scored 62 points and 26 rebounds during his two-game stint with the team due to a calf injury. Returning overseas, specifically to the Netherlands, will be like returning home.
This episode is has dynamic storytelling by Watts details the moment he knew he was playing for Roy Williams at UNC and just who he likes to start the upcoming season.
So, sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard!
Are you with The Player or The Fan?!
Because If They Mess With My Child...
Welcome to Season 3:Episode 3 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck. We are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting both, equally important, sporting elements, the player and the Fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina.
Welcome to the new season!
David and Quierra are happy to welcome you back with more hot topics, debates, and of course, featured guests. This year has been incredibly difficult for all of us. As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of the upcoming basketball season.
On episode three, 'The Player and The Fan' welcome Mrs. Tammala Colquitt and Ms. Carla Black, two mothers behind the grind of Garrison Brooks and Leaky Black. The two incredible mothers open up on the podcast about what it's like being apart of a Power 5 family, embracing the Carolina culture, and protecting their sons from disgruntled fans.
This episode is unique. These two mothers brought something the podcast has yet to execute, deep emotions behind protecting those you love. David and Quierra were incredibly lucky to sit down with these two, and hopefully, you walk away with more respect for players, on and off the court. There's more to players than their athletic ability; they're people too.
So, sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard!
Are you with The Player or The Fan?!
Welcome Home, Jackie!
Welcome to Season 3:Episode 2 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck. We are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting both, equally important, sporting elements, the player and the fan. They will bring you their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, and specifically, North Carolina.
Welcome to the new season!
David and Quierra are happy to welcome you back with more hot topics, debates, and of course, featured guests. This year has been incredibly difficult for all of us. As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of the upcoming basketball season.
On episode two, 2005 NCAA Champion Jackie Manuel joins the podcast to discuss his return home to Chapel Hill. A tri-captain for Carolina Men's basketball under Roy Williams. He followed his Carolina roots to multiple positions, UNC-G with Wes Miller and, most recently, an assistant coach at UNC-Wilmington where he served for three years. Manuel return to North Carolina as the Director of Player Personnel, Development, and Recruiting Operations.
So, sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard! Are you with The Player or The Fan?!
Where the hell you been, David?!
Welcome to Season 3:Episode 1 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck. We are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting both, equally important, sporting elements, the player and the fan. We will bring you our viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, and specifically, North Carolina.
Welcome to the new season! David and Quierra are happy to welcome you back with more hot topics, debates, and of course, featured guests. This year has been incredibly difficult for all of us. As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of the upcoming basketball season.
So, sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! Make sure you let your voice be heard!
Are you with The Player or The Fan?!
Dave got the juice!
Welcome to Season 2:Episode 8 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck. We are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting both sports elements, the player and the fan. We will be bringing you our viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC.
On this episode, Quierra takes the back seat and allows the guest-fan, Michael Mckay, to take over the show. Over the last few weeks, 'The Player and The Fan' held a contest looking for the ultimate fan, a fan who will go head to head with former Tar Heel, 2005 National Champion, former NBA player, professional player and now G-League coach, David Noel III. Michael's ability to capture David's leadership, confidence, and responsibility during his tenure at North Carolina was spot-on. David glowed with flattery, but he was diligent in making sure Michael's questions were answered thoroughly detailed and passionate.
This episode allowed David and Quierra to thank their fans for listening, but to let them know without them, this podcast wouldn't exist; you are the foundation of this show.
To Michael and every other fan who spends their time listening, engaging, and sharing, thank you. We strive to make this podcast something all fans, especially Carolina, can enjoy.
Black in America
Welcome to Season 2:Episode 7 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck. We are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting both sports elements, the player and the fan. We will be bringing you our viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC.
This week's episode is tough - even trying to muster up the words to describe it is impossible. This week's episode features Jawad Williams, who we now see as the third entity of this podcast.
If you're black in America, it's daunting for you now, and we more than understand. Living while black can be scary and powerful simultaneously - to explain, you're proud of who you are and the history behind your skin color. Still, there is a place inside of you that understands that there are people in the world who don't deem you as a person, and it's that right there that can break your heart. This world can be taxing; we're fighting everything from politics to a pandemic, the last thing a person should be worried about is whether they will make it home safe - that's the reality for people who look like David, Jawad, and Quierra.
As you listen to this podcast, you will probably be angry and taken aback by the accounts you hear from David and Jawad - they bring reality to who they are when they're not being cheered for on the basketball court, two black men in America. Please take this episode with love. The frustration you hear is not geared towards cops or caucasian people in totality; it's directed to the way our society has deemed us a threat and the energy it takes to prove it wrong.
Thank you for listening.
B-there or B-Squared
Welcome to season 2:episode 6 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck. We are excited to bring you an official podcast that highlights both elements of sports, the player and the fan. We will be bringing you our viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC.
On this week's episode, we have one of the most favored Tar Heel mascots to ever unofficially represent UNC, Brian McLaughlin, or as you may affectionally know him, BDaht.
BDaht is one of the hardest working men in show business. His man gig is hosting a morning show in Greensboro, NC, 102Jams from 6 am-10 am Monday through Friday. In addition to radio, he's the PA for his alma mater, Winston Salem State University, hosts countless shows on his Instagram page, and lastly, multiple appearances on MTV's WildnOut... whew! What hasn't he done?!
Being Carolina's biggest fan stems from his childhood and has only grown deeper the older he got. Crediting his step-father, BDaht recalls middle school memories and childhood bets that are anchored to friends that have grown from adolescence to adulthood. He's the fan you see cheering on tv and the voice you hear immediately after games on social media. Win or loss, he exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated fan.
Before we jumped into the interview, David and Quierra discussed the sensitive topic of former Tar Heel and 2009 National Champion, Ty Lawson. On Memorial Day, Lawson revealed on his Instagram Stories his feelings toward his former coach, Roy Williams. The post has since been removed, but it wasn't before countless screenshots and news reporting. Stories ran rapidly without any context or explanation; a situation Quierra believes was done irresponsibly. Discussed at length were fans calling Lawson out his name and berating his character and past. Understandably, it's not squeaky clean, but nor does it deserve to be thrown back in his face.
Laugh, reminisce, and cheer during one of our most comical interviews.
As usual, are you with the player or the fan?
Oh You Cappin'!!
Welcome to season 2:episode 5 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck. We are excited to bring you an official podcast that highlights both elements of sports, the player and the fan. We will be bringing you our viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC.
On this week's episode, we have one of the most favored Tar Heels as a guest, Joel Berry II. This interview will not disappoint you; it will go down as one of our best yet!
During this interview, you will see a side of Joel that even surprised Noel. Berry was candid, transparent, and comical as he discussed his time at UNC and his future endeavors.
His jersey went to the Smith Center rafters after being named Most Outstanding Player in the 2017 Final Four, where he led Carolina to its sixth NCAA championship. A championship that he feels was one of the best in Carolina basketball history.
His senior year, Berry averaged 17.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and led the team in three-pointers with 93, the fourth most in UNC history. The Florida native was First-team All-ACC and is considered one of the most decorated players in Carolina Basketball history.
This episode will be sure to make you laugh, reminisce, and it wouldn't be a Carolina episode if you didn't hold a conversation on which championship team is the best.
Does Your Black Card Ever Get Checked?
Welcome to the twelfth episode of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck. We are excited to bring you an official podcast that highlights both competitive sports elements, the player and the fan. We will be bringing you our viewpoints weekly featuring various sporting topics, games around the ACC, and, most importantly, Carolina Basketball. This season is incredibly unique because the duo is now featuring guests to join the conversation! In this episode of 'The Player and The Fan,' we're honored to have two former Tar Heels, Tracey Pennywell, and NCAA National Champion, George Lynch, who are aiming to change the world. The duo has co-founded HBCUHeroes, a non-profit seeking to raise funding to level the playing field for HBCU sports programs by assisting with scholarships and resources to meet their athletic objectives. This podcast highlights the work they're doing, especially to help student-athletes during a pandemic; most of them don't have the technology to sustain their education at home. These Tar Heels help fill the void.
As always, enjoy the episode!
The Birds Are Chirpin'!
This episode is incredibly special, The Player and The Fan welcomes McDonald's All-American, All ACC Freshman Team, ACC Rookie of the Year, and NCAA National Champion, Marvin Williams! It's not often that Williams does interviews, so we are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to speak with him at length about his decision to be a 'one and done,' how difficult it was leaving UNC, making NC his home and so much more.
We also hit on topics such as Michael Jordan, UNC's upcoming season, and of course, the struggles coach Williams faced during the 2019-2020 season.
So, sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! And make sure you let your voice be heard, are you with the player or the fan?!
Ya'll Remember When We Could Go Outside?
So, sit back, choose your side, and enjoy the dialogue! And make sure you let your voice be heard, are you with the player or the fan?!
Ya'll aint forgive R. Kelly, yet?
Besides scrubbing David Noel's playlist of all things, R. Kelly, the Player,and the Fan dives into the hot topics of sports. Has Jalen Green changed the trajectory of high school students? With his recent one-year development deal for the NBA G-League and $500k signing bonus, Green's recent decision has started the conversation of whether HS athletes will now look to head straight to the league and forgo their college experience. Over the next few years, will we see a decline of elite players in the NCAA? Noel and Luck also discuss UNC Basketball news with Cole Anthony heading to the 2020 NBA Draft, Brandon Huffman transferring, and what does the ideal lineup look like for an incoming star-studded freshman class.
*We attempted a new way to record due to social distancing; we apologize for any raised noise levels. They will be corrected in the next episode.
Episode 8: Thought It Was A Sinkhole...
Episode 7: Coming To America?!
Episode 6: We back!!
Episode 5: This is Fye
Episode 4: Hell Is Hot Apparently
Episode 3: I’m upset... Again?!?!
Episode 2: Was Rashad McCants Wrong?
