UNC Basketball: Former Tar Heels reminisce on podcast episode

GREENVILLE, SC - MARCH 17: Theo Pinson #1 and Justin Jackson #44 of the North Carolina Tar Heels react during their game against the Texas Southern Tigers during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 17, 2017 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
GREENVILLE, SC - MARCH 17: Theo Pinson #1 and Justin Jackson #44 of the North Carolina Tar Heels react during their game against the Texas Southern Tigers during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 17, 2017 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /
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The latest episode of ‘Run Your Race’ is one that is a must-listen for all UNC basketball fans, as Theo Pinson is joined by Justin Jackson.

If you haven’t checked it out yet, former UNC basketball standout Theo Pinson hosts a podcast called ‘Run Your Race,’ on the Tidal League network. The show hosts guests on a regular basis, as the former Tar Heel has had various conversations with people around the basketball industry.

His latest episode features Justin Jackson, as many of you remember the two were teammates on the UNC basketball national championship team during the 2016-2017 season.

The former Tar Heels talk about a variety of topics, including Jackson’s time being home-schooled, the AAU experience, the recruiting process along with plenty of UNC basketball-related stories. They provide plenty of details regarding the national championship season, as Jackson provides details as to how his game elevated during his junior year.

As both players now have NBA experience under their belts, they also talk about life in the NBA, detailing Jackson being traded just prior to a game and also his experience in the NBA Finals.

UNC basketball fans definitely want to listen to this episode, as it’s one that looks back at a very memorable time in program history. You may also learn something that you didn’t know, as Pinson and Jackson talk about some behind-the-scenes stuff as well.

You can check out the full episode by checking out the video below:

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