
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.
Next Up is a production of 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, North Carolina.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1010 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FootballBasketballSports | |||

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the breaking news of NC State reportedly hiring Tennessee associate head coach Justin Gainey to be their new head basketball coach. Can the Wolfpack turn things around quickly after the Will Wade debacle? Also, they ... more
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap Duke basketball's collapse in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament against UConn. How did the Blue Devils manage to blow a lead and bow out of the big dance for the third consecutive year? Also, they discuss the Carol... more
Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview a weekend back-to-back for the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center, where the Canes will host the New Jersey Devils and Montreal Canadiens. Also, they discuss MLB opening day, and finish with a recap of the Charl... more
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss what the next steps are for NC State basketball after Will Wade's abrupt departure for LSU. They also preview Duke's matchup with St. John's in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
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A local sports show delivering timely takes on football, basketball, and hockey with a strong North Carolina focus. Episodes frequently cover college football storylines, NFL topics, ACC basketball, and NHL updates, often pairing analysis with light, personality-driven commentary. The format tends to mix game previews, player movements (transfers, rosters), and postgame reactions, sometimes featuring guests to add depth to the discussion. A notable strength is its targeted coverage of the Triangle sports scene, which makes it a likely go-to for listeners seeking fast, opinionated takes on teams like NC State, the Panthers, Hurricanes, and local college basketball.
A standout trait is the show's energetic, opinionated host persona and its a... more
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