Inside College Basketball Now

Jon Rothstein sits down with Dan Hurley to discuss UConn’s 27–3 season and what’s driving the Huskies as March approaches. Hurley reflects on his first March Madness memory, the different perspectives that come with championship expectations, and key moments from Alex Karaban’s development to this year’s “comeback” narrative. He breaks down UConn’s non-conference approach, whether the Big East should expand its schedule, the St. John’s matchup and potential rematch, and how this team compares to his recent title squads. Hurley also dives into the growth of Jaylin Stewart, Silas Demary Jr., Tarris Reed Jr., and Braylon Mullins, the importance of geography in the NCAA Tournament, lessons from past Final Fours, and what continues to fuel him as he chases another championship. 0:00 Intro 0:10 First March Madness memory 0:45 Different perspectives on March Madness 1:40 Alex Karaban moment 2:50 Karaban prototype in recruiting 4:00 How is UConn 27-3? 5:05 Non-conference in February 7:00 Should Big East go to 18-game conference sked?  8:30 St. John's matchup 9:30 Possible rematch vs. St. John's in conference tourney 12:00 "Comeback" this season 13:00 Comparing to title teams 14:55 This year's bench 16:30 Jaylin Stewart 16:55 Silas Demary Jr.  18:30 Tarris Reed Jr.  20:20 Importance of geography in NCAA Tournament 21:45 Making tournament at Rhode Island 23:45 Braylon Mullins 25:30 Thinking about another title 26:35 Final Four learnings 28:30 His driving force 31:00 Keys for UConn To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The race for the final No. 1 seed is on as Florida and UConn battle for the last spot on the top line. We break down what the committee could value most — and whether Michigan and Purdue should be facing real concern in the Big Ten. Plus, why Duke’s defense deserves more respect, Brayden Burries’ rise at Arizona, Jon Rothstein’s reaction to the latest AP Top 25, key news from around the country, and the must-watch games that could shape the week ahead. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrate the beginning of the month with Mr. March, Jon Rothstein. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Rothstein is joined by Illinois head coach Brad Underwood to preview the team's upcoming game against Michigan, including his early impressions of the Wolverines and what makes them so tough to beat. The two also dive into what makes this one of the best teams Underwood has coached at Illinois and how they're better than the Elite Eight team from two years ago, plus what it will take for them to make it back to the Final Four and even win a national title. (0:00) Intro & Approaching 10-year anniversary of Stephen F. Austin tourney run (1:10) Taking a mid-major to the Elite Eight versus Illinois (2:17) The emotional roller coaster taking his first power conference gig (3:48) On recent OT losses and why Illinois has a shot at a Final Four (5:16) Why preparations didn't change around UCLA trip: "Might as well be in Siberia" (6:47) How Illinois is 22-6 (7:28) What makes this team have a higher ceiling than previous Illinois squads (8:14) What sets Keaton Wagler apart from other players (10:15) How injuries have helped Illinois (11:39) What makes Zvonimir Ivisic the wild card for Illinois (12:21) First impressions of Michigan: “Don’t have many weaknesses” (13:50) Michigan’s bench doesn’t get enough credit (14:49) On ending the Big Ten national title drought (15:53) How hard it is to prepare for the NCAA tournament with Big Ten tournament championship turnaround (17:49) What makes Illinois “the best job in the country” (19:39) On the Illinois team 2 years ago being Final Four caliber and getting back to the Elite Eight (21:25) Biggest keys for Illinois to be able to make a run at the Final Four To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Rothstein breaks down the latest headlines in college basketball, including UConn's statement win over St. John's, Todd Golden possibly being underrated as a head coach and previewing Virginia-Duke. (0:00) Intro  (1:45) UConn sends a message against St. John’s (9:58) Is Todd Golden underrated as a head coach? (16:31) Virginia/Duke headlines a great stretch of hoops (22:32) Chat Questions (27:27) On NCAA tournament expansion  (30:09) 5 Dark horse Final Four teams  (33:20) Three Good Nuggets (34:09) 5 games to watch  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Rothstein is joined by NC State head coach Will Wade to relive VCU and McNeese NCAA tournament memories and break down year one at the helm for the Wolfpack. (0:00) Intro + Will Wade joins the show! (0:30) the 15-year anniversary of the VCU Final Four run (2:25) the VCU run vs. the McNeese tournament win (3:40) Watching March Madness from the sidelines in 2023 (5:05) Being a power conference coach now vs. final year at LSU (6:40) Coaching in ACC vs. SEC (8:40) Being in the triangle with Duke and UNC (10:10) Year 1 in the ACC - “I wish we were more effective” (12:05) Darrion Williams and the conclusion of his college career (13:45) Will’s relationship with Quadir Copeland (15:45) The X-factor for NC State coming down the stretch (17:00) Preparing for Virginia on Tuesday (19:20) One win and one loss that sticks with Will (21:50) A recruit that Will just missed out on (23:30) The key for peak NC State heading into the tournament #collegebasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #WillWade #NCState 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Gary Parrish: https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS ▶︎Matt Norlander: https://twitter.com/MattNorlander ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT EYE ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL CBS Sports’ official college basketball podcast is the most entertaining and informative of its kind. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander bring the sport into your ears at least three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long. 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Rothstein is back to recap a loaded weekend on Inside College Basketball Now. Duke and Arizona get huge wins over Michigan and Houston on Saturday in three big things. Then, UConn and St. John's will play on Wednesday with the Big East regular season title hanging in the balance. Jon rounds out the show with Monday's AP Top 25, college basketball notes and games to watch this week. (0:00) Intro (2:00) Duke makes a major statement against Michigan (12:05) Arizona delivers yet again at Houston (22:25) The stage is set for UConn & St. John’s on Wednesday (32:22) Rothstein Reaction: New AP Top 25 (35:13) News & Notes + Games to watch this week #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #Duke #Michigan #Arizona #MarchMadness #UConn #StJohns #NCAATournament 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Gary Parrish: https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS ▶︎Matt Norlander: https://twitter.com/MattNorlander ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT EYE ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL CBS Sports’ official college basketball podcast is the most entertaining and informative of its kind. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander bring the sport into your ears at least three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long. 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Rothstein breaks down the biggest headlines in college basketball, including Darius Acuff being one of the best freshmen PG in John Calipari's career, UConn's loss to Creighton, previewing Duke-Michigan and MORE. (1:30) Is Darius Acuff the best freshman PG to ever play for John Calipiari? (12:55) Creighton shocks UConn, Huskies’ 1-seed in jeopardy  (19:45) Duke/Michigan highlights an elite Saturday in college hoops (27:38) Chat Questions & Talking St. John's Golden Era (34:42) 5 Bubble Teams that need to start winning (41:34) 3 Good Nuggets (42:47) Games to Watch & Under-the-radar Games To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson joins Jon Rothstein for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of his program, his legacy, and what’s ahead for the Cougars. Sampson reflects on his Oklahoma Final Four team, whether geography provides an edge in March, and how this season’s success compares to previous runs. He breaks down Houston’s frontline, discusses the role of freshmen, and identifies the wild card that could define this team’s ceiling. The conversation also dives into bigger-picture topics — his 800th career win, coaching alongside his son Kellen Sampson, whether they ever revisit the Florida game, and what the Hall of Fame would mean. Sampson also looks ahead to Houston’s upcoming stretch and weighs in on Arizona. This is a candid, in-depth sit-down with one of college basketball’s most respected voices. 0:00 Intro 0:15 Oklahoma Final Four Team 6:00 Possible geographic advantage in tourney 7:45 Success this season 12:00 Relying on freshmen 13:45 Houston Frontline 16:30 Wild card for Houston 18:00 Do they ever discuss the Florida game? 18:45 800th win 22:15 Kellen Sampson 23:45 Future in coaching 24:30 Hall of Fame nomination 29:45 Upcoming stretch 32:00 Arizona matchup To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Rothstein is joined by Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes to discuss basketball in the SEC, going from Texas to Knoxville, Nate Ament and the keys to the rest of the season for the Volunteers. (0:00) Intro + Tennessee’s Rick Barnes joins! (0:25) Rick’s history with the UT job stretches several decades (3:00) Going from Texas to rebuilding Tennessee (4:45) Differences between Tennessee and Rick’s other jobs (6:30) Enduring losses in the Elite Eight & the NCAA tournament (7:50) The quest for a Final Four (9:30) How Tennessee has won 6 of its last 7 (10:50) Nate Ament has ascended to a new level recently (12:15) JP Estrella in the starting lineup (13:30) Rick’s lifetime contract in Knoxville & retirement (16:00) The growth of SEC basketball (18:00) One win and one loss that sticks with Barnes (19:30) Keys for a tournament run for Tennessee #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #RickBarnes #Tennessee #Vols #TennesseeBasketball #NateAment 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Gary Parrish: https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS ▶︎Matt Norlander: https://twitter.com/MattNorlander ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT EYE ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL CBS Sports’ official college basketball podcast is the most entertaining and informative of its kind. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander bring the sport into your ears at least three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long. 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Rothstein is back on Inside College Basketball Now to recap the weekend in college hoops. A tumultuous Sunday for the Big 12, Houston and Michigan have big time weeks and JT Toppin might actually be underrated. Then, Jon reacts to Monday's AP Top 25 and leaves you with three good nuggets and games to watch this week. (0:00) Intro + ICBN on CBSSN (2:00) A very somber Sunday in the Big 12: Jerome Tang, Richie Saunders (15:30) Armageddon lies ahead for Houston + is JT Toppin actually underrated? (25:50) Michigan has a big week ahead (35:15) Rothstein Reaction: Monday’s AP Top 25 (38:10) 3 Good Nuggets + Upcoming games to watch #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #JeromeTang #RichieSaunders #JTToppin #APTop25 #Houston #Michigan 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Gary Parrish: https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS ▶︎Matt Norlander: https://twitter.com/MattNorlander ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT EYE ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL CBS Sports’ official college basketball podcast is the most entertaining and informative of its kind. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander bring the sport into your ears at least three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long. 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Rothstein is joined by Saint Louis' Josh Schertz about making the jump from DII coaching, how the team has reached 23-1 and what they can do to be a tougher out late in the season. (0:00) Intro + Josh Schertz joins the show (1:00) Bartending after a big win and how that can be part of the job (2:00) 13 years at Lincoln Memorial (2:45) Jumping from DII to mid-major and mid-major to Saint Louis (4:00) Comparing each stop as a head coach (5:35) The pressure of playing a conference tournament in a single-bid league (7:15) The week after losing to Drake, waiting for Selection Sunday (8:35) Turning a season from good to great to special (10:30) Envying multi-bid leagues & the challenges of both (12:20) 2024 Indiana State vs. 2026 Saint Louis (12:15) How is Saint Louis 23-1? And the elite coaching staff at SLU (15:06) Who taught Josh Schertz to coach offense?  (17:00) On this being his final season with Robbie Avila (19:15) Who is the X-factor for Saint Louis? (20:25) One win and one loss that sticks with Schertz (22:00) A recruit that he just missed out on (24:30) What can Saint Louis do to be a tougher out late in the season To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Rothstein breaks down some of the biggest storylines in college basketball, including Michigan and Florida making BIG statements on Wednesday night, Purdue having a runway to improve its NCAA Tournament seed and whether this is one of Bill Self's best coaching jobs of his career. (2:20) Michigan and Florida both made statements on Wednesday (10:21) Purdue has a runway to improve its NCAA Tournament seed (21:30) Bill Self is doing one of the best coaching jobs of his career (32:17) Answering chat questions (36:12) Rothstein Ranks: 5 Mid-Majors To Watch NOT named Gonzaga (39:29) Three Good Nuggets (40:27) Games to watch To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Rothstein is joined by first-year Villanova head coach Kevin Willard to discuss Jay Wright's influence on the Nova program, why the Wildcats are successful in his first season and the evolution of the Big East. (0:00) Intro + Kevin Willard joins! (0:30) Ed Cooley’s role in Kevin’s story (1:55) How the Nova job is different from past coaching jobs (3:05) What do you know about being the Wildcat head coach now? (4:30) Balancing Jay Wright’s influence and running the program Kevin’s way (7:30) How is Villanova 18-5 this year? (8:45) Getting back to the NCAA tournament (9:45) Honing evaluation skills at Seton Hall & how it translates to this climate (11:45) Retention is the main priority (13:10) Why the Nova backcourt is so effective (14:15) Duke Brennan’s performance this season in first year at Nova (15:35) Talking St. John’s, UConn and growing pains against good teams (18:00) What can the Big East do to improve nationally? (20:00) Should the Big East consider an 18-game conference schedule? (22:50) One win and one loss that sticks with Willard (24:20) A recruit he just missed out on (25:05) What are the keys to a tournament run? #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #KevinWillard #Villanova 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Gary Parrish: https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS ▶︎Matt Norlander: https://twitter.com/MattNorlander ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT EYE ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL CBS Sports’ official college basketball podcast is the most entertaining and informative of its kind. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander bring the sport into your ears at least three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long. 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Rothstein is back on CBS Sports Network to recap wins for St. John's and North Carolina in a great weekend of college basketball. Then, Kansas vs. Arizona headlines Monday and a reaction to this week's AP Top 25. (0:00) Intro + ICBN on CBSSN (1:37) UNC takes down Duke, returning to national prominence (7:42) Michigan’s roster is a cut above (12:45) What is the ceiling for St. John’s after the UConn win? (24:00) Arizona vs Kansas is a heavyweight bought (32:55) AP Top 25 Reaction (37:00) News and Notes: Three good nuggets and games to watch #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Gary Parrish: https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS ▶︎Matt Norlander: https://twitter.com/MattNorlander ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT EYE ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL CBS Sports’ official college basketball podcast is the most entertaining and informative of its kind. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander bring the sport into your ears at least three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long. 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Travis Steele of the Miami Redhawks joins Jon Rothstein to break down how his team got to 23-0, the pressure of being in a one-bid league and how they might be able to turn their successes into a March Madness run. 0:00 Intro  0:07 What is it like to be 23-0 0:27 On embracing the process 1:19 Achieving retention from last season in the current CBB climate 2:57 Why scheduling is ‘more difficult than ever’ 4:13 On his team controlling their own destiny in a March Madness bid 5:20 The pressures of coaching in a one-bid league 6:24 On coaching against his brother at Akron 7:20 Biggest difference in being a head coach at Miami vs. Xavier 9:08 On having Xavier be his first head coaching job 10:10 Does he have any aspirations to return to a Power Conference school? 11:24 His memories of Miami's Sweet 16 run 13:38 One tough loss and one great win  15:55 One recruit he wanted to sign but missed out on 16:42 On ensuring he's enjoying the moment while chasing bigger goals 18:23 How Miami can get better than what they've shown To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Rothstein is BACK breaking down Illinois' current form, the upcoming matchup between St. John's and UConn and MORE.  (0:00) Intro  (2:21) UConn vs. St. John’s at MSG Preview: What makes this the most anticipated regular season game of the 2025-26 season (14:35) Adversity has hit BYU  (24:19) Illinois is playing some of the best basketball of the sport (33:37) Rothstein Ranks: 5 teams that are 'going through it' (39:10) Three good nuggest & games to watch To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Rothstein sits down with Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino to discuss St. John’s resurgence, the state of the Big East, and what matters most as March approaches. Pitino reflects on his earliest memories at Madison Square Garden, winning his 900th career game against his son, and how he views rivalries — including matchups with UConn — through the lens of building a championship-level program at St. John's Red Storm. The conversation also dives into roster retention, Big East scheduling philosophy, player development, and what St. John’s must improve before the NCAA Tournament. 0:00 Intro 0:10 First memory of Madison Square Garden 1:35 Win 900 vs. his son 3:00 Advice to Mark Pope 4:30 Retention priorities  5:35 Future at St. John's & coaching 7:25 Big East trends 9:00 Non-conference schedule 10:05 Current win streak 11:00 Early season losses 11:55 Dillon Mitchell back in starting lineup 12:35 Zuby Ejiofor 13:45 Depaul matchup 14:30 Matchup vs. UConn 15:00 Respect for UConn 16:25 This UConn team vs. title teams 16:50 UConn Rivalry 17:30 Biggest ways to improve before tournament To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A weekend full of statement performances reshaped the college basketball landscape. Michigan and Illinois delivered massive wins atop the Big Ten, while the Big 12 continues to prove it’s not just deep — it’s getting better. We also dive into why the last two national champions, Florida and UConn, are starting to look like themselves as the season hits a critical stretch. Plus, Jon Rothstein reacts to the latest AP Top 25 with live chat interaction, breaks down three under-the-radar storylines — including Cameron Boozer’s shooting growth, Texas standout Dailyn Swain, and Saint Louis’s scorching three-point run — and previews the must-watch games coming up this week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We break down the three biggest takeaways from the week, including Nebraska’s rise (despite a loss), a standout freshman point guard at Arkansas ahead of a huge matchup with Kentucky, and what the tournament outlook is for the Big East. Plus, it’s time for Rothstein Rankings, spotlighting five coaching jobs that deserve far more attention, and we dive into the latest news and notes, including key trends from Arizona, UConn, and Syracuse. We close with a full weekend preview featuring five must-watch games and five under-the-radar matchups that could swing conference races. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices