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Our conference previews roll on as Jon has some questions for the Atlantic Coast Conference members. Specifically, can Duke repeat or improve on last year's performance? And who might be the sleeper in the conference be this year. 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

Fans of teams in the non-power 5 conferences were probably wonder when Jon was going to preview their seasons. Wonder no more as Jon unveils his five MASSIVE non P5 questions including is Gonzaga STILL is a national power and if the Mountain West can send multiple teams to the dance again. 01:24 - How many non-power conference will be multi-bid leagues? 08:05 - Does Gonzaga have enough to remain a national power? 12:16 - Will the Mountain West deliver once again? 17:53 - Can San Diego St. make it back to the 2nd Weekend? 23:20 - What's next at Memphis? 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

Purdue head coach Matt Painter joins Jon Rothstein to discuss the upcoming season, why this is the team best equipped to win a title and what it means to get back to a Final Four in the state of Indiana. (0:00) Intro + the Cubs! (0:45) The Cubs World Series vs. Purdue Final Four (1:55) Returning 86% of scoring from a Sweet 16 Team (3:50) Why is Purdue so good at retention? (4:30) Maintaining a roster with so much uncertainty (7:25) How to approach roster building with five years of eligibility (11:55) Playing smaller last year without Zach Edey (14:00) Realistic expectations for Daniel Jacobsen (15:12) The evolution of Braden Smith + the senior class (17:15) Which returner made the biggest jump over the offseason? (18:30) Most impactful newcomer (19:35) How deep can Purdue’s rotation be in 2025-26 (21:10) The biggest teaching moments in success and failure (23:00) Getting back to a second Final Four (24:30) The best chance to win a national championship (25:35) Keeping a team sharp with big goals (26:20) Getting to a Final Four in Indianapolis (27:07) What are the keys to a Final Four run for the Boilermakers? #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #MattPainter #Purdue #BradenSmith 🎥 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 has been on the road again! After another trip taking in preseason practice across the country, he's back to report on what he saw. Plus the latest in the college basketball universe! (0:00) Intro (1:48) Jon making the rounds to preseason practice - Virginia, VCU and all across the east coast (3:45) Three Big Things (4:00) Report: 76-team NCAA Tournament Expansion (20:19) Auburn should be an NCAA Tournament team in Year 1 under Steven Pearl (24:42) Hoya Paranoia at Georgetown (28:30) Questions from the Live Chat! (26:15) Three Good Nuggets (36:40) A potential Virginia Tech star in Neoklis Avdalas?! (37:50) A Blow for Oregon: Jackson Shelstad’s hand injury (38:45) Ryan Odom’s Virginia makeover #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #NCAATournament #Auburn #StevenPearl #Georgetown 🎥 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 identifies five dark horse candidates for the 2025 Final Four. There is always one collection of teams that are dubbed "Final Four contenders" before each college basketball season. What about those flying under the radar? Jon highlights and discusses five teams that might not be considered Final Four good but have a chance to go all the way to Indianapolis. (0:00) Intro + subscribe to Inside College Basketball Now! (1:03) Defining the term “Dark Horse” (1:45) Arkansas Razorbacks (8:16) UCLA Bruins (16:52) Iowa State Cyclones (20:53) San Diego State Aztecs (26:56) Tennessee Volunteers #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #finalfour #DarkHorse 🎥 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 identifies 15 soon-to-be stars of college basketball. Rosters change, transfers come in and big roles need to be filled each and every season. In 2025-26, some of the biggest names are gone and talented players are ready to step in to the spotlight. Jon goes through 15 players that he believes will become stars in 2025-26 all across the country. (0:00) Intro (1:00) 15 household names in the 2025-26 season (1:30) Isaiah Evans, Duke (3:42) Eric Dailey, UCLA (5:57) Christian Anderson, Texas Tech (8:04) Chase Ross, Marquette (10:06) Labaron Philon, Alabama (11:50) Ian Jackson, St. John’s (15:09) Tahaad Pettiford, Auburn (16:31) Seth Trimble, North Carolina (17:35) Myles Byrd, San Diego State (18:55) Josh Hubbard, Mississippi State (21:11) Jaxon Kohler, Michigan State (22:46) Solo Ball, UConn (24:52) John Mobley, Ohio State (26:00) Donnie Freeman, Syracuse (28:08) John Blackwell, Wisconsin #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

Jon sits down with Michigan Head Coach Dusty May to discuss what he learned in his first year on the job, why he believes this year the Wolverines can win a title and more! 00:33 - Coach May is a good food critic 01:10 - Biggest lesson learned in Year 1 at UM 02:05 - Differences between UM and Indiana 03:01 - Coach May’s coaching Influences 05:42 - Unique team 06:12 - Dusty’s Roster building philosophy 07:09 - Most gratifying part of Last Year 08:15 - Playing Auburn in Atlanta 09:13 - Is Coaching the Final Four THE goal once you get there? 09:56 - I think this team has a realistic chance of wining the championship 10:18 - Why this year’s team is better than last year 11:15 - How important for program retention? 12:06 - Biggest jump from last year 13:05 - Will 3 big lineup play a lot? 14:03 - Yaxel = Danny Wolf from last year? 14:51 - Yaxel Comps 15:40 - The bigs will be good 16:22 - Depth is the strength of Michigan 16:47 - Ideal rotation numbers 17:55 - What was it like coaching in the Big Ten? 18:45 - Dusty’s philosophy on out of conference scheduling 20:06 - Has Dusty talked about winning a championship 21:06 - Dusty’s special feelings about MSG 21:59 - How much does he think about the SDSU shot 22:52 - Why Dusty thinks this is a championship teams? 22:39 - What are the keys to winning big? 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

UConn coach Dan Hurley opens up on writing his new book, his journey through coaching, and the challenges of growing up in Bobby Hurley’s shadow. He reflects on early career struggles, coaching breakthroughs at Wagner and Rhode Island, building an elite program in the portal era, and why he’s convinced he’ll stay in college basketball for the long haul. (0:30) Writing a book (2:30) Childhood (5:30) Playing the comparison game (6:45) His insecurities (8:45) Playing days at Seton Hall (10:45) Early career struggles (14:00) Wagner (16:00) Rhode Island (20:30) Going back-to-back (23:00) Dealing with losses (25:30) NBA flirtations (26:45) Program building (27:30) Challenges last year (35:30) Coaching future (40:00) Non-conference schedule this year (45:00) St. John's 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 returns from his first leg of his College Basketball walkabout to give you the scoop on multiple teams, including BYU, Arizona, and more. Also, is Brandon Garrison the most important Kentucky Wildcat, Jon's reasoning might be eye-opening. 02:51 - BYU's Richie Saunders might be headed to college basketball stardom. 08:46 - Arizona needs a main man 12:59 - Brandon Garrison is the most important Wildcat during the preseason 25:37 - Exhibition games deserve move visibility 26:49 - Big Ten has done UCLA no favors with their scheduling 29:33 - The Big Ten and SEC are poised to send 20 teams to the NCAA 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

Jon breaks down his ten most anticipated non-con matchups of 2025 -2026. 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 gives you 10 head coaches to keep an eye on in 2025-26. A mid major coach faces a host of challenges. From NIL struggles to scheduling hurdles, running a mid major program is a tall task. However, there is a long list of coaches doing an excellent job outside of the power conferences. Jon identifies 10 head coaches on the rise in the 2025-26 college basketball season that you could see on a power conference sideline in the near future. (0:00) Intro (1:00) 10 coaches on the rise & defining the parameters (2:21) Chris Gerlufsen, San Francisco (7:48) Drew Valentine, Loyola Chicago (12:30) Tony Skinn, George Mason (15:27) Preston Spradlin, James Madison (16:50) Jerrod Calhoun, Utah State (20:04) Takayo Siddle, UNC Wilmington (21:22) Duane Simpkins, American (22:10) Patrick Sellers, Central Connecticut (23:23) Dan Earl, Chattanooga (24:48) Chris Crutchfield, Omaha #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

BYU is poised to have the best season in school history. So who better to talk to before the season starts than the head man, Kevin Young. Jon and Kevin dive into the beauty that was last season, dealing with massive expectations this year AND talk a little bit about freshman sensation Aj Dybantsa. 00:40 - Montana 1:14 - Biggest thing Kevin Young learned 1:50 - Differences between NBA and College in year 1 3:00 - Was the college basketball schedule more conducive to having a young family 5:05 - What changed with the BYU surge 06:40 - The love of the fanbase 07:17 - Message after loss to Alabama 09:47 - Roster note 10:11 - Differences between last year and this year 11:14 - AJ Dybantsa 13:08 - Richie Saunders 13:51 - Funny story w Devin booker and 14:58 - Rob Wright 3 16:15 - Returning Guy with the chance to make the biggest jump 17:10 - Newcomer with the biggest impact. 22:45 - Social media pressure - “It doesn’t mean anything” 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

Breaking News - Bruce Pearl is set to retire. Jon Rothstein reacts! 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

From perennial contenders to rising threats, these 10 non-Power Conference programs could make serious noise this college basketball season. We’re breaking down the teams you need to keep an eye on: Gonzaga, San Diego State, Utah State, Saint Mary’s, Memphis, San Francisco, UC Santa Barbara, VCU, Loyola Chicago, and Towson. Find out who’s built for a deep March run, which rosters are reloaded, and why these squads could crash the national conversation. (1:45 )Gonzaga (5:45) San Diego State (8:15) Utah State (10:30) St. Mary's (13:30) Memphis (17:45) San Francisco (21:30) UC Santa Barbara (24:05) VCU (29:20) Loyola Chicago (31:00) Towson 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

Every season, some teams outperform the sum of their parts. On today's episode of Inside College Basketball Now, Jon Rothstein identifies which teams five teams those might be. 00:44 - Villanova 07:32 - Ole Miss 11:08 - Syracuse 17:42 - Nebraska 22:55 - TCU 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

Every year in college basketball there are teams that make a statement out of nowhere. And every year pundits and fans alike are surprised by these teams. Inside College Basketball has the teams that you need to know about and will be on the rise in 2025 -2026. 01:25 - St. John's 09:57 - BYU 14:47 - Louisville 20:02 - Michigan 24:31 - San Diego State. 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 identifies five college basketball teams that should make big jumps in 2025-26. In a crucial year for the ACC's reputation, there are three teams with new head coaches primed for meaningful moves in the right direction. Can the conference return to a strong place in the sport? Jon runs through his five teams representing three different conferences and breaks down coaching changes, roster moves & more. (0:00) Intro + 5 Teams the Should be Vastly Improved (1:50) NC State - Will Wade, Darrion Williams & more (10:59) Miami - Jai Lucas and a brand new roster (16:17) Virginia - Another new coach in Ryan Odom and a matter of when (22:54) Providence - Year 3 for Kim English, looking for first NCAA Tournament (26:59) Washington - a completely new roster, headlined by two USC transfers 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

Auburn came within two games of a national championship; however, they fell short. Today, Jon sits down with Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl, who explains how he took last year's team as far as they could go, discusses when Pearl may retire, and why the transfer portal is detrimental to college athletics. 05:19 - Auburn as a top 10 program 08:39 - Last Year's Final Four had the BEST four teams 14:22 - Pearl's impression on this year's roster 18:35 - Bruce Pearl's thoughts on NIL and the transfer portal 24:00- Schedule discussion 28:35 - When will Bruce Pearl retire? 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

Sometimes, one can learn more from a loss than a win. Jon Rothstein chats with Duke head coach Jon Scheyer about every lesson he learned from losing to Houston. 00:00 - Start 08:40 - What Jon Scheyer told his team after the Houston loss. 15:57 - How Coach Scheyer chose coaching 25:00 - What the future looks like at Duke 33:40 - Scheyer's mindset behind non-conference scheduling 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

Why has Houston's transition to the Big 12 been so successful? Head Coach Kelvin Sampson joins Jon Rothstein on a new episode of Inside College Basketball Now to discuss that and more. Sampson talks about their success last season, their Final Four comeback against Duke, and their loss to Florida in the Championship. Later, he shares his thoughts on their young roster, Jo Jo Tugler's injury, and the importance of playing big non-conference games before Christmas. 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Being around family at Houston making the job more fulfilling 3:15 - What it was like to be part of the comeback against Duke in the Final Four 6:00 - Does he teach his players about being men, not just basketball players 8:45 - His message to the team after their loss to Florida 11:00 - Why was the transition to the Big 12 so seamless for Houston? 17:20 - His thoughts on the roster for the upcoming season 22:00 - Update on Jo Jo Tugler’s injury 23:40 - Having a younger team this year 28:30 - Importance of playing a big non-conference game before Christmas 33:15 - One great win and one difficult loss he holds close to his heart 36:20 - What will it take for Houston to get back to the 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