Inside College Basketball Now

<p>Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein is your courtside seat to the inner workings of the sport. 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.</p>

How Dusty May quickly retooled Michigan to become the title favorite

Michigan head coach Dusty May joins Jon Rothstein to discuss his path from FAU’s historic Final Four run to quickly rebuilding Michigan into a national contender. May reflects on the lessons from the Final Four, the timing of his move, how this Michigan roster has taken shape, and why he wants the toughest non-conference schedule possible. Plus, insight on key players, locker-room balance, NCAA Tournament seeding, and what it will take for Michigan to make a deep postseason run. 0:00 Intro 0:15 Bike rides to work in Boca Raton 1:00 FAU explosion with Final Four trip 2:30 Keeping FAU group intact 3:45 When he knew he was going to leave FAU 4:45 How much Final Four loss sticks in his head 5:30 What he learned from Final Four experience 7:00 More Final Four learnings 8:10 Biggest difference in being head coach at Michigan vs. FAU 9:05 Surprised by this Michigan start? 10:00 How team has changed throughout the year 11:30 Confidence in offense and defense 12:20 Players Era run 13:20 Does he want a close game to test Michigan" 14:15 Building this Michigan roster 15:45 How they come to understand roster construction 16:55 Keeping locker room balanced 18:00 Bringing back 4 players from Sweet 16 team in 2025 19:15 Yaxel Lendeborg 20:05 Aday Mara 21:25 Elliott Cadeau 22:15 Trey McKenney 23:30 Scheduling Duke in February 25:10 Future non-con scheduling 27:00 Looking ahead at seeding 28:45 Recruit that got away 29:15 Keys for Michigan run 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

12-23
35:52

Kentucky can exhale, Statements from Texas Tech & Houston + Midseason All-Americans!

Kentucky fans can finally exhale, Houston and Texas Tech deliver major résumé-building wins, and Hubert Davis continues to answer the bell as North Carolina steadies itself. We open with the three biggest takeaways from the weekend before reacting to the updated AP Top 25 and unveiling our Midseason All-Americans across three teams and honorable mention. Plus, news and notes from around the country — Skyy Clark makes UCLA history, Vanderbilt’s Duke Miles continues to be one of the most overlooked transfers in the sport, and Purdue’s Braden Smith puts together a staggering assist stretch. We close by circling the games to watch this week, including Siena at Indiana, Illinois vs. Missouri, and Villanova at Seton Hall.0:00 Intro3:00 Kentucky fans can exhale9:30 St. John’s perspective17:30 UNC over Ohio State26:55 Houston and Texas Tech34:00 Duke falls36:00 AP Poll reaction39:30 Midseason All-American team44:15 Live chat50:45 3 Good Nuggets 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

12-22
57:04

Why Mark Pope thinks Kentucky has 'unlimited potential' + Jayden Quaintance injury UPDATE

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope joins Jon Rothstein to discuss his relationship with Rick Pitino and what it will be like going up against his former head coach on Saturday, his impressions of this Kentucky team and the potential the Wildcats have, as well as an update on Jayden Quaintance and how he could change Kentucky once back healthy. (0:00) Intro (0:18) When was the first time Mark Pope met Rick Pitino? (0:43) What it was like to have Rick Pitino coaching him versus recruiting him (2:00) How Rick Pitino changed him as a person (3:00) On calling Rick Pitino when he dropped out of medical school (4:20) Why Rick Pitino visiting him at Utah Valley was one of the 'greatest trips' of his life (6:16) On the surrealness of going up against his former coach (7:41) On wanting to bring Rick Pitino back to Kentucky (8:44) His impressions of St. John's (9:32) What makes Kentucky so special this year (10:30) Kentucky's 'unlimited potential' and what the hardest moment has been so far this year (12:01) Where is Jaland Lowe at in terms of health?  (13:02) What Kentucky needs to do to shoot the ball better (13:48) How Mouhamed Dioubate helps them embrace 'smash mouth basketball' (14:43) The status of Jayden Quaintance (16:37) How the return of Jayden Quaintance will change Kentucky (17:29) Mark Pope's ideal rotation? 14 players (18:48) One memorable win and one loss he can't shake (19:36) One recruit he wanted but didn't land  (22:14) Biggest long-term keys for the Wildcats 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

12-19
28:28

Why UConn's path makes them a likely 1-seed in March Madness, Darius Acuff deserves MORE attention

Jon Rothstein is BACK breaking down UConn's path to a 1-seed in the NCAA tournament, why Darius Acuff deserves more national attention, the 5 best PG in college basketball and MORE. (0:00) Intro (2:35) Darius Acuff deserves MORE national attention (13:16) UConn has the cleanest path to a 1-seed in the NCAA tournament (21:17) Why the Kentucky-St. John's matchup is more valuable for St. John's (29:22) Rothstein Rankings: The Best PGs in CBB as of today (33:20) Answering chat questions (37:19) Three Good Nuggets 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

12-18
44:14

USC's Eric Musselman opens up about the CHALLENGES of being a west coast Big Ten team

Jon Rothstein sits down with USC head coach Eric Musselman to talk about coaching at both the college and NBA levels, how to build a basketball program and USC and what this year's Trojans need to do to ensure a deep run in the tournament. (0:00) Intro + how has coaching changed over the last 11 years? (0:35) Coaching at USC compared to his other jobs (1:55) Bouncing from being a head coach in the NBA to an assistant in college (2:50) What is the draw to college basketball? Why make the switch? (4:10) What did Musselman learn as an assistant coach at Arizona St. & LSU (5:25) Being the head coach at Nevada and his roster building principals (7:45) Are Elite Eights the toughest losses to take as a head coach? (9:26) Was returning to coach on the west coast always in mind? (10:30) Building a basketball program on a campus where football is king (12:15) How important is building a great home court advantage? (13:30) What was Big Ten travel like for the first time last season? (14:10) Talking about this year’s USC roster & early success with injury (15:50) Alijah Arenas’ potential return (16:15) Rodney Rice’s timetable or lack thereof (17:10) Chad Baker-Mazara and why he’s great for an Eric Musselman team (18:26) The relationship between Musselman and his son Michael on staff (19:50) Enjoying the holiday season with Big Ten play on the other side (21:15) A big win and tough loss that stick out (22:40) One recruit that got away (23:50) What are the longterm keys for USC making the tournament? #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #USC #EricMusselman 🎥 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 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

12-16
30:42

The Big 12 could OWN the top 16 seeds + Duke & UConn's race for the East region & Nebraska is legit

Jon Rothstein is back with another episode of Inside College Basketball Now after a loaded weekend of college hoops. The Big 12 is the best conference in the sport, how many teams will they get on the top four seed lines? Duke and UConn are in a race for the East region and Nebraska has officially arrived. They're not just a feel good story anymore. Then, instant reactions to the new AP Top 25 & three more good nuggets from around the college basketball world. This is only December. (0:00) Intro (2:48) How many Big 12 teams will be a top 16 seed? (16:45) Duke & UConn are racing for the No. 1 seed in the East region (23:30) Nebraska is no longer just a feel-good story (28:11) Reacting to the new AP Top 25 (30:15) This is…INTERACTION (35:00) Three Good Nuggets (35:45) Games to watch before the next show #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #Big12 #Arizona #BYU #IowaState #UConn #Duke 🎥 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

12-15
39:31

Nate Oats details transforming Alabama into a powerhouse, importance of Labaron Philon | ICBBN

Alabama coach Nate Oats joins Jon Rothstein to talk about his journey to college coaching, building Alabama into a powerhouse, the importance of Labaron Philon and more. (0:10) What he remembers from his first D-I coaching season (1:29) Did he always want to be a college coach? (3:53) On hearing from the Hurley brothers about joining Buffalo staff (6:34) Being promoted to head coach at Buffalo (8:34) On deciding to go to Alabama (11:17) How he’s made Alabama a powerhouse (13:56) Who does he model his system after? (16:29) On the draw of sustaining success at Alabama (19:14) On Alabama becoming a “New Blood” and not needing to chase a Blue Blood job (21:06) On having deep ties to Tuscaloosa (23:15) Would he explore coaching in the NBA? (25:35) Disappointment over not making the Final Four last season (27:08) How is the team he’s coaching right now (29:22) How Alabama can improve (31:17) The importance of Labaron Philon (34:07) How to balance the dynamic of recruiting transfers and freshmen (36:35) Updates on status of Holloway, Bol Bowen, and Bristow (38:26) On countering Arizona’s size and physicality — and borrowing some Alabama football linemen (41:00) One great win that resonates and one difficult loss that lingers (44:26) Biggest long-term keys for this Alabama team 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

12-12
50:37

Nebraska is SURGING, Michigan is UNSTOPPABLE + Big East NEEDS Notre Dame

Jon Rothstein is BACK breaking down Michigan's upcoming schedule, whether Notre Dame should join the Big East and MORE. (0:00) Intro 2:21 Who will put game pressure on Michigan? (12:53) Big East is at a crossroads, should take a long hard look at Notre Dame (29:48) Nebraska is 10-0 and SURGING under Fred Hoiberg (37:24) Rothstein Ranks: 5 Guards Who Deserve More National Attention (39:24) This is Interaction (43:22) Three Good Nuggets 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

12-11
50:33

Florida's Todd Golden highlights where the Gators MUST IMPROVE to repeat as champions

Jon Rothstein sits down with Florida head coach Todd Golden to talk about the weight of defending a national championship, this year's Gators team and how he adjusts realistic goals each year after winning a title. (0:00) Intro + the last eight months (1:10) Is it harder to build a title team or maintain one? (2:05) What Billy Donovan has told him about trying to win back-to-back national championships (3:07) Can defending a title actually end up being a distraction? (3:50) Winning it all before his 40th birthday (4:55) The vast coaching tree Todd is a part of (7:36) Hearing from Coach K after the Final Four & playing at Cameron Indoor Stadium (9:15) Biggest impressions of Cameron Boozer (10:42) What does Todd Golden think about his team in early December? (12:30) This year’s frontcourt & Thomas Haugh comparisons (14:00) Urban Klavzar’s impact on offense (14:50) Where will bench production come from? (16:00) Todd’s first memories of Madison Square Garden & the game against UConn during Jimmy V Classic (19:20) The SEC schedule is on the horizon (20:45) The Final Four is now the instinctual measuring stick, how do you combat that? (22:45) National title standard vs. tournament shortcomings #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #ToddGolden #Florida #NationalChampions #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

12-09
30:27

Iowa State SENT A MESSAGE in Purdue blow out + CODE RED for Kentucky & Duke's Cam Boozer is the NPOY

Jon Rothstein is back to recap a massive weekend of college hoops! Iowa State put the entire country on notice against Purdue at Mackey Arena. Cameron Boozer leads Duke to another impressive win and the Kentucky Wildcats are in serious danger through one month. Plus, chat questions, AP poll reactions and more from the college basketball world! (0:00) Intro (2:45) Iowa State sent a message against Purdue + Big 12 depth (12:45) Purdue temperature check (17:33) Duke wins at Michigan State, Cam Boozer is running way with NPOY (21:00) North Carolina is beginning to separate themselves in the frontcourt (27:35) Code RED: Kentucky Wildcats (36:02) New AP Top 25 Reaction! (38:04) This is…INTERACTION (43:52) Three Good Nuggets (45:00) Games to watch before Thursday! #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #JonRothstein #IowaState #Kentucky #Duke #Purdue #MarkPope #CameronBoozer 🎥 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

12-08
49:29

Pat Kelsey reflects on first loss, what makes Sananda Fru a KEY player for Louisville | ICBBN

Pat Kelsey joins Jon Rothstein to talk about the team's loss to Arkansas, looking ahead to Indiana and much more. 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

12-05
23:30

What makes Arkansas the MOST COMPLETE team in the SEC + Donovan Dent is BACK on track I ICBBN

Jon Rothstein is BACK breaking down THREE BIG things in men's college basketball and giving his weekly rankings, plus five players that are FRONTRUNNERS for National Player of the Year. (0:00) Intro (1:21) Arkansas looks like the most complete team in the SEC  (17:27) NC State is putting incredible pressure on itself (31:04) Donovan Dent got back on track (35:06) Rothstein Rankings: NPOY frontrunners (37:46) Rothstein's Bracket: Top 16 seeds  (39:06) This Is Interaction (42:16) Three Good Nuggets  (42:54) 3 Games To Watch & 3 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

12-04
48:02

Indiana head coach Darian DeVries breaks down the 7-0 START for the Hoosiers & KEYS to Big Ten play

Jon Rothstein sits down with first-year Indiana head coach Darian DeVries to talk about the 7-0 start to the season, his roster and being alongside his son Tucker in Bloomington. (0:00) Intro + Darian DeVries, a.k.a D-Rock (1:15) Starting 7-0 in his first season at Indiana (1:50) His unselfish group in Bloomington & identifying the right transfer portal guys (3:55) What has he learned about being the IU coach (5:45) His impression of IU as a kid growing up in the midwest (7:10) What has led to the 7-0 start for his team (8:00) Being alongside his son, Tucker, at Indiana (10:20) Lamar Wilkerson, Trent Sisley & the rest of the roster (13:00) What does IU need to focus on as competition ramps up? (13:40) It’s time for Big Ten play (14:45) Exploring opportunities for home-and-homes, neutral site games in the nonconference (15:40) Missing the tournament at West Virginia and how it affects schedule building (16:45) Playing at Assembly Hall (17:35) Longterm keys for Indiana success #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #InsideCollegeBasketballNow #Indiana #Hoosiers #DarianDeVries #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

12-02
24:33

Can Michigan, Purdue or Michigan State end the Big Ten drought? + Big 12 depth & UConn's Big East superiority

Jon Rothstein is back after a loaded Feast Week! The Big Ten has two elite teams at the top of its league. Is this the year the conference finally ends its national title drought? Then, the Big 12 has serious depth and UConn is putting the Big East on its back. Plus three good nuggets, chat questions and the newest AP Top 25! (0:00) Intro + like and subscribe! (2:45) Big Ten has multiple teams that could end the title drought - Michigan, Purdue, Michigan State (18:55) Big 12 is getting real mileage from unexpected places (23:35) UConn is a cut above the rest of the Big East (31:15) This is…INTERACTION (35:59) AP Top 25 Reactions! (40:03) Three Good Nuggets (41:25) Games to Watch! #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #JonRothstein #Purdue #Michigan #UConn #BigEast #APPoll #APTop25 #Big12 🎥 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

12-01
46:27

Arkansas' John Calipari details what Darius Acuff & Meleek Thomas NEED TO LEARN to be successful

Arkansas head coach John Calipari joins Jon Rothstein ahead of Arkansas vs. Duke on Thanksgiving to discuss this year's team, the state of college basketball and his talented freshman frontcourt. (0:00) Intro + John Calipari joins the show (0:30) a UMass anniversary and the Arkansas brand in the 90s (2:30) The sport skewing heavily towards high major schools (6:13) Going to work every day with his son (7:10) Leaving the fishbowl that is Kentucky basketball (10:20) How this team compares to last year’s Sweet 16 team (11:45) Learning from the loss to Michigan State (14:30) What he’s seen by Cam Boozer and the challenge for his team against Duke (17:15) His freshman backcourt (21:20) Who do Darius Acuff and Meleek Thomas remind you of? (24:30) Billy Richmond “Billy Goat!” - John Calipari (25:55) Duke vs. Arkansas on Thanksgiving (29:57) What it will take to get back to another second weekend #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #JonRothstein #JohnCalipari #Arkansas 🎥 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

11-25
37:50

How Purdue could RUN THE TABLE into 2026 + Feast Week! Players Era Festival & Maui/Battle 4 Atlantis

Jon Rothstein is back to discuss Purdue's dominant win over Texas Tech and how long they could stay undefeated. Then, the Players Era Festival headlines a massive Feast Week for college basketball alongside Maui and the Battle 4 Atlantis. Then, three good nuggets and questions from the chat! (0:00) Intro + it’s Feast Week! (3:26) Purdue has a real chance to run the table into 2026 (14:51) The Players Era Festival is LOADED (29:00) Don’t forget about Maui & the Battle 4 Atlantis (35:15) This is INTERACTION… (42:40) Three Good Nuggets - Jeremy Fears, Butler, Ilias Kamardine #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #JonRothstein #Purdue #BradenSmith #PlayersEraFestival #FeastWeek #MauiInvitational #Battle4Atlantic 🎥 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

11-24
48:50

Adrian Autry details recruiting Kiyan Anthony to Syracuse, succession plan with Jim Boeheim and the Orange outlook this season

Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry joins the show to share his journey from growing up a fan of the Orange to leading the program today. He reflects on his earliest Syracuse basketball memories, meeting and playing for Jim Boeheim, choosing Syracuse, and eventually stepping into the head-coaching role after a long time around the program. Autry discusses what he has learned in his first seasons as head coach, the ACC landscape, and why he believes this year’s team has the potential to be his best yet. He also dives into the development of players like Nathan George and Kiyan Anthony, the recruiting process, the challenges and pressure of following a legend, rekindling rivalries, and what Syracuse needs to return to the NCAA Tournament in 2026. 0:10 How he got his nickname 0:45 First memory of Syracuse basketball 1:30 Meeting Jim Boeheim 1:55 Choosing Syracuse 2:35 Getting into coaching 3:40 Relationship with Boeheim as player vs. coach 5:20 Succession plan at Syracuse 6:15 Did he consider leaving Syracuse? 7:00 What he has learned about being head coach at Syracuse 8:00 What being in ACC means to Syracuse 9:15 Impressions of this year's team 10:00 Why this Cuse team can be his best 11:00 Nathan George 11:50 Kiyan Anthony 12:45 Recruiting Kiyan Anthony 14:00 Dealing with pressure 15:25 Upcoming schedule 17:00 Houston matchup 18:45 Kingston Flemings impressions 19:30 Plans for Syracuse non-conference 20:30 Rekindling rivalries 21:15 ACC future 22:30 What it will take for Syracuse to get back to tournament in 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

11-21
23:27

What makes this the GOLDEN ERA of Alabama basketball + THIS team has the BEST resume in CBB

This is ONLY November and Jon Rothstein is back breaking down this being the golden era of Alabama basketball, Arizona's resume and MORE. (0:00) Intro (3:51) This is the GOLDEN ERA of Alabama basketball (20:19) Arizona has CBB's BEST resume, Jaden Bradley is CBB's best closer (30:05) Kentucky, Big East both at an early crossroads (41:04) This is INTERACTION... (48:02) Three good nuggets (49:23) Three 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

11-20
54:23

Brad Underwood details Illinois' approach to building a HEAVY international roster & rebuilding the program

On today’s episode, Jon Rothstein sits down with Illinois head coach Brad Underwood for a wide-ranging conversation on the Illini’s strong start and the evolution of his program. Underwood discusses his daily routine, how he views Illinois as a destination job, and what it took to rebuild the program into a consistent Big Ten contender. He dives into the challenges of turning over rosters in the transfer portal era, the growing importance of the international player market, and updates fans on key names like Tomislav Ivisic, Mihailo Petrovic, Kylan Boswell, Keaton Wagler, Andrej Stojakovic, and David Mirkovic. The two also reflect on Illinois’ Elite Eight run, preview a marquee matchup against Alabama, and look ahead to what lies ahead for one of the hottest teams in college basketball. (0:15) Daily step count (1:00) Becoming Illinois head coach (2:30) llinois as destination job (3:45) Rebuilding Illinois (5:00) Turning over rosters (6:15) International player market (7:45) International player scouting (9:15) Elite 8 appearance & loss (10:45) Thoughts on undefeated start (12:05) Tomislav Ivisic update (14:15) Mihailo Petrovic (15:45) Kylan Boswell (17:30) Keaton Wagler (18:45) Andrej Stojakovic (21:00) David Mirkovic (22:30) Non-conference schedule (24:15) Alabama preview (25:30) Best Wins & Worst Loss (27:00) Season outlook 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

11-18
33:06

Purdue & UConn are the best teams in nation SO FAR + What's going on with Darryn Peterson?

On today’s episode, Jon Rothstein breaks down why UConn and Purdue have clearly separated themselves as the two best teams in college basketball. Jon also discusses why Kansas is already at a crossroads, with Darryn Peterson’s injury leaving Bill Self in a tough spot ahead of a brutal upcoming schedule, and how Kentucky vs. Michigan State has emerged as the true headliner of the Champions Classic. Plus, Jon touches on the weekend’s thriller between Arizona and UCLA, offers fresh nuggets on standout performers like Kingston Flemings and Urban Klavzar, examines Georgetown’s surprising surge, and spotlights the can’t-miss matchups of the week — from the Champions Classic to Arizona-UConn and Alabama-Illinois. (0:00) Intro (0:30) CBB Overview (3:00) UConn & Purdue (21:00) Kansas issues (28:30) UCLA-Arizona (33:00) Live Chat (39:30) AP Poll reaction (43:00) 3 Good Nuggets (47:15) 3 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

11-17
53:32

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