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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.

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  • Thursday · 25 min

    Todd Golden reveals the KEYS to Florida winning its second title in three years

    Florida head coach Todd Golden sits down with Jon Rothstein to discuss all things Gators for the 2026-27 season, as well as reflecting on last season and the NCAA tournament loss to Iowa. Additionally, they discuss which players could impact Florida the most this season - and why there's no awkwardness with Denzel Aberdeen in his return. 0:00 Intro & The Golden’s vacation destination for 2026 0:28 On this being the first offseason he’s had to gather himself 0:58 What he’s learned to help make Florida an elite program again 2:05 Does the Iowa loss usurp the loss to Colorado in the NCAA tournament? 3:10 On remembering last season’s success but also NCAA tournament loss to Iowa 4:20 What it was like to watch the Final Four after winning the natty the year prior 5:04 On being a head coach in the current CBB climate 6:00 What Denzel Aberdeen adds to Florida if deemed eligible 7:17 Was there any awkwardness in the reunion with Denzel? 8:04 The biggest reason Florida is able to retain players in the current CBB climate 9:59 How this year’s team compares to the previous two Florida squads 11:01 Which returners will make the biggest impact for Florida? 12:04 Depth of Florida’s rotation this season 12:30 Where does Alex Condon fit within this Gators squad? 14:17 Todd Golden thinks the SEC will return to being the best league in America 15:14 What it will be like getting to host Duke in Gainesville 16:31 Does he have any interest in coaching in the NBA? 17:51 Why having success at Florida makes it harder to leave 18:45 How Todd’s relationship with Billy Donovan has grown 20:09 How Billy helped him understand the Florida fanbase, expectations 21:09 On knowing his team will be defined by what happens in March Madness 22:33 How often does he think about winning a second national championship? 23:21 Keys for Florida to win its second national title in three years

  • Tuesday · 22 min

    How Pat Kelsey immediately rebuilt Louisville basketball

    Jon Rothstein sits down with Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey to discuss his highly rated roster, Flory Bidunga's impact, the turn around at Louisville and plenty more. (0:00) Intro + Pat Kelsey joins the show (0:30) The vacation spot & family-work balance (2:45) Why Pat can see himself doing this for a long time (5:20) Louisville vs. Charleston and Winthrop (7:00) 51-19 through two years at Louisville (8:05) Louisville with and without Mikel Brown (9:50) Coaching a brand new team every season in this climate (11:30) Roster impressions (after a foreign tour) (12:30) Flory Bidunga and the Louisville defense (15:20) Importance of getting Adrian Wooley back (17:00) Obinna Ekezie Jr. (18:45) Non-conference schedule + potentially playing Rick Pitino’s St. John’s at the Players Era (21:15) Biggest keys to a big season for Louisville 🎥 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 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 ▶︎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 🎙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.

  • August 27 · 25 min

    Brad Underwood can't stop thinking about getting Illinois back to the Final Four

    Jon Rothstein sits down with Illinois head coach Brad Underwood for a wide-ranging conversation following the Fighting Illini’s run to the Final Four and a look ahead at what’s next for the program. Underwood reflects on whether reaching the Final Four has changed anything for him, the impact of Illinois’ early exit from the Big Ten Tournament and the biggest moments of its NCAA Tournament run, including the Sweet 16 win over Houston and the matchup with Iowa. He also reveals when he first realized his team was capable of making a Final Four run and what he learned from the experience. The conversation then turns to the upcoming season, as Underwood breaks down Illinois’ roster, the players poised to make the biggest jump, the program’s newcomers and how the Illini plan to move forward after Keaton Wagler. Plus, he discusses the schedule, the challenges of coaching in today’s college basketball landscape and what it will take for Illinois to make another deep March run.

  • August 25 · 33 min

    Why this year’s Texas team makes Sean Miller the most excited he’s ever been to coach

    Sean Miller joins Jon Rothstein to discuss all things Texas, including what he learned during the team's Sweet 16 run last season, what to expect from this year's squad and why Marcus Spears Jr. reminds him of Lauri Markkanen. Additionally, they dive into Arizona's success in the Final Four last season, how important culture is in building a team and why he's a fan of a 76-team NCAA tournament. 0:00 Intro 0:07 How he would describe the year he spent between Arizona and Xavier 2:00 On continuing to have gratitude for the job and keeping perspective 4:36 How often he thinks about making the Final Four 5:48 How being head coach at Texas compares to Xavier and Arizona 8:12 What he learned during last season’s Sweet 16 run 10:43 On being a play away from the Elite Eight 12:41 What it was like to see Arizona make the Final Four 13:49 What Tommy Lloyd’s compliment meant to him and the importance of creating a winning environment 15:42 Initial impressions of the current roster 18:30 Does the lack of continuity in the Texas roster raise concerns 20:14 Which newcomers will have the biggest impact for Texas this season 21:37 Which player does Marcus Spears Jr. remind him of? 24:02 What makes an exhibition game with St. John’s so important 26:28 How a 76-team NCAA tournament will impact the SEC 30:08 Biggest keys for Texas to make the Elite Eight in 2026-27

  • August 20 · 23 min

    Is Daniel Jacobsen the next great Purdue Big Man? Matt Painter breaks it down

    Matt Painter joins Jon Rothstein on Inside College Basketball Now for an in-depth conversation about the Boilermakers, including whether or not he feels his team left anything on the table in the Elite Eight. He also shares his thoughts on this season's roster, newcomers like Luke Ertel and where his readiness ranks among the great first-year players he's coached. 0:00 Intro 0:07 Matt Painter is a Wrigley Field staple 0:22 Is Chicago a default vacation destination for the Painter family? 1:05 What the last two decades have been like at Purdue for Matt Painter 2:10 On the loss to Arizona in the Elite Eight: ‘Simply outplayed us’ 4:08 Does he feel more pressure in the Elite Eight 5:22 Did Purdue leave more on the table last season? 6:45 Thoughts on his current roster 8:39 Which players will make the biggest jump this year 9:42 Loss of Braden Smith leaves room for Omar Mayer, Luke Ertel to make an impact 10:30 Why Daniel Jacobsen will have a big year for the Boilermakers 12:05 Where Luke Ertel’s readiness ranks among other great first-year playmakers Painter has coached 14:02 On playing Gonzaga opening night 15:57 On navigating the chaos with NCAA athletics, eligibility rules 18:16 On always feeling like you need to have one more player 20:17 How Purdue has stayed vintage Purdue 21:33 What has to happen for Purdue to be vintage Purdue next March

  • August 19 · 40 min

    Dan Hurley REFLECTS on UConn’s Title Run & Previews 2026-27

    Dan Hurley joins Jon Rothstein entering his ninth season at UConn to reflect on another run to the national championship game, including Braylon Mullins’ unforgettable buzzer-beater to knock off Duke in the Elite Eight. Hurley also reveals that the Huskies rewatched their title-game loss the very next morning. Looking ahead, Hurley discusses Mullins’ return, the season-ending injury to Solo Ball, replacing Alex Karaban, UConn’s options at the five, the upcoming schedule, and the biggest keys to another championship chase. (0:00) Hurley’s Vacation Spots (2:30) 2026 NCAA Tournament (13:00) Upcoming Season 🎥 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 ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein

  • August 18 · 15 min

    Michael Malone describes chaotic start to UNC tenure, Roy Williams' influence and making fanbase proud.

    Jon Rothstein sits down with new North Carolina head coach Michael Malone on Inside College Basketball Now for a wide-ranging conversation about his path to Chapel Hill and the challenge of leading one of college basketball’s most storied programs. Malone looks back on coaching at Providence in the 1990s, reflects on the whirlwind four months that led him to UNC, and discusses what it means to take over the Tar Heels despite coming from outside the Carolina family. He also details his relationship with legendary UNC coach Roy Williams and explains why he initially turned down the job three different times. Plus, Malone breaks down the differences between talent in the NBA and college basketball, shares his approach to balancing the transfer portal with high school recruiting, previews North Carolina’s 2026-27 roster, and lays out his expectations for Year 1 in Chapel Hill.

  • August 13 · 27 min

    Bill Self on why he wants to keep coaching + Tyran Stokes comparisons and expectations for Kansas

    Jon Rothstein sits down with Kansas head coach Bill Self for a wide-ranging conversation about basketball, family, his future in coaching and the state of the Jayhawks heading into the 2026-27 season. Self opens up about balancing the demands of modern college basketball with family life and becoming a grandfather before reflecting on Kansas’ 2025-26 season, including the challenges of playing with and without Darryn Peterson and the Jayhawks’ NCAA Tournament loss to St. John’s. Self also discusses the health concerns that made him wonder whether doctors would tell him it was time to retire, why he ultimately decided to return to the sideline and what continues to motivate him at this stage of his Hall of Fame career. Plus, Self breaks down what Kansas needs to do to get back among college basketball’s elite, the makeup of this year’s Jayhawks, the addition of No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes, the latest on the Kansas-Missouri rivalry and what he expects from another loaded Big 12.

  • August 11 · 46 min

    Mick Cronin dissects the keys to better defense at UCLA in 2026-27

    Jon Rothstein sits down with UCLA head coach Mick Cronin ahead of the 2026-27 season. Mick breaks down his approach to retaining players, the additions he made in the offseason, Nikola Kusturica and plenty more. (0:00) Intro + Mick Cronin joins the show (0:30) Vacation spots, children in college & living in LA (4:50) Coaching a below-average Mick Cronin defense last year (8:00) How will Mick look back at last season after losing Tyler Bilodeau before the tournament? (10:05) Helping Tyler through his injury at the end of his career (12:00) Why is Mick so good at retention? (17:00) Putting together a great team this season (24:00) Does this year’s team remind Mick of early UCLA or Cincinnati teams? (27:00) Which returner makes the biggest jump? (29:00) The importance of retention + adding talent (33:30) Nikola Kusturica expectations (38:00) Giving specific goals to players (42:45) Biggest keys to being a great team in 2026-27 🎥 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 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 ▶︎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 🎙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.

  • August 6 · 23 min

    Mike Boynton shares biggest takeaways from Dusty May & keys to get Michigan to Final Four in Detroit

    Jon Rothstein sits down with new Michigan head coach Mike Boynton for an in-depth conversation on the next chapter of Wolverines basketball. Boynton discusses his first meeting with Michigan after Dusty May's departure, why he signed a two-year deal, balancing a contract full of incentives while staying process-driven, and the biggest differences from his time at Oklahoma State. Plus, he breaks down Michigan's roster, including Trey McKenney, Brandon McCoy, key returnees, transfer portal additions, expectations after inheriting a national championship program, the non-conference schedule, and reflects on the best win, toughest loss, and recruit that got away during his coaching career.

  • August 4 · 27 min

    Tom Izzo Reflects on His Legacy and What's Next for Michigan State

    Tom Izzo joins Jon Rothstein to reflect on one of the greatest coaching careers in college basketball and preview the upcoming season for Michigan State. Izzo discusses the sacrifices that come with coaching, how the college basketball landscape continues to evolve, and what he expects from a roster led by returning stars Jeremy Fears Jr. and Coen Carr. The two also discuss Michigan State's expectations for 2026-27, what it would mean to reach the Final Four with the event taking place in Detroit, and why Izzo is still motivated to chase another national championship. (0:00) Reflecting on Career (6:40) College Basketball Landscape (9:00) 2026-27 Roster (18:30) Upcoming Season 🎥 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 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 ▶︎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.

  • July 30 · 22 min

    Ryan Odom on going 30-6 in year one at Virginia and how to build on it

    Jon Rothstein sits down with Virginia head coach Ryan Odom to discuss a 30-win season in year one, the 2026-27 roster and how to build on a strong start in Charlottesville. (0:00) Intro + Ryan Odom joins the show (0:30) How has this offseason different from Year 1? (2:00) Biggest difference between UVA & Ryan’s MM jobs (3:00) Building a 30-win team from scratch (4:15) Not making it to the second weekend (5:15) 2026-27 roster impressions (7:00) Chance Mallory and his potential jump (8:15) Which newcomer might make the biggest impact? (9:15) Did Ryan Odom’s style of play create buzz on campus? (11:00) Virgnia’s awesome nonconference schedule (14:30) ACC teams in an expanded NCAA Tournament field (16:00) The Duke loss in the ACC Tournament (18:15) Talking about competing for championships within the program (19:45) Keys to advancing deeper into the 2027 tournament 🎥 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 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 ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🎙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.

  • July 27 · 43 min

    Early 2026-27 ACC College Basketball Preview: Awards, Storylines & more! | Is this Jon Scheyer's best Duke team?

    Jon Rothstein is back to take an in-depth look at the ACC ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Biggest storylines, power rankings, preseason awards and more for a conference with plenty to talk about this summer. This is only July. (0:00) Intro + let’s talk all things ACC (3:00) Three Big Things (3:25) Jon Scheyer’s best Duke team? (8:04) A new dawn at North Carolina (12:35) Virginia should be very good (15:42) Preseason Power Rankings (25:56) Preseason Awards: First Team, POY and more (32:00) Twitter Questions! We need an army! (39:30) Can the ACC build on 8 teams in last year’s tournament? 🎥 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 ▶︎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 🎙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.

  • July 23 · 24 min

    Kevin Young details the importance of getting Rob Wright III back to BYU

    Jon Rothstein is joined by BYU head coach Kevin Young to discuss the BYU brand, Rob Wright's return and what to expect from the Cougars in 2026-27. (0:00) Intro + Kevin Young joins the show! (2:00) Young on what he’s learned about being a power conference coach vs NBA coach (2:40) Young on what he’s had to tweak about his coaching style (3:30) Young on the last month of the season after losing Richie Saunders to injury (6:00) Young on how the BYU brand has expanded and changed since he has been head coach (8:10) Young on his thoughts on the 2026-27 roster (9:45) Young on Rob Wright returning this season (11:00) Young on who Rob Wright reminds him of (11:55) Young on which returning player at BYU will make the biggest jump this season (12:30) Young on which players are cleared for practice after injuries (13:10) Young on what Bruce Branch will bring to the team (14:40) Young on how AJ Dybantsa helped secure commitment from Bruce Branch (17:00) Young on how the Big 12 is going to shake out (18:00) Young on their schedule this season (19:00) Young on retaining talent year after year with NIL and recruiting (21:20) Young on getting Rob Wright to return (23:15) Keys to an NCAA tournament run for BYU 🎥 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 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 ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🎙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.

  • July 21 · 30 min

    Tommy Lloyd on Arizona's Final Four Run & Why He Stayed

    Tommy Lloyd joins Jon Rothstein after leading Arizona to a Final Four, a Big 12 championship, and earning Naismith Coach of the Year honors. Lloyd reflects on the Wildcats' unforgettable season, the sacrifices his family has made throughout his coaching journey, and what made this run so special. The two also discuss why Lloyd chose to stay at Arizona despite outside interest, what the offseason has been like after a championship-caliber season, and the expectations for the Wildcats as they look to build on their success in 2026-27. (0:00) Tommy Lloyd (0:50) Family Sacrifices (4:10) Final Four Run (14:55) Decision to Stay (18:35) 2026-27 Roster (22:34) Upcoming Schedule (25:42) Movie Character (26:45) Keys to the Offseason 🎥 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 ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein

  • July 20 · 44 min

    Early 2026-27 Big 12 College Basketball Preview: Awards, Storylines & more!

    Jon Rothstein breaks down the 2026-27 Big 12 Conference, explaining why there's no clear favorite after a massive offseason talent drain. He ranks all 16 teams, led by Arizona, with Houston, Iowa State, BYU, and Kansas all in the hunt. Plus, Rothstein reveals his preseason Big 12 awards, including Player of the Year, First Team All-Big 12, sleeper picks, impact freshmen, breakout players, and answers Twitter questions. (0:00) 3 Big Things on the Big 12 (13:10) Big 12 Preseason Power Rankings (26:17) Big 12 Preseason Awards (30:55) Twitter Questions (39:19) Final Big 12 Thoughts 🎥 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 ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein

  • July 16 · 20 min

    Fred Hoiberg relives the best Nebraska basketball season ever

    Jon Rothstein sits down with Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg to relive the 2026 NCAA Tournament run and discuss how the Cornhuskers can build on that success moving forward. Jon and Fred also dive in on this year's roster, Pinnacle Bank and the keys to another big year in Lincoln. (0:00) Intro + Fred Hoiberg joins the show (0:30) The Hoiberg vacation spot & making time for family (2:05) How enjoyable was last season relative to the rest of Fred’s lengthy basketball career? (3:45) Why Nebraska was so connected last season (5:25) Doing last season with his sons involved (6:55) The pressure ahead of last year’s Troy game and finally winning a tournament game at Nebraska (9:20) The seconds when Tyler Tanner’s shot was in the air (11:15) The Sweet 16 run and what was left on the table (12:20) 2026-27 roster impressions (14:10) How Fred is challenging Braden Frager this season (15:15) Year 2 at Nebraska for Pryce Sandfort (16:40) Latest on the Huskers nonconference schedule (17:30) The Pinnacle Bank homecourt advantage (19:10) Biggest keys to another Nebraska tournament team 🎥 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 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 ▶︎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 🎙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.

  • July 14 · 24 min

    Ben McCollum on Iowa's Elite Eight Run & Building a Big Ten Contender

    Ben McCollum joins Jon Rothstein after leading Iowa to an Elite Eight in his first season as head coach. McCollum reflects on the jump from the mid-major level at Drake to the Big Ten Conference, what surprised him most, and the defining moments from Iowa's remarkable tournament run. The two also discuss building and retaining a roster in today's college basketball landscape, expectations for the Hawkeyes' 2026-27 roster, a challenging non-conference schedule, and what it will take to sustain success in Year 2. (0:00) Ben McCollum (0:50) Talent Difference (1:45) Lack of Momentum (2:45) Florida Upset (3:46) Best Moments (4:46) 2026 NCAA Tournament (6:50) Bennett Stirtz (7:20) Incoming Roster (11:30) Upcoming Schedule (13:25) Job Search (14:30) Toughest Win/Loss (15:55) Reflecting (18:40) Developing a Program (22:30) Keys to 2026-27 (23:03) Movie Character 🎥 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

  • July 13 · 30 min

    Early 2026-27 Big Ten College Basketball Preview: Awards, Storylines & more!

    Jon Rothstein is back with another offseason preview. This time he's talking all things Big Ten! From loaded rosters at Illinois and Michigan State to west coast powers trying to make a big splash and a very interesting season upcoming in West Lafayette, Jon has you covered. Jon also dives into preseason awards and answers questions from the audience. This is ONLY July. (0:00) Intro + let’s talk Big Ten! (3:50) 3 Big Things (4:00) Michigan & Michigan State are aiming for a home Final Four (10:46) Matt Painter’s Boilermakers are not great on paper (13:50) Is USC this season’s Nebraska? (16:52) Preseason Power Rankings (20:43) Preseason Awards (24:37) Twitter Questions! (28:30) Final Thoughts 🎥 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 ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🎙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.

  • July 10 · 43 min

    Early 2026-27 Big East College Basketball Preview

    Jon Rothstein previews the 2026-27 Big East Conference season, explaining why UConn enters as the team to beat once again. Plus, why the conference needs to double its NCAA Tournament representation, how Donnie Freeman's season-ending injury impacts St. John's, and his full preseason power rankings from top to bottom. Rothstein also reveals his preseason Big East awards, including Player of the Year, First Team All-Big East, sleeper picks, breakout candidates, impact freshmen, answers Twitter questions, and wraps up with his big-picture thoughts on one of college basketball's premier conferences. (2:50) The Big East Needs More NCAA Tournament Bids (5:10) UConn Is the Team to Beat (9:15) Donnie Freeman's Injury Changes St. John's (13:52) Big East Power Rankings (25:30) Big East Preseason Awards (29:55) Twitter Questions (40:16) Big Picture Big East Thoughts

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