This episode was originally published on May 14, 2025. Jon Rothstein talks to newly minted head coach Kevin Willard about making the move to Philadelphia, the new Pope being a Villanova alum and what it means to be a steward of Jay Wright's program. 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

This episode was originally published on April 30, 2025. The Kentucky head coach describes why year 1 in Lexington was a dream, discusses expectations for next year's roster and we're joined by a special guest on FaceTime! 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

By popular demand, the American Gangster, Will Wade is BACK! He joins Jon to talk about a myriad of topics including relegation in the ACC and 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

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. 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

It's only June but are the Louisville Cardinals building something special under Pat Kelsey in year two? Jon takes a look underneath the hood at what's the Cardinals will look like in 2025 -26. The NCAA Tournament is (probably) going to expand, Jon will explain why it only will help Power Conference teams. PLUS a chat with newly minted Penn coach, Fran McCaffrey. 01:48 - Louisville has something special brewing 07:03 - UNC might be back 13:44 - Your questions answered 16:15 - A conversation with Penn HC Fran McCaffrey 34:00 - 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

This episode was originally published on May 8, 2025. 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

This episode was originally published on May 7, 2025. 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 talks with Texas Head Coach Sean Miller about the expectations in year one, the lessons he learned at Xavier and more. 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Miller on why he left Xavier for Texas 14:00 - Miller on the initial roster he’s put together 17:00 - Miller on how much of an impact Lassina Traore can have on the team 21:00 - Miller on what it will be like coaching Kendall Weaver 27:30 - Miller on the biggest things he wants to accomplish in year one 🎥 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 & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=d475ddfbf5cb4e94 • Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 • Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://x.com/JonRothstein • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/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/ 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 West Virginia University head coach Ross Hodge. 0:00 - Intro 00:10 - Hodge on what the last 6 weeks have been like 5:00 - Hodge on what it will be like going against Texas Tech and Grant McCaslin 8:15 - Hodge on the roster he has put together so far 12:00 - Hodge on how he wants to be known as WVU’s head coach 14:00 - Hodge on what he hopes to accomplish in his first 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 & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=d475ddfbf5cb4e94 • Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 • Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://x.com/JonRothstein • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/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/ 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 chats with the brand-new UNLV head coach, Josh Pastner, about how his time in the media prepared him for this moment, why he likes the current basketball landscape, and other life lessons. 0:00 - Intro 00:30 - Pastner on the excitement of the last month 8:30 - Pastner on his coaching philosophy  15:15 - Pastner on how he can get UNLV back to the NCAA Tournament 17:30 - Pastner on non-conference schedule highlights  25:15 - Pastner on what he hopes to accomplish in history first year 🎥 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 & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=d475ddfbf5cb4e94 • Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 • Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://x.com/JonRothstein • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/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/ 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 talks to Niko Medved about "coming home", the lessons he's learned at Colorado State and 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

Jon talks with Bucky McMillan about the origins of Bucky Ball and how he rose from the high school ranks to being the Texas A&M head coach 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 chats with newly minted Indiana head coach Darian Devries about what it's like to be snubbed from the NCAA Tournament, leaving Morgantown for Bloomington and the influence of Gregg McDermott. 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

It may only be July, but it's not too soon to start breaking down the the major conferences in College Basketball. Today, Jon starts with the Big Ten, where Purdue and Michigan appear to be the class of the conference. Will anyone challenge those two or will it be a two-horse race to the top? Join us for a way too early conference preview! 00:00 - Start 01:58 - It's Final Four or Bust for Purdue 04:00 - Michigan looks like Purdue's Top Challenger for the Big Ten Regular Season Crown 05:58 - The Michigan State Spartans face an uphill battle 08:32 - Jon's Big Ten Power Rankings 23:12 - Your Big 12 Thoughts, Heard 30:30 - Three Good big Ten 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

Jon talks with new Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas on growing up a son of an NBA Head Coach, what it's like to succeed Coach L and how many Duke games did he watch after leaving for Miami. 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 talks to new Virginia head coach Ryan Odom about returning to Charlottesville, his relationship with Tony Bennett, and what it means to be an ACC Head Coach! 🎥 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 & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=d475ddfbf5cb4e94 • Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 • Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://x.com/JonRothstein • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Rothstein sits down with New Mexico head coach Eric Olen 0:00 - Intro 00:10 - Olen on becoming head coach at New Mexico 4:15 - Olen on managing a Big West program vs a Mountain West program 8:00 - Olen on the emotional roller coaster of the last few months 13:00 - Olen on New Mexico’s non-conference schedule for next 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 & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=d475ddfbf5cb4e94 • Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 • Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://x.com/JonRothstein • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Rothstein sits down with Florida State head coach Luke Loucks 0:00 - intro 00:30 - Loucks on the last 60 days 1:15 - Loucks on returning to FSU as a head coach after playing there over 10 years ago 8:45 - Loucks on the less demanding travel schedule of coaching college vs. NBA 17:00 - Loucks on what Coach Hamilton means to him 🎥 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 & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=d475ddfbf5cb4e94 • Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 • Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://x.com/JonRothstein • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/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/ 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 talks with Jake Diebler about improving on year one, the improved roster and the importance of scheduling strong non-conference 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

Alex Jensen talks with Jon Rothstein about the similarities between the NBA G-League and the current college basketball climate. 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 talks with new Iowa head coach Ben McCollum about his meteoric rise from D2 to his success at Drake and 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

Jon talks with newly minted Maryland head coach Buzz Williams about scheduling Marquette for the first time since he left, what he's learned about NIL since and maintaining a happy marriage despite being a college basketball head coach. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with Three Big SEC Things: why 10+ teams could make the NCAA Tournament again, how Florida has a real shot to go back-to-back, and why all eyes are on Jayden Quaintance to lead a revamped Kentucky. Then, we roll through SEC Preseason Power Rankings and Early Season Awards — Florida grabs the top spot, but Arkansas, Kentucky, Auburn, and Alabama are right behind. We dive deep into rosters, transfers, and breakout candidates for each team in the top 10 and beyond. Plus, we hand out our Preseason Player of the Year (Otega Oweh), First-Team All-SEC, and name a sleeper team to watch (looking at you, Texas A&M). Later, we turn to viewer questions and live chat, before closing with Three Good SEC Nuggets, including. A wave of new faces in familiar places LSU and South Carolina looking far more competitive Nearly half the league’s coaches boasting Elite Eight credentials This is your full SEC preseason primer — rosters, rankings, and the storylines that will shape the season. (2:15) 3 Big Things (14:00) SEC Preseason Rankings (35:00) Live Chat (45:00) 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

Arkansas head coach John Calipari gets candid in a wide-ranging interview with Jon Rothstein. He opens up about the state of college basketball today — from the chaos of the transfer portal and why he believes “we’re hurting kids, not helping them.” Calipari explains how he turned around Arkansas last season, how he finally feels like he has a team, and why his '25/'26 squad is built differently — with elite guard play, old-school conditioning, and a schedule he isn’t afraid of. He also shares behind-the-scenes moments from beating Kentucky, the heartbreak of the 2008 title game Kansas loss, and reflects on what drives him heading into the next chapter of his career. From tournament expansion talk to why he’s calling Congress about the transfer portal, Coach Cal holds nothing back. And no — broadcasting is not in his future. This is Calipari unfiltered, and it's a must-watch for any college hoops fan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve got a lot to get to. St. John’s and UConn are on a collision course. Rick Pitino’s roster looks like a high-major All-Star team, and Dan Hurley is reloading with talent that fits his system like a glove. Those two are headed for fireworks. Shaka Smart? He’s about to face his greatest challenge yet at Marquette. No more Tyler Kolek. No more Oso Ighodaro. This will be a pure coaching job — and it’ll tell us a lot about where the program stands. And then there’s Villanova and Georgetown. Two of the most storied programs in the Big East — and quite frankly, the league needs them to matter. The Big East is better when the Wildcats and Hoyas are in the mix. Jon dishes his full preseason power rankings — from St. John’s at No. 1 to Seton Hall at 11 — along with projected starting fives, key newcomers, and a few names you’re going to want to remember come February. Plus, he hands out his preseason awards, including Player of the Year, All-Big East First Team, and his sleeper pick to shake things up. Jon takes your questions and your takes in the live chat — let’s make this a conversation. And before we wrap, Rothstein has three nuggets you need to know: — Bryce Hopkins averaged 17 and 7 in just three games last year. He’s back and healthy. — It’s been over 1,200 days since Villanova played in an NCAA Tournament game. — And DePaul? Quietly returns nearly 49% of its scoring from last season. Only UConn returns more. Let’s talk Big East basketball. 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 talks with Creighton's Greg McDermott about his long career, the succession plan with head coach in-waiting Alain Huss and moving forward without impact big man Ryan Kalkbrenner. 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 provides a full breakdown of the Big 12 entering the 2025-2026 college basketball season. Houston may be younger than we’re used to, but they’re deep, talented, and right back in the mix for a league title. BYU is heading into the most anticipated season in program history, while Kansas and Baylor — two longtime anchors of the conference — are facing major transitions on and off the floor. Jon runs through his complete preseason power rankings from top to bottom, with Houston at No. 1 and Arizona State rounding out the list. He delivers projected starting fives, key newcomers, and notable departures for every team, along with his picks for preseason Player of the Year, All-Big 12 First Team, and the sleeper program that could sneak into the top tier. He answers questions from the audience in a live chat and closes with three key nuggets to keep in mind heading into the year: BYU’s Richie Saunders averaged 22 a game in the NCAA Tournament, Cincinnati hasn’t danced since 2019, and Baylor, UCF, and West Virginia return zero percent of their scoring from last season. Wall-to-wall Big 12 hoops. No nonsense. Just Rothstein. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Production note: *This episode was recorded on Monday, July 21, prior to Coach Self's hospitalization* The introduction of the transfer portal and NIL has affected everyone, even historically dominant programs like Kansas. Every coach has had to operate differently in new environment. So when a coach like Bill Self wants to sit down and talk about what he's learned. Obviously, you listen. Jon Rothstein sits down with legendary Kansas head coach Bill Self on what to expect in 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 provides a full breakdown of the ACC entering the 2025-2026 college basketball season. The ACC NEEDS to put a third of its teams into the 2026 NCAA Tournament in order to start being viewed as respectable in the power conference landscape. Duke is Duke; they have some of the best freshmen in the country, and returning players who can make a big impact. Louisville’s revival continues under Pat Kelsey. Jon runs through his complete preseason power rankings from top to bottom, with Duke at No. 1 and Florida State rounding out the list. He delivers projected starting fives, key newcomers, and notable departures for every team, along with his picks for preseason Player of the Year, All-ACC First Team, and the sleeper program that could sneak into the top tier. He answers questions from the audience and closes with three key nuggets to keep in mind heading into the year: Louisville’s three perimeter transfer additions will make a big impact, Isaiah Evans’ stock is escalating and Syracuse is looking to return to the tournament for the first time since 2021.  Wall-to-wall ACC hoops. No nonsense. Just Rothstein. 0:00 - Intro  1:45 - Three big things about the ACC 12:50 - Early Projections and Preseason Awards 27:45- All-ACC Preseason First Team 28:11 - ACC Preseason Player of the Year 29:30 - ACC Preseason Sleeper 31:50 - Listener Questions 34:00 - Three things to note about the ACC 34:00 - Three things to note about the ACC  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

On a new episode of Inside College Basketball Now, Jon Rothstein is joined by Louisville basketball head coach Pat Kelsey to discuss the state of the program. Kelsey breaks down the impact some of the transfers, like Aly Khalifa, can make this season, as well as the incoming freshman, like Mikel Brown. Later, they discuss their challenging non-conference schedule as well and the rekindling of old rivalries. Finally, they discuss how the ACC improves and what it will take for the Cardinals to win the ACC regular season title and earn a spot in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. 1:43 - Why do you think you've been so successful as a HC? 2:10 - Who taught Pat Kelsey how to instill culture? 3:38 - How did you flip Louisville's program so quickly? 4:40 - Losing to Tennessee early last season 6:20 - What did you tell the team after you lost to Creighton in the NCAA Tournament? 8:30 - What's the biggest thing you know about being the Louisville HC now that you didn't know before you took the job? 9:45 - Thoughts on the roster 11:45 - Mikel Brown 12:45 - Conwell, McKneely, Wooley --- combined to make 273 three-point shots last season 14:00 - What type of impact can Aly Khalifa make? 15:00 - Which other newcomers could make an impact? 16:00 - Kasean Pryor's progress with his injury and process of being cleared 17:30 - Non-conference schedule this season 18:45 - Rekindling old rivalries 20:30 - Why is playing Kentucky earlier in the season better for CBB 22:00 - Welcoming Rick Pitino back to the KFC Yum Center 23:30 - How does the ACC improve? 25:10 - What’s 1 great win and 1 tough loss he careers with him 25:50 - What has to happen for Louisville to win an ACC regular season title and earn a high seed in 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

Legendary head coach Rick Pitino sits down with Jon Rothstein about forgiving the people at Louisville, his incoming recruiting class and 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

Jon talks with the electrifying head coach of the UConn Huskies, Dan Hurley. Jon and Dan delve into the early parts of Hurley's coaching career, examine what went wrong last season, and how things look to change heading into the 2025-2026 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UCLA Head Coach chats with Jon Rothstein about his impact transfer Donovan Dent, the reason why you need to "get old and stay old" and how NIL and the transfer portal have altered college athletics. 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

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo joins Jon Rothstein for an unfiltered, wide-ranging conversation on the state of college basketball. Izzo opens up about balancing family life with the demands of today’s game, reflects on last season’s team, and explains the fulfillment he gets from maximizing his roster’s potential. He doesn’t hold back on the transfer portal — calling it “way worse than NIL,” criticizing rampant tampering, and admitting the sport has been “too gutless” to fix its own mistakes. Izzo also looks ahead to the 2025–26 roster, addresses shooting improvements, previews marquee non-conference matchups, and shares his thoughts on the new-look Big Ten. 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

Florida head coach Todd Golden sits down with Jon Rothstein to reflect on life after winning a national championship and the unforgettable run that got the Gators there. Golden discusses the emotions of the Elite Eight, key victories over Auburn and Houston, and whether he’s already thinking about a back-to-back title run. He breaks down this year’s roster — from dominant big men to impact transfer guards — and previews the Gators’ challenging non-conference schedule, including a showdown with Kentucky. Golden also opens up about his most memorable win, toughest loss, and the competitiveness of last year’s SEC. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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