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Inside College Basketball Now

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Frequency: 1 episode/2d. Total Eps: 199

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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Jon Rothstein reacts to Dusty May leaving Michigan for the Mavericks

Monday, June 22, 2026 • Duration 28:18

Unpacking the breaking news of Dusty May leaving Michigan following two seasons and a national championship for the Dallas Mavericks. What led to this decision? What happens with the Wolverines now?

(0:00) Dusty May to NBA

(15:03) Mike Boynton Promotion

(17:00) Chat Questions

(24:00) Closing Thoughts

#CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein

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🎧 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

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• 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

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This is what Bobby Cremins told Scott Cross about being the Georgia Tech head coach

Thursday, June 18, 2026 • Duration 18:10

Jon Rothstein sits down with first-year Georgia Tech head coach Scott Cross to talk about gettting the job in Atlanta, how to get the Yellow Jackets humming again and the goals for year one.

(0:00) Intro + Scott Cross joins the show

(0:15) First memories of Georgia Tech basketball & coming to a program with Final Four history

(2:20) Reversing the NCAA tournament inconsistency at GT

(3:25) Reaching out to previous head coaches for advice & home court advantage

(5:20) Balancing the transfer portal and high school recruiting

(6:45) The differences between leading a high-major and mid-major program

(8:00) From the tournament to a new job in just a few days

(8:45) How being fired from UT-Arlington changed his coaching career

(9:51) Learning from Jamie Dixon at TCU

(11:45) What upgrades do Georgia Tech need?

(13:00) Moving to a multi-bid league after living in a single-bid league

(14:50) First impressions of the roster & nonconference schedule

(16:00) One win and one loss that stick

(17:15) What are the goals and expectations for year one?

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Alan Huss Says There Is ALWAYS An Expectation Of Success At Creighton

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 • Duration 23:20

Jon Rothstein sits down with Creighton's new head coach Alan Huss. Alan discusses what the journey to becoming coach at his alma mater has been like, sets expectations for year 1 and much more!

(00:00) Intro

(00:10) Becoming Head Coach At Creighton

(1:30) Relationship Between Creighton & Omaha

(2:08) Last Season As Associate Head Coach

(3:28) Greg McDermott Retiring

(4:40) Transitioning To New Coaching Job

(5:45) Watching High Point Last Season

(7:06) Difference Between Creighton & High Point

(8:41) Influence From Dana Altman

(10:23) Creighton Under Huss vs McDermott

(11:55) Outlook For This Year’s Roster

(13:27) Biggest Jump From Returning Players

(15:17) Jackson McAndrew Update

(15:44) Non-Conference Schedule

(17:43) 32-Game Schedule

(18:45) Big East NCAA Tournament Outlook

(20:28) Best Win & Worst Loss Of Career

(21:53) What To Accomplish In Year 1

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

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 • Duration 28:49

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

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

Monday, November 17, 2025 • Duration 48:14

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

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Arizona's Tommy Lloyd reveals Koa Peat reminds him of Larry Johnson, breaks down TOUGH non-conference schedule

Friday, November 14, 2025 • Duration 31:53

Jon Rothstein is joined by Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd to talk about his favorite vacation spots, the decision to leave Gonzaga for Arizona, the importance of rivalry games and more. They also get into freshman Koa Peat, the importance of having veteran players and what it's going to take for Arizona to make a deep NCAA tournament run. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Summer vacation stops for the Lloyd family (2:00) What’s the best trip he’s ever taken? (3:01) On being in Year 5 at Arizona (3:56) Biggest thing he knows now that he didn’t know before becoming Arizona’s head coach (4:45) On if he ever thought about leaving Gonzaga before the Arizona opportunity (6:36) On playing opening night in Las Vegas against Florida (8:02) Where does Arizona's size and physicality stack up among the teams that he’s coached? (9:17) On having depth with his Bigs (10:26) The expectations for Koa Peat (11:34) Which player Koa reminds him the MOST of (12:50) On what it's like going through the highs and lows in this climate with first-year players in CBB (14:21) On being anchored by returning players (15:24) On having big games early on in the season (17:27) Early impressions of UCLA (20:14) On what he expects the tempo to be Friday against the Bruins (21:22) What makes the UCLA/Arizona rivalry important (22:33) Navigating the Big 12 (24:09) One tough loss and one great win that resonates (28:10) Going from Pac-12 tournament win into Princeton loss in the span of a week (30:16) Long-term keys for Arizona to make a deep tournament run

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What Makes Alabama/Purdue a Final Four caliber game + UCLA frontcourt faces test against Arizona

Thursday, November 13, 2025 • Duration 43:25

Jon Rothstein is BACK previewing some premier matchups on the college basketball slate. (0:00) Intro (3:15) Alabama/Purdue is a Final Four caliber game (18:12) We'll know more about BYU after Saturday's game against UConn in Boston (26:43) UCLA's frontcourt will be severely tested against Arizona (31:40) Answering your questions! (38:42) Three good nuggets (42:21) Three games to watch and three games flying under the radar

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HUGE Weekend for UNC, Indiana & Georgetown + Alabama takes over the Garden & Arkansas' ceiling

Monday, November 10, 2025 • Duration 46:57

Jon Rothstein is back on the heels of a massive weekend in college hoops.

Three massive brands show signs of real potential this weekend and the Crimson Tide took over Madison Square Garden against St. John's. Plus, Arkansas vs. Michigan State and three performances you might've missed on a jam-packed schedule for the sport.

(0:00) Intro

(2:00) College basketball needs more standalone games!

(3:15) Caleb Wilson leads UNC over Kansas + Seth Trimble’s injury

(10:35) Let’s talk about Kansas

(13:20) Indiana stomps Marquette in Chicago

(17:20) Georgetown controls Maryland in a long awaited matchup

(20:35) Alabama took control of St. John’s and Madison Square Garden on Saturday

(26:50) Let’s talk about Arkansas’ long-term ceiling + Michigan State’s freshmen

(33:05) Questions from the chat!

(40:05) Three Good Nuggets - Three performances you might be missing

(44:20) Games to Watch this week

#CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #JonRothstein #Alabama #NorthCarolina #georgetown #CalebWilson #Indiana #StJohns

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Coach K breaks down Cameron Boozer & this year's Duke team + his thoughts on possible NCAA Tournament expansion

Monday, November 10, 2025 • Duration 29:59

Mike Krzyzewski joins to reflect on life after retirement and how his relationship with the game has changed. He says he doesn’t miss the act of coaching, just the daily personal relationships, and now watches Duke more quietly in public and more loudly at home. He discusses how college basketball has become professionalized, why the sport needs clearer leadership, and why closer alignment with the NBA in rules and structure could help stabilize its future. Coach K shares thoughts on the ACC’s direction, Dan Hurley’s rise, and his emotional return to West Point for Duke–Army. He also talks about passing the program to Jon Scheyer, praising his basketball mind, and offers an early endorsement of Cameron Boozer as Duke’s best player with breakout potential. He closes by reflecting on his favorite win, toughest loss, and the one season he wishes he could change.

(0:20) What he's up to post retirement (1:50) What he misses about coaching (3:15) Experience watching a Duke game now (5:45) Best ways to stabilize the sport (8:20) State of ACC - Potential to merge with Big East (11:15) Watching Dan Hurley ascend to one of elite coaches after his history with Bobby (14:00) Possible NCAA Tournament expansion (18:35) Duke vs. Army and emotions in return to West Point (20:35) Passing torch to Jon Scheyer (21:50) Dealing with wins & losses - What he told Scheyer after loss to Houston (24:50) Early impressions of Cameron Boozer and this year's team (26:15) Favorite win (outside of titles), toughest loss

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Georgetown's Ed Cooley reveals what he LEARNED about his team from Kentucky exhibition win

Friday, November 7, 2025 • Duration 22:31

Georgetown head coach Ed Cooley joins Jon Rothstein to talk everything from leaving Providence for Georgetown, the team's exhibition game win over Kentucky and what it will take for the team to earn its first at-large bid to the NCAA tournament since 2015. 0:00 Intro 0:08 On being in his third year at Georgetown 0:40 The biggest thing he knows now about being Georgetown's head coach that he didn't before 1:11 How being HC at Georgetown is different from Providence and Fairfield 1:56 John Thompson's influence and the pride in stewarding the program in his shadow 3:40 On what it was like going back to Providence for the second time after a hostile departure 5:07 How to get the Georgetown brand back 5:52 What he learned from Georgetown's exhibition win over Kentucky 7:27 On building a program and relying on veterans 9:03 On Arizona transfer KJ Lewis' role this year 10:25 Early impressions of Maryland and Friday's matchup 11:35 Importance of staying healthy and Langston Love's status vs. Maryland 12:36 On the team's non-conference schedule and the importance of getting some big wins before Christmas 14:46 On Big East basketball conversation being centered around UConn and St. John's 17:01 What it would mean for the Big East to have its marquee brands hitting at the same time 19:01 One loss and one win that resonates with him throughout his career 20:49 On what it will take for Georgetown to earn its first at-large bid to the NCAA tournament since 2015

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