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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 three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long.

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 three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long.
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  • ’25-26 Best of the Rest Preview: Gonzaga, SDSU …. and who else steps up? A critical season awaits for mid-majors in the NIL/portal era

    FIRST UP: Quick reaction to the latest with Gonzaga's Tyon Grant-Foster and his bid to get eligible. THEN: Our final stop for our conference previews takes us through all the non-Power Five conferences, starting with WCC and the Mountain West! Can the Zags maintain their standing in college basketball? What will the Mountain West do in its final year of this configuration? From the five big storylines to the 10 best players, coaches on the rise and Cinderella candidates, this is one of our must-listen pods every October.

    01:21 - Tyon Grant-Foster granted injunction

    08:03 - Can Gonzaga be top 10 again?

    10:48 - It's the End of the Mountain West as we know it (and we feel fine)

    14:39 - Does Memphis have any challengers in the American?

    19:49 - Can a challenger emerge from the A-10?

    22:12 - Have Portal wars muddied the pool for mid-major teams?

    28:00 - Top Teams in the Non-P5

    45:10 - How many non-P5 teams get at-large bids?

    50:55 - Notable coaching hires


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  • One more media days interview: DePaul coach Chris Holtmann joins the pod with a lookahead to Year 2 in Chicago

    Depaul Head Coach Chris Holtmann previews DePaul's 2025-2026 season with Matt Norlander.
    🎵 Theme song: "Timothy Leary," written, performed and courtesy of Guster

  • Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

  • Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe

  • Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.

  • You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast."

  • Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com

  • Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw

  • For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

  • To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

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  • Kim English says Providence will have the DEEPEST team in the Big East

    Matt Norlander previews the Friars 2025-2026 season with head coach Kim English
    🎵 Theme song: "Timothy Leary," written, performed and courtesy of Guster

  • Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

  • Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe

  • Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.

  • You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast."

  • Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com

  • Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw

  • For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

  • To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

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  • Alex Karaban reflects on what it means to play for Dan Hurley ahead of massive final season at UConn


  • Alex Karaban talks to Matt Norlander to preview the Huskies 2025-2026 season.

    🎵 Theme song: "Timothy Leary," written, performed and courtesy of Guster

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  • 2025-2026 Big 12 Season Preview - Will Houston get back to the title game? Can Kansas bounce back?

    Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the Big 12 season

    00:00 - Start 05:27 - Can Houston go from title-game loser to national champ? 12:38 - Dybantsa vs. Peterson vs. Toppin for POY

    19:31 - Can Kansas bounce back in a big way?

    21:19 - Texas Tech almost made the Final Four. Do the Raiders have the pieces to make the leap?

    24:40 - Will the Big 12 reclaim its title as the best conference in CBB?

    28:49 - League Predictions!

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  • Baylor head coach Scott Drew REVEALS what it's like to rebuild a roster on the fly

    Gary Parrish chats with Baylor Head Coach Scott Drew to preview the Bears season in 2025-2026. 02:36 - Attracting culture fits 04:11 - On having an entirely remodeled roster



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  • Bill Self on expectations surrounding Darryn Peterson, his health and MORE | College Basketball

    Kansas head coach Bill Self joined Gary Parrish at Big 12 media day to discuss the heart procedure he had this summer, expectations surrounding Darryn Peterson and more!


    0:00 - Intro

    1:30 - Self on his heart procedure

    2:00 - Self on connection of the past two seasons and his health

    4:01 - Self on expectations surrounding Darryn Peterson

    8:15 - Self on if he thinks about retirement and on way college basketball has changed and evolved over time


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    Theme song: "Timothy Leary," written, performed and courtesy of Guster


    Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 


    Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe


    Visit the ⁠⁠⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠⁠⁠ for all the latest in ⁠⁠⁠sportsbook reviews⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠sportsbook promos⁠⁠⁠ for ⁠⁠⁠betting on college basketball⁠⁠⁠.


    You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast."


    Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ⁠ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com⁠

    Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠⁠⁠

    For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠⁠⁠

    To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠⁠

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  • Arizona's Tommy Lloyd UNPACKS his first four years as a head coach | College Basketball

    Gary Parrish sits down with Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd on the doorstep of the 2025-26 season to discuss his first head coaching job, this year's Arizona team and more.


    (0:00) Intro + the first four years at Arizona

    (1:45) Having success as a head coach & choosing the right job

    (6:30) This year for Arizona

    (9:15) Bryce James and coaching Lebron’s son

    (11:30) Recruiting someone from the G-League


    #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #Big12MediaDay #Arizona #TommyLloyd


    🎥 WATCH

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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


    📱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

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  • Kansas State's Jerome Tang Calls PJ Haggerty BEST PG In The Country + What Went Wrong Last Season

    Jerome Tang sits down with Matt Norlander at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his Kansas State squad ahead of the 2025-26 season! 


    (0:00) Intro

    (00:23) Schedule Breakdown

    (2:22) What Went Wrong Last Season

    (6:16) High Praise For PJ Haggerty 

    (7:36) Outlook For This Year’s Roster

    (10:35) Excitement For This Season

    (11:35) His Love For The Podcast


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    Theme song: "Timothy Leary," written, performed and courtesy of Guster


    Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 


    Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe


    Visit the ⁠⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠⁠ for all the latest in ⁠⁠sportsbook reviews⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠sportsbook promos⁠⁠ for ⁠⁠betting on college basketball⁠⁠.


    You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast."


    Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com

    Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠⁠

    For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠⁠

    To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠

    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

  • Wes Miller On How Cincinnati Takes The Next Step | Says This Year’s Team Will Be MORE AGGRESSIVE

    Wes Miller sits down with Matt Norlander at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his Cincinnati squad ahead of the 2025-26 season! 


    (0:00) Intro

    (1:23) Scouting report for this year's team

    (2:39) Losing Jizzle James

    (4:47) Taking the next step this year

    (7:09) Non-conference schedule


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    Theme song: "Timothy Leary," written, performed and courtesy of Guster


    Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 


    Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe


    Visit the ⁠⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠⁠ for all the latest in ⁠⁠sportsbook reviews⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠sportsbook promos⁠⁠ for ⁠⁠betting on college basketball⁠⁠.


    You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast."


    Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com

    Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠⁠

    For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠⁠

    To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠



    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

  • T.J Otzelberger has cracked the code to winning at Iowa State | College Basketball

    T.J Otzelberger sits down with Matt Norlander at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his Iowa State squad ahead of the 2025-26 season! 04:39 - The Growth Of Joshua Jefferson 05:46 - Iowa St. Roster Outlook 08:13 - Norlander apologizes to TJ for ranking them too low last season



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  • BYU HC Kevin Young believes AJ Dybantsa can be the BEST defensive player in the country

    BYU Head coach Kevin Young previews the season with Matt Norlander. 00:00 - Start 00:46 - What’s in coach’s music playlist 01:30 - Who controls the aux at practice? 02:42 - What’s it like to coach AJ? 04:06 - Has the NBA experience helped Coach with AJ? 05:24 - Will AJ have the ball in his hands more 08:03 - How does Richie’s role change with the addition of AJ 08:38 - The Alabama Loss 10:00 - Other concepts coach picks up from other spots



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  • BYU Freshman AJ Dybantsa isn't focused on STATS, only WINS. | College Basketball

    AJ Dybantsa previews the BYU Cougars' season with CBS Sports' Matt Norlander. 00:00 - Start 00:15 - The meaning of the name AJ 01:26 - Looking forward to opening night 01:38 - Fulfilling the visions of college basketball 02:25 - Enjoying the college experience 03:00 - Living in Utah vs. Living in Boston 03:40 - Aj’s Differences between college ball vs NBA ball 04:15 - Maintaining the balance betwen NBA Dreams and College Dreams 04:48 - Team Dynamic 05:30 - Calls Richie Saunders “one of the hardest workers I’ve ever played with” 05:51 - Just started learning how to throw 6:26 - The best PG you’ve ever played with 6:48 - Taking in the NCAA tournament for the first time 7:49 - Trying to improve on the defense 08:30 - Hard to say you had a good game when you lose 09:06 - Not focused on individual stats 10:07 - Focused on rebounding 10:50 - Learning to block out the noise of road games





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  • Darryn Peterson is EMBRACING Bill Self labeling him his best freshman EVER

    Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson chats with Gary Parrish at Big Ten Media Days. 0:15 Handling extreme expectations 0:40 Comps to Kobe Bryant, Derrick Rose 1:40 How he describes his game 2:00 Coach Self calling him most talented freshman he has had 2:55 Relationship with AJ Dybantsa 3:50 Getting Kansas back to where it has been 4:45 Goal to be #1 overall pick?

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  • Houston is 34-4 all-time in the Big 12, Kelvin Sampson explains how | College Basketball

    Gary Parrish sits down with Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson at Big 12 Media Days to talk about last year's National Championship, success in the Big 12 and retirement.


    (0:00) Intro + Kelvin turning 70!

    (1:20) Watching back the National Championship game

    (9:07) How Houston is 34-4 in the Big 12

    (13:07) Building guards at Houston

    (15:00) Retiring without a national championship


    #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #Houston #Big12MediaDay #KelvinSampson


    🎥 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

  • Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark thinks March Madness expansion will happen before CFP

    Matt Norlander sits down with Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark. 0:00 Intro

    (0:20) Big 12 Media Days (0:45) Being a commissioner in college sports these days (2:15) Congressional oversight? (3:45) CSC (6:30) Expand CFP or expand NCAA tournament? (9:15) Where will expansion happen first? (10:15) Big 12 basketball

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  • Grant McCasland On What Separates Texas Tech From Other Schools + Why He Re-Watches Elite 8 Loss

    Grant McCasland sits down with Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his Texas Tech squad ahead of the 2025-26 season! 


    (0:00) Intro

    (00:18) Looking Back At Elite 8 Loss

    (4:46) Outlook For JT Toppin

    (7:29) Support System At Texas Tech

    (10:35) Expectations For Christian Anderson

    (12:45) What Makes Him A Good Coach

    (15:25) Non-Conference Schedule Breakdown


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    Theme song: "Timothy Leary," written, performed and courtesy of Guster


    Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 


    Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe


    Visit the ⁠⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠⁠ for all the latest in ⁠⁠sportsbook reviews⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠sportsbook promos⁠⁠ for ⁠⁠betting on college basketball⁠⁠.


    You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast."


    Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com

    Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠⁠

    For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠⁠


    To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠


    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

  • Texas Tech All-American JT Toppin shares why he didn't test the NBA this offseason

    JT Toppin and Christian Anderson join Matt Norlander to preview the Red Raiders season at Big 12 Media Day.


    (0:00) Intro + ready for actual games

    (3:50) Why JT didn't go through the NBA process this offseason

    (4:58) Handling everyone knowing how much money JT makes


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


    🎥 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.

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  • Richard Pitino was SURPRISED to see his Dad in the Big East Coach Group Chat | College Basketball

    Xavier HC Richard Pitino chats with CBS Sports' Matt Norlander to preview the upcoming season

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  • Georgetown HC Ed Cooley LAMENTS the lack of DIVERSITY in high-major coaching

    Georgetown head coach sits down with CBS Sports' Matt Norlander to preview the Hoyas 2025-26 season.

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  • Marquette Coach Shaka Smart on being stubborn not recruiting out of the transfer portal

    Marquette Head Coach sits down to chat with CBS Sports' Matt Norlander

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  • UConn Boss Dan Hurley was THIS CLOSE to retiring this summer

    UConn Head Coach Dan Hurley sits down with Matt Norlander ahead of the season to talk retirement and what he did to be a better leader this season. 00:22 - The Book 04:07 - Nearly retiring 09:00 - What to expect this year

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  • Greg McDermott shares why he wanted a succession plan in place at Creighton + how to replace Ryan Kalkbrenner

    Creighton coach Greg McDermott joins Matt Norlander from Big East Media Days. (0:15) Life after Ryan Kalkbrenner (2:00) Offensive philosophy (3:00) Depth (3:45) Scrimmage takeaways (4:40) Xs and Os (5:30) How Creighton attacks transfer portal (6:45) Roster talk (9:15) Schedule focus (11:30) Future in coaching

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  • Kevin Willard has no regrets over leaving Maryland to take Villanova job

    New Villanova coach Kevin Willard joins Matt Norlander at Big East Media Days.
    (0:15) Settling in at Villanova (1:05) Any regrets on how things went down at Maryland (4:20) Being in the Big East (7:25) Roster talk



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  • Rick Pitino is OPEN to NCAA Tournament expansion + how he's dealing with St. John's championship expectations

    Rick Pitino sits down with Matt Norlander at Big East Media Days to discuss his St. John's squad and the state of the sport. (0:15) Excitement for this season (1:00) Finding fulfillment in coaching (1:30) Thoughts on last year (3:00) Arkansas loss (4:00) Shooting focus (4:40) Joson Sanon (5:20) Zuby Ejiofor (6:15) Preseason hype (7:15) CBB Big picture (8:45) Possible NCAA Tournament expansion (10:45) How he will define success this year




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  • BIG EAST PREVIEW: St. John’s vs. UConn for No. 1 = a two-team league in ’25-26? Who steps up: Creighton, Marquette … who else?

    It's the Big East's turn in the spotlight as conference preview rolls on. Will the Huskies bounce back after last year's uneven season or will Rick Pitino armed with some high-end transfers take control of the conference for a second straight season?

    01:30 - Is the Big East only a two-team league?

    07:12 - GP on an Island -- St. John's at No. 1

    14:31 - Will UConn be great again?

    18:15 - Shaka's Strategy -- Smart or Stubborn?

    24:14 - Year 1 for Kevin Willard at 'Nova

    31:30 - League Predictions

    47:25 - How many Big East Teams make the NCAA Tournament?



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  • SEC PREVIEW: Florida, UK preseason favs; Auburn post-Bruce; Bama and Tenn still stacked. What does the league do after its best season EVER?

    The SEC sent a whopping *fourteen* teams to the NCAA Tournament, had 2 teams in the Final Four and had the national champion come from their conference. So what will they do for an encore? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the SEC on a fresh episode!

    00:45 - Let's take a look at the champs (Florida)

    10:32 - How close can this year's SEC be to last year's?

    11:33 - How far can (allegedly) 22 million get you if you're Kentucky?

    21:08 - Can Arkansas have a normal season?

    24:18 - Auburn in the Steven Pearl era

    30:00 - League predictions

    57:05 - How many SEC teams make the NCAA tournament?



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  • BIG TEN PREVIEW: Michigan, Illinois, UCLA are Purdue’s top contenders; preseason predictions for every team + awards

    Norlander is back — and we're bringing a big B1G pod to start the week. It's 21 days until the season begins ... and so, will we see the Big Ten become the No. 1 league this season? With at least two strong title contender candidates in Michigan and Purdue, is this the year that the Big Ten can break the long title drought? GP and Norlander run down the five biggest storylines, make their 1-18 league predictions, give a forecast on the NCAAT teams and hand out their preseason awards in a fresh episode! 02:35 - Is this Matt Painter's best team? 06:51 - Trivia Time! 09:45 - Norlander's B1G Storyline # 1 - Will Braden Smith live up to the hype this year? 13:30 - Norlander's B1G Storyline # 2 - Brad Underwood's Baltic Gambit 20:00 - Norlander's B1G Storyline # 4 - Which High End Transfer makes the biggest impact? 24:00 - Norlander's B1G Storyline # 5 - No real coaching hot seat 31:53 - League Predictions 55:58 - How Many Big Ten Teams make the NCAA Tournament?


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  • Buzz Williams on building Maryland’s team, leaving Texas A&M, expectations for 2025 season

    New Maryland head coach Buzz Williams sat down with Garry Parrish at Big Ten Media Day to discuss building the Maryland team from the ground up, leaving Texas A&M and more! 0:00 - Intro 0:10 - Williams on taking over a team with no returning players 0:40 - Williams on how he handles where college basketball is at right now 3:00 - Williams on how he questions he asks during recruiting 5:20 - Williams on why he left Texas A&M 8:15 - Williams on why he leaves jobs when he does 16:30 - Williams on the way he has approached his career 18:25 - Williams on expectations for Maryland this season


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  • Jake Diebler on how NIL, revenue sharing has introduced new challenges for Ohio State basketball

    Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler sat down with Gary Parrish at Big Ten Media Day to discuss bringing back key players from last season, the struggles of recruiting with NIL and revenue sharing, and more! 0:00 - Intro 0:09 - Diebler on bringing back top players from last year 0:45 - Diebler on if the transfer portal changes the way he approaches his job 1:30 - Diebler on how football positively impacts the basketball program 2:40 - Diebler on whether he is pulling ideas from other sports to help develop his team 3:36 - Diebler on the state of recruiting 5:15 - Diebler on building a program during NIL 7:15 - Diebler on how revenue sharing has impacted recruiting 8:50 - Diebler on expectations for the Buckeyes this season


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  • Nebraska's Fred Hoiberg on his quest to give the Huskers their FIRST NCAA Tournament win

    Fred Hoiberg sits down with Gary Parrish to preview Nebraska's season in 2025-2026.


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  • Legendary Head Coach Tom Izzo believes the transfer portal ROBS kids out of future relationships

    Gary Parrish sits down with Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo for a chat about the current state of college athletics and previews what the Michigan State Spartans will look like in 2025-2026.

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  • USC HC Eric Musselman is still trying to figure out the recipe for recruiting in 2025

    Gary Parrish chats with USC Head Coach Eric Musselman about Alijah Arenas, and previews what looks to be a fascinating season for the Trojans.

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  • Oregon's Dana Altman details the IMPACT of Jackson Shelstad's injury

    Gary Parrish sits down with Oregon head coach Dana Altman at Big Ten Media Days to discuss why he's not ready to retire, recruitment, Jackson Shelstad and more ahead of the 2025-26 season.


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  • UCLA's Mick Cronin explains how he needs Donovan Dent to play more like Braden Smith

    Gary Parrish sits down with UCLA head coach Mick Cronin at Big Ten Media Days to discuss recruiting, Donovan Dent and the Big Ten.


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  • Purdue All-Americans Trey Kaufman-Renn & Braden Smith PREVIEW Boilermakers Season

    Gary Parrish talks to Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn to talk about dealing with the expectations of a big season in West Lafayette, In.
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  • Purdue's Matt Painter believe their Spurs-like mentality gives them an Edge | College Basketball

    Gary Parrish chats with Purdue HC Matt Painter about championship expectations, how they try to emulate the San Antonio Spurs and more!


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  • Brad Underwood talks recruiting European players, Illini culture and more!

    At Big Ten Media Day, University of Illinois' head coach Brad Underwood sat with Gary Parrish to discuss how his program has been able to remain consistent, the development of US players vs. international players, the culture of U of I and more! 0:00 - Intro

    0:05 - Underwood on how he has been able to remain consistent

    1:00 - Underwood on European players

    2:15 - Underwood on development in US

    3:15 - Underwood on changing the structure of youth basketball 

    4:34 - Underwood on Andrej Stojakovic's knee sprain

    5:15 - Underwood on not having full team practice together

    5:45 - Underwood on opposing player writing him a handwritten letter

    9:00 - Underwood on being unplugged

    10:13 - Underwood on culture at U of I

    11:30 - Underwood on what success looks like for the Illini this season

    12:50 - Underwood on rooting for other Big Ten schools in NCAA Tournament


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  • Tucker DeVries talks injury issues, changing schools, playing for dad Darian

    At Big Ten Media Day, Indiana basketball's Tucker DeVries sat with Gary Parrish to discuss his battle with injuries, transferring to Indiana, playing for his dad, and more! 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - DeVries on how he is feeling after shoulder injury 0:30 - DeVries on frustration of injuries 1:00 - DeVries on having three shoulder surgeries 1:30 - DeVries on the number of times he has transferred 2:30 - DeVries on watching his dad go through coaching search 3:30 - DeVries on if he has considered not playing for his dad 4:15 - DeVries on best part about playing with his dad 4:30 - DeVries on if his life has changed since moving to Bloomington, Indiana 5:40 - DeVries on what success will look like this year for the Hoosiers


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  • Indiana's Darian DeVries on the Father/Son Duo coming to the Hoosiers

    Gary Parrish sits down with Darian DeVries to discuss year one with the Hoosiers, a third job in three years and his son Tucker who will star for the Hoosiers.


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  • Iowa's Ben McCollum is READY for Year One with the Hawkeyes

    Gary Parrish sits down with new Iowa head coach Ben McCollum at Big Ten media days ahead of year one at the helm for the Hawkeyes.


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  • Wisconsin's Greg Gard on continuing on with Bo Ryan's Legacy

    Gary Parrish sits down with Wisconsin's Greg Gard to preview the Badgers 2025-2026 season
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  • Michigan's Dusty May is focused on WINNING CHAMPIONSHIPS in 2025-2026

    Gary Parrish chats up Michigan Head Coach on what following up his 1st season in Ann Arbor looks like, why his team is more athletic, and why his team has a chance to win three championships this year.
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  • 2025 ACC Season Preview & Predictions -- Can Anyone STOP Duke?

    With less than four weeks until the start of the season, it's time to start the conference previews! First up -- the ACC. And the prevailing question revolves around stopping Duke and whether there is a team that can do it. The guys break down everything you need to know about the Atlantic Coast Conference today!

    01:18 - Is Duke a certainty to win the ACC?

    11:03 - Five Big Storylines - Cam Boozer is the next Big Thing for Duke?

    14:54 - Five Big Storylines - Louisville is Duke's Biggest Threat in the ACC

    20:10 - Five Big Storylines - Hubert Davis is on the Hot Seat

    27:37 - Five Big Storylines - Will Wade has the NC State fanbase amped

    33:34 - Five Big Storylines - Ryan Odom takes the reins at Virginia 37:44 - How many teams will the ACC send to the NCAA Tournament?

    43:00 - Predictions!!


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  • Which School Made the Best Coaching Hire in 2025? Which Program do you trust to follow the rules?

    The Candid Coaches series rolls on with two more poignant questions -- Who made the best new hire in College Basketball in 2025, and do you trust programs to abide by the new guidelines. 00:47 - Who is the best new coaching hire in 2025? 11:30 - College Basketball coaches en masse do not respect the new recruiting rules.


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  • Who's the BEST X's & O's coach? Plus: Kansas lands the top PG in '26; Players Era up to 24 teams

    The 2025 Candid Coaches series' next topic touches on the brightest college basketball minds. The winner? You'll have to listen to find out. Plus, a hilarious story about Kentucky and Louisville and Kansas. 00:46 - Norlander's got a great Ryder Cup story 19:45 - Candid Coaches -- Who is the best X's and O's Coach? 31:57 - Taylen Kinney commits to Kansas. But there's some stories behind this ... 43:15 - 2026 Players Era Tournament Update


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  • Candid Coaches: Who’ll be the best team and player in 2025-26? How much 💰is the right amount for basketball programs + coaching turmoil at mid-majors

    Every year, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander talk to 100 coaches off the record to get their unfiltered opinions on the state of College Basketball. Today, the guys will reveal the results of all their polling, and the answers may surprise you. 00:40 - Candid Coaches Question 1 - Who's the best team in college basketball? 12:12 - Candid Coaches Question 2 - What percentage of the revenue share should men's basketball get? 25:57 - Candid Coaches Question 3 - Who's college basketball's best player? 44:14 - Other News And Notes



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  • 🚨AUBURN’S BRUCE PEARL RETIRES 🚨

    So much for a slow news Monday. Auburn Head Coach Bruce Pearl is retiring, leaving his son Steven Pearl to take over the Tigers' top spot. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down everything on this emergency episode of the show! 06:00 - Could Bruce Pearl run for Senate? 17:11 - How it ended at Tennessee 20:30 - How great Bruce Pearl was at Auburn 26:45 - Should Bruce be taking heat for the timing of his retirement decision



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  • Mailbag! 🧳📬How many active coaches are future HOFers? Tampering in recruiting, dream Final Fours, listener feedback, podcast origin stories

    We haven't done a mailbag in a few months, so before the preseason gets fired up in earnest, it's time to sift through our inbox and read through some love letters and correspondence. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander answer questions on Hall of Fame coaches in college basketball, ranking the title winners from the past 20 years, some behind-the-scenes access with CBS Sports and much more!

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    00:00 - Start

    02:15 - Clearing out the early portion of the email inbox

    14:08 - Which current coaches are future hall of famers?

    22:42 - Do College Coaches still care about tampering 27:07 - Which leagues want NCAAT expansion the most and should all receive an auto bid?

    33:00 - Trivia Time!

    36:26 - How do we feel about 32-team MTE's?

    42:52 - We give our thoughts on the State of The Union of Utah Basketball

    49:23 - How did GP and Norlander build their relationships with college coaches

    52:00 - The Mount Rushmore's of MS and CT

    1:00:00 - Unsolicited Advice From Listeners

    1:02:30 - We Talkin Wrasslin'

    1:04:20 - The ideal Final Four

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  • Bruce Pearl’s future at Auburn; Billy Lange leaves St. Joe’s for the Knicks; NCAA busts/bans three players for fixing their own stat lines last season

    There's never a slow news day in College Basketball.....even in September. First, Billy Lange leaves Saint Joseph's to join the New York Knicks coaching staff. What will this mean for the A-10? Plus, does Bruce Pearl have his eyes on Congress? All that and more on a fresh episode of the podcast! 00:35 - Bruce Pearl will NOT run for office 09:59 - Billy Lange leaves St. Joe's for the New York Knicks 17:39 - Three Players recieve Permanent ban



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  • College hoops news catch-up + CBB fantasy draft: picking the best players of the past 25 years

    READ: College Basketball Fantasy Draft -- https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-fantasy-draft-anthony-davis-cooper-flagg-are-top-picks-among-best-players-since-2000/

    Since we spent all of August on Summer Shootaround episodes, we figured everyone needed a refresher episode to catch up on the current events, so the guys take a tour of the news cycle. Plus: A fun offseason exercise: If you could draft a fantasy college hoops team of the best players in the past 25 years, who would you take? GP, Norlander and the CBS writing crew recently held their draft. You be the judge of who has the best team.


    00:45 - Houston and Arkansas to play on December 20th

    10:06 - Top 10 Non-Con games in November & December

    18:20 - CBB Fantasy Draft 31:41 - Clark Kellogg gets Naismith HOF Honor

    38:38 - The ABCD Camp is Back.....Under Adidas

    44:39 - Rick Barnes receives lifetime contract

    47:28 - Dan Hurley nearly resigned last season?!!

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  • ’25 Summer Shootaround: Mystery Team No. 3 has a place in GP’s Top 25 And 1 and should have an All-American coming in

    Our thanks to our listeners for making this by far our biggest year yet of Shootarounds. Today’s finale focuses on a team that made last year’s NCAA tourney but should improve this year. Play along at the start of the show and try to guess the team alongside Norlander, who also went in blind and learned which team won after we hit record. 1:00 Guess the team! 8:54 Roster rundown 17:26 Coach situation 22:14 Regular season win total predictions
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  • ’25 Summer Shootaround: Mystery Team No. 2 is knocking on the door of Top 25 status

    This year, we held three auctions for bonus Shootaround episodes. We're on to the second one, and if you’d like to know which team gets the spotlight, you’ll have to cue up the show to learn more. Just know: the school has an association with one of Norlander's favorite bands. GP and Norlander dive into the specifics but also go broad on some college hoops topics as well. Enjoy!


    03:00 - Mystery team No. 2 revealed!

    7:00 - Roster rundown

    28:00 - Regular season predictions
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  • ’25 Summer Shootaround: Mystery School No. 1 Revealed!

    This year, we held three auctions for bonus Shootaround episodes. Today is the first, and if you’d like to know which team gets the spotlight, you’ll have to cue up the show to learn more. Your only hint: Today’s team has won a previous auction in years past. GP and Norlander dive into the specifics but also go broad on some college hoops topics as well. Enjoy! 07:35 - Roster Outlook 27:33 - Schedule Outlook
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  • '25 Summer Shootaround: Is this season the LAST one for Hubert Davis?

    There's only one question swirling around the North Carolina Men's Basketball Program -- What will it take for Hubert Davis to keep his job? Surrounded by an 11-million-dollar roster and a mandate to win, or else. What will the Tarheels do this season with that much pressure on the head of the operation? Joe Ovies joins Gary Parrish to give a boots-on-the-ground perspective of the situation going on in Chapel Hill. 03:11 - Is 2025 Hubert Davis's Last Stand 09:31 - What can Hubert Davis do to keep his job


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  • ’25 Summer Shootaround: Few teams have as large of a gap between their ceiling and floor like Arkansas

    Arkansas was an overtime away from the inaugural season under John Calipari to be an absolute success. So what will the Razorbacks do for an encore? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander take a look under the hood at year two in Fayetteville.


    04:21 - Love it or Loathe it -- Arkansas as a top 20 team

    22:40 - Non-Con schedule review

    26:20 - Regular Season Win Prediction

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  • ’25 Summer Shootaround: Darryn Peterson will make sure Kansas won’t be a letdown for a third straight season

    For the last two seasons, the Kansas Jayhawks have been just ... there. Not a team vying for a national championship, not even one of the 15 best teams in the sport. Just another team that drifted into the background — and was a letdown. For most schools, this would be understandable. Not in Lawrence. Enter Darryn Peterson and a crew of freshmen and transfer portal talent to revive the standard at Phog Allen. How will the Jayhawks fare this season? Norlander brings on C.J. Moore of The Athletic to get a deeper look at KU, including the latest on Bill Self's health.

    02:52 - Status update on Bill Self

    10:16 - Kansas won't start out 2025-2026 as a top-10 team (and that's a good thing) 16:48 - Who's Gone, Who's Back, and Who's New For KU

    36:21 - Regular Season Win Predictions!

    44:54 - Will the Big 12 be better, worse, or the same this season?

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  • ’25 Summer Shootaround: Louisville shaping up to be one of the most watchable + 3-point-happy teams in CBB

    Louisville ranks among the most interesting teams heading into the season; it's no surprise the Cards get back into the Summer Shootaround mix. Pat Kelsey's making good noise at a program that's returned to respectability. Norlander is joined on this episode by Mark Ennis, a local radio host in Louisville who knows the program inside and out. Mikel Brown Jr. is the guy who's got Cards fans amped, but there's enough here to believe U of L could be a top-10 team.

    00:45 - Hi-hellos

    05:21 - Kelsey in Year 1

    13:00 - Who's Gone, Who's Back, Who's New for the Cards

    20:00 - Mikel Brown Jr.'s big offseason

    30:49 - Schedule rundown and predictions on win total

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  • ’25 Summer Shootaround: A long, candid, illuminating conversation with Kentucky coach Mark Pope

    Mark Pope brought the juice back to Rupp Arena and completely reinvigorated Big Blue Nation in Year One. So what's he going to do for an encore? Well, talk with Matt Norlander for nearly 70 minutes about his experiences in Year 1, changes to college basketball that he'd like to make, and what the roster will look like in Year 2. 03:39 - What does a week in the life of Mark Pope look like? 07:44 - Biggest Lessons and Memories in Year 1 with the Wildcats 17:24 - 2025 -2026 Kentucky Roster Rundown 44:42 - How Mark Pope builds Kentucky's Non-Con Schedule 49:17 - When's the best time to play the Louisville game? 51:31 - Why Mark Pope is in favor of a 40 game schedule 54:16 - Lightning Round!

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