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

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

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 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 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 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 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 🎥 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

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 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

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 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 November but there's already some big games on the books. Jon Rothstein is breaking down what makes North Carolina's showdown vs. Kansas so big for Hubert Davis, Alabama's gauntlet of a schedule coming up and what could lead to Darius Acuff and Meleek Thomas gaining more national attention. 0:00 Intro 6:17 UNC, Hubert Davis' showdown vs. Kansas is a MASSIVE one 17:00 Alabama vs. St. John's feels like a Sweet 16 game 25:12 Darius Acuff and Meleek Thomas into the national conversation if Arkansas beats MSU 30:57 Answering your questions! 39:14 Three good nuggets: Chasing Greatness, The Gem of the Great Northwest and a KEY Non-Conference Battle 41:00 Three games to watch and three games flying 'under the radar' 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

The college basketball season is FINALLY here. Jon Rothstein is back to break down opening night action from Koa Peat's 30-point statement for Arizona to AJ Dybantsa and BYU and everything in between. This is only November. (0:00) Intro + the schedule this season! (7:04) Arizona makes a statement against Florida (13:08) Positive signs for both BYU and Villanova (17:50) Duke vs. Texas feels like a Round of 32 game (22:57) Chat questions! (30:20) Three Good Nuggets David Mirkovic, Donovan Dent & Houston’s growing pains (37:02) Three Games to Watch #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #Arizona #KoaPeat #BYU 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow 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 sits down with NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball, Dan Gavitt, for a wide-ranging conversation on the state — and future — of college basketball. Gavitt reflects on his roots in the game, lessons learned from his father, and his journey from the Big East to leading March Madness operations. They dig into how the changing landscape — including NIL, the transfer portal, and potential five-year eligibility — is reshaping the sport. Gavitt also addresses some of the biggest questions in the game today: tournament expansion, seeding debates, the role of Championship Week, and what expanded access could mean for mid-majors and the regular season. The conversation closes with insights on the NIT’s future, the return of the Final Four to Indianapolis, and Gavitt’s most memorable NCAA Tournament moments. A must-listen for anyone who cares about where college basketball is headed next. 0:10 Opening Day 0:30 His role 1:40 Life in basketball 3:00 What he learned from his father 5:15 Old Big East 7:00 Leaving Big East for current job 8:15 Changing landscape of college basketball 9:45 Transfer portal and NIL guardrails 14:10 5 Years of Eligibility? 16:00 Seeding SEC teams last year 18:35 NCAA Tournament expansion 21:00 Championship week impact on NCAAT 22:45 Expansion number? 23:30 Tournament expansion impact on regular season 25:45 Tournament expansion impact mid majors 27:45 NCAA Tournament expansion logistics 28:55 Automatic qualifiers for every league? 30:00 Power conference vs. non power conference 31:00 First Four host possibilities 32:15 Minimizing the accomplishment by expanding the field? 35:00 Timeline 35:05 NIT impact 36:30 Final Four return to Indy 38:25 Most memorable 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

Less than a week away from the 2025-26 college basketball season, Jon Rothstein dishes out his All-America teams for the best players in college basketball this year. (0:00) Intro (1:45) Why Jon will have zero freshmen on his first team (4:24) First Team All-Americans (13:10) Second Team All-Americans (23:15) Third Team All-Americans (27:20) Honorable Mentions #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

On the doorstep of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Jon Rothstein shares five bold predictions for the year. From NCAA Tournament bids to Big East foes and an SEC team with a higher ceiling than people realize. Let's predict! Boldly. (0:00) Intro (1:55) Big Ten and SEC (9:00) ACC (17:30) St. John's and UConn (24:30) Arkansas (31:30) San Francisco #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #BoldPredictions #UConn #StJohns #NCAATournament 🎥 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 sits down with North Carolina Tar Heels coach Hubert Davis to preview their 2025-2026 season. 01:55 - Differences in year 5 and year 1 02:52 - Is it possible to program build in today’s era 03:44 - The addition of Jim Tanner 04:40 - Expectations after 1 exhibition game 05:50 - How much was positional size a priority 07:01 - Caleb Wilson 08:35 - Kiyan Evans 10:21 - Luka Bogovats 10:39 - What this team has to do to be in position to win a Final Four 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 the latest around college basketball and reports from his recent travels to practice around the country. A notable exhibition result between Purdue and Kentucky, UConn's injury bug and fabulous freshman performances on this week's edition of Inside College Basketball Now. (0:00) Intro (1:45) Kentucky’s exhibition win over Purdue is notable…here’s why (14:06) The injury bug is biting UConn (22:02) Fabuluous Freshmen - Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer & more (31:07) Live chat questions! (40:34) Three Good Nuggets - Cameron Carr, Yaxel Lendeborg & the new Pac 12 (42:30) Exhibitions to watch out for this week #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #Kentucky #Purdue #UConn #DarrynPeterson #AJDybantsa #CamBoozer #NateAment 🎥 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 poses five questions for the SEC ahead of the 2025-26 college basketball season. How will the SEC backup it's record NCAA Tournament bids in 2025? Is Florida primed for a back-to-back? Jon answers those questions and much more on Inside College Basketball Now. (0:00) Intro + Let’s talk SEC (1:04) How many SEC bids in the 2026 NCAA Tournament? (7:40) Can Florida go back-to-back? (14:04) Does Kentucky have too many players? (22:05) Which freshman should be in bold print? (27:20) Who is the sleeper in the SEC? #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #SEC #Florida #Kentucky 🎥 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's conference previews turn to the Big Ten where Purdue is the favorite -- is it Final Four or bust for the Boilermakers? Jon highlights that and much more! 00:59 - Is it Final Four or Bust For Purdue? 10:14 - Year of the Lead Guard in the Big Ten 13:39 - Who is Purdue’s biggest challenger? 21:15 - How much better will Donovan Dent be in UCLA? 28:05 - Who is the sleeper? 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 head coach Grant McCasland joins Jon Rothstein to talk about last year's Elite Eight run, what it's like coaching such a powerful offensive team and his preseason top-10 roster in Lubbock for 2025-26. (0:00) Intro + Grant McCasland Joins (0:30) Year 3 is here in Lubbock (1:03) How has he been so successful early at Texas Tech? (2:02) How is the Texas Tech job better now than it might have been a few years ago? (4:06) Texas Tech vs his previous stops (5:35) Coaching an offensive team like last year’s (7:50) Is last year’s style the preference moving forward? (9:59) The Elite Eight loss to Florida (11:20) From Arkansas win to Florida loss in 48 hours (13:30) An Elite Eight loss as an assistant vs head coach (15:22) Eyes set on trying to win the Big 12 Conference (16:55) JT Toppin (18:00) Christian Anderson (19:45) Most impactful newcomers + Luke Bamgboye (22:00) Finding offensive spacing after Chance McMillian (23:30) The non conference schedule is LOADED (25:45) Coach McCasland’s close friends in conference (28:30) The keys to a Texas Tech Final Four run #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #GrantMcCasland #TexasTech 🎥 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 provides the latest around college basketball and reports from his recent travels to practice around the country. (0:00) Intro (2:15) Florida’s frontcourt strides (6:45) Kansas has its lowest external expectations under Bill Self (12:35) St. John’s defense is ahead of its offense right now (20:30) Questions from the chat! (25:50) Three Good Nuggets - Exhibitions, an Unsung Wildcat & Breaking the Drought #collegebasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #Florida #Kansas #StJohns 🎥 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

Auburn first-year head coach Steven Pearl joins Jon Rothstein to discuss taking over the program, year one as the lead man, his roster and one of the most difficult nonconference schedules in the country. (0:00) Intro (0:30) Being introduced as Auburn’s head coach (1:00) Describing the days since becoming the lead man (3:00) How your schedule changes going from assistant to head coach (4:45) Growing up with Bruce Pearl as your father (6:45) How is coach Steven Pearl different from coach Bruce Pearl? (8:30) Coaching influences and taking tidbits from different programs (9:45) When did he know coaching was the path for him? (11:25) His situation and understanding why it’s unique (13:40) When did he realize he was going to be the head coach of Auburn? (15:10) First impressions after the exhibition against Oklahoma State (17:50) Tahaad Pettiford at the top of the scouting report (19:55) Auburn’s newcomers (22:30) The pressure of not only following “the guy” but also your father (24:30) The hardest nonconference schedule ever for a first time head coach (26:08) The Final Four losses (’19 and ‘24) & lingering wins/losses (29:50) What are the keys to a successful season in year one? #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #StevenPearl #Auburn 🎥 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 poses five questions for the Big 12 ahead of the 2025-26 college basketball season. Can Houston continue it's Big 12 dominance? Is Kansas ready to return to its vintage form? Will BYU have the season everyone is expecting? Jon answers those questions and more for the Big 12. (0:00) Intro (0:45) Time to go conference-by-conference: let’s talk Big 12 (1:45) How will Houston deal with more youth? (9:37) Can Kansas get back to being vintage Kansas? (19:08) Will BYU live up to expectations? (22:46) Which program is facing the most pressure? (27:03) Who is the sleeper? #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #Houston #Kansas #BYU #AJDybantsa #DarrynPeterson 🎥 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