Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein is your courtside seat to the inner workings of the sport. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between.
Ryan Odom on going 30-6 in year one at Virginia and how to build on it
Jon Rothstein sits down with Virginia head coach Ryan Odom to discuss a 30-win season in year one, the 2026-27 roster and how to build on a strong start in Charlottesville. (0:00) Intro + Ryan Odom joins the show (0:30) How has this offseason different from Year 1? (2:00) Biggest difference between UVA & Ryan’s MM jobs (3:00) Building a 30-win team from scratch (4:15) Not making it to the second weekend (5:15) 2026-27 roster impressions (7:00) Chance Mallory and his potential jump (8:15) Which newcomer might make the biggest impact? (9:15) Did Ryan Odom’s style of play create buzz on campus? (11:00) Virgnia’s awesome nonconference schedule (14:30) ACC teams in an expanded NCAA Tournament field (16:00) The Duke loss in the ACC Tournament (18:15) Talking about competing for championships within the program (19:45) Keys to advancing deeper into the 2027 tournament 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between.
Early 2026-27 ACC College Basketball Preview: Awards, Storylines & more! | Is this Jon Scheyer's best Duke team?
Jon Rothstein is back to take an in-depth look at the ACC ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Biggest storylines, power rankings, preseason awards and more for a conference with plenty to talk about this summer. This is only July. (0:00) Intro + let’s talk all things ACC (3:00) Three Big Things (3:25) Jon Scheyer’s best Duke team? (8:04) A new dawn at North Carolina (12:35) Virginia should be very good (15:42) Preseason Power Rankings (25:56) Preseason Awards: First Team, POY and more (32:00) Twitter Questions! We need an army! (39:30) Can the ACC build on 8 teams in last year’s tournament? 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between.
Kevin Young details the importance of getting Rob Wright III back to BYU
Jon Rothstein is joined by BYU head coach Kevin Young to discuss the BYU brand, Rob Wright's return and what to expect from the Cougars in 2026-27. (0:00) Intro + Kevin Young joins the show! (2:00) Young on what he’s learned about being a power conference coach vs NBA coach (2:40) Young on what he’s had to tweak about his coaching style (3:30) Young on the last month of the season after losing Richie Saunders to injury (6:00) Young on how the BYU brand has expanded and changed since he has been head coach (8:10) Young on his thoughts on the 2026-27 roster (9:45) Young on Rob Wright returning this season (11:00) Young on who Rob Wright reminds him of (11:55) Young on which returning player at BYU will make the biggest jump this season (12:30) Young on which players are cleared for practice after injuries (13:10) Young on what Bruce Branch will bring to the team (14:40) Young on how AJ Dybantsa helped secure commitment from Bruce Branch (17:00) Young on how the Big 12 is going to shake out (18:00) Young on their schedule this season (19:00) Young on retaining talent year after year with NIL and recruiting (21:20) Young on getting Rob Wright to return (23:15) Keys to an NCAA tournament run for BYU 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between.
Tommy Lloyd on Arizona's Final Four Run & Why He Stayed
Tommy Lloyd joins Jon Rothstein after leading Arizona to a Final Four, a Big 12 championship, and earning Naismith Coach of the Year honors. Lloyd reflects on the Wildcats' unforgettable season, the sacrifices his family has made throughout his coaching journey, and what made this run so special. The two also discuss why Lloyd chose to stay at Arizona despite outside interest, what the offseason has been like after a championship-caliber season, and the expectations for the Wildcats as they look to build on their success in 2026-27. (0:00) Tommy Lloyd (0:50) Family Sacrifices (4:10) Final Four Run (14:55) Decision to Stay (18:35) 2026-27 Roster (22:34) Upcoming Schedule (25:42) Movie Character (26:45) Keys to the Offseason 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein
Early 2026-27 Big 12 College Basketball Preview: Awards, Storylines & more!
Jon Rothstein breaks down the 2026-27 Big 12 Conference, explaining why there's no clear favorite after a massive offseason talent drain. He ranks all 16 teams, led by Arizona, with Houston, Iowa State, BYU, and Kansas all in the hunt. Plus, Rothstein reveals his preseason Big 12 awards, including Player of the Year, First Team All-Big 12, sleeper picks, impact freshmen, breakout players, and answers Twitter questions. (0:00) 3 Big Things on the Big 12 (13:10) Big 12 Preseason Power Rankings (26:17) Big 12 Preseason Awards (30:55) Twitter Questions (39:19) Final Big 12 Thoughts 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein
Fred Hoiberg relives the best Nebraska basketball season ever
Jon Rothstein sits down with Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg to relive the 2026 NCAA Tournament run and discuss how the Cornhuskers can build on that success moving forward. Jon and Fred also dive in on this year's roster, Pinnacle Bank and the keys to another big year in Lincoln. (0:00) Intro + Fred Hoiberg joins the show (0:30) The Hoiberg vacation spot & making time for family (2:05) How enjoyable was last season relative to the rest of Fred’s lengthy basketball career? (3:45) Why Nebraska was so connected last season (5:25) Doing last season with his sons involved (6:55) The pressure ahead of last year’s Troy game and finally winning a tournament game at Nebraska (9:20) The seconds when Tyler Tanner’s shot was in the air (11:15) The Sweet 16 run and what was left on the table (12:20) 2026-27 roster impressions (14:10) How Fred is challenging Braden Frager this season (15:15) Year 2 at Nebraska for Pryce Sandfort (16:40) Latest on the Huskers nonconference schedule (17:30) The Pinnacle Bank homecourt advantage (19:10) Biggest keys to another Nebraska tournament team 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between.
Ben McCollum on Iowa's Elite Eight Run & Building a Big Ten Contender
Ben McCollum joins Jon Rothstein after leading Iowa to an Elite Eight in his first season as head coach. McCollum reflects on the jump from the mid-major level at Drake to the Big Ten Conference, what surprised him most, and the defining moments from Iowa's remarkable tournament run. The two also discuss building and retaining a roster in today's college basketball landscape, expectations for the Hawkeyes' 2026-27 roster, a challenging non-conference schedule, and what it will take to sustain success in Year 2. (0:00) Ben McCollum (0:50) Talent Difference (1:45) Lack of Momentum (2:45) Florida Upset (3:46) Best Moments (4:46) 2026 NCAA Tournament (6:50) Bennett Stirtz (7:20) Incoming Roster (11:30) Upcoming Schedule (13:25) Job Search (14:30) Toughest Win/Loss (15:55) Reflecting (18:40) Developing a Program (22:30) Keys to 2026-27 (23:03) Movie Character 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en
Early 2026-27 Big Ten College Basketball Preview: Awards, Storylines & more!
Jon Rothstein is back with another offseason preview. This time he's talking all things Big Ten! From loaded rosters at Illinois and Michigan State to west coast powers trying to make a big splash and a very interesting season upcoming in West Lafayette, Jon has you covered. Jon also dives into preseason awards and answers questions from the audience. This is ONLY July. (0:00) Intro + let’s talk Big Ten! (3:50) 3 Big Things (4:00) Michigan & Michigan State are aiming for a home Final Four (10:46) Matt Painter’s Boilermakers are not great on paper (13:50) Is USC this season’s Nebraska? (16:52) Preseason Power Rankings (20:43) Preseason Awards (24:37) Twitter Questions! (28:30) Final Thoughts 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between.
Early 2026-27 Big East College Basketball Preview
Jon Rothstein previews the 2026-27 Big East Conference season, explaining why UConn enters as the team to beat once again. Plus, why the conference needs to double its NCAA Tournament representation, how Donnie Freeman's season-ending injury impacts St. John's, and his full preseason power rankings from top to bottom. Rothstein also reveals his preseason Big East awards, including Player of the Year, First Team All-Big East, sleeper picks, breakout candidates, impact freshmen, answers Twitter questions, and wraps up with his big-picture thoughts on one of college basketball's premier conferences. (2:50) The Big East Needs More NCAA Tournament Bids (5:10) UConn Is the Team to Beat (9:15) Donnie Freeman's Injury Changes St. John's (13:52) Big East Power Rankings (25:30) Big East Preseason Awards (29:55) Twitter Questions (40:16) Big Picture Big East Thoughts
Why Shaka Smart came to terms with the transfer portal at Marquette
Jon Rothstein sits down with Marquette head coach Shaka Smart for a mid-summer college hoops conversation. Jon and Shaka break down last year's Marquette struggles, using the transfer portal to fill certain gaps and what to expect from the upcoming Marquette roster. All that and much more from the 17-year head coach! (0:00) Intro + Shaka Smart joins the show (0:30) Shaka’s family and favorite vacation spots (2:00) The last half decade at Marquette (3:05) Comparing Shaka’s head coach jobs (4:10) How tough was last season? And missing the tournament (6:45) Growth from adversity vs. success (8:00) When did Shaka come to terms with the transfer portal? (10:00) Transfer portal: compliment instead of define? (11:20) Impressions of the 2026-27 version of the roster (13:10) Why Nigel James Jr. is poised to be the next great Marquette guard (14:30) Which returner makes the biggest jump? (15:30) The next steps for Adrien Stevens (16:55) The relationship with a player you recruited vs. a portal add? (19:10) Gaps that transfers will fill (21:15)The Big East and NCAA Tournament bids (23:00) Marquette’s nonconference schedule (24:00) One great win and one tough loss (26:35) Keys to Marquette being a Big East contender 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between.
Kevin Willard Opens Up on Villanova, the Transfer Portal & Expanding March Madness
Kevin Willard joins Jon Rothstein to discuss the challenge of rebuilding Villanova in today's college basketball landscape. From constructing a roster in the transfer portal era to balancing life as a head coach, Willard shares how he's approaching one of the sport's most high-profile jobs. The two also discuss the Wildcats' 2026-27 roster, expectations in the Big East Conference, the non-conference schedule, the proposed expansion of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, and where the sport is headed in the years to come. (0:00) Willard's Background (1:45) Time Away from Family (2:40) Bringing Villanova Back (4:20) Is Villanova Still a Blue Blood? (6:05) Coaching Career (8:40) Big East Competition (10:25) 2026-27 Roster (11:30) Luigi Suigo (13:40) Building the Team (19:00) Notre Dame in Rome (20:38) Injury Updates (22:10) Non-Conference Schedule (25:20) Expanded NCAA Tournament (28:10) Future of College Basketball (31:53) Looking Ahead #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
Missouri is LOADED with talent, Dennis Gates details how to turn that into wins
Missouri head coach Dennis Gates sits down with Jon Rothstein to discuss all things Mizzou hoops. Jon and Dennis discuss Leonard Hamilton's influence on him, a highly anticipated roster and schedule in Columbia and the future of Missouri vs. Kansas. (0:00) Intro + Dennis Gates joins the show (0:30) Year 5 for Dennis Gates at Missouri (1:45) Missouri vs. Cleveland State as a job (3:15) Lessons learned: making the tournament vs missing it (4:35) The mentorship of Leonard Hamilton (7:15) Being involved in lives vs. being involed in winning as a coach (8:45) The 2026-27 Missouri roster (10:35) Are we building programs nowadays? Or just teams year-by-year? (11:50) Is this the best roster Dennis has had at Missouri? (13:20) Why Jason Crowe Jr. is a very unique player (14:30) The anticipation of Missouri’s nonconference schedule (16:45) Why Dennis was willing to play Saint Louis in downtown St. Louis (19:00) The future of Kansas vs. Missouri (20:30) Any major nonconference additions to the schedule? (21:45) One great win and one great loss Dennis holds on to (23:30) Keys to a Missouri run in the NCAA Tournament (25:00) Does the length and physicality of this roster remind him of FSU? (27:00) Who plays Dennis Gates in the movie about his life? 🎥 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 ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein\ 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between.
Mark Pope previews Kentucky's 2026-27 roster and highlights possible surprise players
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope joins Inside College Basketball Now for an in-depth offseason conversation, covering everything from roster construction and player development to coaching against Rick Pitino and the expectations that come with leading one of college basketball's biggest programs. Pope opens up about why Kentucky is his "favorite job of all time," reflects on the challenges of last season in Lexington, explains how injuries reshaped the Wildcats' roster, and discusses why last year's team became a foundation for the program's long-term vision. Plus, Pope shares updates on Kentucky's offseason, the potential for a St. John's home-and-home series, his relationship with Rick Pitino, what he's expecting from key returners like Malachi Moreno and additions like Zoom Diallo and Milan Momcilovic, the Wildcats' non-conference schedule, and what real progress looks like entering next season. (0:10) Offseason plans (1:10) Finding balance in today's college basketball landscape (1:50) Why Kentucky is "the favorite job of all time" (2:25) Reflecting on the 2025-26 season (3:15) Biggest frustrations from last year (4:20) The St. John's game (5:20) Coaching against Rick Pitino (6:25) St. John's home-and-home series? (7:05) If Pitino returned to Kentucky... 7:45 Lessons learned from Pitino (8:50) Santa Clara victory and its impact (11:05) Ideal roster size in modern college basketball (12:45) Kentucky's roster outlook (13:45) Malachi Moreno's development (15:15) Zoom Diallo's next step (16:50) Milan Momcilovic's fit (19:35) Biggest surprise on next year's roster (21:00) Non-conference scheduling (22:35) What defines success for Kentucky next season?
SEC Power Rankings: Is Anyone Catching Florida?
Jon Rothstein breaks down the SEC heading into the 2026-27 season, starting with why Florida is in a class of its own thanks to an unprecedented level of roster retention. Plus, why Texas looks like the biggest challenger, what's holding back LSU, and his full preseason SEC power rankings from 1 through 16. Rothstein also reveals his preseason SEC awards, including Player of the Year, First Team All-SEC, sleeper picks, breakout candidates, and the freshmen who could make the biggest impact in 2026-27. Plus, Twitter questions and final thoughts on the nation's deepest conference. (0:00) Welcome Back (1:50) Florida's Ridiculous Retention (5:15) Texas Looks Like the Biggest Threat (9:00) LSU: The SEC's Mystery Team (13:40) SEC Preseason Power Rankings (25:20) SEC Preseason Awards (31:20) Twitter Questions (36:45) Final SEC Thoughts
Mickey McConnell on learning from Randy Bennett, Saint Mary's roster for next season and MORE
Jon Rothstein sits down with new St. Mary’s head coach, Mikey McConnell, to discuss working under Randy Bennett, the roster he put together and what WCC play is going to look like without Gonzaga. (0:00) - Intro (1:30) - McConnell on when he met Randy Bennett (2:15) - McConnell on how Randy Bennett achieved what he did at St. Mary’s over the years (4:30) - McConnell on when he was named head coach in waiting (5:00) - McConnell on conversation with Randy Bennett when he left for ASU (6:00) - McConnell on how he follows what Randy Bennett did as head coach (7:30) - McConnell on the biggest differences from being a head coach vs. an assistant coach (8:30) - McConnell on the roster he has put together (9:00) - McConnell on losing players due to financial reasons (10:00) - McConnell on which returning guy will make the biggest jump (11:44) - McConnell on what WCC play is going to look like without Gonzaga (12:45) - McConnell on if Gonzaga and St. Mary’s will keep a non-conference game (13:15) - McConnell on his non-conference schedule (15:40) - McConnell on a win and loss he holds on to
Jon Rothstein reacts to Dusty May leaving Michigan for the Mavericks
Unpacking the breaking news of Dusty May leaving Michigan following two seasons and a national championship for the Dallas Mavericks. What led to this decision? What happens with the Wolverines now? (0:00) Dusty May to NBA (15:03) Mike Boynton Promotion (17:00) Chat Questions (24:00) Closing Thoughts #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein 🎥 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
This is what Bobby Cremins told Scott Cross about being the Georgia Tech head coach
Jon Rothstein sits down with first-year Georgia Tech head coach Scott Cross to talk about gettting the job in Atlanta, how to get the Yellow Jackets humming again and the goals for year one. (0:00) Intro + Scott Cross joins the show (0:15) First memories of Georgia Tech basketball & coming to a program with Final Four history (2:20) Reversing the NCAA tournament inconsistency at GT (3:25) Reaching out to previous head coaches for advice & home court advantage (5:20) Balancing the transfer portal and high school recruiting (6:45) The differences between leading a high-major and mid-major program (8:00) From the tournament to a new job in just a few days (8:45) How being fired from UT-Arlington changed his coaching career (9:51) Learning from Jamie Dixon at TCU (11:45) What upgrades do Georgia Tech need? (13:00) Moving to a multi-bid league after living in a single-bid league (14:50) First impressions of the roster & nonconference schedule (16:00) One win and one loss that stick (17:15) What are the goals and expectations for year one? 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between.
Wes Miller reveals the advice Roy Williams gave him about coaching before taking Charlotte job
Jon Rothstein is joined by Charlotte head coach Wes Miller to talk about returning to North Carolina, why Charlotte hasn't made an NCAA Tournament in 21 years and how the 49ers can make it back to the Big Dance. Additionally, Wes details what it was like leaving Cincinnati, the differences between Charlotte and UNC Greensboro and more. 0:00 Intro 0:21 What is it like for him to be back in the state of North Carolina? 0:43 His perception of Charlotte’s program as he was growing up 1:16 The biggest difference from being head coach at UNC Greensboro 2:23 What hasn’t Charlotte made the NCAA tournament in 21 years? 4:23 The advice Roy Williams gave him about coaching 5:30 How he’ll remember his time at Cincinnati 7:20 Hardest part of being head coach at Cincinnati: ‘Don’t know if there is a hard part’ 8:10 How the head coaching job at UNC Greensboro was different from Cincinnati, Charlotte 9:08 What it was like leaving Cincinnati and accepting the Charlotte job 10:01 Going from a multi-bid league to a potentially one-bid league 11:59 On Charlotte scheduling its way to an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament 12:42 Impressions of his first roster 15:04 What Jizzle James brings to Charlotte, the American Conference 16:01 One great win, one tough loss 19:05 How Charlotte will make the NCAA Tournament
Chris Mack discusses how he plans to keep USF at the top of the American Conference
Chris Mack joins Jon Rothstein on Inside College Basketball Now to discuss his move from Charleston to South Florida, his vision for the Bulls, the opportunities within the American Conference, building the USF roster, and how his year away from coaching helped him reconnect with family.
‘Very good foundation’ - Utah State’s Ben Jacobson analyzes first roster, how he retained Mason Falslev
Utah State head coach Ben Jacobson joins Jon Rothstein to break down the decision to leave UNI, how the MVC changed during his time with the Panthers and what it will be like being a part of the new-look Pac-12. Additionally, Jacobson breaks down what sticks out about his team's non-conference schedule, why he thinks coaches have found success at Utah State and more. 0:00 Intro 0:10 How unique is it to be introduced as HC of Utah State and not UNI 0:34 What made the timing right to leave UNI for Utah State 1:42 What was the closest he came to leaving UNI prior to taking Utah State job? 2:15 On how the MVC was 'not the same league' after Creighton, Wichita State departure 3:22 The gap between Mid-Majors and Power Conference teams 5:23 What it was like saying goodbye to UNI 7:01 Why coaches have found success at Utah State 9:06 Initial impressions of his roster 10:36 How he retained Mason Falslev 12:19 On how Gonzaga changes the dynamic of the Pac-12 14:18 Why coaching against former players isn't as much fun 15:42 What sticks out about Utah State's non-conference schedule 18:01 One loss and one win that sticks with Ben Jacobson 20:46 Why being part of a multi-bid league was a big part of decision to take Utah State job 22:20 What he hopes to accomplish in his first season at Utah State
