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Inside College Basketball Now

Inside College Basketball Now

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 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.©2025 CBS Interactive. 027373 Basketball Politics & Government
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  • Todd Golden REVEALS the keys for a Florida Gators back-to-back title run

    Todd Golden REVEALS the keys for a Florida Gators back-to-back title run
    Aug 25 2025
    Florida head coach Todd Golden sits down with Jon Rothstein to reflect on life after winning a national championship and the unforgettable run that got the Gators there. Golden discusses the emotions of the Elite Eight, key victories over Auburn and Houston, and whether he’s already thinking about a back-to-back title run. He breaks down this year’s roster — from dominant big men to impact transfer guards — and previews the Gators’ challenging non-conference schedule, including a showdown with Kentucky. Golden also opens up about his most memorable win, toughest loss, and the competitiveness of last year’s SEC. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Tom Izzo says transfer portal is WAY WORSE for college basketball than NIL

    Tom Izzo says transfer portal is WAY WORSE for college basketball than NIL
    Aug 21 2025
    Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo joins Jon Rothstein for an unfiltered, wide-ranging conversation on the state of college basketball. Izzo opens up about balancing family life with the demands of today’s game, reflects on last season’s team, and explains the fulfillment he gets from maximizing his roster’s potential. He doesn’t hold back on the transfer portal — calling it “way worse than NIL,” criticizing rampant tampering, and admitting the sport has been “too gutless” to fix its own mistakes. Izzo also looks ahead to the 2025–26 roster, addresses shooting improvements, previews marquee non-conference matchups, and shares his thoughts on the new-look Big Ten. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • UCLA's Mick Cronin explains why having the best team, means getting the oldest team

    UCLA's Mick Cronin explains why having the best team, means getting the oldest team
    Aug 18 2025
    UCLA Head Coach chats with Jon Rothstein about his impact transfer Donovan Dent, the reason why you need to "get old and stay old" and how NIL and the transfer portal have altered college athletics. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins
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