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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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  • Gerry McNamara details the plan to reignite the Syracuse brand

    Gerry McNamara details the plan to reignite the Syracuse brand
    Apr 28 2026
    Jon Rothstein sits down with new Syracuse head coach Gerry McNamara to discuss his time at Siena, the Duke game in this year's NCAA tournament and what needs to happen to bring swagger back to Syracuse basketball. (0:00) Intro + Gerry McNamara joins the show! (0:30) Gerry’s run in the 2006 Big East Tournament (1:30) 2006 Big East Tournament vs. 2003 National Title (3:00) Relinquishing control as a coach vs. being a player (4:30) What he learned as a head coach at Siena (5:50) Coaching in an environment that wasn’t Syracuse (7:40) The pressure of coaching in a one-bid league (9:45) The close call against Duke in the NCAA tournament (12:50) Saying goodbye to Siena (14:30) Getting the Syracuse job (16:15) How the Syracuse job is different now than the old BE (18:15) How to you get the Syracuse brand back & making it an exciting product for students (23:20) Jim Boeheim’s lasting impact (27:15) Will Syracuse play a 2-3 zone? (28:25) Impressions of the roster he is putting together (31:45) What’s ahead nonconference-wise for Syracuse (33:37) One win & one loss that stick with Gerry (35:30) What do you want to accomplish in Year 1? #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #Syracuse #GerryMcNamara #Siena #JimBoeheim #InsideCollegeBasketballNow 🎥 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
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    41 mins
  • Transfer Portal Updates + Big Names Who Could Benefit from 5-in-5 rule

    Transfer Portal Updates + Big Names Who Could Benefit from 5-in-5 rule
    Apr 27 2026
    Jon Rothstein breaks down the impact of the potential 5-in-5 eligibility rule, which would affect players like Tarris Reed, Malik Brown, Seth Trimble, and Braden Smith who could make a major impact with another season. Plus, a look at Duke adding John Blackwell for perimeter depth, Miikka Muurinen committing to Arkansas, and a conversation with Gerry McNamara of Syracuse. Rothstein also answers listener questions to wrap up the show. 0:00 Welcome 1:55 5-in-5 Eligibility Rule 13:07 Major Storylines 28:20 Syracuse's Gerry McNamara 37:39 Answering Social Media Questions 41:51 News and Notes 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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    50 mins
  • Bryan Hodgson on lessons from Nate Oats and joining Providence and the Big East

    Bryan Hodgson on lessons from Nate Oats and joining Providence and the Big East
    Apr 21 2026
    Jon Rothstein sits down with new Providence Friars coach Bryan Hodgson to break down his rise from Buffalo to the Big East. They discuss how he got his nickname “The Shark,” lessons learned from Nate Oats at Alabama, and how Ryan Mela and newcomer Dink Pate could shape Providence next season. 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
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