Episodes

  • NCAA Tournament EXPANSION + Blue Blood Pressure & Portal Chaos

    NCAA Tournament EXPANSION + Blue Blood Pressure & Portal Chaos
    May 4 2026
    College basketball could be on the verge of a major transformation. Jon Rothstein breaks down the proposed expansion of the NCAA Tournament and what it means for the future of March Madness. Plus, a look at the state of the blue bloods, including Duke and UConn, with major scheduling news on the horizon. Rothstein also dives into transfer portal movement, including Massamba Diop to Gonzaga, plus what it means for St. John's. The show wraps with live interaction, listener questions, and key updates around the sport — including the latest on the 5-in-5 eligibility rule. 0:00 Intro 2:03 NCAA Tournament Expansion 22:38 State of the Blue Bloods 28:45 Portal Kombat 35:38 Twitter Questions 41:26 St. John’s-Arizona in MSG 41:46 Iowa State’s T.J. Otzelburger 42:13 5-in-5 Update 🎥 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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    47 mins
  • 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
  • Transfer portal updates I UConn, Illinois show importance of retention

    Transfer portal updates I UConn, Illinois show importance of retention
    Apr 20 2026
    Retention is still the foundation of winning in college basketball and the latest decisions across the country prove it. On this episode of Inside College Basketball Now, Jon Rothstein breaks down why programs like UConn and Illinois are once again positioned to contend after securing key returning pieces. With Braylon Mullins heading back to Storrs and Andrej Stojakovic returning to Champaign, the blueprint is clear: continuity matters. Plus, Florida gets a boost with Alex Condon returning, and we take a look at the biggest stay-or-go decisions still looming ahead of the NBA Draft early entry deadline. Then it’s time for Portal Kombat, as some of the top remaining names in the transfer portal continue to shape the offseason landscape. From John Blackwell’s high-profile recruitment to key movement involving programs like Duke, Louisville, Gonzaga, and North Carolina, the board is still shifting in a major way. We also check in on the big boys, Kentucky, Louisville, Kansas, North Carolina, Indiana—and take a closer look at where things stand in the Big East with St. John’s, Providence, Xavier, and Creighton. Plus, your questions answered in our interaction segment, and a fresh edition of 3 Good Nuggets, including a marquee non-conference matchup between BYU and San Diego State, Wisconsin adding a sneaky shooter, and the latest on the transfer portal closing window. 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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    48 mins
  • Jerrod Calhoun spoke to Mick Cronin before accepting Cincy job + how he plans to rebuild FAST

    Jerrod Calhoun spoke to Mick Cronin before accepting Cincy job + how he plans to rebuild FAST
    Apr 16 2026
    Jon Rothstein chats with new Cincy coach Jerrod Calhoun. 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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    16 mins
  • Dusty May never considered leaving Michigan + updates on Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr.

    Dusty May never considered leaving Michigan + updates on Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr.
    Apr 14 2026
    Fresh off winning a national championship, Michigan head coach Dusty May joins Jon Rothstein to reflect on the biggest moment of his career, and what comes next. Just one week after cutting down the nets, May shares why he never seriously considered leaving Michigan, even as his stock skyrocketed, and explains why winning it all hasn’t changed his mindset or approach as a coach. He also provides the latest on key roster situations, including Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr., and where things currently stand. Rothstein and May dive into the grind it took to reach the top, how he’s handling the immediate aftermath of a title run, and what sustaining success at Michigan will look like moving forward. 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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    28 mins
  • Latest transfer portal updates + catching up with Dusty May & Jerrod Calhoun

    Latest transfer portal updates + catching up with Dusty May & Jerrod Calhoun
    Apr 14 2026
    It’s time for PORTAL KOMBAT WATCH, breaking down the biggest names shaping the offseason, including John Blackwell, Rob Wright, Neoklis Avdalas, KJ Lewis, Markus Burton, Jalen Haralson, and more. The show also features interviews with Michigan head coach Dusty May and Cincinnati head coach Jerrod Calhoun, plus a fan Q&A and three key news nuggets: a marquee Gonzaga–Michigan State matchup set for Palm Springs, continued expansion in the WCC, and the official early entry withdrawal deadline for the 2026 NBA Draft. 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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    49 mins