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.

  1. 1d ago

    Jon Rothstein's Top 45 Teams in College Basketball

    Jon Rothstein reveals his Top 45 teams heading into the 2026-2027 college basketball season.

  2. 4d ago

    Jon Rothstein's 2026-27 Preseason All-Americans

    The 2026-27 college basketball season is days away. Jon Rothstein reveals his first, second and third team All-Americans for the year. Who does Jon think will be the best of the best? (0:00) Intro + Jon’s Preseason All-Americans (4:10) First Team All-Americans (11:10) Second Team All-Americans (19:40) Third Team All-Americans (23:00) Honorable Mentions 🎥 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.

    Jon Rothstein's 2026-27 Preseason All-Americans

  3. Oct 23

    Rick Pitino's brutally honest St. John's roster assessment, possible Kentucky matchups & real reason for contract extension

    Rick Pitino joins Jon Rothstein to discuss his success at Madison Square Garden, expectations for St. John's this season, and what it will take for the Red Storm to reach the Final Four. Pitino shares his candid assessment of a roster still learning how to play together, breaks down key players including Quinn Ellis, Ruben Prey and Tounde Yessoufou, and reflects on recent NCAA Tournament disappointments. Plus, his thoughts on Duke, Kentucky, a potential 76-team NCAA Tournament, the importance of Mike Repole to St. John's basketball, and why he still loves coaching.

  4. Oct 22

    5 BOLD predictions for the 2026-27 season: SEC could dominate, Michigan State to Final Four?

    Jon Rothstein gives 5 bold predictions for the upcoming college basketball season. Can Tom Izzo bring the Spartans back to the Final Four? Will the SEC reign supreme again? Plus, conversation about new-look Georgetown looking to compete with head coach Ed Cooley and why Rothstein is high on USC heading into this college basketball season. (0:00) - Intro(1:30) - Bold Prediction 1: Michigan State(7:35) - Bold Prediction 2: USC(13:50) - Bold Prediction 3: SEC(21:10) - Bold Prediction 4: Georgetown(27:57) - Bold Prediction 5: New Mexico

  5. Oct 20

    Grant McCasland Opens Up on JT Toppin, Texas Tech's Roster & March Madness Hopes

    Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland joins Jon Rothstein to reflect on his coaching journey, the Red Raiders' recent success, and the challenges of building a winning program in today's college basketball landscape. McCasland discusses handling adversity, learning from disappointment, JT Toppin's status, and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding NCAA eligibility. Looking ahead, McCasland breaks down Texas Tech's 2026-27 roster, its challenging schedule, and the biggest keys to making another deep NCAA Tournament run. (0:00) Grant McCasland (0:30) First Memory (1:50) Early Success (4:20) Handling Struggles (6:52) Experiencing Disappointment (9:20) JT Toppin (12:05) Eligibility Questions (16:54) NCAA Landscape (19:56) 2026-27 Roster (22:04) NCAA Tournament (23:54) Strength of Schedule (26:58) Biggest Keys 🎥 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

    Grant McCasland Opens Up on JT Toppin, Texas Tech's Roster & March Madness Hopes

  6. Oct 19

    5 Burning Questions for the Big 12 in 2026-27

    Jon Rothstein tackles the biggest burning questions surrounding the Big 12 ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. With Houston and Arizona leading the pack, is there a true favorite? How many NCAA Tournament bids could the conference earn in a potential 76-team field? Plus, can Kansas return to national prominence with the addition of Trey Kaufman-Renn? Rothstein also breaks down Texas Tech's loaded roster, why West Virginia could be a sleeper, and what to expect from one of college basketball's deepest conferences. (0:00) Intro (0:45) Big 12 Conference Favorites (3:58) NCAA Tournament Bids (12:45) Can Kansas Return to Dominance? (18:30) Texas Tech Expectations (22:30) Big 12 Sleeper 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 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

    5 Burning Questions for the Big 12 in 2026-27

  7. Oct 16

    5 Burning Questions For the Big East in 2026-27

    Jon Rothstein is BACK answering 5 of his biggest questions surrounding the Big East. (0:30) 2-team race (5:15) UConn X-Factor (13:00) St. John's (18:55) How many teams in tournament? (23:45) Who is the sleeper?

  8. Oct 13

    Mark Few Reveals How Gonzaga Went From Cinderella to College Basketball POWERHOUSE

    Gonzaga head coach Mark Few joins Jon Rothstein to reflect on 37 years with the Bulldogs, from his early days as a graduate assistant to building one of college basketball's most consistent national powers. Few discusses Gonzaga's rise from Cinderella to perennial contender, his Hall of Fame career, and why he's remained loyal to the program. Coming off a 31-4 season, Few also previews the 2026-27 Bulldogs, including Braden Huff, Massamba Diop, Davis Fogle, and key newcomers. Plus, Gonzaga's move to the Pac-12, its challenging non-conference schedule, and the biggest keys to success this season. (0:00) Welcome Mark Few (0:30) John Stockton (0:52) Coaching Career (2:05) 1999 Team (3:40) Becoming Head Coach (4:58) From Cinderella to Elite (8:50) March Madness Consistency (11:29) Hall of Fame (13:50) Staying at Gonzaga (15:30) Upcoming Season (17:34) Braden Huff (19:22) Massamba Diop (20:10) Davis Fogle (21:25) Newcomers (23:00) Pac-12 Conference (24:50) Non-Conference Schedule (28:38) Keys to Success (30:10) Who Plays Mark Few? 🎥 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

    Mark Few Reveals How Gonzaga Went From Cinderella to College Basketball POWERHOUSE
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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.

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  • Creator
    CBS Sports
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    224
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