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. 4H AGO

    Michigan DOMINATES Arizona, UConn BACK to title game | Full Final Four Reaction Podcast

    Join Jon Rothstein as he breaks down UConn’s continued dominance under Dan Hurley, Michigan’s surge, and key takeaways from the Final Four. Plus, the latest on North Carolina’s coaching search. 0:00 Intro 1:21 Michigan’s surge 11:06 UConn and Dan Hurley 16:00 North Carolina update 31:10 Questions from the chat 35:20 National Championship prediction 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

    40 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Why Brad Underwood wasn't watching UConn-Duke finish live & how this Illinois team broke through to Final Four

    Jon Rothstein sits down with Illinois head coach Brad Underwood fresh off a breakthrough run, capturing the raw emotion, perspective, and pressure that come with reaching college basketball’s biggest stage. Underwood reflects on the surreal aftermath of the win, waking up to hundreds of messages, barely sleeping, and realizing that the moment he once dreamed about as a kid has become reality. He opens up about the grind it took to get here, why sharing it with his son made it even more meaningful, and how this experience feels different at this stage of his career. The conversation dives into what makes this Illinois team special, from its size, shooting, and IQ to the character that helped fuel its rise, along with key defensive improvements and standout contributors like Stojakovic. Underwood also discusses navigating the pressure of another Elite Eight, preparing for a rematch with UConn, and staying locked in during a “business trip” mindset in Indianapolis. Plus, he breaks down what it will take for Illinois to take the next step and still be playing on Monday night. 0:00 Intro 0:15 Making the Final Four 1:45 Sharing moment with his son 3:00 Does he feel different? 3:50 Why did this team break through? 4:35 Illinois identity 5:45 Defensive improvements 6:55 Stojakovic! 7:45 Playing on road vs. Houston 8:45 Elite 8 pressure 10:00 UConn-Duke finish 11:30 Playing UConn again 12:30 Final Four close to home 13:20 Business trip in Indy 14:30 Keys to playing Monday 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

    18 min

  3. 5D AGO

    ONE OF THE BEST ENDINGS EVER + Duke's Brutal Reality

    When the stakes were highest, UConn and Duke delivered one of the greatest endings in NCAA Tournament history, and now, Duke has to sit in it.On this episode of Inside College Basketball Now, Jon Rothstein breaks down the instant classic finish, what it means for both programs, and why this moment will stick with Duke moving forward.Plus, Illinois, Arizona, and Michigan punch their tickets to the Final Four, including a dominant run from Michigan and a scorching stretch from Arizona’s Brayden Burries. Rothstein also catches you up on the latest movement in the coaching carousel, including a major contract update for Rick Pitino at St. John’s.And of course, Rothstein delivers his signature Three Good Nuggets: Rick Pitino cashes in at St. John’s Michigan’s historic margin of victory Arizona’s Brayden Burries lighting it up from three If you love college basketball, this is where you tap in. 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

    49 min
  4. Presenting The Draymond Green Show | Draymond Green Versus Skip Bayless

    MAR 27 ·  BONUS

    Presenting The Draymond Green Show | Draymond Green Versus Skip Bayless

    On the Draymond Green Show, no topic is off limits. In this episode Draymond welcomes Skip Bayless to discuss Michael Jordan, Stephen A Smith, LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and they debate whether or not Draymond is really the dirtiest player of all time.  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

    6 min

  5. MAR 25

    What's next for North Carolina + Why this Sweet 16 is shaping up to be special

    3 Big Things are headlined by the news of Hubert Davis being out at North Carolina, before shifting into a full Sweet 16 preview across all four regions—East, South, West, and Midwest, as the path to the Final Four comes into focus. In “3 Good Nuggets,” the conversation highlights key angles to watch this weekend, including Joshua Jefferson’s injury status for Iowa State, Houston’s pseudo home-court advantage just minutes from campus, and the pressure on Arizona to break through under Tommy Lloyd. It all sets the stage for a loaded Sweet 16 slate with every game in the spotlight. 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

    41 min

  6. MAR 24

    Jon Scheyer details what impresses him about St. John's & why he loves coaching Cameron Boozer

    Duke head coach Jon Scheyer joins Jon Rothstein to discuss his journey leading the Blue Devils into the NCAA Tournament, reflecting on his first Duke tournament memory and the surreal experience of coaching against Rick Pitino. Scheyer breaks down his transition from player to head coach, the resilience of his team as a 1-seed, and the importance of enjoying the moment during March. He provides updates on key players like Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngonbga, shares thoughts on Cayden and Cam Boozer, and previews Duke’s matchup with St. John’s, including the challenge of their frontcourt and the keys to advancing in the East Region. 0:00 Intro 0:10 First Duke tournament memory 0:30 Coaching against Pitino 1:30 Transition from player to coach 2:20 Trailing as a 1-seed 3:30 NCAA Tourney wins: Relief or joy? 4:10 TCU game5:00 Cayden Boozer 6:00 Caleb Foster chances of playing 6:45 Patrick Ngonbga  7:30 Impressions of St. John's 8:25 Strength of SJU frontline 9:30 Coaching Cam Boozer 10:45 Enjoying the process 12:15 Leading Duke 13:25 Last year's Final Four 14:30 Biggest keys vs. St. John's 15:00 East region 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

    19 min

  7. MAR 24

    Sean Miller explains Texas' surprising run to Sweet 16 & offers praise for Braden Smith ahead of Purdue matchup

    Jon Rothstein chats with Sean Miller to discuss Texas’ run into the NCAA Tournament, reflecting on the past 12 days, what changed after the SEC Tournament, and the pressure of Selection Sunday. Miller shares insight into navigating travel and road environments, embracing the moment, and the unique intensity of March. He breaks down Texas’ defensive improvements, his mindset around a potential Final Four run, and previews the matchup with Purdue, including the challenge of Braden Smith and the impact of Dailyn Swain. Miller also touches on the grind of SEC play, his toughest wins and losses, and the keys Texas needs to advance. 0:00 Intro 0:10 Past 12 days 1:20 What changed after SEC Tournament 2:30 Selection Sunday sweat 3:30 Travel 4:55 Road games 5:45 Enjoying the moment 7:05 Beauty of NCAA Tournament 8:00 Biggest change in Texas 8:45 Thinking about Final Four 9:30 Respect for Purdue 10:40 Braden Smith 11:45 Dailyn Swain 13:20 SEC readiness 14:20 Toughest wins/worst losses 15:40 Keys to Purdue matchup 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

    20 min

  8. MAR 23

    NCAA Tournament Chaos! Jon Rothstein recaps an incredible first weekend

    Jon Rothstein recaps the first week of the NCAA Tournament, breaking down each region, from Duke surviving a scare in the East and St. John’s reaching its first Sweet 16 since 1999, to Iowa stunning defending champion Florida and Nebraska’s dream season continuing in the South. The West sees Purdue take care of business and Texas flip its season, while the Midwest features Michigan and Alabama looking like contenders and Iowa State continuing to battle. The show then shifts to a full Sweet 16 preview before hearing from Duke head coach Jon Scheyer and Texas head coach Sean Miller. Rothstein also runs through the latest coaching carousel news across the country and wraps with key nuggets, including the ACC’s struggles, Purdue’s tournament-tested core, and Kentucky’s issues without a true point guard. 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

    49 min
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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, College Basketball, Basketball, March Madness, NCAA Tournament, NBA Draft
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2025 CBS Interactive. 027373
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    Inside College Basketball Now

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