Eye On College Basketball

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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.

  1. 18h ago

    💰💰💰 NIL SPENDING REVEALED: How we reported the story & what teams are paying how much in 🏀 this season

    How much does it really cost to build a winning college basketball team in 2026-27? With roster values ranging from $5 million to more than $25 million, college basketball's NIL arms race is changing the sport. The Eye on College Basketball crew breaks down the financial landscape of college hoops, examining NIL spending tiers, the growing gap between programs, and what it takes to assemble a roster capable of competing for a national championship. Which programs have the resources to compete with the biggest spenders? Can teams with smaller budgets still make a deep NCAA Tournament run? And how much does money really matter when it comes to winning in March? From multimillion-dollar rosters to the changing economics of recruiting and the transfer portal, we're breaking down the cost of competing in college basketball in 2026-27.

  2. 20h ago

    B12MD: Commissioner Brett Yormark on “progress over perfection” and the professionalization of college sports

    Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark joins Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of college athletics. Yormark discusses the challenges of leading the conference through a rapidly changing landscape, the professionalization of college sports, and the potential impact of the Protect College Sports Act. Plus, he shares how he balances the perspectives of coaches across the league, his vision for the Big 12's biggest events, and his experience working with Jay-Z at Roc Nation.

  3. 1d ago

    B12MD: How Kelvin Sampson turned Houston basketball back into a basketball powerhouse`& JoJo Tugler on year four in the program

    Gary Parrish catches up with Houston's Kelvin Sampson and Joseph "JoJo" Tugler at Big 12 Media Days. Sampson discusses how he rebuilt Houston into one of college basketball's premier programs, while Tugler reflects on his growth, defensive identity, and entering his fourth season with the Cougars.

  4. 1d ago

    B12MD: 22 minutes with Tommy Lloyd on staying at Arizona, more 5-star freshmen and the state of college basketball

    Gary Parrish sits down with Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his impressive first five years leading the Wildcats, what it was like being courted by North Carolina, and how he secured the resources needed to keep Arizona competing at the highest level. Lloyd opens up about the realities of fundraising in college basketball, his philosophy of “hold me accountable, but don’t hold me back,” and the future of the program. Plus, a look at Arizona's talented roster featuring five-star freshmen Caleb Holt and Cameron Holmes, the importance of marquee non-conference matchups, the Maui Invitational, and the current state of college basketball.

  5. 1d ago

    B12MD: Steve Lutz on his journey to Oklahoma State head coach, investing in freshmen and playing fast

    Oklahoma State head coach Steve Lutz joins Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his coaching journey, the expectations surrounding the Cowboys, and what it takes to compete in one of college basketball's toughest conferences. Lutz reflects on becoming a Division I head coach at 46, the financial investment required to build an NCAA Tournament-caliber roster, and Oklahoma State's commitment to developing young talent. Plus, he breaks down the Cowboys' freshman class, his up-tempo playing style, and whether Oklahoma State has what it takes to reach the NCAA Tournament this season.

  6. 1d ago

    B12MD: The Casey Alexander era begins at Kansas State

    Kansas State head coach Casey Alexander joins Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his move from Belmont to Manhattan and the challenge of rebuilding the Wildcats in his first season. Alexander reflects on his decision to leave Belmont, the realities of constructing a roster from scratch in today's college basketball landscape, and how NIL resources impact his ability to compete in the Big 12. Plus, he breaks down Kansas State's roster, the challenges of re-establishing the program, and what success would look like in year one.

  7. 1d ago

    B12MD: Ross Hodge on missing the 2026 tournament, Miles Sadler and his journey from JUCO to West Virginia

    Gary Parrish sits down with West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his first season leading the Mountaineers, the program's postseason outlook, and his journey through the coaching ranks. Hodge shares his perspective on West Virginia's NCAA Tournament snub last season, the value of postseason experience, and how his time coaching junior college basketball shaped his career. Plus, does he have an NCAA Tournament-caliber team in Morgantown? And what makes Miles Sadler, the highest-rated recruit in program history, such an exciting addition?

  8. 1d ago

    BIG 12 MEDIA DAYS: Randy Bennett says Arizona State was always the place that intrigued him the most

    Gary Parrish sits down with new Arizona State head coach Randy Bennett at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his decision to leave Saint Mary's after 25 seasons and take on a new challenge in Tempe. Bennett reflects on building the Gaels into one of college basketball's most consistent winning programs, the players who followed him to Arizona State, and what success looks like as he begins a new chapter leading the Sun Devils in the Big 12.

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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.

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  • Creator
    CBS Sports
  • Years Active
    2007 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.5K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2018 CBS Interactive. 027373
  • Show Website
    Eye On College Basketball

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