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. 6h ago

    SECMD: Vandy’s young team led by a star PG with Mark Byington and Tyler Tanner

    Matt Norlander sits down with Vanderbilt's Mark Byington and Tyler Tanner at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander with Vanderbilt Head Coach Mark Byington at 2026 SEC Media Day (0:15) Mark Byington’s afternoon (venti!) coffee + growing the hair out (2:05) Tyler Tanner is back. That’s huge. (3:45) What does “better” mean for Tanner this season (4:35) A couple players that are standing out on this roster + a very young team (8:00) Most exciting game on the schedule + playing neutrals for the sake on NIL (10:50) Matt Norlander with Vanderbilt star Tyler Tanner at 2026 SEC Media Day (11:20) Deciding between the NBA and another year of college (12:50) How much does the money impact these decisions? - “it wasn’t the main thing” (14:20) The quick rundown: How did Tyler get to Vanderbilt? (16:00) Tyler’s confidence doesn’t waiver just because he’s smaller than most at this level (16:50) What did NBA teams tell Tyler to get better at? (18:05) The rest of Vanderbilt’s roster + the outdoor scrimmage (20:05) Growing as a leader Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

  2. 7h ago

    SECMD: Another Final Four, passion for coaching and AI(?!) with Tennessee’s Rick Barnes

    Matt Norlander sits down with Tennessee's Rick Barnes at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander with Tennessee Head Coach Rick Barnes at 2026 SEC Media Day (0:55) The fire is burning to get to a Final Four (1:50) When did Rick embrace what college sports has become? + the love of coaching (3:55) Having the oldest staff in the country + finding common ground with players (6:30) Rick Barnes is a prankster! (and uses AI?!?) (8:30) How Barnes laughs and coaches his team hard at the same team (10:10) Jalen Washington eligibility & the state of the sport (11:50) This is not Rick Barnes’ last season Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

  3. 9h ago

    SECMD: Nate Oats on the Charles Bediako case, his high-powered offense and why playing fast isn’t easy

    Matt Norlander sits down with Alabama's Nate Oats at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander with Alabama Head Coach Nate Oats at SEC Media Day (0:15) How much does a Sweet 16 roster cost in 2026? (1:00) How does Alabama go about analyzing value in roster building? (2:40) Alabama has no 5-in-5 guys! Woah! + talking the Charles Bediako case (6:30) Aden Holloway is back, but will serve a suspension (8:35) Is Amari Allen a barometer of Alabama success this season? (10:00) Alabama’s talent amongst the best in the SEC (11:05) The intricacies of playing fast (12:30) What stands out about the schedule? Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

  4. 10h ago

    SECMD: Porter Moser has his point guard back for the first time at Oklahoma (and he’s riding the Chicago Bears rollercoaster)

    Matt Norlander sits down with Oklahoma's Porter Moser at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander with Oklahoma Head Coach Porter Moser at SEC Media Day (0:30) The latest on Oklahoma’s 5-in-5 - Duke Brennan and BJ Edwards (2:05) How much does eligibility weigh on the coach from day-to-day (3:30) Oklahoma has managed to be competitive without top-tier NIL resources (5:00) Recruiting in a mammoth league like the SEC (8:20) Xxayvier Brown is Porter Moser’s first returning point guard at Oklahoma (10:10) Pop Isaacs joins the backcourt as well + newcomers with lots of experience (11:25) Who are the trickiest coaches to prepare for in the SEC? (12:20) Where is Porter a better coach than he was when he took the job? (13:45) Let’s talk about the Chicago Bears Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

  5. 11h ago

    SECMD: Chris Beard chats Lane Kiffin, 5-in-5 eligibility and what he prioritizes in the portal

    Matt Norlander sits down with Ole Miss' Chris Beard at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander with Ole Miss Head Coach Chris Beard at SEC Media Day (0:25) 15-20 last season, worst record season as a head coach? (1:00) Biggest lessons from a tough year? (2:20) What’s it like coaching hoops at a place like Ole Miss? + being at the LSU game (5:35) Reflecting on returning to Texas Tech after leaving (6:20) The status of the Ole Miss 5-in-5 cases (7:30) Who has popped the most on this Rebel roster? (8:30) What is something a Chris Beard staff prioritizes when analyzing the portal? (11:45) Playing in a conference with so much competition Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

  6. 12h ago

    SEC MEDIA DAYS: Auburn’s Steven Pearl talks crucial NIT experience, year one lessons and his Pettiford-Overton backcourt

    Matt Norlander sits down with Auburn's Steven Pearl at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander with Auburn’s Steven Pearl at SEC Media Day (0:45) Biggest lessons learned from Year 1 (2:00) The “things are kinda raining down on me” moment (4:00) Why winning an NIT (and playing in it) was extremely important (5:12) Let’s talk about this season’s schedule: what tweaks did Steven make? (6:30) How much does a school make from a neutral site game? (7:00) Adjusting to the portal and being a fundraiser and a basketball coach (8:30) Does this era of hoops slow down the progression as a coach? (9:45) Who are Steven’s biggest allies and mentors in the space? (10:45) Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton (12:20) Who are those two players as people? + personality test going around the sport (14:45) Keys to building a better defense in 2026-27 + exhibition approach (17:30) What’s the best quality Steven got from his mother? Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

  7. 14h ago

    SEC MEDIA DAYS: Dennis Gates on Mark Mitchell’s eligibility, Jason Crowe Jr.’s immediate impact and scheduling Saint Louis

    Matt Norlander sits down with Missouri's Dennis Gates at SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander with Missouri’s Dennis Gates at SEC Media Day (0:30) The latest on Mark Mitchell’s eligibility + CJ Gunn’s case (4:15) Jamier Jones, Kennard Davis, Bryson Tiller (coming from Kansas) & more (7:05) This team reminds Dennis of Leonard Hamilton FSU teams (8:20) “My 5-star freshmen will start on day 1” (9:20) What scoring load is most beneficial for Jason Crowe and Missouri? (10:25) The schedule: Playing Saint Louis and the nonconference schedule Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

  8. 1d ago

    ACC PREVIEW: Duke, L’ville, UVA, Miami, UNC = clear top 5. Six new coaches, big $ additions as league vies for nine NCAAT teams in ‘27

    Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the ACC ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Will Duke finally cut down nets in Detroit? What does North Carolina look like in year one under Michael Malone? It's storylines, predictions and much more from the ACC. (0:00) Intro + GP is in a treehouse (1:30) Will Duke run away with the ACC regular season? (3:00) Let’s talk storylines, starting with Michael Malone and North Carolina (6:45) Is this the year Duke and Jon Scheyer get the national title monkey off its back? (11:45) Louisville is expensive. $20 million expensive. Expectations are real for Pat Kelsey (17:50) UVA won 30 games and brought plenty back (20:15) Miami and Jai Lucas are dangerous … are the Canes the dark horse ACC champion? (22:45) 1-18 ACC Predictions (32:35) Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year & Players to Watch (39:30) How many ACC teams are going to the 2027 NCAA Tournament? (44:05) Norlander circles back to the back end of the conference Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

    ACC PREVIEW: Duke, L’ville, UVA, Miami, UNC = clear top 5. Six new coaches, big $ additions as league vies for nine NCAAT teams in ‘27
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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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    CBS Sports
  • Years Active
    2007 - 2026
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