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. 1h ago

    Early 2026-27 Big 12 College Basketball Preview: Awards, Storylines & more!

    Jon Rothstein breaks down the 2026-27 Big 12 Conference, explaining why there's no clear favorite after a massive offseason talent drain. He ranks all 16 teams, led by Arizona, with Houston, Iowa State, BYU, and Kansas all in the hunt. Plus, Rothstein reveals his preseason Big 12 awards, including Player of the Year, First Team All-Big 12, sleeper picks, impact freshmen, breakout players, and answers Twitter questions. (0:00) 3 Big Things on the Big 12 (13:10) Big 12 Preseason Power Rankings (26:17) Big 12 Preseason Awards (30:55) Twitter Questions (39:19) Final Big 12 Thoughts 🎥 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

    Early 2026-27 Big 12 College Basketball Preview: Awards, Storylines & more!

  2. 4d ago

    Fred Hoiberg relives the best Nebraska basketball season ever

    Jon Rothstein sits down with Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg to relive the 2026 NCAA Tournament run and discuss how the Cornhuskers can build on that success moving forward. Jon and Fred also dive in on this year's roster, Pinnacle Bank and the keys to another big year in Lincoln. (0:00) Intro + Fred Hoiberg joins the show (0:30) The Hoiberg vacation spot & making time for family (2:05) How enjoyable was last season relative to the rest of Fred’s lengthy basketball career? (3:45) Why Nebraska was so connected last season (5:25) Doing last season with his sons involved (6:55) The pressure ahead of last year’s Troy game and finally winning a tournament game at Nebraska (9:20) The seconds when Tyler Tanner’s shot was in the air (11:15) The Sweet 16 run and what was left on the table (12:20) 2026-27 roster impressions (14:10) How Fred is challenging Braden Frager this season (15:15) Year 2 at Nebraska for Pryce Sandfort (16:40) Latest on the Huskers nonconference schedule (17:30) The Pinnacle Bank homecourt advantage (19:10) Biggest keys to another Nebraska tournament 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 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.

    Fred Hoiberg relives the best Nebraska basketball season ever

  3. 6d ago

    Ben McCollum on Iowa's Elite Eight Run & Building a Big Ten Contender

    Ben McCollum joins Jon Rothstein after leading Iowa to an Elite Eight in his first season as head coach. McCollum reflects on the jump from the mid-major level at Drake to the Big Ten Conference, what surprised him most, and the defining moments from Iowa's remarkable tournament run. The two also discuss building and retaining a roster in today's college basketball landscape, expectations for the Hawkeyes' 2026-27 roster, a challenging non-conference schedule, and what it will take to sustain success in Year 2. (0:00) Ben McCollum (0:50) Talent Difference (1:45) Lack of Momentum (2:45) Florida Upset (3:46) Best Moments (4:46) 2026 NCAA Tournament (6:50) Bennett Stirtz (7:20) Incoming Roster (11:30) Upcoming Schedule (13:25) Job Search (14:30) Toughest Win/Loss (15:55) Reflecting (18:40) Developing a Program (22:30) Keys to 2026-27 (23:03) Movie Character 🎥 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

    Ben McCollum on Iowa's Elite Eight Run & Building a Big Ten Contender

  4. Jul 13

    Early 2026-27 Big Ten College Basketball Preview: Awards, Storylines & more!

    Jon Rothstein is back with another offseason preview. This time he's talking all things Big Ten! From loaded rosters at Illinois and Michigan State to west coast powers trying to make a big splash and a very interesting season upcoming in West Lafayette, Jon has you covered. Jon also dives into preseason awards and answers questions from the audience. This is ONLY July. (0:00) Intro + let’s talk Big Ten! (3:50) 3 Big Things (4:00) Michigan & Michigan State are aiming for a home Final Four (10:46) Matt Painter’s Boilermakers are not great on paper (13:50) Is USC this season’s Nebraska? (16:52) Preseason Power Rankings (20:43) Preseason Awards (24:37) Twitter Questions! (28:30) Final Thoughts 🎥 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/ 🎙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.

    Early 2026-27 Big Ten College Basketball Preview: Awards, Storylines & more!

  5. Jul 10

    Early 2026-27 Big East College Basketball Preview

    Jon Rothstein previews the 2026-27 Big East Conference season, explaining why UConn enters as the team to beat once again. Plus, why the conference needs to double its NCAA Tournament representation, how Donnie Freeman's season-ending injury impacts St. John's, and his full preseason power rankings from top to bottom. Rothstein also reveals his preseason Big East awards, including Player of the Year, First Team All-Big East, sleeper picks, breakout candidates, impact freshmen, answers Twitter questions, and wraps up with his big-picture thoughts on one of college basketball's premier conferences. (2:50) The Big East Needs More NCAA Tournament Bids (5:10) UConn Is the Team to Beat (9:15) Donnie Freeman's Injury Changes St. John's (13:52) Big East Power Rankings (25:30) Big East Preseason Awards (29:55) Twitter Questions (40:16) Big Picture Big East Thoughts

  6. Jul 9

    Why Shaka Smart came to terms with the transfer portal at Marquette

    Jon Rothstein sits down with Marquette head coach Shaka Smart for a mid-summer college hoops conversation. Jon and Shaka break down last year's Marquette struggles, using the transfer portal to fill certain gaps and what to expect from the upcoming Marquette roster. All that and much more from the 17-year head coach! (0:00) Intro + Shaka Smart joins the show (0:30) Shaka’s family and favorite vacation spots (2:00) The last half decade at Marquette (3:05) Comparing Shaka’s head coach jobs (4:10) How tough was last season? And missing the tournament (6:45) Growth from adversity vs. success (8:00) When did Shaka come to terms with the transfer portal? (10:00) Transfer portal: compliment instead of define? (11:20) Impressions of the 2026-27 version of the roster (13:10) Why Nigel James Jr. is poised to be the next great Marquette guard (14:30) Which returner makes the biggest jump? (15:30) The next steps for Adrien Stevens (16:55) The relationship with a player you recruited vs. a portal add? (19:10) Gaps that transfers will fill (21:15)The Big East and NCAA Tournament bids (23:00) Marquette’s nonconference schedule (24:00) One great win and one tough loss (26:35) Keys to Marquette being a Big East contender 🎥 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 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/ 🎙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.

    Why Shaka Smart came to terms with the transfer portal at Marquette

  7. Jul 7

    Kevin Willard Opens Up on Villanova, the Transfer Portal & Expanding March Madness

    Kevin Willard joins Jon Rothstein to discuss the challenge of rebuilding Villanova in today's college basketball landscape. From constructing a roster in the transfer portal era to balancing life as a head coach, Willard shares how he's approaching one of the sport's most high-profile jobs. The two also discuss the Wildcats' 2026-27 roster, expectations in the Big East Conference, the non-conference schedule, the proposed expansion of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, and where the sport is headed in the years to come. (0:00) Willard's Background (1:45) Time Away from Family (2:40) Bringing Villanova Back (4:20) Is Villanova Still a Blue Blood? (6:05) Coaching Career (8:40) Big East Competition (10:25) 2026-27 Roster (11:30) Luigi Suigo (13:40) Building the Team (19:00) Notre Dame in Rome (20:38) Injury Updates (22:10) Non-Conference Schedule (25:20) Expanded NCAA Tournament (28:10) Future of College Basketball (31:53) Looking Ahead #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein 🎥 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

  8. Jul 2

    Missouri is LOADED with talent, Dennis Gates details how to turn that into wins

    Missouri head coach Dennis Gates sits down with Jon Rothstein to discuss all things Mizzou hoops. Jon and Dennis discuss Leonard Hamilton's influence on him, a highly anticipated roster and schedule in Columbia and the future of Missouri vs. Kansas. (0:00) Intro + Dennis Gates joins the show (0:30) Year 5 for Dennis Gates at Missouri (1:45) Missouri vs. Cleveland State as a job (3:15) Lessons learned: making the tournament vs missing it (4:35) The mentorship of Leonard Hamilton (7:15) Being involved in lives vs. being involed in winning as a coach (8:45) The 2026-27 Missouri roster (10:35) Are we building programs nowadays? Or just teams year-by-year? (11:50) Is this the best roster Dennis has had at Missouri? (13:20) Why Jason Crowe Jr. is a very unique player (14:30) The anticipation of Missouri’s nonconference schedule (16:45) Why Dennis was willing to play Saint Louis in downtown St. Louis (19:00) The future of Kansas vs. Missouri (20:30) Any major nonconference additions to the schedule? (21:45) One great win and one great loss Dennis holds on to (23:30) Keys to a Missouri run in the NCAA Tournament (25:00) Does the length and physicality of this roster remind him of FSU? (27:00) Who plays Dennis Gates in the movie about his life? 🎥 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 ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein\ 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/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.

    Missouri is LOADED with talent, Dennis Gates details how to turn that into wins
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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
    189
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2025 CBS Interactive. 027373
  • Show Website
    Inside College Basketball Now

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