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Inside College Basketball Now

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.©2025 CBS Interactive. 027373 Basketball Politics & Government
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  • UCLA Breaks Through, Arizona’s Big Chance & What UNC–Virginia Really Tells Us

    UCLA Breaks Through, Arizona’s Big Chance & What UNC–Virginia Really Tells Us
    Jan 22 2026
    College basketball is starting to separate contenders from noise, and this week delivered real clues. We break down UCLA’s long-awaited breakthrough, Arizona’s push toward its first Final Four in 25 years, and why Saturday’s North Carolina–Virginia matchup will tell us a lot about the Tar Heels. Plus, Rothstein’s National Coach of the Year rankings, key injury news at Illinois, a historic Pitino family showdown, and the games that will shape the March picture. 0:00 Intro 1:00 CBB Craziness 3:00 UCLA 11:15 Arizona 21:00 UNC 32: Coach of the Year Race 35:00 Live Chat 38:00 3 Good Nuggets 40:00 Weekend Preview 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
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    44 mins
  • UVA's Ryan Odom coached UMBC to a 1 vs. 16 upset, now he's the coach of the team he beat

    UVA's Ryan Odom coached UMBC to a 1 vs. 16 upset, now he's the coach of the team he beat
    Jan 20 2026
    Virginia head coach Ryan Odom joins Jon Rothstein to break down UVA's unexpected 16-2 start, his style of play compared to Tony Bennett and his role in the UMBC/Virginia upset. Then, Jon and Ryan discuss this year's roster in Charlottesville and what it's going to take for the Cavaliers to play deep in to March. (0:00) Intro + Ryan Odom joins the show (0:15) His reaction to the start of UVA’s season (0:45) Putting together a roster from scratch at the power conference level (2:45) How the pressure changes in a multi-bid league (4:00) The change in style of play for Virginia basketball (5:30) Ryan’s relationship with Tony Bennett (6:45) Ryan Odom’s part in the UMBC upset (9:00) The depth and balance of this year’s roster (10:15) The impact of Thijs De Ridder (11:40) A potential x-factor for the Cavaliers moving forward (13:00) Being a head coach in the ACC & this year’s ACC (14:00) Scheduling a non-conference game in the middle of the conference schedule (15:00) A loss and a win that sticks with Ryan (18:00) What was the day like between UMBC’s upset and losing to K-State? (20:30) A recruit that he just missed out on (21:00) The keys for Virginia to make a run #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #Virginia #UVA #RyanOdom 🎥 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 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT EYE ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL 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. 🎙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. 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
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    25 mins
  • Florida & Kentucky have BIG TIME weeks + JT Toppin dominates BYU & Darryn Peterson is MUST-WATCH

    Florida & Kentucky have BIG TIME weeks + JT Toppin dominates BYU & Darryn Peterson is MUST-WATCH
    Jan 19 2026
    Jon Rothstein recaps a busy weekend in college basketball. Florida and Kentucky make important strides in the SEC and conference title races are taking shape. Then, JT Toppin and Darryn Peterson are must-see in the Big 12 and three good nuggets from around the sport. (0:00) Intro (2:50) Florida, Kentucky have big week in the SEC (12:20) Power conference races are taking shape (23:15) JT Toppin is underrated & you must watch Darryn Peterson (31:50) This is: INTERACTION (38:00) Three Good Nuggets (39:00) Games to Watch before our next show #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #Florida #Kentucky #JTToppin #DarrynPeterson 🎥 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 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT EYE ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL 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. 🎙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. 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
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    43 mins
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