Inside College Basketball Now

Transfer Portal Updates + Big Names Who Could Benefit from 5-in-5 rule

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:33:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein breaks down the impact of the potential 5-in-5 eligibility rule, which would affect players like Tarris Reed, Malik Brown, Seth Trimble, and Braden Smith who could make a major impact with another season. Plus, a look at Duke adding John Blackwell for perimeter depth, Miikka Muurinen committing to Arkansas, and a conversation with Gerry McNamara of Syracuse. Rothstein also answers listener questions to wrap up the show. 0:00 Welcome 1:55 5-in-5 Eligibility Rule 13:07 Major Storylines 28:20 Syracuse's Gerry McNamara 37:39 Answering Social Media Questions 41:51 News and Notes

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Bryan Hodgson on lessons from Nate Oats and joining Providence and the Big East

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein sits down with new Providence Friars coach Bryan Hodgson to break down his rise from Buffalo to the Big East. They discuss how he got his nickname “The Shark,” lessons learned from Nate Oats at Alabama, and how Ryan Mela and newcomer Dink Pate could shape Providence next season.

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Transfer portal updates I UConn, Illinois show importance of retention

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:41:00 -0000

Retention is still the foundation of winning in college basketball and the latest decisions across the country prove it. On this episode of Inside College Basketball Now, Jon Rothstein breaks down why programs like UConn and Illinois are once again positioned to contend after securing key returning pieces. With Braylon Mullins heading back to Storrs and Andrej Stojakovic returning to Champaign, the blueprint is clear: continuity matters. Plus, Florida gets a boost with Alex Condon returning, and we take a look at the biggest stay-or-go decisions still looming ahead of the NBA Draft early entry deadline. Then it’s time for Portal Kombat, as some of the top remaining names in the transfer portal continue to shape the offseason landscape. From John Blackwell’s high-profile recruitment to key movement involving programs like Duke, Louisville, Gonzaga, and North Carolina, the board is still shifting in a major way. We also check in on the big boys, Kentucky, Louisville, Kansas, North Carolina, Indiana—and take a closer look at where things stand in the Big East with St. John’s, Providence, Xavier, and Creighton. Plus, your questions answered in our interaction segment, and a fresh edition of 3 Good Nuggets, including a marquee non-conference matchup between BYU and San Diego State, Wisconsin adding a sneaky shooter, and the latest on the transfer portal closing window.

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Jerrod Calhoun spoke to Mick Cronin before accepting Cincy job + how he plans to rebuild FAST

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein chats with new Cincy coach Jerrod Calhoun.

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Dusty May never considered leaving Michigan + updates on Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:42:00 -0000

Fresh off winning a national championship, Michigan head coach Dusty May joins Jon Rothstein to reflect on the biggest moment of his career, and what comes next. Just one week after cutting down the nets, May shares why he never seriously considered leaving Michigan, even as his stock skyrocketed, and explains why winning it all hasn’t changed his mindset or approach as a coach. He also provides the latest on key roster situations, including Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr., and where things currently stand. Rothstein and May dive into the grind it took to reach the top, how he’s handling the immediate aftermath of a title run, and what sustaining success at Michigan will look like moving forward.

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Latest transfer portal updates + catching up with Dusty May & Jerrod Calhoun

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:43:00 -0000

It’s time for PORTAL KOMBAT WATCH, breaking down the biggest names shaping the offseason, including John Blackwell, Rob Wright, Neoklis Avdalas, KJ Lewis, Markus Burton, Jalen Haralson, and more. The show also features interviews with Michigan head coach Dusty May and Cincinnati head coach Jerrod Calhoun, plus a fan Q&A and three key news nuggets: a marquee Gonzaga–Michigan State matchup set for Palm Springs, continued expansion in the WCC, and the official early entry withdrawal deadline for the 2026 NBA Draft.

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Introducing 'Deep Waters' a UFC podcast from CBS Sports

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:35:00 -0000

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Deep Waters is where the fight game gets real.

Live every Monday on YouTube, some combo of Din Thomas, Chris Weidman, Jorge Masvidal, and Dustin Poirier break down the biggest moments in MMA with the kind of honesty and perspective you only get from guys who’ve been in the cage.

From fight reactions and bold matchmaking debates to behind-the-scenes stories and unfiltered takes, nothing’s off limits.

Each episode hits the biggest storylines in the sport, dives into key fights, and looks ahead to what’s next, with plenty of personality, debate, and chaos along the way. Plus, the live chat is part of the show, giving fans a voice and helping shape the conversation in real time.

If you care about the UFC and want more than surface-level analysis, this is where you tap in.

Deep Waters, every Monday, live on YouTube. Dive in.

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Michigan crowned, UConn fails to complete dynasty bid + Early look at next season!

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:15:00 -0000

Michigan defeats UConn to win the title. Jon Rothstein reacts!

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UNC hiring Michael Malone - Jon Rothstein reacts!

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:06:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein reacts to UNC hiring Michael Malone.

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

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:21:00 -0000

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

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Final Four Preview: Michigan-Arizona, Illinois-UConn + What's next for UNC?

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:30:00 -0000

Who will win the 2026 NCAA Tournament? Jon Rothstein reveals his pick for the new champion, preview the Final Four games and discuss the latest news around North Carolina’s coaching search on the latest episode of Inside College Basketball Now.

0:00 - Intro

3:00 - Three Big Things

3:30 - North Carolina is going to take it’s time filling their head coach position

16:50 - Illinois vs UConn Preview

21:30 - Michigan vs Arizona Preview

25:55 - Chat Questions

30:19 - Three Nuggets

31:12 - Games to Watch

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

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0000

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

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

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:51:00 -0000

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.

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Presenting The Draymond Green Show | Draymond Green Versus Skip Bayless

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:01:00 -0000

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.

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

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:19:00 -0000

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.

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

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0000

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

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

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0000

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

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NCAA Tournament Chaos! Jon Rothstein recaps an incredible first weekend

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:32:00 -0000

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.

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Jon Rothstein's First Four BREAKDOWN + THESE 9 Teams Are Title Contenders

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:06:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein breaks down the First Four matchup between NC State and Texas before breaking down the matchup between SMU and Miami, breaks down his national title contenders and gets into what makes Texas Tech and UNC so heartbreaking.

(0:00) Intro

(2:00) First Four - Texas/NC State recap, SMU/Miami (OH) Preview

(9:38) How many teams can win a national title?

(16:49) My heart breaks for Texas Tech & North Carolina

(20:10) Job market continues to turn in CBB

(24:00) Chat Questions

(27:25) News & Notes

(28:02) Games to Watch

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Jon Rothstein provides detailed bracket breakdown

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:44:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein breaks down the bracket.

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Jon Rothstein reacts to & picks every game in 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket!

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:26:00 -0000

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Jon Rothstein breaks down his bracket.

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Jim Boeheim says Syracuse didn't give Red Autry enough NIL: “You can spend $10 million and lose”

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:48:00 -0000

Syracuse coaching legend Jim Boeheim joins Jon Rothstein to talk about some of the most unforgettable moments of his career, including Syracuse's 6OT win in the Big East tournament in 2009 being one he'll never forget. He also takes inventory of the ACC tournament, including Cayden Boozer stepping into the starting lineup for Duke, and who some other teams are that could make the Final Four.

They finish by discussing Syracuse's head coaching opening, and what makes this "the most important thing he ever does in his life" when it comes to the new athletic director hiring the team's next head coach. (0:00) Intro and Welcome (0:12) Syracuse's unbelievable Big East tournament run 20 years ago (1:11) Why he'll never forget the 6OT win over UConn (2:35) Carmelo Anthony was 'unreal' in team's 2003 title run (3:56) Why geographical advantages matter in the NCAA tournament (5:50) What Cayden Boozer brings to Duke's starting lineup (9:49) Why Jim Boeheim is a fan of Miami Ohio being in the tournament: "I wouldn’t want to play them" (11:47) What makes Rick Pitino such a great coach (13:53) As long as Rick Pitino can blow a whistle he'll be coaching (14:53) Off-the-radar teams that could make the Final Four (16:54) On Red Autry's time at Syracuse and not having enough NIL funds (19:24) How coaching at Syracuse changed moving from the Big East to the ACC (21:18) Gerry McNamara is taking Siena to the NCAA Tournament: "Really proud of him" (23:11) Should the next head coach of Syracuse have ties to the school? "Get the best coach possible" (25:58) Is Gerry McNamara ready to take over at Syracuse? (27:14) Importance of keeping busy in retirement (28:11) Jim Boeheim says THIS game is the BEST game he ever had a team play

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This is the WORST March Madness bubble EVER + Previewing Thursday's conference tournament matchups

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:24:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein previews some of the BIGGEST conference tournament matchups ahead of Thursday's slate of games while also breaking down the bubble and the coaching carousel.

What makes this the WORST bubble in March Madness history

Conference tournament breakdown

Taking a look at the Coaching Carousel & What to keep an eye on

News & notes + Five games to watch

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Dusty May details how Michigan has responded since LJ Cason injury & why Wolverines must now hunt for #1 overall seed

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein sits down with Michigan head coach Dusty May to discuss the Wolverines’ remarkable finish to the regular season and what he’s learned about his team. May explains how the loss to Duke helped refocus the group, the challenge of navigating February scheduling, and what losing LJ Cason has meant for the rotation and bench development. He also dives into Elliott Cadeau’s impact, the lessons he’s taken from March Madness throughout his career, and why he’s focused more on improvement than Final Four expectations. Plus, May reflects on Big Ten Tournament strategy, the influence of Bob Knight’s philosophy, Morez Johnson Jr.’s growth, and the biggest keys for Michigan as it prepares for the NCAA Tournament. 0:00 Intro 0:15 29-2 to finish regular season 0:35 What he has learned about his team 1:20 Loss to Duke 2:10 February scheduling 2:45 Outright Big Ten season title but losing LJ Cason 4:20 What he's learning about his bench since Cason injury 5:25 Elliott Cadeau 6:15 Pressure at FAU 9:00 Highs & low of March Madness 10:30 Never thinks about going back to Final Four 11:00 Where Wolverines can keep improving 12:10 Big Ten Tournament thoughts 14:00 Appreciating the moment 16:30 Auburn matchup last year 17:20 Benefit of Chicago trip 18:20 Thinking about Coach Knight 20:45 Morez Johnson Jr. 21:45 How he'll remember this team 22:45 Biggest keys for tournament run

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Duke, Michigan, Arizona, Florida have separated themselves

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:07:00 -0000

Four teams — Duke, Michigan, Arizona, and Florida — have separated themselves as the clear top tier in college basketball as conference tournament week begins. Jon Rothstein breaks down why those four programs stand above the rest and what it means for the race for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament. Plus, hear from Michigan head coach Dusty May on where his team stands entering the postseason. We also take a deep dive into the conference tournament brackets across the ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, and SEC, react to the final AP Top 25 of the season, and run through the latest news and notes from around the country — including Nebraska tying a school-record 26 wins under Fred Hoiberg, St. John’s winning the Big East regular season title outright for the second straight year under Rick Pitino, and Donovan Dent’s incredible assist-to-turnover stretch for UCLA. Finally, we highlight several potential bid stealers to watch as championship week unfolds.

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Hubert Davis Provides Injury Update On Caleb Wilson + Breaks Down UNC's Path To Deep Tournament Run

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is joined by North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis for an exclusive interview. Hubert Davis breaks down the Tar Heels season so far, provides injuries updates for key players including Caleb Wilson and discusses what it will take for his team to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.

(00:00) Intro

(00:07) Flashback To 2022 Win Over Duke

(1:20) Success Despite Injuries

(2:20) Why Injuries Could Help Team Be Better

(3:59) Caleb Wilson Latest

(6:00) Importance of Derek Dixon

(7:09) Where Seth Trimble’s Shot Ranks In Top Memories

(8:47) Keys For UNC To Make Deep Run

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Best PG In College Basketball | Award Discussions | Top Games To Watch | MUCH MORE!

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:16:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein breaks down the latest headlines in college basketball, including why Darius Acuff is the best PG in the country, Big Ten / Big East updates and why this year’s bubble lacks pop. He also states his case for the current award races and provides his All-American teams.

(00:00) Intro

(1:49) Darius Acuff Best PG In CBB

(5:03) Purdue, Michigan State & Michigan Talk

(11:39) Big East Tournament Talk

(14:26) NCAA Tournament Bubble Lacking Pop

(18:11) Rothstein’s All-American Teams

(22:05) Hubert Davis Update On Caleb Wilson

(27:48) Coach Of The Year Discussion

(30:19) Dan Hurley On What Motivates Him

(33:30) Sixth Man Of The Year Discussion

(38:36) Donovan Dent's Incredible Run

(39:31) Jai Lucas Appreciation

(40:27) Dark Side Of March

(42:20) Top Games To Watch

(43:32) Under-The-Radar Games

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Dan Hurley says he will never again coach a player like Alex Karaban + what he told Rick Pitino recently

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:29:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein sits down with Dan Hurley to discuss UConn’s 27–3 season and what’s driving the Huskies as March approaches. Hurley reflects on his first March Madness memory, the different perspectives that come with championship expectations, and key moments from Alex Karaban’s development to this year’s “comeback” narrative. He breaks down UConn’s non-conference approach, whether the Big East should expand its schedule, the St. John’s matchup and potential rematch, and how this team compares to his recent title squads. Hurley also dives into the growth of Jaylin Stewart, Silas Demary Jr., Tarris Reed Jr., and Braylon Mullins, the importance of geography in the NCAA Tournament, lessons from past Final Fours, and what continues to fuel him as he chases another championship. 0:00 Intro 0:10 First March Madness memory 0:45 Different perspectives on March Madness 1:40 Alex Karaban moment 2:50 Karaban prototype in recruiting 4:00 How is UConn 27-3? 5:05 Non-conference in February 7:00 Should Big East go to 18-game conference sked? 8:30 St. John's matchup 9:30 Possible rematch vs. St. John's in conference tourney 12:00 "Comeback" this season 13:00 Comparing to title teams 14:55 This year's bench 16:30 Jaylin Stewart 16:55 Silas Demary Jr. 18:30 Tarris Reed Jr. 20:20 Importance of geography in NCAA Tournament 21:45 Making tournament at Rhode Island 23:45 Braylon Mullins 25:30 Thinking about another title 26:35 Final Four learnings 28:30 His driving force 31:00 Keys for UConn

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Final No. 1 Seed Is Up For Grabs + Questions surround Michigan & Purdue

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:22:00 -0000

The race for the final No. 1 seed is on as Florida and UConn battle for the last spot on the top line. We break down what the committee could value most — and whether Michigan and Purdue should be facing real concern in the Big Ten. Plus, why Duke’s defense deserves more respect, Brayden Burries’ rise at Arizona, Jon Rothstein’s reaction to the latest AP Top 25, key news from around the country, and the must-watch games that could shape the week ahead.

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This is March

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:55:00 -0000

Celebrate the beginning of the month with Mr. March, Jon Rothstein.

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Brad Underwood details what makes this one of the BEST Illinois teams he’s coached, why they've got a shot at Final Four

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is joined by Illinois head coach Brad Underwood to preview the team's upcoming game against Michigan, including his early impressions of the Wolverines and what makes them so tough to beat. The two also dive into what makes this one of the best teams Underwood has coached at Illinois and how they're better than the Elite Eight team from two years ago, plus what it will take for them to make it back to the Final Four and even win a national title.

(0:00) Intro & Approaching 10-year anniversary of Stephen F. Austin tourney run (1:10) Taking a mid-major to the Elite Eight versus Illinois (2:17) The emotional roller coaster taking his first power conference gig (3:48) On recent OT losses and why Illinois has a shot at a Final Four (5:16) Why preparations didn't change around UCLA trip: "Might as well be in Siberia" (6:47) How Illinois is 22-6 (7:28) What makes this team have a higher ceiling than previous Illinois squads (8:14) What sets Keaton Wagler apart from other players (10:15) How injuries have helped Illinois (11:39) What makes Zvonimir Ivisic the wild card for Illinois (12:21) First impressions of Michigan: “Don’t have many weaknesses” (13:50) Michigan’s bench doesn’t get enough credit (14:49) On ending the Big Ten national title drought (15:53) How hard it is to prepare for the NCAA tournament with Big Ten tournament championship turnaround (17:49) What makes Illinois “the best job in the country” (19:39) On the Illinois team 2 years ago being Final Four caliber and getting back to the Elite Eight (21:25) Biggest keys for Illinois to be able to make a run at the Final Four

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UConn’s sends a MESSAGE vs. St. John’s, Virginia-Duke PREVIEW + Is Todd Golden UNDERRATED?

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:50:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein breaks down the latest headlines in college basketball, including UConn's statement win over St. John's, Todd Golden possibly being underrated as a head coach and previewing Virginia-Duke.

(0:00) Intro

(1:45) UConn sends a message against St. John’s

(9:58) Is Todd Golden underrated as a head coach?

(16:31) Virginia/Duke headlines a great stretch of hoops

(22:32) Chat Questions

(27:27) On NCAA tournament expansion

(30:09) 5 Dark horse Final Four teams

(33:20) Three Good Nuggets

(34:09) 5 games to watch

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"He is a closer." - NC State's Will Wade says Darrion Williams is the key to a strong finish

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is joined by NC State head coach Will Wade to relive VCU and McNeese NCAA tournament memories and break down year one at the helm for the Wolfpack.

(0:00) Intro + Will Wade joins the show!

(0:30) the 15-year anniversary of the VCU Final Four run

(2:25) the VCU run vs. the McNeese tournament win

(3:40) Watching March Madness from the sidelines in 2023

(5:05) Being a power conference coach now vs. final year at LSU

(6:40) Coaching in ACC vs. SEC

(8:40) Being in the triangle with Duke and UNC

(10:10) Year 1 in the ACC - “I wish we were more effective”

(12:05) Darrion Williams and the conclusion of his college career

(13:45) Will’s relationship with Quadir Copeland

(15:45) The X-factor for NC State coming down the stretch

(17:00) Preparing for Virginia on Tuesday

(19:20) One win and one loss that sticks with Will

(21:50) A recruit that Will just missed out on

(23:30) The key for peak NC State heading into the tournament

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Duke’s Michigan-sized statement + Arizona delivers AGAIN & UConn-St. John’s: Game of the Year??

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:05:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is back to recap a loaded weekend on Inside College Basketball Now. Duke and Arizona get huge wins over Michigan and Houston on Saturday in three big things. Then, UConn and St. John's will play on Wednesday with the Big East regular season title hanging in the balance. Jon rounds out the show with Monday's AP Top 25, college basketball notes and games to watch this week.

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(22:25) The stage is set for UConn & St. John’s on Wednesday

(32:22) Rothstein Reaction: New AP Top 25

(35:13) News & Notes + Games to watch this week

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Darius Acuff among the BEST freshmen PG to play for John Calipari, UConn’s 1-seed in JEOPARDY + Michigan vs. Duke PREVIEW

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:57:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein breaks down the biggest headlines in college basketball, including Darius Acuff being one of the best freshmen PG in John Calipari's career, UConn's loss to Creighton, previewing Duke-Michigan and MORE.

(1:30) Is Darius Acuff the best freshman PG to ever play for John Calipiari?

(12:55) Creighton shocks UConn, Huskies’ 1-seed in jeopardy

(19:45) Duke/Michigan highlights an elite Saturday in college hoops

(27:38) Chat Questions & Talking St. John's Golden Era

(34:42) 5 Bubble Teams that need to start winning

(41:34) 3 Good Nuggets

(42:47) Games to Watch & Under-the-radar Games

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Kelvin Sampson doesn't want to coach TOO LONG and overstay his welcome

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson joins Jon Rothstein for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of his program, his legacy, and what’s ahead for the Cougars. Sampson reflects on his Oklahoma Final Four team, whether geography provides an edge in March, and how this season’s success compares to previous runs. He breaks down Houston’s frontline, discusses the role of freshmen, and identifies the wild card that could define this team’s ceiling. The conversation also dives into bigger-picture topics — his 800th career win, coaching alongside his son Kellen Sampson, whether they ever revisit the Florida game, and what the Hall of Fame would mean. Sampson also looks ahead to Houston’s upcoming stretch and weighs in on Arizona. This is a candid, in-depth sit-down with one of college basketball’s most respected voices.

0:00 Intro

0:15 Oklahoma Final Four Team

6:00 Possible geographic advantage in tourney

7:45 Success this season

12:00 Relying on freshmen

13:45 Houston Frontline

16:30 Wild card for Houston

18:00 Do they ever discuss the Florida game?

18:45 800th win

22:15 Kellen Sampson

23:45 Future in coaching

24:30 Hall of Fame nomination

29:45 Upcoming stretch

32:00 Arizona matchup

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"Through the fire" - Tennessee's Rick Barnes explains how Nate Ament & the Vols have ascended to a new level

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is joined by Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes to discuss basketball in the SEC, going from Texas to Knoxville, Nate Ament and the keys to the rest of the season for the Volunteers.

(0:00) Intro + Tennessee’s Rick Barnes joins!

(0:25) Rick’s history with the UT job stretches several decades

(3:00) Going from Texas to rebuilding Tennessee

(4:45) Differences between Tennessee and Rick’s other jobs

(6:30) Enduring losses in the Elite Eight & the NCAA tournament

(7:50) The quest for a Final Four

(9:30) How Tennessee has won 6 of its last 7

(10:50) Nate Ament has ascended to a new level recently

(12:15) JP Estrella in the starting lineup

(13:30) Rick’s lifetime contract in Knoxville & retirement

(16:00) The growth of SEC basketball

(18:00) One win and one loss that sticks with Barnes

(19:30) Keys for a tournament run for Tennessee

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A dark day in the Big 12: Tang fired, Saunders out + Michigan, Houston gauntlet weeks & JT Toppin

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:21:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is back on Inside College Basketball Now to recap the weekend in college hoops. A tumultuous Sunday for the Big 12, Houston and Michigan have big time weeks and JT Toppin might actually be underrated. Then, Jon reacts to Monday's AP Top 25 and leaves you with three good nuggets and games to watch this week.

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(2:00) A very somber Sunday in the Big 12: Jerome Tang, Richie Saunders

(15:30) Armageddon lies ahead for Houston + is JT Toppin actually underrated?

(25:50) Michigan has a big week ahead

(35:15) Rothstein Reaction: Monday’s AP Top 25

(38:10) 3 Good Nuggets + Upcoming games to watch

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Saint Louis' Josh Schertz details how his team got to 23-1, coaching Robbie Avila

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is joined by Saint Louis' Josh Schertz about making the jump from DII coaching, how the team has reached 23-1 and what they can do to be a tougher out late in the season.

(0:00) Intro + Josh Schertz joins the show

(1:00) Bartending after a big win and how that can be part of the job

(2:00) 13 years at Lincoln Memorial

(2:45) Jumping from DII to mid-major and mid-major to Saint Louis

(4:00) Comparing each stop as a head coach

(5:35) The pressure of playing a conference tournament in a single-bid league

(7:15) The week after losing to Drake, waiting for Selection Sunday

(8:35) Turning a season from good to great to special

(10:30) Envying multi-bid leagues & the challenges of both

(12:20) 2024 Indiana State vs. 2026 Saint Louis

(12:15) How is Saint Louis 23-1? And the elite coaching staff at SLU

(15:06) Who taught Josh Schertz to coach offense?

(17:00) On this being his final season with Robbie Avila

(19:15) Who is the X-factor for Saint Louis?

(20:25) One win and one loss that sticks with Schertz

(22:00) A recruit that he just missed out on

(24:30) What can Saint Louis do to be a tougher out late in the season

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Michigan & Florida ROLL, How Purdue could IMPROVE, Bill Self doing one of the best coaching jobs

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:18:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein breaks down some of the biggest storylines in college basketball, including Michigan and Florida making BIG statements on Wednesday night, Purdue having a runway to improve its NCAA Tournament seed and whether this is one of Bill Self's best coaching jobs of his career. (2:20) Michigan and Florida both made statements on Wednesday (10:21) Purdue has a runway to improve its NCAA Tournament seed (21:30) Bill Self is doing one of the best coaching jobs of his career (32:17) Answering chat questions (36:12) Rothstein Ranks: 5 Mid-Majors To Watch NOT named Gonzaga (39:29) Three Good Nuggets (40:27) Games to watch

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Kevin Willard describes Jay Wright's lasting influence on Villanova basketball

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is joined by first-year Villanova head coach Kevin Willard to discuss Jay Wright's influence on the Nova program, why the Wildcats are successful in his first season and the evolution of the Big East.

(0:00) Intro + Kevin Willard joins!

(0:30) Ed Cooley’s role in Kevin’s story

(1:55) How the Nova job is different from past coaching jobs

(3:05) What do you know about being the Wildcat head coach now?

(4:30) Balancing Jay Wright’s influence and running the program Kevin’s way

(7:30) How is Villanova 18-5 this year?

(8:45) Getting back to the NCAA tournament

(9:45) Honing evaluation skills at Seton Hall & how it translates to this climate

(11:45) Retention is the main priority

(13:10) Why the Nova backcourt is so effective

(14:15) Duke Brennan’s performance this season in first year at Nova

(15:35) Talking St. John’s, UConn and growing pains against good teams

(18:00) What can the Big East do to improve nationally?

(20:00) Should the Big East consider an 18-game conference schedule?

(22:50) One win and one loss that sticks with Willard

(24:20) A recruit he just missed out on

(25:05) What are the keys to a tournament run?

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North Carolina is climbing, St. John's has the goods + Michigan is elite & Arizona-Kansas is must-watch

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:03:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is back on CBS Sports Network to recap wins for St. John's and North Carolina in a great weekend of college basketball. Then, Kansas vs. Arizona headlines Monday and a reaction to this week's AP Top 25.

(0:00) Intro + ICBN on CBSSN

(1:37) UNC takes down Duke, returning to national prominence

(7:42) Michigan’s roster is a cut above

(12:45) What is the ceiling for St. John’s after the UConn win?

(24:00) Arizona vs Kansas is a heavyweight bought

(32:55) AP Top 25 Reaction

(37:00) News and Notes: Three good nuggets and games to watch

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Miami Redhawks' Travis Steele reveals keys to his team's success, going UNDEFEATED

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Travis Steele of the Miami Redhawks joins Jon Rothstein to break down how his team got to 23-0, the pressure of being in a one-bid league and how they might be able to turn their successes into a March Madness run.

0:00 Intro

0:07 What is it like to be 23-0

0:27 On embracing the process

1:19 Achieving retention from last season in the current CBB climate

2:57 Why scheduling is ‘more difficult than ever’

4:13 On his team controlling their own destiny in a March Madness bid

5:20 The pressures of coaching in a one-bid league

6:24 On coaching against his brother at Akron

7:20 Biggest difference in being a head coach at Miami vs. Xavier

9:08 On having Xavier be his first head coaching job

10:10 Does he have any aspirations to return to a Power Conference school?

11:24 His memories of Miami's Sweet 16 run

13:38 One tough loss and one great win

15:55 One recruit he wanted to sign but missed out on

16:42 On ensuring he's enjoying the moment while chasing bigger goals

18:23 How Miami can get better than what they've shown

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Illinois is FINAL FOUR caliber + UConn vs. St. John’s RIVALRY preview I ICBB Now

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:22:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is BACK breaking down Illinois' current form, the upcoming matchup between St. John's and UConn and MORE.

(0:00) Intro

(2:21) UConn vs. St. John’s at MSG Preview: What makes this the most anticipated regular season game of the 2025-26 season

(14:35) Adversity has hit BYU

(24:19) Illinois is playing some of the best basketball of the sport

(33:37) Rothstein Ranks: 5 teams that are 'going through it'

(39:10) Three good nuggest & games to watch

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Rick Pitino on His Future, Why UConn Isn’t a Rival, and the Big East’s Next Step

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein sits down with Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino to discuss St. John’s resurgence, the state of the Big East, and what matters most as March approaches. Pitino reflects on his earliest memories at Madison Square Garden, winning his 900th career game against his son, and how he views rivalries — including matchups with UConn — through the lens of building a championship-level program at St. John's Red Storm. The conversation also dives into roster retention, Big East scheduling philosophy, player development, and what St. John’s must improve before the NCAA Tournament.

0:00 Intro

0:10 First memory of Madison Square Garden

1:35 Win 900 vs. his son

3:00 Advice to Mark Pope

4:30 Retention priorities

5:35 Future at St. John's & coaching

7:25 Big East trends

9:00 Non-conference schedule

10:05 Current win streak

11:00 Early season losses

11:55 Dillon Mitchell back in starting lineup

12:35 Zuby Ejiofor

13:45 Depaul matchup

14:30 Matchup vs. UConn

15:00 Respect for UConn

16:25 This UConn team vs. title teams

16:50 UConn Rivalry

17:30 Biggest ways to improve before tournament

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Michigan & Illinois surge, Florida & UConn hitting stride, Big 12 keeps improving

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:27:00 -0000

A weekend full of statement performances reshaped the college basketball landscape. Michigan and Illinois delivered massive wins atop the Big Ten, while the Big 12 continues to prove it’s not just deep — it’s getting better. We also dive into why the last two national champions, Florida and UConn, are starting to look like themselves as the season hits a critical stretch. Plus, Jon Rothstein reacts to the latest AP Top 25 with live chat interaction, breaks down three under-the-radar storylines — including Cameron Boozer’s shooting growth, Texas standout Dailyn Swain, and Saint Louis’s scorching three-point run — and previews the must-watch games coming up this week.

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Calipari's Best Freshman? Nebraska impressive in loss, Big East Big 3

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:19:00 -0000

We break down the three biggest takeaways from the week, including Nebraska’s rise (despite a loss), a standout freshman point guard at Arkansas ahead of a huge matchup with Kentucky, and what the tournament outlook is for the Big East. Plus, it’s time for Rothstein Rankings, spotlighting five coaching jobs that deserve far more attention, and we dive into the latest news and notes, including key trends from Arizona, UConn, and Syracuse. We close with a full weekend preview featuring five must-watch games and five under-the-radar matchups that could swing conference races.

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Tom Izzo calls Michigan the best team in Big Ten & details how Michigan State can return to Final Four

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:03:00 -0000

Tom Izzo joins Jon Rothstein for a conversation on the state of Michigan State Spartans basketball. Izzo discusses navigating a demanding early-season schedule, why Michigan State has found success over the past two years, and what the program’s recent Elite Eight runs mean moving forward. He also breaks down the development of Jeremy Fears, identifies the wild cards that could shape this team’s ceiling, shares his thoughts on Michigan Wolverines, and explains why the hunger to get back to the Final Four still drives everything he does.

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Bill Self previews Darryn Peterson vs. AJ Dybantsa and details what it will take to get Kansas back on top

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein sits down with Kansas head coach Bill Self for a conversation on the state of the Jayhawks as the season ramps up. Self opens with a quick health update and discusses watching Kansas from afar, before breaking down why the Kansas Jayhawks are playing their best basketball right now. He dives into coaching with — and without — Darryn Peterson, Peterson’s status moving forward, and the buzz around a potential matchup with AJ Dybantsa and BYU Cougars. The conversation also touches on the depth and difficulty of the Big 12 Conference, Kansas’ biggest wildcard down the stretch, what it will take to reach their ceiling, and whether a third national championship is on Self’s mind. 0:00 Intro 0:10 Quick health update 0:30 Watching Colorado game while away from the team 1:30 Kansas playing best basketball 2:40 Coaching with Darryn Peterson and without Darryn Peterson 4:45 Darryn Peterson 5:50 Peterson available vs. BYU? 6:10 Excitement for Peterson vs. Dybantsa 7:15 Impressions of BYU 8:10 State of the Big 12 10:15 Wildcard for Kansas 11:20 How to get Kansas back to highest level 13:30 Thinking about winning a 3rd natty

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Can Nebraska survive Michigan & Illinois? + The DEEPEST freshman class ever & a vintage Big Monday

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:45:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein returns with Inside College Basketball Now on CBS Sports Network. Nebraska has a big time week coming up, the freshman class is LOADED and Monday night feels like a classic Big Monday.

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(2:00) Nebraska has a massive week

(11:44) This is the deepest freshman class of all time

(21:36) A huge Monday Night: Louisville/Duke & Arizona/BYU

(31:22) Rothstein Reaction: New AP Top 25 Poll

(36:16) 3 Good Nuggets & Games to watch

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Grant McCasland makes a bold claim about JT Toppin & details vision to take Texas Tech to Final Four

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein sits down with Grant McCasland for a wide-ranging conversation on his journey, his Texas Tech program, and what it takes to build a Final Four contender. McCasland reflects on turning 50, balancing family and coaching, lessons learned under Scott Drew, and how Texas Tech has grown through adversity this season. He breaks down the roster, injury updates, the impact of JT Toppin, recruiting Kingston Flemings, the challenges of coaching in the Big 12, and how often the Final Four goal is really on his mind. 0:00 Intro 0:15 Turning 50 this year 1:00 Coaching journey 2:00 Balancing family life 5:30 Learning under Scott Drew 7:00 Playing Baylor 8:50 How Texas Tech is 15-4 9:50 Change since loss to Purdue 12:30 Comeback vs. Duke 16:00 Comparisons to last year's team 17:30 Injury timetables 18:15 JT Toppin 21:15 Can they retain Toppin? 23:45 Christian Anderson comparison 26:00 Donovan Atwell 27:45 Jaylen Petty 29:15 Houston lookahead 31:45 Kingston Flemings 34:30 Coaching in Big 12 this year 36:30 Does he think about the Florida game? 37:30 How often does he think about Final Four 39:45 Keys to get to Final Four

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UCLA Breaks Through, Arizona’s Big Chance & What UNC–Virginia Really Tells Us

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:07:00 -0000

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

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UVA's Ryan Odom coached UMBC to a 1 vs. 16 upset, now he's the coach of the team he beat

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000

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

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Florida & Kentucky have BIG TIME weeks + JT Toppin dominates BYU & Darryn Peterson is MUST-WATCH

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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.

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(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

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TJ Otzelberger details how Iowa State can rebound from loss to Kansas + how Cyclones can reach Final Four

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Jon Rothstein sits down with Iowa State coach TJ Otzelberger to trace his path into coaching, the jump from JUCO to the Big 12, and what it’s really like building a program in one of college basketball’s toughest leagues. He breaks down how losses — including the setback against Kansas — are used inside the locker room to refocus, which Iowa State team stands out the most, and why player retention has become critical to sustained success. Jon also dives into individual development with Joshua Jefferson, Milan Momcilovic, Tamin Lipsey, and Nate Heise, plus what coaching in the Big 12 demands night after night. 0:00 Intro 0:45 Interest in coaching 1:45 Jump from juco to ISU 3:30 Transition to D1 coaching 5:45 What it's like coaching at Iowa State 8:45 What he told locker room after loss to Kansas 10:15 Using loss to Kansas to refocus 11:45 Best team at Iowa State? 12:45 Importance of player retention 14:00 Joshua Jefferson 15:00 Milan Momcilovic 16:15 Tamin Lipsey 17:30 Nate Heise 18:15 Coaching in the Big 12 20:15 Best wins/worst losses 23:30 Think about the Final Four? 24:30 Win over Purdue this year 26:45 Biggest keys for Iowa State to reach Final Four

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Why Kentucky could MISS the NCAA tournament, UNC has PROBLEMS

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:39:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is back breaking down Kentucky's NARROW win over LSU, North Carolina's defensive issues, Sean Miller rallying Texas and more.

(0:00) Intro

(2:28) Kentucky SURVIVES at LSU, NCAA tournament hopes feel cloudy without Jaland Lowe

(8:22) North Carolina has BIG problems at PG, on defense16:02 Sean Miller has rallied Texas

(25:17) 5 teams that have recently gotten their seasons back28:20 Answering chat questions

(34:28) 3 Good Nuggets

(35:34) 5 Games to Watch

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"Duplicate and multiply" - Greg Gard shares how Wisconsin needs to BUILD on the Michigan win

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is joined by Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard on the heels of the Badgers beating Michigan in Ann Arbor. Jon and Greg discuss what makes Michigan so good, the development of his team the last few weeks and what it's like coaching college basketball in 2026.

(0:00) Intro + Greg Gard’s text messages after the Michigan win

(1:30) Where does the Michigan win rank on the regular season wins list?

(2:20) Why Michigan is so hard to play

(3:20) What is the message after a win like this?

(4:50) The rollercoaster of the last week for Wisconsin

(6:25) The development of the kind of basketball the Badgers play

(8:00) Discussing John Blackwell

(9:40) What Wisconsin hones in on when evaluating transfers + Nick Boyd

(10:50) How important is retention right now?

(12:15) What is the day-to-day like as a college coach in 2026?

(13:30) Breaking down Minnesota

(14:55) “Nebraska is for real” - why the Cornhuskers are successful

(16:55) One win & one loss that stick with Greg Gard

(17:40) A recruit Wisconsin missed out on

(19:00) Breaking down the Chris Chiozza shot in 2017

(19:45) Biggest keys to play up to the level they did against Michigan

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Michigan is mortal, Arizona looks dominant + Fred Hoiberg's COY campaign & a CBB Blue Blood audit

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:50:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is back on Inside College Basketball Now to break down an excited weekend in the sport. Michigan falls to Wisconsin while Arizona cruises yet again. Plus, Fred Hoiberg's case for national coach of the year, a look at the blue bloods in college hoops and reactions to the AP Top 25.

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(1:30) Michigan looks Mortal. Arizona looks dominant

(12:13) Nebraska is the best story in college hoops & Fred Hoiberg is NCOY favorite

(23:20) How many programs are still operating at a blue blood level?

(33:01) Rothstein Reaction: AP Top 25

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Michigan, UConn TESTED: Why they’ll still make the Final Four I ICBBN

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:45:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is back talking about Michigan and UConn facing some tough tests, Arkansas and Kentucky trading places and more. (0:00) Intro (1:55) UConn and Michigan tested in back-to-back days (11:55) Why are Arkansas and Kentucky going in different directions (21:48) Brayden Burries and Arizona are undervalued (28:45) Rothstein Ranks: Best CBB conferences (35:30) Three Good Nuggets (39:02) Games to watch and under-the-radar games

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Mark Byington breaks down how his team brought winning back to Vanderbilt

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is joined by Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington to break down the 14-0 start for the Commodores, what it's like coaching in the SEC and the keys to a deep tournament run in March.

(0:00) Intro + Vandy’s Mark Byington joins!

(0:20) What if someone told you Vanderbilt would be undefeated in January?

(1:00) Why has this team been so dominant?

(2:05) The keys to Vanderbilt’s offense & being an offensive nerd

(3:20) Being a college basketball coach in this climate

(5:00) Initial feelings and expectations for the Vandy job

(8:05) This 14-0 team vs. last year’s tournament team

(9:25) Why retention is so important and why it’s so hard to accomplish

(10:45) Tyler Tanner’s impact on the Commodores

(12:05) Duke Miles and Frankie Collins injury updates

(13:10) Playing multiple point guards and the philosophy behind it

(14:15) Alabama: “unbelievable offensive team”

(15:30) How to approach Alabama’s offense, slow them down or attack them?

(16:45) Coaching in an insane SEC last year

(18:20) A wins that stick and the toughest losses

(21:15) Mark’s recruiting history with the Curry brothers

(22:25) How Vandy will make a run in the tournament

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Is St. John's going to miss the tournament? + Darryn Peterson's newest setback & ACC's opening week

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:17:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is back to break down a loaded weekend of college basketball. St. John's loses again, what's next for the red storm. Darryn Peterson was awesome in the first half against UCF. We were quickly reminded his talent hasn't defined his season at Kansas. Then, AP Poll reactions, chat questions and plenty more from the week that was in college hoops.

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(2:35) St. John’s is at an early crossroads

(12:50) Darryn Peterson’s situation is a nuisance

(22:07) The ACC had a very good opening week

(28:45) Rothstein Reacts: Newest AP Top 25

(31:40) This is INTERACTION

(36:56) Three Good Nuggets

(37:52) Games to Watch & Under the Radar

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Michigan & UConn are in class of their own + Tobacco Road Updates & Nebraska's Opportunity

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:39:00 -0000

Michigan and UConn are beginning to separate themselves from the rest of the college basketball field — and the numbers back it up. We break down why both programs look like legitimate one-seed contenders, what their upcoming schedules tell us, and how much space they’re creating between themselves and everyone else. From there, we head to Tobacco Road, where Duke, North Carolina, and NC State all face pivotal moments that could define their seasons. Is Caleb Wilson pushing his way into the National Player of the Year conversation? Can NC State take advantage of critical Quad 1 opportunities at home? We also examine Nebraska’s perfect start and what Friday’s matchup against Michigan State means for the Huskers’ national perception. Plus, Rothstein rankings spotlight the top power forwards in college basketball, key news and notes from around the country, and a full slate of must-watch and under-the-radar games this weekend.

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How Fred Hoiberg Has Nebraska Among College Basketball’s Last Unbeaten & Why He Doesn't Plan on Touching Huskers Roster Midseason

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Fred Hoiberg joins the show to discuss Nebraska’s perfect start and what’s fueling one of the most promising seasons in program history. He reflects on the Christmas break and when he first realized this team could be special. Hoiberg breaks down key wins over Illinois, Creighton, and Wisconsin, the transition to coaching in the Big Ten, and the differences between building at Nebraska versus Iowa State. He also opens up about coaching his son Sam, memorable moments from past seasons, recruits that got away, and lessons learned from the NCAA Tournament. Plus, Hoiberg is adamant about one thing: no midseason roster additions — and he explains why. We wrap with what matters most for Nebraska’s long-term success and a lighthearted promise involving Jon Rothstein if the Huskers win a tournament game.

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AJ Dybantsa's Historic Start, Purdue's Quiet Surge & January Pressure Points

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:14:00 -0000

We break down three big things shaping the college basketball landscape right now — starting with AJ Dybantsa’s eye-opening freshman season and why the next 60 days could define BYU history. Plus, Purdue’s dominant stretch flying under the radar and why January looms as a must-move month for NC State. Rothstein digs into key news and notes across the country, and spotlight teams quietly putting together impressive resumes. The show wraps with games to watch and under-the-radar matchups that could tell us more than the rankings suggest. #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein0:00 Intro 3:30 CBB Changes 6:15 AJ Dybantsa/BYU 17:00 Purdue 21:45 NC State 30:00 Live Chat 42:30 3 Good Nuggets

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How Dusty May quickly retooled Michigan to become the title favorite

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:31:00 -0000

Michigan head coach Dusty May joins Jon Rothstein to discuss his path from FAU’s historic Final Four run to quickly rebuilding Michigan into a national contender. May reflects on the lessons from the Final Four, the timing of his move, how this Michigan roster has taken shape, and why he wants the toughest non-conference schedule possible. Plus, insight on key players, locker-room balance, NCAA Tournament seeding, and what it will take for Michigan to make a deep postseason run. 0:00 Intro 0:15 Bike rides to work in Boca Raton 1:00 FAU explosion with Final Four trip 2:30 Keeping FAU group intact 3:45 When he knew he was going to leave FAU 4:45 How much Final Four loss sticks in his head 5:30 What he learned from Final Four experience 7:00 More Final Four learnings 8:10 Biggest difference in being head coach at Michigan vs. FAU 9:05 Surprised by this Michigan start? 10:00 How team has changed throughout the year 11:30 Confidence in offense and defense 12:20 Players Era run 13:20 Does he want a close game to test Michigan" 14:15 Building this Michigan roster 15:45 How they come to understand roster construction 16:55 Keeping locker room balanced 18:00 Bringing back 4 players from Sweet 16 team in 2025 19:15 Yaxel Lendeborg 20:05 Aday Mara 21:25 Elliott Cadeau 22:15 Trey McKenney 23:30 Scheduling Duke in February 25:10 Future non-con scheduling 27:00 Looking ahead at seeding 28:45 Recruit that got away 29:15 Keys for Michigan run

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Kentucky can exhale, Statements from Texas Tech & Houston + Midseason All-Americans!

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:37:00 -0000

Kentucky fans can finally exhale, Houston and Texas Tech deliver major résumé-building wins, and Hubert Davis continues to answer the bell as North Carolina steadies itself. We open with the three biggest takeaways from the weekend before reacting to the updated AP Top 25 and unveiling our Midseason All-Americans across three teams and honorable mention. Plus, news and notes from around the country — Skyy Clark makes UCLA history, Vanderbilt’s Duke Miles continues to be one of the most overlooked transfers in the sport, and Purdue’s Braden Smith puts together a staggering assist stretch. We close by circling the games to watch this week, including Siena at Indiana, Illinois vs. Missouri, and Villanova at Seton Hall.0:00 Intro3:00 Kentucky fans can exhale9:30 St. John’s perspective17:30 UNC over Ohio State26:55 Houston and Texas Tech34:00 Duke falls36:00 AP Poll reaction39:30 Midseason All-American team44:15 Live chat50:45 3 Good Nuggets

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Why Mark Pope thinks Kentucky has 'unlimited potential' + Jayden Quaintance injury UPDATE

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope joins Jon Rothstein to discuss his relationship with Rick Pitino and what it will be like going up against his former head coach on Saturday, his impressions of this Kentucky team and the potential the Wildcats have, as well as an update on Jayden Quaintance and how he could change Kentucky once back healthy. (0:00) Intro (0:18) When was the first time Mark Pope met Rick Pitino? (0:43) What it was like to have Rick Pitino coaching him versus recruiting him (2:00) How Rick Pitino changed him as a person (3:00) On calling Rick Pitino when he dropped out of medical school (4:20) Why Rick Pitino visiting him at Utah Valley was one of the 'greatest trips' of his life (6:16) On the surrealness of going up against his former coach (7:41) On wanting to bring Rick Pitino back to Kentucky (8:44) His impressions of St. John's (9:32) What makes Kentucky so special this year (10:30) Kentucky's 'unlimited potential' and what the hardest moment has been so far this year (12:01) Where is Jaland Lowe at in terms of health? (13:02) What Kentucky needs to do to shoot the ball better (13:48) How Mouhamed Dioubate helps them embrace 'smash mouth basketball' (14:43) The status of Jayden Quaintance (16:37) How the return of Jayden Quaintance will change Kentucky (17:29) Mark Pope's ideal rotation? 14 players (18:48) One memorable win and one loss he can't shake (19:36) One recruit he wanted but didn't land (22:14) Biggest long-term keys for the Wildcats

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Why UConn's path makes them a likely 1-seed in March Madness, Darius Acuff deserves MORE attention

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:31:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is BACK breaking down UConn's path to a 1-seed in the NCAA tournament, why Darius Acuff deserves more national attention, the 5 best PG in college basketball and MORE. (0:00) Intro (2:35) Darius Acuff deserves MORE national attention (13:16) UConn has the cleanest path to a 1-seed in the NCAA tournament (21:17) Why the Kentucky-St. John's matchup is more valuable for St. John's (29:22) Rothstein Rankings: The Best PGs in CBB as of today (33:20) Answering chat questions (37:19) Three Good Nuggets

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USC's Eric Musselman opens up about the CHALLENGES of being a west coast Big Ten team

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein sits down with USC head coach Eric Musselman to talk about coaching at both the college and NBA levels, how to build a basketball program and USC and what this year's Trojans need to do to ensure a deep run in the tournament.

(0:00) Intro + how has coaching changed over the last 11 years?

(0:35) Coaching at USC compared to his other jobs

(1:55) Bouncing from being a head coach in the NBA to an assistant in college

(2:50) What is the draw to college basketball? Why make the switch?

(4:10) What did Musselman learn as an assistant coach at Arizona St. & LSU

(5:25) Being the head coach at Nevada and his roster building principals

(7:45) Are Elite Eights the toughest losses to take as a head coach?

(9:26) Was returning to coach on the west coast always in mind?

(10:30) Building a basketball program on a campus where football is king

(12:15) How important is building a great home court advantage?

(13:30) What was Big Ten travel like for the first time last season?

(14:10) Talking about this year’s USC roster & early success with injury

(15:50) Alijah Arenas’ potential return

(16:15) Rodney Rice’s timetable or lack thereof

(17:10) Chad Baker-Mazara and why he’s great for an Eric Musselman team

(18:26) The relationship between Musselman and his son Michael on staff

(19:50) Enjoying the holiday season with Big Ten play on the other side

(21:15) A big win and tough loss that stick out

(22:40) One recruit that got away

(23:50) What are the longterm keys for USC making the tournament?

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The Big 12 could OWN the top 16 seeds + Duke & UConn's race for the East region & Nebraska is legit

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:26:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is back with another episode of Inside College Basketball Now after a loaded weekend of college hoops.

The Big 12 is the best conference in the sport, how many teams will they get on the top four seed lines? Duke and UConn are in a race for the East region and Nebraska has officially arrived. They're not just a feel good story anymore. Then, instant reactions to the new AP Top 25 & three more good nuggets from around the college basketball world. This is only December.

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(2:48) How many Big 12 teams will be a top 16 seed?

(16:45) Duke & UConn are racing for the No. 1 seed in the East region

(23:30) Nebraska is no longer just a feel-good story

(28:11) Reacting to the new AP Top 25

(30:15) This is…INTERACTION

(35:00) Three Good Nuggets

(35:45) Games to watch before the next show

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Nate Oats details transforming Alabama into a powerhouse, importance of Labaron Philon | ICBBN

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Alabama coach Nate Oats joins Jon Rothstein to talk about his journey to college coaching, building Alabama into a powerhouse, the importance of Labaron Philon and more.

(0:10) What he remembers from his first D-I coaching season

(1:29) Did he always want to be a college coach?

(3:53) On hearing from the Hurley brothers about joining Buffalo staff

(6:34) Being promoted to head coach at Buffalo

(8:34) On deciding to go to Alabama

(11:17) How he’s made Alabama a powerhouse

(13:56) Who does he model his system after?

(16:29) On the draw of sustaining success at Alabama

(19:14) On Alabama becoming a “New Blood” and not needing to chase a Blue Blood job

(21:06) On having deep ties to Tuscaloosa

(23:15) Would he explore coaching in the NBA?

(25:35) Disappointment over not making the Final Four last season

(27:08) How is the team he’s coaching right now

(29:22) How Alabama can improve

(31:17) The importance of Labaron Philon

(34:07) How to balance the dynamic of recruiting transfers and freshmen

(36:35) Updates on status of Holloway, Bol Bowen, and Bristow

(38:26) On countering Arizona’s size and physicality — and borrowing some Alabama football linemen

(41:00) One great win that resonates and one difficult loss that lingers

(44:26) Biggest long-term keys for this Alabama team

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Nebraska is SURGING, Michigan is UNSTOPPABLE + Big East NEEDS Notre Dame

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:01:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is BACK breaking down Michigan's upcoming schedule, whether Notre Dame should join the Big East and MORE.

(0:00) Intro

2:21 Who will put game pressure on Michigan?

(12:53) Big East is at a crossroads, should take a long hard look at Notre Dame

(29:48) Nebraska is 10-0 and SURGING under Fred Hoiberg

(37:24) Rothstein Ranks: 5 Guards Who Deserve More National Attention

(39:24) This is Interaction

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Florida's Todd Golden highlights where the Gators MUST IMPROVE to repeat as champions

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein sits down with Florida head coach Todd Golden to talk about the weight of defending a national championship, this year's Gators team and how he adjusts realistic goals each year after winning a title.

(0:00) Intro + the last eight months

(1:10) Is it harder to build a title team or maintain one?

(2:05) What Billy Donovan has told him about trying to win back-to-back national championships

(3:07) Can defending a title actually end up being a distraction?

(3:50) Winning it all before his 40th birthday

(4:55) The vast coaching tree Todd is a part of

(7:36) Hearing from Coach K after the Final Four & playing at Cameron Indoor Stadium

(9:15) Biggest impressions of Cameron Boozer

(10:42) What does Todd Golden think about his team in early December?

(12:30) This year’s frontcourt & Thomas Haugh comparisons

(14:00) Urban Klavzar’s impact on offense

(14:50) Where will bench production come from?

(16:00) Todd’s first memories of Madison Square Garden & the game against UConn during Jimmy V Classic

(19:20) The SEC schedule is on the horizon

(20:45) The Final Four is now the instinctual measuring stick, how do you combat that?

(22:45) National title standard vs. tournament shortcomings

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Iowa State SENT A MESSAGE in Purdue blow out + CODE RED for Kentucky & Duke's Cam Boozer is the NPOY

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:17:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is back to recap a massive weekend of college hoops!

Iowa State put the entire country on notice against Purdue at Mackey Arena. Cameron Boozer leads Duke to another impressive win and the Kentucky Wildcats are in serious danger through one month. Plus, chat questions, AP poll reactions and more from the college basketball world!

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(2:45) Iowa State sent a message against Purdue + Big 12 depth

(12:45) Purdue temperature check

(17:33) Duke wins at Michigan State, Cam Boozer is running way with NPOY

(21:00) North Carolina is beginning to separate themselves in the frontcourt

(27:35) Code RED: Kentucky Wildcats

(36:02) New AP Top 25 Reaction!

(38:04) This is…INTERACTION

(43:52) Three Good Nuggets

(45:00) Games to watch before Thursday!

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Pat Kelsey reflects on first loss, what makes Sananda Fru a KEY player for Louisville | ICBBN

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Pat Kelsey joins Jon Rothstein to talk about the team's loss to Arkansas, looking ahead to Indiana and much more.

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What makes Arkansas the MOST COMPLETE team in the SEC + Donovan Dent is BACK on track I ICBBN

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:04:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is BACK breaking down THREE BIG things in men's college basketball and giving his weekly rankings, plus five players that are FRONTRUNNERS for National Player of the Year.

(0:00) Intro

(1:21) Arkansas looks like the most complete team in the SEC

(17:27) NC State is putting incredible pressure on itself

(31:04) Donovan Dent got back on track

(35:06) Rothstein Rankings: NPOY frontrunners

(37:46) Rothstein's Bracket: Top 16 seeds

(39:06) This Is Interaction

(42:16) Three Good Nuggets

(42:54) 3 Games To Watch & 3 Under-The-Radar Games

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Indiana head coach Darian DeVries breaks down the 7-0 START for the Hoosiers & KEYS to Big Ten play

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein sits down with first-year Indiana head coach Darian DeVries to talk about the 7-0 start to the season, his roster and being alongside his son Tucker in Bloomington.

(0:00) Intro + Darian DeVries, a.k.a D-Rock

(1:15) Starting 7-0 in his first season at Indiana

(1:50) His unselfish group in Bloomington & identifying the right transfer portal guys

(3:55) What has he learned about being the IU coach

(5:45) His impression of IU as a kid growing up in the midwest

(7:10) What has led to the 7-0 start for his team

(8:00) Being alongside his son, Tucker, at Indiana

(10:20) Lamar Wilkerson, Trent Sisley & the rest of the roster

(13:00) What does IU need to focus on as competition ramps up?

(13:40) It’s time for Big Ten play

(14:45) Exploring opportunities for home-and-homes, neutral site games in the nonconference

(15:40) Missing the tournament at West Virginia and how it affects schedule building

(16:45) Playing at Assembly Hall

(17:35) Longterm keys for Indiana success

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Can Michigan, Purdue or Michigan State end the Big Ten drought? + Big 12 depth & UConn's Big East superiority

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:24:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is back after a loaded Feast Week!

The Big Ten has two elite teams at the top of its league. Is this the year the conference finally ends its national title drought? Then, the Big 12 has serious depth and UConn is putting the Big East on its back. Plus three good nuggets, chat questions and the newest AP Top 25!

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(2:45) Big Ten has multiple teams that could end the title drought - Michigan, Purdue, Michigan State

(18:55) Big 12 is getting real mileage from unexpected places

(23:35) UConn is a cut above the rest of the Big East

(31:15) This is…INTERACTION

(35:59) AP Top 25 Reactions!

(40:03) Three Good Nuggets

(41:25) Games to Watch!

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Arkansas' John Calipari details what Darius Acuff & Meleek Thomas NEED TO LEARN to be successful

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Arkansas head coach John Calipari joins Jon Rothstein ahead of Arkansas vs. Duke on Thanksgiving to discuss this year's team, the state of college basketball and his talented freshman frontcourt.

(0:00) Intro + John Calipari joins the show

(0:30) a UMass anniversary and the Arkansas brand in the 90s

(2:30) The sport skewing heavily towards high major schools

(6:13) Going to work every day with his son

(7:10) Leaving the fishbowl that is Kentucky basketball

(10:20) How this team compares to last year’s Sweet 16 team

(11:45) Learning from the loss to Michigan State

(14:30) What he’s seen by Cam Boozer and the challenge for his team against Duke

(17:15) His freshman backcourt

(21:20) Who do Darius Acuff and Meleek Thomas remind you of?

(24:30) Billy Richmond “Billy Goat!” - John Calipari

(25:55) Duke vs. Arkansas on Thanksgiving

(29:57) What it will take to get back to another second weekend

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How Purdue could RUN THE TABLE into 2026 + Feast Week! Players Era Festival & Maui/Battle 4 Atlantis

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:11:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is back to discuss Purdue's dominant win over Texas Tech and how long they could stay undefeated. Then, the Players Era Festival headlines a massive Feast Week for college basketball alongside Maui and the Battle 4 Atlantis. Then, three good nuggets and questions from the chat!

(0:00) Intro + it’s Feast Week!

(3:26) Purdue has a real chance to run the table into 2026

(14:51) The Players Era Festival is LOADED

(29:00) Don’t forget about Maui & the Battle 4 Atlantis

(35:15) This is INTERACTION…

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Adrian Autry details recruiting Kiyan Anthony to Syracuse, succession plan with Jim Boeheim and the Orange outlook this season

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry joins the show to share his journey from growing up a fan of the Orange to leading the program today. He reflects on his earliest Syracuse basketball memories, meeting and playing for Jim Boeheim, choosing Syracuse, and eventually stepping into the head-coaching role after a long time around the program. Autry discusses what he has learned in his first seasons as head coach, the ACC landscape, and why he believes this year’s team has the potential to be his best yet. He also dives into the development of players like Nathan George and Kiyan Anthony, the recruiting process, the challenges and pressure of following a legend, rekindling rivalries, and what Syracuse needs to return to the NCAA Tournament in 2026.
0:10 How he got his nickname 0:45 First memory of Syracuse basketball 1:30 Meeting Jim Boeheim 1:55 Choosing Syracuse 2:35 Getting into coaching 3:40 Relationship with Boeheim as player vs. coach 5:20 Succession plan at Syracuse 6:15 Did he consider leaving Syracuse? 7:00 What he has learned about being head coach at Syracuse 8:00 What being in ACC means to Syracuse 9:15 Impressions of this year's team 10:00 Why this Cuse team can be his best 11:00 Nathan George 11:50 Kiyan Anthony 12:45 Recruiting Kiyan Anthony 14:00 Dealing with pressure 15:25 Upcoming schedule 17:00 Houston matchup 18:45 Kingston Flemings impressions 19:30 Plans for Syracuse non-conference 20:30 Rekindling rivalries 21:15 ACC future 22:30 What it will take for Syracuse to get back to tournament in 2026

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What makes this the GOLDEN ERA of Alabama basketball + THIS team has the BEST resume in CBB

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:36:00 -0000

This is ONLY November and Jon Rothstein is back breaking down this being the golden era of Alabama basketball, Arizona's resume and MORE.

(0:00) Intro (3:51) This is the GOLDEN ERA of Alabama basketball (20:19) Arizona has CBB's BEST resume, Jaden Bradley is CBB's best closer (30:05) Kentucky, Big East both at an early crossroads (41:04) This is INTERACTION... (48:02) Three good nuggets (49:23) Three games to watch

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Brad Underwood details Illinois' approach to building a HEAVY international roster & rebuilding the program

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

On today’s episode, Jon Rothstein sits down with Illinois head coach Brad Underwood for a wide-ranging conversation on the Illini’s strong start and the evolution of his program. Underwood discusses his daily routine, how he views Illinois as a destination job, and what it took to rebuild the program into a consistent Big Ten contender. He dives into the challenges of turning over rosters in the transfer portal era, the growing importance of the international player market, and updates fans on key names like Tomislav Ivisic, Mihailo Petrovic, Kylan Boswell, Keaton Wagler, Andrej Stojakovic, and David Mirkovic. The two also reflect on Illinois’ Elite Eight run, preview a marquee matchup against Alabama, and look ahead to what lies ahead for one of the hottest teams in college basketball.

(0:15) Daily step count

(1:00) Becoming Illinois head coach

(2:30) llinois as destination job

(3:45) Rebuilding Illinois

(5:00) Turning over rosters

(6:15) International player market

(7:45) International player scouting

(9:15) Elite 8 appearance & loss

(10:45) Thoughts on undefeated start

(12:05) Tomislav Ivisic update

(14:15) Mihailo Petrovic

(15:45) Kylan Boswell

(17:30) Keaton Wagler

(18:45) Andrej Stojakovic

(21:00) David Mirkovic

(22:30) Non-conference schedule

(24:15) Alabama preview

(25:30) Best Wins & Worst Loss

(27:00) Season outlook

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Purdue & UConn are the best teams in nation SO FAR + What's going on with Darryn Peterson?

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:44:00 -0000

On today’s episode, Jon Rothstein breaks down why UConn and Purdue have clearly separated themselves as the two best teams in college basketball. Jon also discusses why Kansas is already at a crossroads, with Darryn Peterson’s injury leaving Bill Self in a tough spot ahead of a brutal upcoming schedule, and how Kentucky vs. Michigan State has emerged as the true headliner of the Champions Classic. Plus, Jon touches on the weekend’s thriller between Arizona and UCLA, offers fresh nuggets on standout performers like Kingston Flemings and Urban Klavzar, examines Georgetown’s surprising surge, and spotlights the can’t-miss matchups of the week — from the Champions Classic to Arizona-UConn and Alabama-Illinois.
(0:00) Intro

(0:30) CBB Overview (3:00) UConn & Purdue

(21:00) Kansas issues

(28:30) UCLA-Arizona

(33:00) Live Chat

(39:30) AP Poll reaction

(43:00) 3 Good Nuggets

(47:15) 3 Games To Watch

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Arizona's Tommy Lloyd reveals Koa Peat reminds him of Larry Johnson, breaks down TOUGH non-conference schedule

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is joined by Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd to talk about his favorite vacation spots, the decision to leave Gonzaga for Arizona, the importance of rivalry games and more. They also get into freshman Koa Peat, the importance of having veteran players and what it's going to take for Arizona to make a deep NCAA tournament run. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Summer vacation stops for the Lloyd family (2:00) What’s the best trip he’s ever taken? (3:01) On being in Year 5 at Arizona (3:56) Biggest thing he knows now that he didn’t know before becoming Arizona’s head coach (4:45) On if he ever thought about leaving Gonzaga before the Arizona opportunity (6:36) On playing opening night in Las Vegas against Florida (8:02) Where does Arizona's size and physicality stack up among the teams that he’s coached? (9:17) On having depth with his Bigs (10:26) The expectations for Koa Peat (11:34) Which player Koa reminds him the MOST of (12:50) On what it's like going through the highs and lows in this climate with first-year players in CBB (14:21) On being anchored by returning players (15:24) On having big games early on in the season (17:27) Early impressions of UCLA (20:14) On what he expects the tempo to be Friday against the Bruins (21:22) What makes the UCLA/Arizona rivalry important (22:33) Navigating the Big 12 (24:09) One tough loss and one great win that resonates (28:10) Going from Pac-12 tournament win into Princeton loss in the span of a week (30:16) Long-term keys for Arizona to make a deep tournament run

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What Makes Alabama/Purdue a Final Four caliber game + UCLA frontcourt faces test against Arizona

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:15:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is BACK previewing some premier matchups on the college basketball slate. (0:00) Intro (3:15) Alabama/Purdue is a Final Four caliber game (18:12) We'll know more about BYU after Saturday's game against UConn in Boston (26:43) UCLA's frontcourt will be severely tested against Arizona (31:40) Answering your questions! (38:42) Three good nuggets (42:21) Three games to watch and three games flying under the radar

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HUGE Weekend for UNC, Indiana & Georgetown + Alabama takes over the Garden & Arkansas' ceiling

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:23:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein is back on the heels of a massive weekend in college hoops.

Three massive brands show signs of real potential this weekend and the Crimson Tide took over Madison Square Garden against St. John's. Plus, Arkansas vs. Michigan State and three performances you might've missed on a jam-packed schedule for the sport.

(0:00) Intro

(2:00) College basketball needs more standalone games!

(3:15) Caleb Wilson leads UNC over Kansas + Seth Trimble’s injury

(10:35) Let’s talk about Kansas

(13:20) Indiana stomps Marquette in Chicago

(17:20) Georgetown controls Maryland in a long awaited matchup

(20:35) Alabama took control of St. John’s and Madison Square Garden on Saturday

(26:50) Let’s talk about Arkansas’ long-term ceiling + Michigan State’s freshmen

(33:05) Questions from the chat!

(40:05) Three Good Nuggets - Three performances you might be missing

(44:20) Games to Watch this week

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Coach K breaks down Cameron Boozer & this year's Duke team + his thoughts on possible NCAA Tournament expansion

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Mike Krzyzewski joins to reflect on life after retirement and how his relationship with the game has changed. He says he doesn’t miss the act of coaching, just the daily personal relationships, and now watches Duke more quietly in public and more loudly at home. He discusses how college basketball has become professionalized, why the sport needs clearer leadership, and why closer alignment with the NBA in rules and structure could help stabilize its future. Coach K shares thoughts on the ACC’s direction, Dan Hurley’s rise, and his emotional return to West Point for Duke–Army. He also talks about passing the program to Jon Scheyer, praising his basketball mind, and offers an early endorsement of Cameron Boozer as Duke’s best player with breakout potential. He closes by reflecting on his favorite win, toughest loss, and the one season he wishes he could change.

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Georgetown's Ed Cooley reveals what he LEARNED about his team from Kentucky exhibition win

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Georgetown head coach Ed Cooley joins Jon Rothstein to talk everything from leaving Providence for Georgetown, the team's exhibition game win over Kentucky and what it will take for the team to earn its first at-large bid to the NCAA tournament since 2015. 0:00 Intro 0:08 On being in his third year at Georgetown 0:40 The biggest thing he knows now about being Georgetown's head coach that he didn't before 1:11 How being HC at Georgetown is different from Providence and Fairfield 1:56 John Thompson's influence and the pride in stewarding the program in his shadow 3:40 On what it was like going back to Providence for the second time after a hostile departure 5:07 How to get the Georgetown brand back 5:52 What he learned from Georgetown's exhibition win over Kentucky 7:27 On building a program and relying on veterans 9:03 On Arizona transfer KJ Lewis' role this year 10:25 Early impressions of Maryland and Friday's matchup 11:35 Importance of staying healthy and Langston Love's status vs. Maryland 12:36 On the team's non-conference schedule and the importance of getting some big wins before Christmas 14:46 On Big East basketball conversation being centered around UConn and St. John's 17:01 What it would mean for the Big East to have its marquee brands hitting at the same time 19:01 One loss and one win that resonates with him throughout his career 20:49 On what it will take for Georgetown to earn its first at-large bid to the NCAA tournament since 2015

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What makes North Carolina’s showdown vs. Kansas a MASSIVE game + Alabama has a tough road ahead

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:23:00 -0000

It's only November but there's already some big games on the books. Jon Rothstein is breaking down what makes North Carolina's showdown vs. Kansas so big for Hubert Davis, Alabama's gauntlet of a schedule coming up and what could lead to Darius Acuff and Meleek Thomas gaining more national attention. 0:00 Intro 6:17 UNC, Hubert Davis' showdown vs. Kansas is a MASSIVE one 17:00 Alabama vs. St. John's feels like a Sweet 16 game 25:12 Darius Acuff and Meleek Thomas into the national conversation if Arkansas beats MSU 30:57 Answering your questions! 39:14 Three good nuggets: Chasing Greatness, The Gem of the Great Northwest and a KEY Non-Conference Battle 41:00 Three games to watch and three games flying 'under the radar'

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Koa Peat & Arizona make a STATEMENT + BYU vs. Nova & Duke vs. Texas feels like a Round of 32 game

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:18:00 -0000

The college basketball season is FINALLY here. Jon Rothstein is back to break down opening night action from Koa Peat's 30-point statement for Arizona to AJ Dybantsa and BYU and everything in between. This is only November.

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(7:04) Arizona makes a statement against Florida

(13:08) Positive signs for both BYU and Villanova

(17:50) Duke vs. Texas feels like a Round of 32 game

(22:57) Chat questions!

(30:20) Three Good Nuggets David Mirkovic, Donovan Dent & Houston’s growing pains

(37:02) Three Games to Watch

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NCAA SVP of Basketball Dan Gavitt reveals the latest on possible NCAA Tournament expansion

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein sits down with NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball, Dan Gavitt, for a wide-ranging conversation on the state — and future — of college basketball. Gavitt reflects on his roots in the game, lessons learned from his father, and his journey from the Big East to leading March Madness operations. They dig into how the changing landscape — including NIL, the transfer portal, and potential five-year eligibility — is reshaping the sport. Gavitt also addresses some of the biggest questions in the game today: tournament expansion, seeding debates, the role of Championship Week, and what expanded access could mean for mid-majors and the regular season. The conversation closes with insights on the NIT’s future, the return of the Final Four to Indianapolis, and Gavitt’s most memorable NCAA Tournament moments. A must-listen for anyone who cares about where college basketball is headed next. 0:10 Opening Day 0:30 His role 1:40 Life in basketball 3:00 What he learned from his father 5:15 Old Big East 7:00 Leaving Big East for current job 8:15 Changing landscape of college basketball 9:45 Transfer portal and NIL guardrails 14:10 5 Years of Eligibility? 16:00 Seeding SEC teams last year 18:35 NCAA Tournament expansion 21:00 Championship week impact on NCAAT 22:45 Expansion number? 23:30 Tournament expansion impact on regular season 25:45 Tournament expansion impact mid majors 27:45 NCAA Tournament expansion logistics 28:55 Automatic qualifiers for every league? 30:00 Power conference vs. non power conference 31:00 First Four host possibilities 32:15 Minimizing the accomplishment by expanding the field? 35:00 Timeline 35:05 NIT impact 36:30 Final Four return to Indy 38:25 Most memorable games

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Jon Rothstein's 2025-26 Preseason All-America Teams! | Inside College Basketball Now

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Less than a week away from the 2025-26 college basketball season, Jon Rothstein dishes out his All-America teams for the best players in college basketball this year.

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(1:45) Why Jon will have zero freshmen on his first team

(4:24) First Team All-Americans

(13:10) Second Team All-Americans

(23:15) Third Team All-Americans

(27:20) Honorable Mentions

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5 BOLD Predictions for 2025-26: UConn vs. St. John's, Arkansas' Ceiling & NCAA Tournament Bids

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

On the doorstep of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Jon Rothstein shares five bold predictions for the year. From NCAA Tournament bids to Big East foes and an SEC team with a higher ceiling than people realize. Let's predict! Boldly.

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(1:55) Big Ten and SEC

(9:00) ACC

(17:30) St. John's and UConn

(24:30) Arkansas

(31:30) San Francisco

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North Carolina Coach Hubert Davis REVEALS position size was a PRIORITY in building the roster

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein sits down with North Carolina Tar Heels coach Hubert Davis to preview their 2025-2026 season. 01:55 - Differences in year 5 and year 1 02:52 - Is it possible to program build in today’s era 03:44 - The addition of Jim Tanner 04:40 - Expectations after 1 exhibition game 05:50 - How much was positional size a priority 07:01 - Caleb Wilson 08:35 - Kiyan Evans 10:21 - Luka Bogovats 10:39 - What this team has to do to be in position to win a Final Four

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Kentucky Rolls in Exhibition vs. Purdue + Fabulous Freshmen & UConn's Growing Injury Bug

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:16:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein provides the latest around college basketball and reports from his recent travels to practice around the country. A notable exhibition result between Purdue and Kentucky, UConn's injury bug and fabulous freshman performances on this week's edition of Inside College Basketball Now.

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(1:45) Kentucky’s exhibition win over Purdue is notable…here’s why

(14:06) The injury bug is biting UConn

(22:02) Fabuluous Freshmen - Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer & more

(31:07) Live chat questions!

(40:34) Three Good Nuggets - Cameron Carr, Yaxel Lendeborg & the new Pac 12

(42:30) Exhibitions to watch out for this week

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5 SEC Questions for 2025-26: Florida's Back-to-Back Bid, Kentucky's Depth & the Freshman to Watch

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein poses five questions for the SEC ahead of the 2025-26 college basketball season.

How will the SEC backup it's record NCAA Tournament bids in 2025? Is Florida primed for a back-to-back? Jon answers those questions and much more on Inside College Basketball Now.

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(1:04) How many SEC bids in the 2026 NCAA Tournament?

(7:40) Can Florida go back-to-back?

(14:04) Does Kentucky have too many players?

(22:05) Which freshman should be in bold print?

(27:20) Who is the sleeper in the SEC?

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Five Big Ten Questions For 2025-26: Final Four Or Bust For Purdue?, Donovan Dent's Impact & Sleeper

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:33:00 -0000

Jon's conference previews turn to the Big Ten where Purdue is the favorite -- is it Final Four or bust for the Boilermakers? Jon highlights that and much more! 00:59 - Is it Final Four or Bust For Purdue? 10:14 - Year of the Lead Guard in the Big Ten 13:39 - Who is Purdue’s biggest challenger? 21:15 - How much better will Donovan Dent be in UCLA? 28:05 - Who is the sleeper?

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Texas Tech's Grant McCasland shares the KEYS to a Final Four after last year's Elite Eight run

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland joins Jon Rothstein to talk about last year's Elite Eight run, what it's like coaching such a powerful offensive team and his preseason top-10 roster in Lubbock for 2025-26.

(0:00) Intro + Grant McCasland Joins

(0:30) Year 3 is here in Lubbock

(1:03) How has he been so successful early at Texas Tech?

(2:02) How is the Texas Tech job better now than it might have been a few years ago?

(4:06) Texas Tech vs his previous stops

(5:35) Coaching an offensive team like last year’s

(7:50) Is last year’s style the preference moving forward?

(9:59) The Elite Eight loss to Florida

(11:20) From Arkansas win to Florida loss in 48 hours

(13:30) An Elite Eight loss as an assistant vs head coach

(15:22) Eyes set on trying to win the Big 12 Conference

(16:55) JT Toppin

(18:00) Christian Anderson

(19:45) Most impactful newcomers + Luke Bamgboye

(22:00) Finding offensive spacing after Chance McMillian

(23:30) The non conference schedule is LOADED

(25:45) Coach McCasland’s close friends in conference

(28:30) The keys to a Texas Tech Final Four run

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Florida's STACKED Frontcourt + Kansas' Low Expectations & St. John's is better defensively right now

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:53:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein provides the latest around college basketball and reports from his recent travels to practice around the country.

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(2:15) Florida’s frontcourt strides

(6:45) Kansas has its lowest external expectations under Bill Self

(12:35) St. John’s defense is ahead of its offense right now

(20:30) Questions from the chat!

(25:50) Three Good Nuggets - Exhibitions, an Unsung Wildcat & Breaking the Drought

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Auburn's Steven Pearl details taking over for his father at Auburn & his first days as head coach

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Auburn first-year head coach Steven Pearl joins Jon Rothstein to discuss taking over the program, year one as the lead man, his roster and one of the most difficult nonconference schedules in the country.

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(0:30) Being introduced as Auburn’s head coach

(1:00) Describing the days since becoming the lead man

(3:00) How your schedule changes going from assistant to head coach

(4:45) Growing up with Bruce Pearl as your father

(6:45) How is coach Steven Pearl different from coach Bruce Pearl?

(8:30) Coaching influences and taking tidbits from different programs

(9:45) When did he know coaching was the path for him?

(11:25) His situation and understanding why it’s unique

(13:40) When did he realize he was going to be the head coach of Auburn?

(15:10) First impressions after the exhibition against Oklahoma State

(17:50) Tahaad Pettiford at the top of the scouting report

(19:55) Auburn’s newcomers

(22:30) The pressure of not only following “the guy” but also your father

(24:30) The hardest nonconference schedule ever for a first time head coach

(26:08) The Final Four losses (’19 and ‘24) & lingering wins/losses

(29:50) What are the keys to a successful season in year one?

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5 Big 12 Questions for 2025-26: Houston's Youth, Kansas & Darryn Peterson, BYU & AJ Dybantsa

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein poses five questions for the Big 12 ahead of the 2025-26 college basketball season.

Can Houston continue it's Big 12 dominance? Is Kansas ready to return to its vintage form? Will BYU have the season everyone is expecting? Jon answers those questions and more for the Big 12.

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(1:45) How will Houston deal with more youth?

(9:37) Can Kansas get back to being vintage Kansas?

(19:08) Will BYU live up to expectations?

(22:46) Which program is facing the most pressure?

(27:03) Who is the sleeper?

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5 Big Questions For The Big East -- Can UConn BOUNCE BACK; Can St. John's Live Up To the HYPE?

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

It's the Big East's turn as Jon has five big questions for the Big East -- including whether or not UConn can bounce back to being a title contender and whether St. John's will withstand the pressure of their most anticipated season in over 25 years.

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Gonzaga's Mark Few breaks down a DEEP and EXPERIENCED roster for 2025-26

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few joins Jon Rothstein to discuss the NCAA Tournament expansion, this year's roster in Spokane and getting back to another Final Four. Jon and Mark cover everything from Gonzaga's point guard position this season to the 1999 NCAA Tournament.

(0:00) Intro + the annual Few family vacation & pizza

(1:45) Balancing family & the requirements of the job

(3:10) Gonzaga is a mainstay in the NCAA Tournament

(5:04) Mark’s thoughts on tournament expansion

(9:00) Not getting to the Sweet 16 for the first time in a decade

(10:30) The end of an era in the WCC

(11:40) A demanding nonconference schedule & how it might change after the move to the Pac 12

(13:35) The future of Gonzaga vs. St. Mary’s

(14:20) This year’s roster in Spokane

(15:35) Braeden Smith & Jalen Warley being with the program last year, sitting out & the transfer program

(18:45) The best 4-5 combination in Graham Ike & Braden Huff

(20:30) Adam Miller, this year’s Jordan Matthews for the Zags?

(22:55) What will the PG position look like this year?

(24:45) Most impactful newcomers

(26:10) Standing on the doorstep of a season without your roster set

(27:30) How much longer does Mark Few want to coach?

(31:30) A win and loss that stick out & the ‘99 season

(36:30) Going back to the Final Four

(38:15) What will it take to get Gonzaga deep into March?

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The BIGGEST Questions for St. John's & Duke + North Carolina & NC State Status Report

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:14:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein provides the latest around college basketball and reports from his recent travels to practice around the country.

(0:00) Intro + three weeks from college hoops!

(2:41) St. John’s needs its two exhibition games

(15:14) PG and SF are the biggest questions for Duke

(18:50) Other Nuggets from the Triangle - UNC, NC State

(27:30) Chat Questions!

(32:30) Three Good Nuggets

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The TOP FIVE ACC Questions -- Will Duke be BETTER than last year?; Darrion Williams = ACCPOY?

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 06:57:00 -0000

Our conference previews roll on as Jon has some questions for the Atlantic Coast Conference members. Specifically, can Duke repeat or improve on last year's performance? And who might be the sleeper in the conference be this year.

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5 MASSIVE Non Power 5 Questions -- Does Gonzaga have STAYING POWER? Can Mountain West go multi-bid?

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Fans of teams in the non-power 5 conferences were probably wonder when Jon was going to preview their seasons. Wonder no more as Jon unveils his five MASSIVE non P5 questions including is Gonzaga STILL is a national power and if the Mountain West can send multiple teams to the dance again. 01:24 - How many non-power conference will be multi-bid leagues? 08:05 - Does Gonzaga have enough to remain a national power? 12:16 - Will the Mountain West deliver once again? 17:53 - Can San Diego St. make it back to the 2nd Weekend? 23:20 - What's next at Memphis?

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Purdue's Matt Painter calls this year his BEST CHANCE to win a National Championship

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Purdue head coach Matt Painter joins Jon Rothstein to discuss the upcoming season, why this is the team best equipped to win a title and what it means to get back to a Final Four in the state of Indiana.

(0:00) Intro + the Cubs!

(0:45) The Cubs World Series vs. Purdue Final Four

(1:55) Returning 86% of scoring from a Sweet 16 Team

(3:50) Why is Purdue so good at retention?

(4:30) Maintaining a roster with so much uncertainty

(7:25) How to approach roster building with five years of eligibility

(11:55) Playing smaller last year without Zach Edey

(14:00) Realistic expectations for Daniel Jacobsen

(15:12) The evolution of Braden Smith + the senior class

(17:15) Which returner made the biggest jump over the offseason?

(18:30) Most impactful newcomer

(19:35) How deep can Purdue’s rotation be in 2025-26

(21:10) The biggest teaching moments in success and failure

(23:00) Getting back to a second Final Four

(24:30) The best chance to win a national championship

(25:35) Keeping a team sharp with big goals

(26:20) Getting to a Final Four in Indianapolis

(27:07) What are the keys to a Final Four run for the Boilermakers?

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A 76-Team NCAA Tournament?! + Tahaad Pettiford STAYING at Auburn & Hoya Paranoia!

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:13:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein has been on the road again! After another trip taking in preseason practice across the country, he's back to report on what he saw. Plus the latest in the college basketball universe!

(0:00) Intro

(1:48) Jon making the rounds to preseason practice - Virginia, VCU and all across the east coast

(3:45) Three Big Things

(4:00) Report: 76-team NCAA Tournament Expansion

(20:19) Auburn should be an NCAA Tournament team in Year 1 under Steven Pearl

(24:42) Hoya Paranoia at Georgetown

(28:30) Questions from the Live Chat!

(26:15) Three Good Nuggets

(36:40) A potential Virginia Tech star in Neoklis Avdalas?!

(37:50) A Blow for Oregon: Jackson Shelstad’s hand injury

(38:45) Ryan Odom’s Virginia makeover

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5 DARK HORSE Candidates for the 2026 Final Four | College Basketball

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein identifies five dark horse candidates for the 2025 Final Four.

There is always one collection of teams that are dubbed "Final Four contenders" before each college basketball season. What about those flying under the radar? Jon highlights and discusses five teams that might not be considered Final Four good but have a chance to go all the way to Indianapolis.

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(1:03) Defining the term “Dark Horse”

(1:45) Arkansas Razorbacks

(8:16) UCLA Bruins

(16:52) Iowa State Cyclones

(20:53) San Diego State Aztecs

(26:56) Tennessee Volunteers

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15 Players That Will Become STARS During the 2025-26 College Basketball Season

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein identifies 15 soon-to-be stars of college basketball.

Rosters change, transfers come in and big roles need to be filled each and every season. In 2025-26, some of the biggest names are gone and talented players are ready to step in to the spotlight. Jon goes through 15 players that he believes will become stars in 2025-26 all across the country.

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(1:00) 15 household names in the 2025-26 season

(1:30) Isaiah Evans, Duke

(3:42) Eric Dailey, UCLA

(5:57) Christian Anderson, Texas Tech

(8:04) Chase Ross, Marquette

(10:06) Labaron Philon, Alabama

(11:50) Ian Jackson, St. John’s

(15:09) Tahaad Pettiford, Auburn

(16:31) Seth Trimble, North Carolina

(17:35) Myles Byrd, San Diego State

(18:55) Josh Hubbard, Mississippi State

(21:11) Jaxon Kohler, Michigan State

(22:46) Solo Ball, UConn

(24:52) John Mobley, Ohio State

(26:00) Donnie Freeman, Syracuse

(28:08) John Blackwell, Wisconsin

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Michigan HC Dusty May believes the Wolverines have enough TO WIN IT ALL

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:52:00 -0000

Jon sits down with Michigan Head Coach Dusty May to discuss what he learned in his first year on the job, why he believes this year the Wolverines can win a title and more! 00:33 - Coach May is a good food critic 01:10 - Biggest lesson learned in Year 1 at UM 02:05 - Differences between UM and Indiana 03:01 - Coach May’s coaching Influences 05:42 - Unique team 06:12 - Dusty’s Roster building philosophy 07:09 - Most gratifying part of Last Year 08:15 - Playing Auburn in Atlanta 09:13 - Is Coaching the Final Four THE goal once you get there? 09:56 - I think this team has a realistic chance of wining the championship 10:18 - Why this year’s team is better than last year 11:15 - How important for program retention? 12:06 - Biggest jump from last year 13:05 - Will 3 big lineup play a lot? 14:03 - Yaxel = Danny Wolf from last year? 14:51 - Yaxel Comps 15:40 - The bigs will be good 16:22 - Depth is the strength of Michigan 16:47 - Ideal rotation numbers 17:55 - What was it like coaching in the Big Ten? 18:45 - Dusty’s philosophy on out of conference scheduling 20:06 - Has Dusty talked about winning a championship 21:06 - Dusty’s special feelings about MSG 21:59 - How much does he think about the SDSU shot 22:52 - Why Dusty thinks this is a championship teams? 22:39 - What are the keys to winning big?

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Dan Hurley is CONVINCED his flirtations with the NBA are OVER + why he wants to coach UConn forever

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0000

UConn coach Dan Hurley opens up on writing his new book, his journey through coaching, and the challenges of growing up in Bobby Hurley’s shadow. He reflects on early career struggles, coaching breakthroughs at Wagner and Rhode Island, building an elite program in the portal era, and why he’s convinced he’ll stay in college basketball for the long haul.
(0:30) Writing a book (2:30) Childhood (5:30) Playing the comparison game (6:45) His insecurities (8:45) Playing days at Seton Hall (10:45) Early career struggles (14:00) Wagner (16:00) Rhode Island (20:30) Going back-to-back (23:00) Dealing with losses (25:30) NBA flirtations (26:45) Program building (27:30) Challenges last year (35:30) Coaching future (40:00) Non-conference schedule this year (45:00) St. John's

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BYU's Richie Saunders is the STAR in practice; Brandon Garrison = Most Important Wildcat?

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:40:00 -0000

Jon returns from his first leg of his College Basketball walkabout to give you the scoop on multiple teams, including BYU, Arizona, and more. Also, is Brandon Garrison the most important Kentucky Wildcat, Jon's reasoning might be eye-opening. 02:51 - BYU's Richie Saunders might be headed to college basketball stardom. 08:46 - Arizona needs a main man 12:59 - Brandon Garrison is the most important Wildcat during the preseason 25:37 - Exhibition games deserve move visibility 26:49 - Big Ten has done UCLA no favors with their scheduling 29:33 - The Big Ten and SEC are poised to send 20 teams to the NCAA tournament

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The TEN MOST ANTICIPATED Non-Con games of 2025- 2026

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:02:00 -0000

Jon breaks down his ten most anticipated non-con matchups of 2025 -2026.

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10 Head Coaches ON THE RISE in 2025-26 | College Basketball

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein gives you 10 head coaches to keep an eye on in 2025-26.

A mid major coach faces a host of challenges. From NIL struggles to scheduling hurdles, running a mid major program is a tall task. However, there is a long list of coaches doing an excellent job outside of the power conferences.

Jon identifies 10 head coaches on the rise in the 2025-26 college basketball season that you could see on a power conference sideline in the near future.

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) 10 coaches on the rise & defining the parameters

(2:21) Chris Gerlufsen, San Francisco

(7:48) Drew Valentine, Loyola Chicago

(12:30) Tony Skinn, George Mason

(15:27) Preston Spradlin, James Madison

(16:50) Jerrod Calhoun, Utah State

(20:04) Takayo Siddle, UNC Wilmington

(21:22) Duane Simpkins, American

(22:10) Patrick Sellers, Central Connecticut

(23:23) Dan Earl, Chattanooga

(24:48) Chris Crutchfield, Omaha

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BYU's Kevin Young says Freshman AJ Dybantsa is the TOTAL PACKAGE, compares him to Paul George

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000

BYU is poised to have the best season in school history. So who better to talk to before the season starts than the head man, Kevin Young. Jon and Kevin dive into the beauty that was last season, dealing with massive expectations this year AND talk a little bit about freshman sensation Aj Dybantsa. 00:40 - Montana 1:14 - Biggest thing Kevin Young learned 1:50 - Differences between NBA and College in year 1 3:00 - Was the college basketball schedule more conducive to having a young family 5:05 - What changed with the BYU surge 06:40 - The love of the fanbase 07:17 - Message after loss to Alabama 09:47 - Roster note 10:11 - Differences between last year and this year 11:14 - AJ Dybantsa 13:08 - Richie Saunders 13:51 - Funny story w Devin booker and 14:58 - Rob Wright 3 16:15 - Returning Guy with the chance to make the biggest jump 17:10 - Newcomer with the biggest impact. 22:45 - Social media pressure - “It doesn’t mean anything”

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Instant Reaction - Bruce Pearl retires with son Steven set to take over at Auburn

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:16:00 -0000

Breaking News - Bruce Pearl is set to retire. Jon Rothstein reacts!

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10 Dangerous Non Power Conference Teams You Can’t Ignore This College Basketball Season

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000

From perennial contenders to rising threats, these 10 non-Power Conference programs could make serious noise this college basketball season. We’re breaking down the teams you need to keep an eye on: Gonzaga, San Diego State, Utah State, Saint Mary’s, Memphis, San Francisco, UC Santa Barbara, VCU, Loyola Chicago, and Towson. Find out who’s built for a deep March run, which rosters are reloaded, and why these squads could crash the national conversation.

(1:45 )Gonzaga (5:45) San Diego State (8:15) Utah State (10:30) St. Mary's (13:30) Memphis (17:45) San Francisco (21:30) UC Santa Barbara (24:05) VCU (29:20) Loyola Chicago (31:00) Towson

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FIVE Teams that WILL OVERACHIEVE in 2025-2026

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Every season, some teams outperform the sum of their parts. On today's episode of Inside College Basketball Now, Jon Rothstein identifies which teams five teams those might be. 00:44 - Villanova 07:32 - Ole Miss 11:08 - Syracuse 17:42 - Nebraska 22:55 - TCU

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FIVE teams ON THE RISE in 2025 - 2026 | College Basketball

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:02:00 -0000

Every year in college basketball there are teams that make a statement out of nowhere. And every year pundits and fans alike are surprised by these teams. Inside College Basketball has the teams that you need to know about and will be on the rise in 2025 -2026. 01:25 - St. John's 09:57 - BYU 14:47 - Louisville 20:02 - Michigan 24:31 - San Diego State.

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5 Teams That Should Be VASTLY Improved in 2025-26: Will Wade’s Wolfpack, the ACC + big roster turnover at Washington

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein identifies five college basketball teams that should make big jumps in 2025-26.

In a crucial year for the ACC's reputation, there are three teams with new head coaches primed for meaningful moves in the right direction. Can the conference return to a strong place in the sport?

Jon runs through his five teams representing three different conferences and breaks down coaching changes, roster moves & more.

(0:00) Intro + 5 Teams the Should be Vastly Improved

(1:50) NC State - Will Wade, Darrion Williams & more

(10:59) Miami - Jai Lucas and a brand new roster

(16:17) Virginia - Another new coach in Ryan Odom and a matter of when

(22:54) Providence - Year 3 for Kim English, looking for first NCAA Tournament

(26:59) Washington - a completely new roster, headlined by two USC transfers

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Auburn's Bruce Pearl believes the transfer portal teaches kids to RUN

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Auburn came within two games of a national championship; however, they fell short. Today, Jon sits down with Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl, who explains how he took last year's team as far as they could go, discusses when Pearl may retire, and why the transfer portal is detrimental to college athletics. 05:19 - Auburn as a top 10 program 08:39 - Last Year's Final Four had the BEST four teams 14:22 - Pearl's impression on this year's roster 18:35 - Bruce Pearl's thoughts on NIL and the transfer portal 24:00- Schedule discussion 28:35 - When will Bruce Pearl retire?

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Duke's Jon Scheyer Reveals the LESSONS learned from Losing To Houston in the Final Four

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Sometimes, one can learn more from a loss than a win. Jon Rothstein chats with Duke head coach Jon Scheyer about every lesson he learned from losing to Houston. 00:00 - Start 08:40 - What Jon Scheyer told his team after the Houston loss. 15:57 - How Coach Scheyer chose coaching 25:00 - What the future looks like at Duke 33:40 - Scheyer's mindset behind non-conference scheduling

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Why Kelvin Sampson likes this Houston team + reaction to Final Four comeback, loss to Florida

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Why has Houston's transition to the Big 12 been so successful? Head Coach Kelvin Sampson joins Jon Rothstein on a new episode of Inside College Basketball Now to discuss that and more. Sampson talks about their success last season, their Final Four comeback against Duke, and their loss to Florida in the Championship. Later, he shares his thoughts on their young roster, Jo Jo Tugler's injury, and the importance of playing big non-conference games before Christmas.

0:00 - Intro

1:00 - Being around family at Houston making the job more fulfilling

3:15 - What it was like to be part of the comeback against Duke in the Final Four

6:00 - Does he teach his players about being men, not just basketball players

8:45 - His message to the team after their loss to Florida

11:00 - Why was the transition to the Big 12 so seamless for Houston?

17:20 - His thoughts on the roster for the upcoming season

22:00 - Update on Jo Jo Tugler’s injury

23:40 - Having a younger team this year

28:30 - Importance of playing a big non-conference game before Christmas

33:15 - One great win and one difficult loss he holds close to his heart

36:20 - What will it take for Houston to get back to the tournament

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Todd Golden REVEALS the keys for a Florida Gators back-to-back title run

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Florida head coach Todd Golden sits down with Jon Rothstein to reflect on life after winning a national championship and the unforgettable run that got the Gators there. Golden discusses the emotions of the Elite Eight, key victories over Auburn and Houston, and whether he’s already thinking about a back-to-back title run. He breaks down this year’s roster — from dominant big men to impact transfer guards — and previews the Gators’ challenging non-conference schedule, including a showdown with Kentucky. Golden also opens up about his most memorable win, toughest loss, and the competitiveness of last year’s SEC.

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Tom Izzo says transfer portal is WAY WORSE for college basketball than NIL

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo joins Jon Rothstein for an unfiltered, wide-ranging conversation on the state of college basketball. Izzo opens up about balancing family life with the demands of today’s game, reflects on last season’s team, and explains the fulfillment he gets from maximizing his roster’s potential. He doesn’t hold back on the transfer portal — calling it “way worse than NIL,” criticizing rampant tampering, and admitting the sport has been “too gutless” to fix its own mistakes. Izzo also looks ahead to the 2025–26 roster, addresses shooting improvements, previews marquee non-conference matchups, and shares his thoughts on the new-look Big Ten.

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UCLA's Mick Cronin explains why having the best team, means getting the oldest team

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0000

UCLA Head Coach chats with Jon Rothstein about his impact transfer Donovan Dent, the reason why you need to "get old and stay old" and how NIL and the transfer portal have altered college athletics.

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Dan Hurley describes how UConn can get BACK to championship level basketball

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jon talks with the electrifying head coach of the UConn Huskies, Dan Hurley. Jon and Dan delve into the early parts of Hurley's coaching career, examine what went wrong last season, and how things look to change heading into the 2025-2026 season.

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Rick Pitino says ALL IS FORGIVEN with Louisville & St. John's Title Aspirations this season

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:43:00 -0000

Legendary head coach Rick Pitino sits down with Jon Rothstein about forgiving the people at Louisville, his incoming recruiting class and more !

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Pat Kelsey says Rick Pitino can come back to Louisville anytime he wants

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0000

On a new episode of Inside College Basketball Now, Jon Rothstein is joined by Louisville basketball head coach Pat Kelsey to discuss the state of the program. Kelsey breaks down the impact some of the transfers, like Aly Khalifa, can make this season, as well as the incoming freshman, like Mikel Brown. Later, they discuss their challenging non-conference schedule as well and the rekindling of old rivalries. Finally, they discuss how the ACC improves and what it will take for the Cardinals to win the ACC regular season title and earn a spot in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. 1:43 - Why do you think you've been so successful as a HC? 2:10 - Who taught Pat Kelsey how to instill culture? 3:38 - How did you flip Louisville's program so quickly? 4:40 - Losing to Tennessee early last season 6:20 - What did you tell the team after you lost to Creighton in the NCAA Tournament? 8:30 - What's the biggest thing you know about being the Louisville HC now that you didn't know before you took the job? 9:45 - Thoughts on the roster 11:45 - Mikel Brown 12:45 - Conwell, McKneely, Wooley --- combined to make 273 three-point shots last season 14:00 - What type of impact can Aly Khalifa make? 15:00 - Which other newcomers could make an impact? 16:00 - Kasean Pryor's progress with his injury and process of being cleared 17:30 - Non-conference schedule this season 18:45 - Rekindling old rivalries 20:30 - Why is playing Kentucky earlier in the season better for CBB 22:00 - Welcoming Rick Pitino back to the KFC Yum Center 23:30 - How does the ACC improve? 25:10 - What’s 1 great win and 1 tough loss he careers with him 25:50 - What has to happen for Louisville to win an ACC regular season title and earn a high seed in the NCAA Tournament?

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Early ACC Breakdown: ACC needs to send 6 teams to tournament + Louisville’s MOST ANTICIPATED season

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein provides a full breakdown of the ACC entering the 2025-2026 college basketball season.

The ACC NEEDS to put a third of its teams into the 2026 NCAA Tournament in order to start being viewed as respectable in the power conference landscape. Duke is Duke; they have some of the best freshmen in the country, and returning players who can make a big impact. Louisville’s revival continues under Pat Kelsey.

Jon runs through his complete preseason power rankings from top to bottom, with Duke at No. 1 and Florida State rounding out the list. He delivers projected starting fives, key newcomers, and notable departures for every team, along with his picks for preseason Player of the Year, All-ACC First Team, and the sleeper program that could sneak into the top tier.

He answers questions from the audience and closes with three key nuggets to keep in mind heading into the year: Louisville’s three perimeter transfer additions will make a big impact, Isaiah Evans’ stock is escalating and Syracuse is looking to return to the tournament for the first time since 2021.

Wall-to-wall ACC hoops. No nonsense. Just Rothstein.

0:00 - Intro

1:45 - Three big things about the ACC

12:50 - Early Projections and Preseason Awards

27:45- All-ACC Preseason First Team

28:11 - ACC Preseason Player of the Year

29:30 - ACC Preseason Sleeper

31:50 - Listener Questions

34:00 - Three things to note about the ACC

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Bill Self says Darryn Peterson is BEST freshman he has recruited + what's succession plan at Kansas?

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 08:12:00 -0000

Production note: *This episode was recorded on Monday, July 21, prior to Coach Self's hospitalization* The introduction of the transfer portal and NIL has affected everyone, even historically dominant programs like Kansas. Every coach has had to operate differently in new environment. So when a coach like Bill Self wants to sit down and talk about what he's learned. Obviously, you listen. Jon Rothstein sits down with legendary Kansas head coach Bill Self on what to expect in 2025-2026.

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Early Big 12 Breakdown - MOST ANTICIPATED season in BYU history + Kansas & Baylor in transition

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein provides a full breakdown of the Big 12 entering the 2025-2026 college basketball season. Houston may be younger than we’re used to, but they’re deep, talented, and right back in the mix for a league title. BYU is heading into the most anticipated season in program history, while Kansas and Baylor — two longtime anchors of the conference — are facing major transitions on and off the floor. Jon runs through his complete preseason power rankings from top to bottom, with Houston at No. 1 and Arizona State rounding out the list. He delivers projected starting fives, key newcomers, and notable departures for every team, along with his picks for preseason Player of the Year, All-Big 12 First Team, and the sleeper program that could sneak into the top tier. He answers questions from the audience in a live chat and closes with three key nuggets to keep in mind heading into the year: BYU’s Richie Saunders averaged 22 a game in the NCAA Tournament, Cincinnati hasn’t danced since 2019, and Baylor, UCF, and West Virginia return zero percent of their scoring from last season. Wall-to-wall Big 12 hoops. No nonsense. Just Rothstein.

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Even With A Succession Plan, Creighton's Greg McDermott isn't slowing down.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jon talks with Creighton's Greg McDermott about his long career, the succession plan with head coach in-waiting Alain Huss and moving forward without impact big man Ryan Kalkbrenner.

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Early Big East Breakdown - St. John's and UConn are on a collision course + Power Rankings

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:12:00 -0000

We’ve got a lot to get to. St. John’s and UConn are on a collision course. Rick Pitino’s roster looks like a high-major All-Star team, and Dan Hurley is reloading with talent that fits his system like a glove. Those two are headed for fireworks. Shaka Smart? He’s about to face his greatest challenge yet at Marquette. No more Tyler Kolek. No more Oso Ighodaro. This will be a pure coaching job — and it’ll tell us a lot about where the program stands. And then there’s Villanova and Georgetown. Two of the most storied programs in the Big East — and quite frankly, the league needs them to matter. The Big East is better when the Wildcats and Hoyas are in the mix. Jon dishes his full preseason power rankings — from St. John’s at No. 1 to Seton Hall at 11 — along with projected starting fives, key newcomers, and a few names you’re going to want to remember come February. Plus, he hands out his preseason awards, including Player of the Year, All-Big East First Team, and his sleeper pick to shake things up. Jon takes your questions and your takes in the live chat — let’s make this a conversation. And before we wrap, Rothstein has three nuggets you need to know: — Bryce Hopkins averaged 17 and 7 in just three games last year. He’s back and healthy. — It’s been over 1,200 days since Villanova played in an NCAA Tournament game. — And DePaul? Quietly returns nearly 49% of its scoring from last season. Only UConn returns more. Let’s talk Big East basketball.

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John Calipari says transfer portal NEEDS TO BE FIXED in college basketball + Arkansas expectations for 2025-2026

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Arkansas head coach John Calipari gets candid in a wide-ranging interview with Jon Rothstein. He opens up about the state of college basketball today — from the chaos of the transfer portal and why he believes “we’re hurting kids, not helping them.”

Calipari explains how he turned around Arkansas last season, how he finally feels like he has a team, and why his '25/'26 squad is built differently — with elite guard play, old-school conditioning, and a schedule he isn’t afraid of. He also shares behind-the-scenes moments from beating Kentucky, the heartbreak of the 2008 title game Kansas loss, and reflects on what drives him heading into the next chapter of his career.

From tournament expansion talk to why he’s calling Congress about the transfer portal, Coach Cal holds nothing back. And no — broadcasting is not in his future.

This is Calipari unfiltered, and it's a must-watch for any college hoops fan.

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Early SEC Breakdown -- Florida could go back-to-back + all eyes on Jayden Quaintance at Kentucky

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 22:16:00 -0000

We start with Three Big SEC Things: why 10+ teams could make the NCAA Tournament again, how Florida has a real shot to go back-to-back, and why all eyes are on Jayden Quaintance to lead a revamped Kentucky. Then, we roll through SEC Preseason Power Rankings and Early Season Awards — Florida grabs the top spot, but Arkansas, Kentucky, Auburn, and Alabama are right behind. We dive deep into rosters, transfers, and breakout candidates for each team in the top 10 and beyond. Plus, we hand out our Preseason Player of the Year (Otega Oweh), First-Team All-SEC, and name a sleeper team to watch (looking at you, Texas A&M). Later, we turn to viewer questions and live chat, before closing with Three Good SEC Nuggets, including. A wave of new faces in familiar places LSU and South Carolina looking far more competitive Nearly half the league’s coaches boasting Elite Eight credentials This is your full SEC preseason primer — rosters, rankings, and the storylines that will shape the season.

(2:15) 3 Big Things

(14:00) SEC Preseason Rankings

(35:00) Live Chat

(45:00) 3 Good Nuggets

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Ohio State HC Jake Diebler talks about improving on Year 1 & the importance of a strong non-con

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0000

Jon talks with Jake Diebler about improving on year one, the improved roster and the importance of scheduling strong non-conference games.

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Alex Jensen explains how coaching in the G-League is like the current state of College Basketball

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0000

Alex Jensen talks with Jon Rothstein about the similarities between the NBA G-League and the current college basketball climate.

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New Iowa Coach Ben McCollum explains how he started from the bottom at Drake to get to the Hawkeyes

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Jon talks with new Iowa head coach Ben McCollum about his meteoric rise from D2 to his success at Drake and more!

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Maryland HC Buzz Williams thinks back on all of the lessons he's learned during his career

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Jon talks with newly minted Maryland head coach Buzz Williams about scheduling Marquette for the first time since he left, what he's learned about NIL since and maintaining a happy marriage despite being a college basketball head coach.

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Niko Medved is bringing his winning ways back to where it all began

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Jon talks to Niko Medved about "coming home", the lessons he's learned at Colorado State and more!

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Bucky McMillan explains the origins of "Bucky Ball" as he brings it to College Station

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Jon talks with Bucky McMillan about the origins of Bucky Ball and how he rose from the high school ranks to being the Texas A&M head coach

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Darian DeVries explains why he left West Virginia for A "Dream Job" in Bloomington

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jon chats with newly minted Indiana head coach Darian Devries about what it's like to be snubbed from the NCAA Tournament, leaving Morgantown for Bloomington and the influence of Gregg McDermott.

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Big Ten Breakdown in July -- Will Anyone Join Purdue & Michigan Atop The Standings ?

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:22:00 -0000

It may only be July, but it's not too soon to start breaking down the the major conferences in College Basketball. Today, Jon starts with the Big Ten, where Purdue and Michigan appear to be the class of the conference. Will anyone challenge those two or will it be a two-horse race to the top? Join us for a way too early conference preview!

00:00 - Start

01:58 - It's Final Four or Bust for Purdue

04:00 - Michigan looks like Purdue's Top Challenger for the Big Ten Regular Season Crown

05:58 - The Michigan State Spartans face an uphill battle 08:32 - Jon's Big Ten Power Rankings

23:12 - Your Big 12 Thoughts, Heard

30:30 - Three Good big Ten Nuggets

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New Miami Head Coach Jai Lucas explains WHY he left Duke before the NCAA Tournament

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:47:00 -0000

Jon talks with new Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas on growing up a son of an NBA Head Coach, what it's like to succeed Coach L and how many Duke games did he watch after leaving for Miami.

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New Virginia head coach Ryan Odom returns to the place he fell in love with basketball

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0000

Jon talks to new Virginia head coach Ryan Odom about returning to Charlottesville, his relationship with Tony Bennett, and what it means to be an ACC Head Coach!

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New Lobos head coach Eric Olen is bringing an offensive style of his own to the desert

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein sits down with New Mexico head coach Eric Olen

0:00 - Intro

00:10 - Olen on becoming head coach at New Mexico

4:15 - Olen on managing a Big West program vs a Mountain West program

8:00 - Olen on the emotional roller coaster of the last few months

13:00 - Olen on New Mexico’s non-conference schedule for next season

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The goal for Luke Loucks at Florida State will ALWAYS be to win a National Championship

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Jon Rothstein sits down with Florida State head coach Luke Loucks

0:00 - intro

00:30 - Loucks on the last 60 days

1:15 - Loucks on returning to FSU as a head coach after playing there over 10 years ago

8:45 - Loucks on the less demanding travel schedule of coaching college vs. NBA

17:00 - Loucks on what Coach Hamilton means to him

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New Texas coach Sean Miller believes that the lessons learned at Xavier prepared him for now

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0000

Jon talks with Texas Head Coach Sean Miller about the expectations in year one, the lessons he learned at Xavier and more.

0:00 - Intro

2:00 - Miller on why he left Xavier for Texas

14:00 - Miller on the initial roster he’s put together

17:00 - Miller on how much of an impact Lassina Traore can have on the team

21:00 - Miller on what it will be like coaching Kendall Weaver

27:30 - Miller on the biggest things he wants to accomplish in year one

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New WVU Boss Ross Hodge BELIEVES he has the right crew to hit the ground running

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Jon sits down with West Virginia University head coach Ross Hodge.

0:00 - Intro

00:10 - Hodge on what the last 6 weeks have been like

5:00 - Hodge on what it will be like going against Texas Tech and Grant McCaslin

8:15 - Hodge on the roster he has put together so far

12:00 - Hodge on how he wants to be known as WVU’s head coach

14:00 - Hodge on what he hopes to accomplish in his first season

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New UNLV coach Josh Pastner BELIEVES his time off makes him the PERFECT Coach for the Rebels

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Jon chats with the brand-new UNLV head coach, Josh Pastner, about how his time in the media prepared him for this moment, why he likes the current basketball landscape, and other life lessons.

0:00 - Intro

00:30 - Pastner on the excitement of the last month

8:30 - Pastner on his coaching philosophy

15:15 - Pastner on how he can get UNLV back to the NCAA Tournament

17:30 - Pastner on non-conference schedule highlights

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Richard Pitino on why choosing a Big East School was a must & why getting old is the goal

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0000

This episode was originally published on May 8, 2025.

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Phil Martelli Jr. on growing up with a Famous Father & his meteoric coaching rise to VCU

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

This episode was originally published on May 7, 2025.

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Louisville has something special brewing; NCAA Tourney expansion ONLY helps P4 teams; is UNC back?

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:58:00 -0000

It's only June but are the Louisville Cardinals building something special under Pat Kelsey in year two? Jon takes a look underneath the hood at what's the Cardinals will look like in 2025 -26. The NCAA Tournament is (probably) going to expand, Jon will explain why it only will help Power Conference teams. PLUS a chat with newly minted Penn coach, Fran McCaffrey.

01:48 - Louisville has something special brewing

07:03 - UNC might be back

13:44 - Your questions answered

16:15 - A conversation with Penn HC Fran McCaffrey

34:00 - Three good Nuggets

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Kevin Willard expects Villanova to eventually return to National Championship conversations

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:00:00 -0000

This episode was originally published on May 14, 2025.

Jon Rothstein talks to newly minted head coach Kevin Willard about making the move to Philadelphia, the new Pope being a Villanova alum and what it means to be a steward of Jay Wright's program.

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Mark Pope On Why NOTHING Less Than A Title Is Acceptable At Kentucky + Keeping Their Schedule Secret

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0000

This episode was originally published on April 30, 2025.

The Kentucky head coach describes why year 1 in Lexington was a dream, discusses expectations for next year's roster and we're joined by a special guest on FaceTime!

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New NC State Coach Will Wade plans to shake up the ACC next season

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0000

By popular demand, the American Gangster, Will Wade is BACK! He joins Jon to talk about a myriad of topics including relegation in the ACC and more!

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Introducing 'Inside College Basketball Now' with Jon Rothstein

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:35:00 -0000

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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