Inside College Basketball Now

2d ago

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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3d ago

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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5d ago

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? #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #USC #EricMusselman 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Gary Parrish: https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS ▶︎Matt Norlander: https://twitter.com/MattNorlander ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6d ago

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. (0:00) Intro (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 #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #Big12 #Arizona #BYU #IowaState #UConn #Duke 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Gary Parrish: https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS ▶︎Matt Norlander: https://twitter.com/MattNorlander ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT EYE ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL CBS Sports’ official college basketball podcast is the most entertaining and informative of its kind. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander bring the sport into your ears at least three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long. 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12

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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11

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 (43:22) Three Good Nuggets To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9

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 #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #ToddGolden #Florida #NationalChampions #JonRothstein 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Gary Parrish: https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS ▶︎Matt Norlander: https://twitter.com/MattNorlander ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT EYE ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL CBS Sports’ official college basketball podcast is the most entertaining and informative of its kind. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander bring the sport into your ears at least three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long. 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8

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! (0:00) Intro (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! #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #JonRothstein #IowaState #Kentucky #Duke #Purdue #MarkPope #CameronBoozer 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Gary Parrish: https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS ▶︎Matt Norlander: https://twitter.com/MattNorlander ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT EYE ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL CBS Sports’ official college basketball podcast is the most entertaining and informative of its kind. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander bring the sport into your ears at least three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long. 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices