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Inside College Basketball Now

CBS Sports, College Basketball, Basketball, March Madness, NCAA Tournament, NBA Draft

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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31:49

Brad Underwood details Illinois' approach to building...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/11/18

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

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51:29

Purdue & UConn are the best teams in nation SO FAR +...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/11/17

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

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35:08

Arizona's Tommy Lloyd reveals Koa Peat reminds him of...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/11/14

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

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46:40

What Makes Alabama/Purdue a Final Four caliber game +...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/11/13

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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:

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50:12

HUGE Weekend for UNC, Indiana & Georgetown + Alabama...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/11/10

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

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33:14

Coach K breaks down Cameron Boozer & this year's Duke...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/11/10

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

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25:46

Georgetown's Ed Cooley reveals what he LEARNED about...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/11/07

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

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45:53

What makes North Carolina’s showdown vs. Kansas a...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/11/06

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

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42:45

Koa Peat & Arizona make a STATEMENT + BYU vs. Nova &...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/11/04

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. (0:00) Intro + the schedule this season! (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

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44:42

NCAA SVP of Basketball Dan Gavitt reveals the latest...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/11/03

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

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33:41

Jon Rothstein's 2025-26 Preseason All-America Teams!...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/10/30

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. (0:00) Intro (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 #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel:

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37:47

5 BOLD Predictions for 2025-26: UConn vs. St. John's,...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/10/29

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. (0:00) Intro (1:55) Big Ten and SEC (9:00) ACC (17:30) St. John's and UConn (24:30) Arkansas (31:30) San Francisco #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #BoldPredictions #UConn #StJohns

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14:45

North Carolina Coach Hubert Davis REVEALS position...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/10/28

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 To learn more about listener data

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45:07

Kentucky Rolls in Exhibition vs. Purdue + Fabulous...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/10/27

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. (0:00) Intro (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

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34:08

5 SEC Questions for 2025-26: Florida's Back-to-Back...

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2025/10/23

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. (0:00) Intro + Let’s talk SEC (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

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33:48

Five Big Ten Questions For 2025-26: Final Four Or...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/10/22

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? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn

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33:39

Texas Tech's Grant McCasland shares the KEYS to a...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/10/21

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

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33:21

Florida's STACKED Frontcourt + Kansas' Low...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/10/20

Jon Rothstein provides the latest around college basketball and reports from his recent travels to practice around the country. (0:00) Intro (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 #collegebasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball

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34:33

Auburn's Steven Pearl details taking over for his...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/10/17

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. (0:00) Intro (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

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33:38

5 Big 12 Questions for 2025-26: Houston's Youth,...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/10/16

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. (0:00) Intro (0:45) Time to go conference-by-conference: let’s talk Big 12 (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

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