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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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30:53

How Fred Hoiberg Has Nebraska Among College...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/12/30

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

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48:03

AJ Dybantsa's Historic Start, Purdue's Quiet Surge &...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/12/29

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

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34:20

How Dusty May quickly retooled Michigan to become the...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/12/23

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

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55:48

Kentucky can exhale, Statements from Texas Tech &...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/12/22

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

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27:16

Why Mark Pope thinks Kentucky has 'unlimited...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/12/19

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

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42:32

Why UConn's path makes them a likely 1-seed in March...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/12/18

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

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29:27

USC's Eric Musselman opens up about the CHALLENGES of...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/12/16

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

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38:10

The Big 12 could OWN the top 16 seeds + Duke &...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/12/15

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)

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49:35

Nate Oats details transforming Alabama into a...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/12/12

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

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49:57

Nebraska is SURGING, Michigan is UNSTOPPABLE + Big...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/12/11

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

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28:29

Florida's Todd Golden highlights where the Gators...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/12/09

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

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48:35

Iowa State SENT A MESSAGE in Purdue blow out + CODE...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/12/08

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

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21:32

Pat Kelsey reflects on first loss, what makes Sananda...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/12/05

Pat Kelsey joins Jon Rothstein to talk about the team's loss to Arkansas, looking ahead to Indiana and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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47:11

What makes Arkansas the MOST COMPLETE team in the SEC...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/12/04

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

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23:17

Indiana head coach Darian DeVries breaks down the 7-0...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/12/02

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

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45:56

Can Michigan, Purdue or Michigan State end the Big...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/12/01

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! (0:00) Intro + like and subscribe! (2:45) Big Ten has multiple teams that could end the title drought - Michigan, Purdue, Michigan State (18:55) Big 12 is getting real

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36:11

Arkansas' John Calipari details what Darius Acuff &...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/11/25

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

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46:52

How Purdue could RUN THE TABLE into 2026 + Feast...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/11/24

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

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23:27

Adrian Autry details recruiting Kiyan Anthony to...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/11/21

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

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53:35

What makes this the GOLDEN ERA of Alabama basketball...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/11/20

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

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