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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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32:58

5 Teams That Should Be VASTLY Improved in 2025-26:...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/09/08

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 -

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36:38

Auburn's Bruce Pearl believes the transfer portal...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/09/04

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

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46:13

Duke's Jon Scheyer Reveals the LESSONS learned from...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/09/01

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

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42:07

Why Kelvin Sampson likes this Houston team + reaction...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/08/28

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

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23:23

Todd Golden REVEALS the keys for a Florida Gators...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/08/25

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

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25:45

Tom Izzo says transfer portal is WAY WORSE for...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/08/21

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

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52:43

UCLA's Mick Cronin explains why having the best team,...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/08/18

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.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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54:13

UConn HC Dan Hurley says if players won't defend or...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/08/14

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

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44:10

Rick Pitino says ALL IS FORGIVEN with Louisville &...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/08/11

Legendary head coach Rick Pitino sits down with Jon Rothstein about forgiving the people at Louisville, his incoming recruiting class and 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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31:05

Pat Kelsey says Rick Pitino can come back to...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/08/07

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

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37:08

Early ACC Breakdown: ACC needs to send 6 teams to...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/08/04

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

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37:01

Kansas head coach Bill Self embraces the challenge of...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/31

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. To learn

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39:54

Early Big 12 Breakdown - MOST ANTICIPATED season in...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/28

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

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29:08

Even With A Succession Plan, Creighton's Greg...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/24

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.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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42:19

Early Big East Breakdown - St. John's and UConn are...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/21

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

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50:25

John Calipari says transfer portal NEEDS TO BE FIXED...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/17

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

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49:16

Early SEC Breakdown -- Florida could go back-to-back...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/14

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

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24:29

Ohio State HC Jake Diebler talks about improving on...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/10

Jon talks with Jake Diebler about improving on year one, the improved roster and the importance of scheduling strong non-conference games.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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16:56

Alex Jensen explains how coaching in the G-League is...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/09

Alex Jensen talks with Jon Rothstein about the similarities between the NBA G-League and the current college basketball climate. 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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28:20

New Iowa Coach Ben McCollum explains how he started...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/09

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