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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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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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40:40

Maryland HC Buzz Williams thinks back on all of the...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/09

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.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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20:45

Niko Medved is bringing his winning ways back to...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/08

Jon talks to Niko Medved about "coming home", the lessons he's learned at Colorado State 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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20:45

Bucky McMillan explains the origins of "Bucky Ball"...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/08

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 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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25:10

Darian DeVries explains why he left West Virginia for...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/08

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. 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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35:05

Big Ten Breakdown in July -- Will Anyone Join Purdue...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/07

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

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29:01

New Miami Head Coach Jai Lucas explains WHY he left...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/07

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. 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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32:57

New Virginia head coach Ryan Odom returns to the...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/03

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!🎥 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 & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify:

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20:19

New Lobos head coach Eric Olen is bringing an...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/03

Jon Rothstein sits down with New Mexico head coach Eric Olen0:00 - 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 🎥 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

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26:48

The goal for Luke Loucks at Florida State will ALWAYS...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/03

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 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your

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35:46

New Texas coach Sean Miller believes that the lessons...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/02

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 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel:

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20:35

New WVU Boss Ross Hodge BELIEVES he has the right...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/02

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 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB • Watch CBS Sports

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32:52

New UNLV coach Josh Pastner BELIEVES his time off...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/02

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 25:15 - Pastner on what he hopes to accomplish in history first year 🎥

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24:47

Richard Pitino on why choosing a Big East School was...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/01

This episode was originally published on May 8, 2025. 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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24:06

Phil Martelli Jr. on growing up with a Famous Father...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/07/01

This episode was originally published on May 7, 2025. 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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39:58

Louisville has something special brewing; NCAA...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2025/06/30

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

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