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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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46:33

Calipari's Best Freshman? Nebraska impressive in...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/01/30

We break down the three biggest takeaways from the week, including Nebraska’s rise (despite a loss), a standout freshman point guard at Arkansas ahead of a huge matchup with Kentucky, and what the tournament outlook is for the Big East. Plus, it’s time for Rothstein Rankings, spotlighting five coaching jobs that deserve far more attention, and we dive into the latest news and notes, including key trends from Arizona, UConn, and Syracuse. We close with a full weekend preview featuring five

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12:55

Tom Izzo calls Michigan the best team in Big Ten &...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/01/30

Tom Izzo joins Jon Rothstein for a conversation on the state of Michigan State Spartans basketball. Izzo discusses navigating a demanding early-season schedule, why Michigan State has found success over the past two years, and what the program’s recent Elite Eight runs mean moving forward. He also breaks down the development of Jeremy Fears, identifies the wild cards that could shape this team’s ceiling, shares his thoughts on Michigan Wolverines, and explains why the hunger to get back to the

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18:21

Bill Self previews Darryn Peterson vs. AJ Dybantsa...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/01/28

Jon Rothstein sits down with Kansas head coach Bill Self for a conversation on the state of the Jayhawks as the season ramps up.Self opens with a quick health update and discusses watching Kansas from afar, before breaking down why the Kansas Jayhawks are playing their best basketball right now. He dives into coaching with — and without — Darryn Peterson, Peterson’s status moving forward, and the buzz around a potential matchup with AJ Dybantsa and BYU Cougars. The conversation also touches on

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46:51

Can Nebraska survive Michigan & Illinois? + The...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/01/26

Jon Rothstein returns with Inside College Basketball Now on CBS Sports Network. Nebraska has a big time week coming up, the freshman class is LOADED and Monday night feels like a classic Big Monday.(0:00) Intro (2:00) Nebraska has a massive week (11:44) This is the deepest freshman class of all time (21:36) A huge Monday Night: Louisville/Duke & Arizona/BYU (31:22) Rothstein Reaction: New AP Top 25 Poll (36:16) 3 Good Nuggets & Games to watch #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC

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44:52

Grant McCasland makes a bold claim about JT Toppin &...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/01/26

Jon Rothstein sits down with Grant McCasland for a wide-ranging conversation on his journey, his Texas Tech program, and what it takes to build a Final Four contender. McCasland reflects on turning 50, balancing family and coaching, lessons learned under Scott Drew, and how Texas Tech has grown through adversity this season. He breaks down the roster, injury updates, the impact of JT Toppin, recruiting Kingston Flemings, the challenges of coaching in the Big 12, and how often the Final Four goal is

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43:44

UCLA Breaks Through, Arizona’s Big Chance & What...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/01/22

College basketball is starting to separate contenders from noise, and this week delivered real clues. We break down UCLA’s long-awaited breakthrough, Arizona’s push toward its first Final Four in 25 years, and why Saturday’s North Carolina–Virginia matchup will tell us a lot about the Tar Heels. Plus, Rothstein’s National Coach of the Year rankings, key injury news at Illinois, a historic Pitino family showdown, and the games that will shape the March picture.0:00 Intro 1:00 CBB Craziness 3:00

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24:38

UVA's Ryan Odom coached UMBC to a 1 vs. 16 upset, now...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/01/20

Virginia head coach Ryan Odom joins Jon Rothstein to break down UVA's unexpected 16-2 start, his style of play compared to Tony Bennett and his role in the UMBC/Virginia upset. Then, Jon and Ryan discuss this year's roster in Charlottesville and what it's going to take for the Cavaliers to play deep in to March. (0:00) Intro + Ryan Odom joins the show (0:15) His reaction to the start of UVA’s season (0:45) Putting together a roster from scratch at the power conference level (2:45) How the

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42:46

Florida & Kentucky have BIG TIME weeks + JT Toppin...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/01/19

Jon Rothstein recaps a busy weekend in college basketball. Florida and Kentucky make important strides in the SEC and conference title races are taking shape. Then, JT Toppin and Darryn Peterson are must-see in the Big 12 and three good nuggets from around the sport. (0:00) Intro (2:50) Florida, Kentucky have big week in the SEC (12:20) Power conference races are taking shape (23:15) JT Toppin is underrated & you must watch Darryn Peterson (31:50) This is: INTERACTION (38:00) Three Good

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31:52

TJ Otzelberger details how Iowa State can rebound...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/01/16

In this episode, Jon Rothstein sits down with Iowa State coach TJ Otzelberger to trace his path into coaching, the jump from JUCO to the Big 12, and what it’s really like building a program in one of college basketball’s toughest leagues.He breaks down how losses — including the setback against Kansas — are used inside the locker room to refocus, which Iowa State team stands out the most, and why player retention has become critical to sustained success. Jon also dives into individual development

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40:30

Why Kentucky could MISS the NCAA tournament, UNC has...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/01/15

Jon Rothstein is back breaking down Kentucky's NARROW win over LSU, North Carolina's defensive issues, Sean Miller rallying Texas and more. (0:00) Intro (2:28) Kentucky SURVIVES at LSU, NCAA tournament hopes feel cloudy without Jaland Lowe (8:22) North Carolina has BIG problems at PG, on defense16:02 Sean Miller has rallied Texas (25:17) 5 teams that have recently gotten their seasons back28:20 Answering chat questions (34:28) 3 Good Nuggets (35:34) 5 Games to Watch To learn more about

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24:25

"Duplicate and multiply" - Greg Gard shares how...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/01/13

Jon Rothstein is joined by Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard on the heels of the Badgers beating Michigan in Ann Arbor. Jon and Greg discuss what makes Michigan so good, the development of his team the last few weeks and what it's like coaching college basketball in 2026. (0:00) Intro + Greg Gard’s text messages after the Michigan win (1:30) Where does the Michigan win rank on the regular season wins list? (2:20) Why Michigan is so hard to play (3:20) What is the message after a win like

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46:57

Michigan is mortal, Arizona looks dominant + Fred...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/01/12

Jon Rothstein is back on Inside College Basketball Now to break down an excited weekend in the sport. Michigan falls to Wisconsin while Arizona cruises yet again. Plus, Fred Hoiberg's case for national coach of the year, a look at the blue bloods in college hoops and reactions to the AP Top 25. (0:00) Intro (1:30) Michigan looks Mortal. Arizona looks dominant (12:13) Nebraska is the best story in college hoops & Fred Hoiberg is NCOY favorite (23:20) How many programs are still operating at a

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49:23

Michigan, UConn TESTED: Why they’ll still make the...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/01/08

Jon Rothstein is back talking about Michigan and UConn facing some tough tests, Arkansas and Kentucky trading places and more. (0:00) Intro (1:55) UConn and Michigan tested in back-to-back days (11:55) Why are Arkansas and Kentucky going in different directions (21:48) Brayden Burries and Arizona are undervalued (28:45) Rothstein Ranks: Best CBB conferences (35:30) Three Good Nuggets (39:02) Games to watch and under-the-radar games To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices

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26:58

Mark Byington breaks down how his team brought...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/01/06

Jon Rothstein is joined by Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington to break down the 14-0 start for the Commodores, what it's like coaching in the SEC and the keys to a deep tournament run in March. (0:00) Intro + Vandy’s Mark Byington joins! (0:20) What if someone told you Vanderbilt would be undefeated in January? (1:00) Why has this team been so dominant? (2:05) The keys to Vanderbilt’s offense & being an offensive nerd (3:20) Being a college basketball coach in this climate (5:00) Initial

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39:40

Is St. John's going to miss the tournament? + Darryn...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/01/05

Jon Rothstein is back to break down a loaded weekend of college basketball. St. John's loses again, what's next for the red storm. Darryn Peterson was awesome in the first half against UCF. We were quickly reminded his talent hasn't defined his season at Kansas. Then, AP Poll reactions, chat questions and plenty more from the week that was in college hoops. (0:00) Intro + we’re back with a live ICBN! (2:35) St. John’s is at an early crossroads (12:50) Darryn Peterson’s situation is a

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50:03

Michigan & UConn are in class of their own + Tobacco...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/01/02

Michigan and UConn are beginning to separate themselves from the rest of the college basketball field — and the numbers back it up. We break down why both programs look like legitimate one-seed contenders, what their upcoming schedules tell us, and how much space they’re creating between themselves and everyone else.From there, we head to Tobacco Road, where Duke, North Carolina, and NC State all face pivotal moments that could define their seasons. Is Caleb Wilson pushing his way into the

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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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