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Inside College Basketball Now

Inside College Basketball Nowwith 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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32:06

5 BURNING Questions For the Big Ten | College Basketball

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/10/05

Jon Rothstein answers his biggest questions surrounding the Big Ten.0:00 Intro1:02 Does the Big Ten have a clear-cut favorite?6:02 What can Michigan do for an encore?13:16 What will Purdue look like without Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn?19:18 How many teams from the Big Ten will play in the 2027 NCAA tournament?28:16 Who is the sleeper in the Big Ten?

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22:43

5 DARK HORSE candidates for the 2027 Final Four |...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/10/01

Jon Rothstein identifies five dark horse candidates for the 2027 Final Four. Will one of these teams make a surprise run to Detroit?(0:00) Intro + Let’s talk dark horse Final Four teams!(1:35) Injuries are the biggest question for USC(6:01) St. John’s still has Rick Pitino and a very good perimeter(12:44) Virginia is hiding in plain sight(16:08) Arkansas’ defense will be a real issue in the tournament(20:42) Miami has impressive talent on the roster🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel:

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31:45

10 non-power-conference teams you can't miss in...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/09/28

Jon Rothstein dishes out 10 non-power-conference college basketball teams to watch out for during the 2026-27 season.(0:00) Intro + Let’s talk non-power conference teams to watch(2:00) Gonzaga is starting a new era(6:10) Utah State in year one under Ben Jacobson(8:56) San Diego State is trying to right the ship in the NIL era(13:12) Santa Clara has the resources to be the standard of new WCC(16:40) Saint Mary’s has a guy following the guy on the sideline(18:56) VCU is coming off a win over UNC in

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19:42

The TEN MOST ANTICIPATED Non-Con games of 2026- 27...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/09/24

Jon Rothstein breaks down his top ten most anticipated non-conference matchups of the 2026 -2027 season.(0:00) - Intro(1:30) - 10th game(3:07) - 9th game(5:10) - 8th game(7:00) - 7th game(8:40) - 6th game(10:30) - 5th game(12:15) - 4th game(14:15) - 3rd game(16:42) - 2nd game(18:13) - 1st game

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24:35

The TOP Non-Conference Games To Watch (Part 1)

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/09/21

Jon Rothstein is back breaking down some of the TOP non-conference matchups to watch ahead of the 2026-27 CBB season.0:00 Intro1:30 No. 20: Xavier at Cincinnati4:03 No. 19: Kentucky at Virginia5:37 No. 18: Michigan at Villanova7:11 No. 17: UCLA vs. Gonzaga9:38 No. 16: Indiana vs. Kentucky11:53 No. 15: Arizona at St. John’s14:19 No. 14: Arkansas vs. Michigan State16:54 No. 13: UConn vs. Illinois219:57 No. 12: UConn vs. Virginia22:47 No. 11: Kentucky vs. North Carolina

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29:02

Jon Scheyer is committed to Duke for the long haul +...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/09/18

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer joins the show for an in-depth conversation about entering his fifth season leading the Blue Devils, taking over for Coach K and what he’s learned since stepping into one of the biggest jobs in college basketball. Scheyer discusses his relationship with Coach K, the succession plan at Duke, last season’s Elite Eight loss to UConn and how he evaluates a successful season without a championship attached. He also addresses NBA interest, including the Mavericks job, and why

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26:57

5 teams that could OVERACHIEVE this season

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/09/17

Jon Rothstein breaks down some unexpected teams to look out for.

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27:21

15 players that WILL BECOME STARS during the 2026-27...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/09/14

Jon Rothstein identifies 15 players that will become stars during the 2026-27 college basketball season. Did your team's best player make the list? (0:00) Intro(2:10) David Mirkovic(4:15) Trey McKenney(5:40) Shelton Henderson(7:40) Jordan Scott(9:30) Alijah Arenas(11:45) Killyan Toure(13:10) Trent Perry(15:15) Jaylen Petty(17:00) Pryce Sandfort(18:35) David Punch(21:25) Chance Mallory(22:55) Billy Richmond III(24:30) Braden Huff(25:35) Amari Allen(26:55) Rob Wright III🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this

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25:42

Draft Episode for Sep 10, 2026

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/09/10

Jon Rothstein gives you 10 head coaches to keep an eye on in 2026-27. Jon identifies 10 head coaches on the rise in the 2025-26 college basketball season that you could see on a power conference sideline in the near future.0:00 - Intro1:20 - Josh Schertz5:00 - Tony Skinn7:10 - Phil Martelli Jr10:00 - Flynn Clayton13:40 - Takayo Siddle15:30 - Speedy Claxton17:10 - Travis Steele18:37- Eric Olen21:22 - Kenny Blakeney22:50 - Nolan Smith24:30 - Bill Armstrong

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29:23

5 College Basketball Teams Ready to BREAK OUT in 2026-27

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/09/08

Jon Rothstein reveals his five teams on the rise entering the 2026-27 college basketball season. Why should you be buying stock in USC, Texas, Villanova, Missouri and Oklahoma State before the season tips off?Rothstein breaks down what changed for each program, the players who could fuel their rise and just how high each team’s ceiling could be this season.(0:00) Intro(1:02) USC(6:47) Texas(13:27) Villanova(20:00) Missouri(25:07) Oklahoma State🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel:

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25:05

Todd Golden reveals the KEYS to Florida winning its...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/09/03

Florida head coach Todd Golden sits down with Jon Rothstein to discuss all things Gators for the 2026-27 season, as well as reflecting on last season and the NCAA tournament loss to Iowa. Additionally, they discuss which players could impact Florida the most this season - and why there's no awkwardness with Denzel Aberdeen in his return.0:00 Intro & The Golden’s vacation destination for 20260:28 On this being the first offseason he’s had to gather himself0:58 What he’s learned to help make

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22:49

How Pat Kelsey immediately rebuilt Louisville basketball

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/09/01

Jon Rothstein sits down with Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey to discuss his highly rated roster, Flory Bidunga's impact, the turn around at Louisville and plenty more.(0:00) Intro + Pat Kelsey joins the show(0:30) The vacation spot & family-work balance(2:45) Why Pat can see himself doing this for a long time(5:20) Louisville vs. Charleston and Winthrop(7:00) 51-19 through two years at Louisville(8:05) Louisville with and without Mikel Brown(9:50) Coaching a brand new team every season in this

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25:45

Brad Underwood can't stop thinking about getting...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/08/27

Jon Rothstein sits down with Illinois head coach Brad Underwood for a wide-ranging conversation following the Fighting Illini’s run to the Final Four and a look ahead at what’s next for the program. Underwood reflects on whether reaching the Final Four has changed anything for him, the impact of Illinois’ early exit from the Big Ten Tournament and the biggest moments of its NCAA Tournament run, including the Sweet 16 win over Houston and the matchup with Iowa. He also reveals when he first realized

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33:11

Why this year’s Texas team makes Sean Miller the most...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/08/25

Sean Miller joins Jon Rothstein to discuss all things Texas, including what he learned during the team's Sweet 16 run last season, what to expect from this year's squad and why Marcus Spears Jr. reminds him of Lauri Markkanen.Additionally, they dive into Arizona's success in the Final Four last season, how important culture is in building a team and why he's a fan of a 76-team NCAA tournament.0:00 Intro0:07 How he would describe the year he spent between Arizona and Xavier2:00 On continuing to have

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23:06

Is Daniel Jacobsen the next great Purdue Big Man?...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/08/20

Matt Painter joins Jon Rothstein on Inside College Basketball Now for an in-depth conversation about the Boilermakers, including whether or not he feels his team left anything on the table in the Elite Eight.He also shares his thoughts on this season's roster, newcomers like Luke Ertel and where his readiness ranks among the great first-year players he's coached.0:00 Intro0:07 Matt Painter is a Wrigley Field staple0:22 Is Chicago a default vacation destination for the Painter family? 1:05 What the

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40:54

Dan Hurley REFLECTS on UConn’s Title Run & Previews...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/08/19

Dan Hurley joins Jon Rothstein entering his ninth season at UConn to reflect on another run to the national championship game, including Braylon Mullins’ unforgettable buzzer-beater to knock off Duke in the Elite Eight. Hurley also reveals that the Huskies rewatched their title-game loss the very next morning.Looking ahead, Hurley discusses Mullins’ return, the season-ending injury to Solo Ball, replacing Alex Karaban, UConn’s options at the five, the upcoming schedule, and the biggest keys to

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15:30

Michael Malone describes chaotic start to UNC tenure,...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/08/18

Jon Rothstein sits down with new North Carolina head coach Michael Malone on Inside College Basketball Now for a wide-ranging conversation about his path to Chapel Hill and the challenge of leading one of college basketball’s most storied programs.Malone looks back on coaching at Providence in the 1990s, reflects on the whirlwind four months that led him to UNC, and discusses what it means to take over the Tar Heels despite coming from outside the Carolina family. He also details his relationship

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27:19

Bill Self on why he wants to keep coaching + Tyran...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/08/13

Jon Rothstein sits down with Kansas head coach Bill Self for a wide-ranging conversation about basketball, family, his future in coaching and the state of the Jayhawks heading into the 2026-27 season. Self opens up about balancing the demands of modern college basketball with family life and becoming a grandfather before reflecting on Kansas’ 2025-26 season, including the challenges of playing with and without Darryn Peterson and the Jayhawks’ NCAA Tournament loss to St. John’s. Self also discusses

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46:43

Mick Cronin dissects the keys to better defense at...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/08/11

Jon Rothstein sits down with UCLA head coach Mick Cronin ahead of the 2026-27 season. Mick breaks down his approach to retaining players, the additions he made in the offseason, Nikola Kusturica and plenty more. (0:00) Intro + Mick Cronin joins the show(0:30) Vacation spots, children in college & living in LA(4:50) Coaching a below-average Mick Cronin defense last year(8:00) How will Mick look back at last season after losing Tyler Bilodeau before the tournament?(10:05) Helping Tyler through his

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23:07

Mike Boynton shares biggest takeaways from Dusty May...

Inside College Basketball Now ·

2026/08/06

Jon Rothstein sits down with new Michigan head coach Mike Boynton for an in-depth conversation on the next chapter of Wolverines basketball. Boynton discusses his first meeting with Michigan after Dusty May's departure, why he signed a two-year deal, balancing a contract full of incentives while staying process-driven, and the biggest differences from his time at Oklahoma State. Plus, he breaks down Michigan's roster, including Trey McKenney, Brandon McCoy, key returnees, transfer portal additions,

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