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CBS Sports’ official college basketball podcast is the most entertaining and informative of its kind. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander bring the sport into your ears at least three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long.
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Robbie Avila morphs from Billiken to Horned Frog; UConn loses key player; Zona-Auburn; Baylor-Texas; LSU-Zaga highlight F4+1
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open with TCU landing Robbie Avila for the rest of the season. How did this happen? Then, UConn will be without Nik Khamenia for the better part of two months. The fellas wrap …
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Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open with TCU landing Robbie Avila for the rest of the season. How did this happen? Then, UConn will be without Nik Khamenia for the better part of two months. The fellas wrap things up with a weekend preview touching on Virginia-Maryland, Arizona-Auburn, LSU-Gonzaga and plenty more.
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) Robbie Avila is a Horned Frog: Why and how it happened
(16:20) UConn’s Nik Khamenia is out for the better part of the next two months
(23:00) GP story time from sideline duty
(26:45) Final Four And 1!
(28:40) Virginia at Maryland
(32:10) Arizona at Auburn
(35:50) Baylor vs. Texas
(41:40) Syracuse at St. John’s
(46:35) LSU vs. Gonzaga
- Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
- Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
- Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
- Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.
- You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
- Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
- Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw
- For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
First huge night of the season: Sparty humbles Duke; Kansas’ promising start; Kentucky’s bad night; TTU-Illinois; Florida holds off FSU
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander recap everything that happened at the Champions Classic in Chicago. Elsewhere in college basketball Texas Tech delivered Illinois its first loss of the season, Vanderbilt wins an …
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Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander recap everything that happened at the Champions Classic in Chicago. Elsewhere in college basketball Texas Tech delivered Illinois its first loss of the season, Vanderbilt wins an all-Tennessee battle and North Carolina gets another scare against a mid-major opponent.
(0:00) Intro + GP is the “Table for 1” King
(2:30) Michigan State goes wire-to-wire against Duke in Chicago
(14:50) Kansas embarrasses Kentucky + Mark Pope and Kentucky skipping media availability
(32:00) Texas Tech hands Illinois its first loss of the season
(39:00) Florida survives a road game in Tallahassee
(41:40) Memphis is still off to a strong start, but they got smoked by Vanderbilt
(43:15) A few more notable results from Tuesday night
(46:30) Looking ahead to the next two days (and happy birthday to Norlander’s dad!)
- Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
- Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
- Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
- Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.
- You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
- Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
- Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw
- For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
Wahoos hound the Hogs; Huskies handle Michigan; fun mid-major noisemakers: SLU, Valpo, Memphis all nab big Ws
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander put a bow on the opening weekend of the college hoops season. The fellas open on a top-15 matchup between Virginia and Arkansas before bouncing to UConn's win over Michigan in …
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Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander put a bow on the opening weekend of the college hoops season. The fellas open on a top-15 matchup between Virginia and Arkansas before bouncing to UConn's win over Michigan in Boston. Then, it's a tour around the sport from Memphis' big week to Valpo stunning Purdue and plenty more from the first seven days of the season.
(0:00) Intro + first weekend of hoops in the books
(0:45) Virginia dominates Arkansas in DC
(15:00) UConn has a title contender. What else is new?
(27:30) Let’s run through the sport starting with Nikola Kusturica’s crazy night
(33:50) A hectic Friday for SLU that ended in a victory against Missouri
(42:00) Memphis beats VCU, wins the opening week
(48:50) “The Miracle at Mackey” - Valpo stuns Purdue
(56:00) Georgetown handles Maryland
(58:00) AP Poll Preview and looking ahead to the next two days
- Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
- Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
- Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
- Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.
- You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
- Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
- Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw
- For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
Florida, Duke, Illinois: Do any drop out of the top 15 for even ONE week this season? F4+1 previews Saint Louis-Mizzou, Michigan-UConn, Arkansas-Virginia
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open with Duke and Florida after two convincing wins from the two best teams in the sport. Is anyone close to matching them right now? Then, it's a big weekend preview …
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Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open with Duke and Florida after two convincing wins from the two best teams in the sport. Is anyone close to matching them right now? Then, it's a big weekend preview highlighted by the national championship rematch between Michigan and UConn and Virginia-Arkansas Sunday afternoon matinee.
(0:00) Intro + Norlander coming from Boston
(1:15) Are Duke and Florida clearly the two best teams in the sport? (Don’t worry, we talk Illinois, too)
(12:00) Who would you take tonight on a neutral?
(16:10) Trivia Time! Sort your data, people (and the Chicago Bears)
(26:35) Final Four And 1 - let’s start with Saint Louis vs MIssouri
(36:00) UConn vs. Michigan
(43:45) VCU at Memphis
(48:30) Virginia vs Arkansas
(53:20) Maryland at Georgetown
- Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
- Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
- Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
- Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.
- You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
- Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
- Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw
- For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
Russell Wilson, Kyle Long react Bears-Seahawks, NFC North battle, trade possibilities + JJ Watt joins
Russell Wilson and Kyle Long are back for another episode of Set, Hut! with CBS Sports!
Milan Momcilovic makes great first impression w/ Kentucky; Protect College Sports Act teetering on the brink after historic midterm election results
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open on Milan Momcilovic's opening night in a Kentucky uniform before turning attention to Thursday's games involving top 25 teams. Plus: what do Tuesday's midterms mean for the …
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Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open on Milan Momcilovic's opening night in a Kentucky uniform before turning attention to Thursday's games involving top 25 teams. Plus: what do Tuesday's midterms mean for the Protect College Sports Act?
(0:00) Intro
(1:15) Milan Momcilovic goes big in his Kentucky debut (Wildcats smoke Manhattan)
(12:00) A historic election night and what it means for the Protect College Sports Act
(24:50) Thursday games we’re looking forward to
(33:00) A moment on Yaxel Lendeborg’s start to the season
- Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
- Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
- Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
- Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.
- You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
- Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
- Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw
- For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
Opening night reax: UCLA-Zona delivers, as does Florida; great debuts for Memphis, BYU, Gonzaga; Oklahoma —> right to the bubble
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander fire up the late-night pod machine to react to the first full day of the 2026-27 college basketball season. From the battle for Florida between the Gators and Miami to west-coast …
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Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander fire up the late-night pod machine to react to the first full day of the 2026-27 college basketball season. From the battle for Florida between the Gators and Miami to west-coast action between UCLA and Arizona, we'll cover it all.
(0:00) Intro + what an opening night!
(2:30) Let’s start in Vegas with Arizona and UCLA
(10:30) Gonzaga beats Purdue in the other Vegas game
(15:15) No. 1 Florida looks as advertised in win over Miami (and a TV experience side rant)
(22:15) Penny Hardaway and Memphis take down Iowa State on Monday night
(27:30) Oh NO, OU! Sooners lose to East Texas A&M
(36:00) GP’s evening in Houston alongside a screaming Kelvin Sampson
(41:30) BYU rides a Rob Wright masterpiece to a win over Ohio State
(44:30) Other results worth mentioning from opening day + a Notre Dame-Nova recap from Rome!
- Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
- Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
- Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
- Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.
- You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
- Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
- Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw
- For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
SEASON = HERE 🥳 2026-27 predictions galore✍️, plus Nova-ND🇮🇹, Florida-Miami☀️, Zona-UCLA🎰 highlight F4+1
We've done it. We made it to the college basketball season. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander sit down for one last season preview. Everything is on the docket. All-Americans, individual awards, Final Four picks …
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We've done it. We made it to the college basketball season. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander sit down for one last season preview. Everything is on the docket. All-Americans, individual awards, Final Four picks and some of the biggest prediction questions heading in to 2026-27. Plus, the first installment of the Final Four And 1!
(0:00) Intro + Notre Dame vs Rome to start the season is sick
(4:15) CBS Sports Preseason All-America Teams
(8:55) Final Four and Title Predictions!
(14:00) Individual Awards - NPOY, FOY, TOY
(20:30) Predictions! 1st year hires, tournament turnover, last undefeated and more
(40:15) Rapid-fire questions for the biggest brands in the sport + a quirky prediction
(53:45) Our first Final Four & 1 of the season! Let’s start with Rome
- Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
- Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
- Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
- Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.
- You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
- Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
- Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw
- For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
Best of the rest preview: How many at-larges will small schools get in 76-team NCAAT? Top mid-majors, best players to know in ’26-27
READ: Norlander's Top 100 And 1 teamsWith major-conference previews complete, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander take a tour around the mid-major ranks ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. From the Pac …
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READ: Norlander's Top 100 And 1 teams
With major-conference previews complete, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander take a tour around the mid-major ranks ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. From the Pac 12's return to new realities in a 76-team field, the guys get you set for the mid-major hoops season.
(0:00) Intro + mid-majors in the top 50 now and by season’s end
(6:00) Spending disparity between mid-major and high-major as never been greater
(10:00) The Pac 12 is back - three-bid league?
(13:15) The Mountain West will never be the same again
(16:45) Who is in the running for the best true mid-major?
(26:00) More mid-majors to circle heading into 2026-27
(39:00) Heavy favorites in mid-major leagues + when will the last mid-major lose its first game?
(43:30) How many at-larges will mid-major programs get in a 76-team field?
- Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
- Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
- Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
- Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.
- You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
- Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
- Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw
- For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
BIG 12 PREVIEW: Is this Self’s last rodeo; 5-for-5 angst abounds; four teams with a case to win the league; 10+ NCAA bids coming in March
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the Big 12 ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Storylines, 1-16 rankings, predictions and more.(0:00) Intro + Let’s talk Big 12!(1:00) GP’s conversation with …
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Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the Big 12 ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Storylines, 1-16 rankings, predictions and more.
(0:00) Intro + Let’s talk Big 12!
(1:00) GP’s conversation with Tommy Lloyd at Big 12 Media Days
(19:00) 5 Storylines from the Big 12 starting with Arizona at the top of the league
(22:00) Will this be Bill Self’s last season?
(30:00) Over/under 1.5 coaching changes after this season in the Big 12?
(32:20) It’s the Monster Energy Big 12
(34:30) 1-16 predictions
(52:45) Player of the Year & NCAA Tournament teams
- Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
- Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
- Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
- Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.
- You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
- Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
- Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw
- For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
💰💰💰 NIL SPENDING REVEALED: How we reported the story & what teams are paying how much in 🏀 this season
How much does it really cost to build a winning college basketball team in 2026-27? With roster values ranging from $5 million to more than $25 million, college basketball's NIL arms race is changing the sport …
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How much does it really cost to build a winning college basketball team in 2026-27? With roster values ranging from $5 million to more than $25 million, college basketball's NIL arms race is changing the sport. The Eye on College Basketball crew breaks down the financial landscape of college hoops, examining NIL spending tiers, the growing gap between programs, and what it takes to assemble a roster capable of competing for a national championship. Which programs have the resources to compete with the biggest spenders? Can teams with smaller budgets still make a deep NCAA Tournament run? And how much does money really matter when it comes to winning in March? From multimillion-dollar rosters to the changing economics of recruiting and the transfer portal, we're breaking down the cost of competing in college basketball in 2026-27.
B12MD: Commissioner Brett Yormark on “progress over perfection” and the professionalization of college sports
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark joins Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of college athletics. Yormark discusses the challenges of leading the conference …
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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark joins Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of college athletics. Yormark discusses the challenges of leading the conference through a rapidly changing landscape, the professionalization of college sports, and the potential impact of the Protect College Sports Act. Plus, he shares how he balances the perspectives of coaches across the league, his vision for the Big 12's biggest events, and his experience working with Jay-Z at Roc Nation.
B12MD: How Kelvin Sampson turned Houston basketball back into a basketball powerhouse`& JoJo Tugler on year four in the program
Gary Parrish catches up with Houston's Kelvin Sampson and Joseph "JoJo" Tugler at Big 12 Media Days. Sampson discusses how he rebuilt Houston into one of college basketball's premier programs, while Tugler …
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Gary Parrish catches up with Houston's Kelvin Sampson and Joseph "JoJo" Tugler at Big 12 Media Days. Sampson discusses how he rebuilt Houston into one of college basketball's premier programs, while Tugler reflects on his growth, defensive identity, and entering his fourth season with the Cougars.
B12MD: 22 minutes with Tommy Lloyd on staying at Arizona, more 5-star freshmen and the state of college basketball
Gary Parrish sits down with Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his impressive first five years leading the Wildcats, what it was like being courted by North Carolina, and how he …
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Gary Parrish sits down with Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his impressive first five years leading the Wildcats, what it was like being courted by North Carolina, and how he secured the resources needed to keep Arizona competing at the highest level. Lloyd opens up about the realities of fundraising in college basketball, his philosophy of “hold me accountable, but don’t hold me back,” and the future of the program. Plus, a look at Arizona's talented roster featuring five-star freshmen Caleb Holt and Cameron Holmes, the importance of marquee non-conference matchups, the Maui Invitational, and the current state of college basketball.
B12MD: Steve Lutz on his journey to Oklahoma State head coach, investing in freshmen and playing fast
Oklahoma State head coach Steve Lutz joins Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his coaching journey, the expectations surrounding the Cowboys, and what it takes to compete in one of college …
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Oklahoma State head coach Steve Lutz joins Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his coaching journey, the expectations surrounding the Cowboys, and what it takes to compete in one of college basketball's toughest conferences. Lutz reflects on becoming a Division I head coach at 46, the financial investment required to build an NCAA Tournament-caliber roster, and Oklahoma State's commitment to developing young talent. Plus, he breaks down the Cowboys' freshman class, his up-tempo playing style, and whether Oklahoma State has what it takes to reach the NCAA Tournament this season.
B12MD: The Casey Alexander era begins at Kansas State
Kansas State head coach Casey Alexander joins Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his move from Belmont to Manhattan and the challenge of rebuilding the Wildcats in his first season. Alexander reflects …
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Kansas State head coach Casey Alexander joins Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his move from Belmont to Manhattan and the challenge of rebuilding the Wildcats in his first season. Alexander reflects on his decision to leave Belmont, the realities of constructing a roster from scratch in today's college basketball landscape, and how NIL resources impact his ability to compete in the Big 12. Plus, he breaks down Kansas State's roster, the challenges of re-establishing the program, and what success would look like in year one.
B12MD: Ross Hodge on missing the 2026 tournament, Miles Sadler and his journey from JUCO to West Virginia
Gary Parrish sits down with West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his first season leading the Mountaineers, the program's postseason outlook, and his journey through the coaching …
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Gary Parrish sits down with West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his first season leading the Mountaineers, the program's postseason outlook, and his journey through the coaching ranks. Hodge shares his perspective on West Virginia's NCAA Tournament snub last season, the value of postseason experience, and how his time coaching junior college basketball shaped his career. Plus, does he have an NCAA Tournament-caliber team in Morgantown? And what makes Miles Sadler, the highest-rated recruit in program history, such an exciting addition?
BIG 12 MEDIA DAYS: Randy Bennett says Arizona State was always the place that intrigued him the most
Gary Parrish sits down with new Arizona State head coach Randy Bennett at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his decision to leave Saint Mary's after 25 seasons and take on a new challenge in Tempe. Bennett reflects …
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Gary Parrish sits down with new Arizona State head coach Randy Bennett at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his decision to leave Saint Mary's after 25 seasons and take on a new challenge in Tempe. Bennett reflects on building the Gaels into one of college basketball's most consistent winning programs, the players who followed him to Arizona State, and what success looks like as he begins a new chapter leading the Sun Devils in the Big 12.
B12MD: Rob Wright III on staying at BYU, playing with AJ Dybantsa and chasing the NBA
BYU guard Rob Wright joins Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his future with the Cougars, the rapidly changing landscape of college basketball, and expectations for the 2026-27 season. Wright …
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BYU guard Rob Wright joins Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his future with the Cougars, the rapidly changing landscape of college basketball, and expectations for the 2026-27 season. Wright reflects on the uncertainty surrounding his return to BYU, what it was like playing alongside AJ Dybantsa, and why he believes Dybantsa's game will translate to the NBA. Plus, he discusses his individual expectations, Richie Saunders, the arrivals of Bruce Branch and Jaxon Kohler, and the impact of Kevin Young's NBA coaching background.
B12MD: Commissioner Brett Yormark on “progress over perfection” and the professionalization of college sports
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark joins Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of college athletics. Yormark discusses the challenges of leading the conference …
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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark joins Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of college athletics. Yormark discusses the challenges of leading the conference through a rapidly changing landscape, the professionalization of college sports, and the potential impact of the Protect College Sports Act. Plus, he shares how he balances the perspectives of coaches across the league, his vision for the Big 12's biggest events, and his experience working with Jay-Z at Roc Nation.
BIG 12 MEDIA DAYS: Bill Self and Tyran Stokes on a suddenly loaded Kansas roster and their player-coach relationship
Gary Parrish sits down with Kansas head coach Bill Self and star Tyran Stokes for separate interviews at Big 12 Media Days to discuss the Jayhawks' revamped roster, expectations for the upcoming college …
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Gary Parrish sits down with Kansas head coach Bill Self and star Tyran Stokes for separate interviews at Big 12 Media Days to discuss the Jayhawks' revamped roster, expectations for the upcoming college basketball season, and the pressure to return Kansas to national championship contention. Self opens up about the addition of Trey Kaufman-Renn, building a roster in the modern era, and the back nine of his legendary coaching career. Plus, Stokes discusses his NBA aspirations, playing alongside Tre White and Kaufman-Renn, working with Self on the emotional side of his game, and what it would mean to help bring Kansas back to the top of college basketball.
B12MD: TJ Otzelberger on staying at Iowa State, losing Milan Momcilovic and getting Tamin Lipsey back
Gary Parrish sits down with Iowa State head coach TJ Otzelberger at Big 12 Media Days to discuss the Cyclones' sustained success, the impact of NIL on college basketball, and the challenges of navigating an …
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Gary Parrish sits down with Iowa State head coach TJ Otzelberger at Big 12 Media Days to discuss the Cyclones' sustained success, the impact of NIL on college basketball, and the challenges of navigating an increasingly unpredictable offseason. Otzelberger opens up about the departure of Milan Momcilovic, why he's remained committed to Iowa State, and the standards that have helped build a winning culture in Ames. Plus, updates on Tamin Lipsey and Killyan Toure's recovery from shoulder surgery.
B12MD: Jerrod Calhoun returns to his alma mater. Can he get Cincinnati back to the tournament?
Gary Parrish sits down with Cincinnati head coach Jerrod Calhoun at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his return to Ohio, the challenges of taking over the Bearcats, and his experience building a successful program …
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Gary Parrish sits down with Cincinnati head coach Jerrod Calhoun at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his return to Ohio, the challenges of taking over the Bearcats, and his experience building a successful program at Utah State. Calhoun reflects on what makes Utah State a destination where coaches can thrive, the evolving landscape of college basketball, and the uncertainty surrounding player eligibility, including MJ Collins' situation.
BIG 12 MEDIA DAYS: Scott Drew says this Baylor team reminds him of his best squads in Waco
Gary Parrish sits down with Baylor head coach Scott Drew at Big 12 Media Days to discuss the Bears' exhibition victory over defending national champion Florida, expectations for the upcoming college basketball …
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Gary Parrish sits down with Baylor head coach Scott Drew at Big 12 Media Days to discuss the Bears' exhibition victory over defending national champion Florida, expectations for the upcoming college basketball season, and his decision to remain at Baylor despite receiving interest from other major programs. Drew reflects on his commitment to the Bears and what lies ahead for the program.
B12MD: JT Toppin and Darrion Williams will take the floor together again when JT returns from an ACL injury
Gary Parrish sits down with Texas Tech stars JT Toppin and Darrion Williams for separate interviews at Big 12 Media Days to discuss their returns to Lubbock, the Red Raiders' outlook for the upcoming college …
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Gary Parrish sits down with Texas Tech stars JT Toppin and Darrion Williams for separate interviews at Big 12 Media Days to discuss their returns to Lubbock, the Red Raiders' outlook for the upcoming college basketball season, and the expectations surrounding Grant McCasland's program. Toppin provides an update on his injury and recovery, reflects on the impact of NIL in keeping college stars in school, and shares what success would look like for Texas Tech. Plus, Williams opens up about his return to the Red Raiders, maintaining his relationship with McCasland, and what makes Texas Tech a special place to play college basketball.
SEC PREVIEW: The likely best league in CBB (again) has the most talent and most compelling storylines heading into November
READ: Norlander's SEC Media Days TakeawaysGary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the SEC ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Will this be the sport's best league? Can Florida go from No. 1 to …
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READ: Norlander's SEC Media Days Takeaways
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the SEC ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Will this be the sport's best league? Can Florida go from No. 1 to national champion? Plus, big seasons loom for Texas, Arkansas, Kentucky and more. The guys break it all down, make predictions and more.
(0:00) Intro + let’s talk SEC!
(1:15) Recapping SEC Media Days
(6:25) Storylines! Starting with the league as a whole
(8:30) Can Florida go from preseason No. 1 to national champion?
(14:00) How hot is Mark Pope’s seat at Kentucky?
(22:30) Will Wade and LSU will never stop
(34:00) Can Tennessee finally get to a Final Four?
(40:20) 1-16 Predictions + tournament teams
(1:18:15) Player of the Year Predictions
- Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
- Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
- Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
- Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.
- You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
- Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
- Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw
- For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
SECMD: Commissioner Greg Sankey on how the SEC became a hoops powerhouse and what happens if the PCSA doesn’t get through the House
Matt Norlander sits down with SEC commissioner Greg Sankey at 2026 SEC Media Days.(0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey at 2026 SEC Media Day(0:45) Describe the job of a power …
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Matt Norlander sits down with SEC commissioner Greg Sankey at 2026 SEC Media Days.
(0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey at 2026 SEC Media Day
(0:45) Describe the job of a power conference commissioner in 5 words
(4:00) How often are people reaching out for direction and help?
(5:15) Who calls Greg Sankey more? Football or basketball coaches?
(7:05) What has empowered the SEC to invest in hoops at such a high level?
(9:10) The Protect College Sports Act and what happens if it doesn’t pass
- Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
- Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
- Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
- Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.
- You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
- Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
- Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw
- For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
SECMD: 33 minutes with Happy Hour Cal on Jordan Smith Jr., fixing college sports and being intimidated by Taylor Swift
Matt Norlander sits down with Arkansas head coach John Calipari at 2026 SEC Media Days.(0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with Arkansas head coach John Calipari at 2026 SEC Media Day(0:20) “I must've been on …
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Matt Norlander sits down with Arkansas head coach John Calipari at 2026 SEC Media Days.
(0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with Arkansas head coach John Calipari at 2026 SEC Media Day
(0:20) “I must've been on crack. I must’ve lost my mind” - John’s schedule is very difficult
(2:25) How does coaching keep you young?
(3:30) Why was John’s team so good at taking care of the ball last season?
(5:00) Jordan Smith Jr. - who is he? What kind of player is he?
(7:30) Who is the closest comparison to Jordan?
(8:45) Why has Calipari dedicated so much time to trying to bring sanity to college sports?
(14:00) Has John talked to Will Wade?
(16:00) Two things from Happy Hour Cal about coaches
(19:20) If the PCSA doesn’t pass … then what? + Putting caps on what players can learn
(27:30) Does John Calipari believe the SEC’s actions will hold up throughout the season?
(28:30) Being at the Knicks-Spurs game (and being intimidated by Taylor Swift)
- Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
- Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
- Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
- Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.
- You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
- Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
- Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw
- For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
SECMD: Can Mike White and Georgia find a win in the tournament in 2026-27?
Matt Norlander sits down with Georgia head coach Mike White at 2026 SEC Media Days.(0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with Georgia’s Mike White at 2026 SEC Media Day(0:45) Biggest takeaways from his roster thus …
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Matt Norlander sits down with Georgia head coach Mike White at 2026 SEC Media Days.
(0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with Georgia’s Mike White at 2026 SEC Media Day
(0:45) Biggest takeaways from his roster thus far? + Most adult player
(2:00) How Blue Cain will be even better this season
(3:00) Avoiding another lopsided loss in the NCAA Tournament
(5:15) What is the benefit of being a basketball coach at a dominant football school?
(6:00) The defensive heart and soul for the Bulldogs
(7:20) The Georgia schedule
(8:30) Music. TV Shows. Naturally.
- Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
- Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
- Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
- Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.
- You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
- Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
- Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw
- For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
SECMD: A Mikey Lewis update, Texas’ best attribute and Dwyane Wade stories with Sean Miller and Isaiah Johnson
Matt Norlander sits down with Texas' Sean Miller and Isaiah Johnson at SEC Media Days.(0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with Texas’ Sean Miller at 2026 SEC Media Day(0:45) College football at Texas (and the …
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Matt Norlander sits down with Texas' Sean Miller and Isaiah Johnson at SEC Media Days.
(0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with Texas’ Sean Miller at 2026 SEC Media Day
(0:45) College football at Texas (and the Steelers trending in the right direction)
(2:40) Latest on Mikey Lewis’ injury
(4:10) Who is the most unique college player on the Texas roster?
(5:30) How deep could a healthy Texas team be?
(6:30) Isaiah Johnson joins the show
(6:55) Isaiah’s dad is an NBA Trainer: best work trip story?
(7:45) Something cool about Dwayne Wade (Isaiah’s godfather, no big deal) + advice from Lebron
(9:30) How Isaiah’s parents helped him on the court (and his dad’s scouting report)
(11:05) What goes into deciding to transfer?
(13:20) A long history of great guards at Texas
(14:00) What are practices like? + the best attribute for this Texas roster
(16:00) How does someone become good at getting to the free throw line? (gotta eat!)
(18:00) Is there a quiet confidence in the room right now at Texas?
- Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
- Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
- Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
- Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.
- You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
- Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
- Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw
- For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
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