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  • Darius Acuff among the BEST freshmen PG to play for John Calipari, UConn’s 1-seed in JEOPARDY + Michigan vs. Duke PREVIEW

    Darius Acuff among the BEST freshmen PG to play for John Calipari, UConn’s 1-seed in JEOPARDY + Michigan vs. Duke PREVIEW
    Feb 20 2026
    Jon Rothstein breaks down the biggest headlines in college basketball, including Darius Acuff being one of the best freshmen PG in John Calipari's career, UConn's loss to Creighton, previewing Duke-Michigan and MORE. (1:30) Is Darius Acuff the best freshman PG to ever play for John Calipiari? (12:55) Creighton shocks UConn, Huskies’ 1-seed in jeopardy (19:45) Duke/Michigan highlights an elite Saturday in college hoops (27:38) Chat Questions & Talking St. John's Golden Era (34:42) 5 Bubble Teams that need to start winning (41:34) 3 Good Nuggets (42:47) Games to Watch & Under-the-radar 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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    47 mins
  • Kelvin Sampson doesn't want to coach TOO LONG and overstay his welcome

    Kelvin Sampson doesn't want to coach TOO LONG and overstay his welcome
    Feb 20 2026
    Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson joins Jon Rothstein for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of his program, his legacy, and what’s ahead for the Cougars. Sampson reflects on his Oklahoma Final Four team, whether geography provides an edge in March, and how this season’s success compares to previous runs. He breaks down Houston’s frontline, discusses the role of freshmen, and identifies the wild card that could define this team’s ceiling. The conversation also dives into bigger-picture topics — his 800th career win, coaching alongside his son Kellen Sampson, whether they ever revisit the Florida game, and what the Hall of Fame would mean. Sampson also looks ahead to Houston’s upcoming stretch and weighs in on Arizona. This is a candid, in-depth sit-down with one of college basketball’s most respected voices. 0:00 Intro 0:15 Oklahoma Final Four Team 6:00 Possible geographic advantage in tourney 7:45 Success this season 12:00 Relying on freshmen 13:45 Houston Frontline 16:30 Wild card for Houston 18:00 Do they ever discuss the Florida game? 18:45 800th win 22:15 Kellen Sampson 23:45 Future in coaching 24:30 Hall of Fame nomination 29:45 Upcoming stretch 32:00 Arizona matchup 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 mins
  • "Through the fire" - Tennessee's Rick Barnes explains how Nate Ament & the Vols have ascended to a new level

    "Through the fire" - Tennessee's Rick Barnes explains how Nate Ament & the Vols have ascended to a new level
    Feb 17 2026
    Jon Rothstein is joined by Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes to discuss basketball in the SEC, going from Texas to Knoxville, Nate Ament and the keys to the rest of the season for the Volunteers. (0:00) Intro + Tennessee’s Rick Barnes joins! (0:25) Rick’s history with the UT job stretches several decades (3:00) Going from Texas to rebuilding Tennessee (4:45) Differences between Tennessee and Rick’s other jobs (6:30) Enduring losses in the Elite Eight & the NCAA tournament (7:50) The quest for a Final Four (9:30) How Tennessee has won 6 of its last 7 (10:50) Nate Ament has ascended to a new level recently (12:15) JP Estrella in the starting lineup (13:30) Rick’s lifetime contract in Knoxville & retirement (16:00) The growth of SEC basketball (18:00) One win and one loss that sticks with Barnes (19:30) Keys for a tournament run for Tennessee #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #RickBarnes #Tennessee #Vols #TennesseeBasketball #NateAment 🎥 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 Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Gary Parrish: https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS ▶︎Matt Norlander: https://twitter.com/MattNorlander ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT EYE ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL 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. 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. 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. 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 mins
  • A dark day in the Big 12: Tang fired, Saunders out + Michigan, Houston gauntlet weeks & JT Toppin

    A dark day in the Big 12: Tang fired, Saunders out + Michigan, Houston gauntlet weeks & JT Toppin
    Feb 16 2026
    Jon Rothstein is back on Inside College Basketball Now to recap the weekend in college hoops. A tumultuous Sunday for the Big 12, Houston and Michigan have big time weeks and JT Toppin might actually be underrated. Then, Jon reacts to Monday's AP Top 25 and leaves you with three good nuggets and games to watch this week. (0:00) Intro + ICBN on CBSSN (2:00) A very somber Sunday in the Big 12: Jerome Tang, Richie Saunders (15:30) Armageddon lies ahead for Houston + is JT Toppin actually underrated? (25:50) Michigan has a big week ahead (35:15) Rothstein Reaction: Monday’s AP Top 25 (38:10) 3 Good Nuggets + Upcoming games to watch #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #JeromeTang #RichieSaunders #JTToppin #APTop25 #Houston #Michigan 🎥 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 Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Gary Parrish: https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS ▶︎Matt Norlander: https://twitter.com/MattNorlander ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT EYE ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL 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. 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. 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. 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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    47 mins
  • Saint Louis' Josh Schertz details how his team got to 23-1, coaching Robbie Avila

    Saint Louis' Josh Schertz details how his team got to 23-1, coaching Robbie Avila
    Feb 13 2026
    Jon Rothstein is joined by Saint Louis' Josh Schertz about making the jump from DII coaching, how the team has reached 23-1 and what they can do to be a tougher out late in the season. (0:00) Intro + Josh Schertz joins the show (1:00) Bartending after a big win and how that can be part of the job (2:00) 13 years at Lincoln Memorial (2:45) Jumping from DII to mid-major and mid-major to Saint Louis (4:00) Comparing each stop as a head coach (5:35) The pressure of playing a conference tournament in a single-bid league (7:15) The week after losing to Drake, waiting for Selection Sunday (8:35) Turning a season from good to great to special (10:30) Envying multi-bid leagues & the challenges of both (12:20) 2024 Indiana State vs. 2026 Saint Louis (12:15) How is Saint Louis 23-1? And the elite coaching staff at SLU (15:06) Who taught Josh Schertz to coach offense? (17:00) On this being his final season with Robbie Avila (19:15) Who is the X-factor for Saint Louis? (20:25) One win and one loss that sticks with Schertz (22:00) A recruit that he just missed out on (24:30) What can Saint Louis do to be a tougher out late in the 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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    30 mins
  • Michigan & Florida ROLL, How Purdue could IMPROVE, Bill Self doing one of the best coaching jobs

    Michigan & Florida ROLL, How Purdue could IMPROVE, Bill Self doing one of the best coaching jobs
    Feb 12 2026
    Jon Rothstein breaks down some of the biggest storylines in college basketball, including Michigan and Florida making BIG statements on Wednesday night, Purdue having a runway to improve its NCAA Tournament seed and whether this is one of Bill Self's best coaching jobs of his career. (2:20) Michigan and Florida both made statements on Wednesday (10:21) Purdue has a runway to improve its NCAA Tournament seed (21:30) Bill Self is doing one of the best coaching jobs of his career (32:17) Answering chat questions (36:12) Rothstein Ranks: 5 Mid-Majors To Watch NOT named Gonzaga (39:29) Three Good Nuggets (40:27) Games to watch 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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    43 mins
  • Kevin Willard describes Jay Wright's lasting influence on Villanova basketball

    Kevin Willard describes Jay Wright's lasting influence on Villanova basketball
    Feb 10 2026
    Jon Rothstein is joined by first-year Villanova head coach Kevin Willard to discuss Jay Wright's influence on the Nova program, why the Wildcats are successful in his first season and the evolution of the Big East. (0:00) Intro + Kevin Willard joins! (0:30) Ed Cooley’s role in Kevin’s story (1:55) How the Nova job is different from past coaching jobs (3:05) What do you know about being the Wildcat head coach now? (4:30) Balancing Jay Wright’s influence and running the program Kevin’s way (7:30) How is Villanova 18-5 this year? (8:45) Getting back to the NCAA tournament (9:45) Honing evaluation skills at Seton Hall & how it translates to this climate (11:45) Retention is the main priority (13:10) Why the Nova backcourt is so effective (14:15) Duke Brennan’s performance this season in first year at Nova (15:35) Talking St. John’s, UConn and growing pains against good teams (18:00) What can the Big East do to improve nationally? (20:00) Should the Big East consider an 18-game conference schedule? (22:50) One win and one loss that sticks with Willard (24:20) A recruit he just missed out on (25:05) What are the keys to a tournament run? #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #KevinWillard #Villanova 🎥 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 Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Gary Parrish: https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS ▶︎Matt Norlander: https://twitter.com/MattNorlander ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT EYE ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL 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. 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. 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. 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 mins
  • North Carolina is climbing, St. John's has the goods + Michigan is elite & Arizona-Kansas is must-watch

    North Carolina is climbing, St. John's has the goods + Michigan is elite & Arizona-Kansas is must-watch
    Feb 9 2026
    Jon Rothstein is back on CBS Sports Network to recap wins for St. John's and North Carolina in a great weekend of college basketball. Then, Kansas vs. Arizona headlines Monday and a reaction to this week's AP Top 25. (0:00) Intro + ICBN on CBSSN (1:37) UNC takes down Duke, returning to national prominence (7:42) Michigan’s roster is a cut above (12:45) What is the ceiling for St. John’s after the UConn win? (24:00) Arizona vs Kansas is a heavyweight bought (32:55) AP Top 25 Reaction (37:00) News and Notes: Three good nuggets and games to watch #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein 🎥 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 Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en ▶︎Gary Parrish: https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS ▶︎Matt Norlander: https://twitter.com/MattNorlander ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT EYE ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL 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. 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. 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. 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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    47 mins