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Inside College Basketball Now
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.
Episodes
Inside College Basketball NowIntroducing 'Scorecard' a golf podcast from CBS Sports
Welcome to Scorecard, a weekly golf destination where CBS Sports’ voices, Johnson Wagner, Shane Bacon, and Patrick McDonald, break down everything trending in…
Inside College Basketball NowWill Wade shares the biggest difference between LSU & NC State
Jon Rothstein sits down with LSU head coach Will Wade to discuss his return to Baton Rouge, why he left NC State and the plan to lead the Tigers back to SEC…
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NCAA Tournament EXPANSION + Blue Blood Pressure & Portal Chaos
College basketball could be on the verge of a major transformation. Jon Rothstein breaks down the proposed expansion of the NCAA Tournament and what it means…
Inside College Basketball NowGerry McNamara details the plan to reignite the Syracuse brand
Jon Rothstein sits down with new Syracuse head coach Gerry McNamara to discuss his time at Siena, the Duke game in this year's NCAA tournament and what needs…
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Transfer Portal Updates + Big Names Who Could Benefit from 5-in-5 rule
Jon Rothstein breaks down the impact of the potential 5-in-5 eligibility rule, which would affect players like Tarris Reed, Malik Brown, Seth Trimble, and…
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Bryan Hodgson on lessons from Nate Oats and joining Providence and the Big East
Jon Rothstein sits down with new Providence Friars coach Bryan Hodgson to break down his rise from Buffalo to the Big East. They discuss how he got his…
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Transfer portal updates I UConn, Illinois show importance of retention
Retention is still the foundation of winning in college basketball and the latest decisions across the country prove it. On this episode of Inside College…
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Jerrod Calhoun spoke to Mick Cronin before accepting Cincy job + how he plans to rebuild FAST
Jon Rothstein chats with new Cincy coach Jerrod Calhoun.
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Dusty May never considered leaving Michigan + updates on Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr.
Fresh off winning a national championship, Michigan head coach Dusty May joins Jon Rothstein to reflect on the biggest moment of his career, and what comes…
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Latest transfer portal updates + catching up with Dusty May & Jerrod Calhoun
It’s time for PORTAL KOMBAT WATCH, breaking down the biggest names shaping the offseason, including John Blackwell, Rob Wright, Neoklis Avdalas, KJ Lewis…
Inside College Basketball NowIntroducing 'Deep Waters' a UFC podcast from CBS Sports
Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Deep Waters is where the fight game gets real. Live every Monday on YouTube, some combo of Din Thomas, Chris Weidman, Jorge…
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Michigan crowned, UConn fails to complete dynasty bid + Early look at next season!
Michigan defeats UConn to win the title. Jon Rothstein reacts!
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UNC hiring Michael Malone - Jon Rothstein reacts!
Jon Rothstein reacts to UNC hiring Michael Malone.
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Michigan DOMINATES Arizona, UConn BACK to title game | Full Final Four Reaction Podcast
Join Jon Rothstein as he breaks down UConn’s continued dominance under Dan Hurley, Michigan’s surge, and key takeaways from the Final Four. Plus, the latest on…
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Final Four Preview: Michigan-Arizona, Illinois-UConn + What's next for UNC?
Who will win the 2026 NCAA Tournament? Jon Rothstein reveals his pick for the new champion, preview the Final Four games and discuss the latest news around…
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Why Brad Underwood wasn't watching UConn-Duke finish live & how this Illinois team broke through to Final Four
Jon Rothstein sits down with Illinois head coach Brad Underwood fresh off a breakthrough run, capturing the raw emotion, perspective, and pressure that come…
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ONE OF THE BEST ENDINGS EVER + Duke's Brutal Reality
When the stakes were highest, UConn and Duke delivered one of the greatest endings in NCAA Tournament history, and now, Duke has to sit in it. On this episode…
Inside College Basketball NowPresenting The Draymond Green Show | Draymond Green Versus Skip Bayless
On the Draymond Green Show, no topic is off limits. In this episode Draymond welcomes Skip Bayless to discuss Michael Jordan, Stephen A Smith, LeBron James…
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What's next for North Carolina + Why this Sweet 16 is shaping up to be special
3 Big Things are headlined by the news of Hubert Davis being out at North Carolina, before shifting into a full Sweet 16 preview across all four regions—East…
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Jon Scheyer details what impresses him about St. John's & why he loves coaching Cameron Boozer
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer joins Jon Rothstein to discuss his journey leading the Blue Devils into the NCAA Tournament, reflecting on his first Duke…
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Sean Miller explains Texas' surprising run to Sweet 16 & offers praise for Braden Smith ahead of Purdue matchup
Jon Rothstein chats with Sean Miller to discuss Texas’ run into the NCAA Tournament, reflecting on the past 12 days, what changed after the SEC Tournament, and…
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NCAA Tournament Chaos! Jon Rothstein recaps an incredible first weekend
Jon Rothstein recaps the first week of the NCAA Tournament, breaking down each region, from Duke surviving a scare in the East and St. John’s reaching its…
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Jon Rothstein's First Four BREAKDOWN + THESE 9 Teams Are Title Contenders
Jon Rothstein breaks down the First Four matchup between NC State and Texas before breaking down the matchup between SMU and Miami, breaks down his national…
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Jon Rothstein provides detailed bracket breakdown
Jon Rothstein breaks down the bracket.
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Jon Rothstein reacts to & picks every game in 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket!
Follow Inside College Basketball Now on Apple or Spotify Jon Rothstein breaks down his bracket.
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Jim Boeheim says Syracuse didn't give Red Autry enough NIL: “You can spend $10 million and lose”
Syracuse coaching legend Jim Boeheim joins Jon Rothstein to talk about some of the most unforgettable moments of his career, including Syracuse's 6OT win in…
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This is the WORST March Madness bubble EVER + Previewing Thursday's conference tournament matchups
Jon Rothstein previews some of the BIGGEST conference tournament matchups ahead of Thursday's slate of games while also breaking down the bubble and the…
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Dusty May details how Michigan has responded since LJ Cason injury & why Wolverines must now hunt for #1 overall seed
Jon Rothstein sits down with Michigan head coach Dusty May to discuss the Wolverines’ remarkable finish to the regular season and what he’s learned about his…
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Duke, Michigan, Arizona, Florida have separated themselves
Four teams — Duke, Michigan, Arizona, and Florida — have separated themselves as the clear top tier in college basketball as conference tournament week begins…
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Hubert Davis Provides Injury Update On Caleb Wilson + Breaks Down UNC's Path To Deep Tournament Run
Jon Rothstein is joined by North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis for an exclusive interview. Hubert Davis breaks down the Tar Heels season so far, provides…
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Best PG In College Basketball | Award Discussions | Top Games To Watch | MUCH MORE!
Jon Rothstein breaks down the latest headlines in college basketball, including why Darius Acuff is the best PG in the country, Big Ten / Big East updates and…
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Dan Hurley says he will never again coach a player like Alex Karaban + what he told Rick Pitino recently
Jon Rothstein sits down with Dan Hurley to discuss UConn’s 27–3 season and what’s driving the Huskies as March approaches. Hurley reflects on his first March…
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Final No. 1 Seed Is Up For Grabs + Questions surround Michigan & Purdue
The race for the final No. 1 seed is on as Florida and UConn battle for the last spot on the top line. We break down what the committee could value most — and…
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This is March
Celebrate the beginning of the month with Mr. March, Jon Rothstein.
Inside College Basketball NowBrad Underwood details what makes this one of the BEST Illinois teams he’s coached, why they've got a shot at Final Four
Jon Rothstein is joined by Illinois head coach Brad Underwood to preview the team's upcoming game against Michigan, including his early impressions of the…
Inside College Basketball NowUConn’s sends a MESSAGE vs. St. John’s, Virginia-Duke PREVIEW + Is Todd Golden UNDERRATED?
Jon Rothstein breaks down the latest headlines in college basketball, including UConn's statement win over St. John's, Todd Golden possibly being underrated as…
Inside College Basketball Now"He is a closer." - NC State's Will Wade says Darrion Williams is the key to a strong finish
Jon Rothstein is joined by NC State head coach Will Wade to relive VCU and McNeese NCAA tournament memories and break down year one at the helm for the…
Inside College Basketball NowDuke’s Michigan-sized statement + Arizona delivers AGAIN & UConn-St. John’s: Game of the Year??
Jon Rothstein is back to recap a loaded weekend on Inside College Basketball Now. Duke and Arizona get huge wins over Michigan and Houston on Saturday in three…
Inside College Basketball NowDarius Acuff among the BEST freshmen PG to play for John Calipari, UConn’s 1-seed in JEOPARDY + Michigan vs. Duke PREVIEW
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…
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Kelvin Sampson doesn't want to coach TOO LONG and overstay his welcome
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…
Inside College Basketball Now"Through the fire" - Tennessee's Rick Barnes explains how Nate Ament & the Vols have ascended to a new level
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…
Inside College Basketball NowA dark day in the Big 12: Tang fired, Saunders out + Michigan, Houston gauntlet weeks & JT Toppin
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…
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Saint Louis' Josh Schertz details how his team got to 23-1, coaching Robbie Avila
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…
Inside College Basketball NowMichigan & Florida ROLL, How Purdue could IMPROVE, Bill Self doing one of the best coaching jobs
Jon Rothstein breaks down some of the biggest storylines in college basketball, including Michigan and Florida making BIG statements on Wednesday night, Purdue…
Inside College Basketball NowKevin Willard describes Jay Wright's lasting influence on Villanova basketball
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…
Inside College Basketball NowNorth Carolina is climbing, St. John's has the goods + Michigan is elite & Arizona-Kansas is must-watch
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…
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Miami Redhawks' Travis Steele reveals keys to his team's success, going UNDEFEATED
Travis Steele of the Miami Redhawks joins Jon Rothstein to break down how his team got to 23-0, the pressure of being in a one-bid league and how they might be…
Inside College Basketball NowIllinois is FINAL FOUR caliber + UConn vs. St. John’s RIVALRY preview I ICBB Now
Jon Rothstein is BACK breaking down Illinois' current form, the upcoming matchup between St. John's and UConn and MORE. (0:00) Intro (2:21) UConn vs. St…
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Rick Pitino on His Future, Why UConn Isn’t a Rival, and the Big East’s Next Step
Jon Rothstein sits down with Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino to discuss St. John’s resurgence, the state of the Big East, and what matters most as March…
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Michigan & Illinois surge, Florida & UConn hitting stride, Big 12 keeps improving
A weekend full of statement performances reshaped the college basketball landscape. Michigan and Illinois delivered massive wins atop the Big Ten, while the…
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Calipari's Best Freshman? Nebraska impressive in loss, Big East Big 3
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…
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Tom Izzo calls Michigan the best team in Big Ten & details how Michigan State can return to Final Four
Tom Izzo joins Jon Rothstein for a conversation on the state of Michigan State Spartans basketball. Izzo discusses navigating a demanding early-season…
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Bill Self previews Darryn Peterson vs. AJ Dybantsa and details what it will take to get Kansas back on top
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…
Inside College Basketball NowCan Nebraska survive Michigan & Illinois? + The DEEPEST freshman class ever & a vintage Big Monday
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…
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Grant McCasland makes a bold claim about JT Toppin & details vision to take Texas Tech to Final Four
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…
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UCLA Breaks Through, Arizona’s Big Chance & What UNC–Virginia Really Tells Us
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…
Inside College Basketball NowUVA's Ryan Odom coached UMBC to a 1 vs. 16 upset, now he's the coach of the team he beat
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…
Inside College Basketball NowFlorida & Kentucky have BIG TIME weeks + JT Toppin dominates BYU & Darryn Peterson is MUST-WATCH
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…
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TJ Otzelberger details how Iowa State can rebound from loss to Kansas + how Cyclones can reach Final Four
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…
Inside College Basketball NowWhy Kentucky could MISS the NCAA tournament, UNC has PROBLEMS
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)…