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.
Episodes
Protect College Sports Act still far from a sure/great thing; Eric Musselman’s not having a great week; B1G + Big 12 scheduling nuggets
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander run through the latest list of news topics around college hoops. From the latest on the Protect College Sports Act's trip through congress to the Big Ten schedule and Chad Baker-Mazara's lawsuit against USC, we'll touch on it all.(0:00) Intro(1:00) Let’s talk about the Protect College Sports Act(20:00) Chad Baker-Mazara is not happy with USC and Eric Musselman(24:00
📬 Mailbag, Part 1: Predicting last teams in the ’27 NCAAT; has Norlander ever thrown a punch; the biggest CBB what-ifs; will this be Bill Self’s last season?
Things are slow around the college basketball world. Today, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander embark on a two-part mailbag journey over the next couple of weeks.(0:00) Intro + Da Bears!(3:00) It’s Mailbag Time(3:30) Um … could GP or Norlander officiate a wedding?(8:30) Favorite CBB teams & NYC recommendations(19:15) Ryan from parts unknown - tourney teams, Yellowcard and tattoos(27:45) A West Vi
Latest in eligibility chaos: SEC wins fight vs. Lane Kiffin, but Will Wade isn’t backing down yet; Trey Kaufman-Renn trying for a SIXTH year of eligibility
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open on LSU vs. the SEC and Greg Sankey. The headlines revolve around football, but how will the commissioner's decisions impact Will Wade's roster on the basketball side? Then, Trey Kaufman-Renn is eligible. Where is he going to play college basketball next season? Finally, Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell has cancer. Our thoughts are with him, his family and the R
Coaches dish to us on best 🏀 hires, top players, 5-in-5 lawsuits, gambling, the top team of the 21st century and much more
What do coaches actually think? Every year, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander ask coaches a series of questions about the landscape of college basketball. Anonymously, coaches around the country give their honest thoughts about the sport on a range of topics. On today's show, GP and Norlander will break down what they heard about things ranging from best teams, players and hires to the sport's most
Summer Shootaround: Can you guess Mystery School No. 3 before Norlander? An extra-long, fun 2026 Shootaround finale
On this Summer Shootaround finale, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss our third mystery auction team. Can Norlander redeem himself? Can you guess it before he does?Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye 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: @E
Summer Shootaround: Mystery school No. 2 has one of the most consistent coaches in CBB. Can you guess it?
On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander head to the mid-major ranks to discuss a school with a very successful head coach and the highest-ranked recruit in program history.Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to po
Summer Shootaround: Mystery Auction Winner No. 1 REVEALED! 💵💵💵
On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss our first mystery auction winner of the 2026 Summer Shootaround series. Play along as Norlander guesses which school we are talking about!Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else yo
Summer Shootaround: Virginia set a high bar last season. Head coach Ryan Odom stops by ahead of a big year for the ‘Hoos
On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish visits with Virginia head coach Ryan Odom ahead of year two in Charlottesville. GP and Ryan discuss the returning talent, last year's 30-win season, a very aggressive schedule and plenty more.(0:00) Intro + let’s talk Virginia(1:45) Ryan Odom joins the show!(2:15) Thijs de Ridder is back and Ryan has plenty of retention(5:45) Chance Mallory will have a b
Summer Shootaround: We can’t wait to see what will become of North Carolina under Michael (or is it Mike?) Malone
On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander talk all things North Carolina. The Michael Malone era has arrived in Chapel Hill. How good can the Tar Heels be in year one? Plus, the roster that could've been, a high-major-heavy non-conference schedule and the ACC ceiling for UNC. (0:00) Intro + let’s talk Tar Heels(1:45) Love it or Loathe it: No. 25 in the Top 25 and 1 (+ is it Mi
Summer Shootaround: Pat Kelsey joins EOCBB to discuss a Louisville roster worthy of the highest expectations
On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish sits down with Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey to discuss basketball in the state of Kentucky, his roster that now includes Seth Trimble and expectations for his squad that should be a title contender on paper. (0:00) Intro + let’s talk Louisville hoops(1:45) Pat Kelsey joins the show!(3:15) Pat has a hot wife. We’ve had fun with that, but helps put thi
Summer Shootaround: Andy Katz stops by to discuss Michigan, Mike Boynton and an uncommon title defense season
Summer Shootaround auction episodes are LIVE (ending August 20):Auction 1: https://tilt.fyi/MNlmHxqdr1Auction 2: https://tilt.fyi/l4NL2zwjTPAuction 3: https://tilt.fyi/WheUISAkS4On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Andy Katz break down the Michigan Wolverines. Dusty May is gone and Mike Boynton will lead the defending national champions in their title defense season. How good does Boynt
🗣️ Quick Shootaround Update! 👨⚖️
Auctions. Emails. You have your assignment! #moreofusSummer Shootaround auction episodes are LIVE (ending August 20):Auction 1: https://tilt.fyi/MNlmHxqdr1Auction 2: https://tilt.fyi/l4NL2zwjTPAuction 3: https://tilt.fyi/WheUISAkS4Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotif
Summer Shootaround: Tyler Tanner might be the most interesting player in CBB. Can Vandy’s PG also be the sport’s best?
Summer Shootaround auction episodes are LIVE (ending August 20):Auction 1: https://tilt.fyi/MNlmHxqdr1Auction 2: https://tilt.fyi/l4NL2zwjTPAuction 3: https://tilt.fyi/WheUISAkS4On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander take a look at the Vanderbilt Commodores. Vandy has Tyler Tanner and Mark Byington. That's a great place to start. Will the Commodores be able to replace the v
Summer Shootaround: “Come on, Duke!” Blue Devils won’t have a third straight NPOY, but they do have all the makings of another 1-seed season
Summer Shootaround auction episodes are LIVE (ending August 20):Auction 1: https://tilt.fyi/MNlmHxqdr1Auction 2: https://tilt.fyi/l4NL2zwjTPAuction 3: https://tilt.fyi/WheUISAkS4On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview Jon Scheyer's Duke Blue Devils. There is no Cameron Boozer or Cooper Flagg, but the roster is loaded with returning talent and incoming stars. The guys
Summer Shootaround: Rick Barnes and Tennessee have a ton of offense. Is this the squad that gets to the Final Four?
Summer Shootaround auction episodes are LIVE:Auction 1: https://tilt.fyi/MNlmHxqdr1Auction 2: https://tilt.fyi/l4NL2zwjTPAuction 3: https://tilt.fyi/WheUISAkS4On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Terrence Oglesby talk all things Tennessee basketball. Rick Barnes has a lot of offensive firepower. Can the Vols be more high powered and still play great defense? Plus, the dynamics of adding
Summer Shootaround: Two guys who really know John Calipari talk Arkansas, Jordan Smith Jr. and a vintage Cal roster 🐗
Summer Shootaround auction episodes are LIVE:Auction 1: https://tilt.fyi/MNlmHxqdr1Auction 2: https://tilt.fyi/l4NL2zwjTPAuction 3: https://tilt.fyi/WheUISAkS4On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Kyle Tucker deep dive the Arkansas Razorbacks. John Calipari has a ton of young talent. Will the Hogs put it all together and be a top 10 team by the end of the season? GP and Kyle discuss Jord
Summer Shootaround: Isaac Trotter breaks down a make-or-break season for Mark Pope and Kentucky
On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Isaac Trotter discuss the pressure-packed season ahead for Mark Pope and Kentucky. Is Mark Pope on the hot seat? Should he be? The fellas discuss this year's team, the schedule ahead and what Kentucky can be in 2026-27.(0:00) Intro + Summer Shootaround continues!(2:00) Isaac Trotter joins to talk Kentucky Wildcats(3:00) Mark Pope seems to be on the h
Summer Shootaround: An old friend stops by the show to talk about the overwhelming pick to be preseason No. 1: Florida 🐊
On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish (finally!) and Matt Norlander break down the Florida Gators. Is there any argument against Todd Golden's team being preseason No. 1? The roster is loaded with its most important players returning from last season. Plus, schedule breakdown, the SEC and predictions!(0:00) Intro + GP is back! He’s alive!(3:55) Let’s talk Florida Gators(5:15) Love it or loat
Summer Shootaround: Ken Pomeroy talks Michigan St. and its quest to make a ninth F4 under Izzo
On today's Summer Shootaround, Matt Norlander talks all things Michigan State with Ken Pomeroy. How high will KenPom rank the Spartans in the preseason? Is Jeremy Fears the preseason National Player of the Year? Plus, Tom Izzo, win predictions and national hoops chit chat with Ken.(0:00) Intro + Sparty shootaround time!(1:00) Ken Pomeroy joins to talk Michigan State(2:45) Spartans return a ton … h
Summer Shootaround: Arizona just made its first F4 in 25 years. Here’s why the Wildcats should again be the Big 12’s best
On today's Summer Shootaround, Matt Norlander and CBS Sports' Cameron Salerno discuss Arizona on the heels of a Final Four. Tommy Lloyd is back, the Arizona roster should be very good and the Wildcats are likely the team to beat in the Big 12. All that and more on the 'Zona edition of Summer Shootaround. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Cameron Salerno joins the show to talk Arizona hoops(3:30) Fresh off a Fin
Summer Shootaround: Sean Miller joins EOCBB to discuss his Texas team that has legit Final Four hopes 🐂
On this edition of Summer Shootaround, Matt Norlander sits down with Texas head coach Sean Miller to discuss last year's tournament run, building a roster in 2026, Marcus Spears Jr. and a Final Four caliber roster in Austin.(0:00) Intro + Texas head coach Sean Miller joins the show(1:50) Assessing Year 1 at Texas & Jordan Pope playing through injury(8:00) What answers does Sean have after one
Summer Shootaround: Frenemy of the pod Tom Fornelli stops by to discuss Illinois’ case as the best team in CBB 🟠🔵
On today's Summer Shootaround, Matt Norlander and Cover 3's Tom Fornelli talk Illinois after Brad Underwood's team broke through to the Final Four. How do the Illini replace Keaton Wagler? How good can this team be for an encore? Do they have a case to be the preseason No. 1 team? All that and more!(0:00) Intro (1:00) Tom Fornelli of Cover 3 fame joins the show to talk Illinois hoops!(6:30) The 20
Summer Shootaround: Dan Hurley tips off our 2026 series with an hour-long in-depth chat about all things UConn … and Dan Hurley
Summer Shootaround is back! To kick off this year's series, Matt Norlander sits down with Dan Hurley to talk all things UConn, Braylon Mullins, recruiting and ... Dan Hurley.(0:00) Intro + Summer Shootaround is here!(1:30) Dan Hurley joins the show to talk UConn hoops(2:30) What is going on this time of the year? + Live evaluation amendments(7:30) Norlander has Dan Hurley drops …(9:20) Where has t
🗣️ 2026 Summer Shootaround schools revealed!
Summer Shootaround is here! Norlander lays out all the details for the 2026 series.Auction Links (Bookmark these! Auctions will go live in August)1 - https://tilt.fyi/MNlmHxqdr1 2 - https://tilt.fyi/l4NL2zwjTP3 - https://tilt.fyi/WheUISAkS4Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcast
Recruiting Special: Recapping Cayden Daughtry’s insane July, intel on top 2027 prospects and our fav memories as Peach Jam turns 30 🍑
Matt Norlander and Adam Finkelstein break down everything from July's live evaluation period. The guys dive in to Cayden Daughtry's takeover and notable players to watch in the classes of 2027 and 2028. Then, EYBL's return to Vegas, Peach Jam and more. (0:00) Intro + Adam Finkelstein joins!(2:15) Who is Cayden Daughtry? The small guard who dominated the EYBL summer(14:10) How good – or not good –
Why 2027 recruits are the losers of 5-for-5; Donovan Dent 🤝 Gonzaga? Mike Boynton's new assistant + more
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander dive in on the latest around college hoops. The guys discuss the five-for-five rule's impact on the class of 2027, Donovan Dent's quest for a fifth season and the uncertain future of Michigan's athletic director.(0:00) Intro + GP standing next to the greatest GP of all time(6:10) GP’s column on 5-for-5 and what it means for 2027 recruits(26:30) Donovan Dent wants a
GP & Norlander in Sin City 🎰 Stories from Nike’s return to Vegas + all big headlines from the past four days in 🏀
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander check in live from Vegas and the massive EYBL event in the desert. Plus, Marcus Spears Jr. is headed to Texas a year early and a new trend in college basketball recruiting is at the forefront. Mario Saint-Supery is leaving Gonzaga for Europe and Mark Few has no backcourt to fall back on. Then, the summer of lawsuits and Mike Boynton is officially the new head coach
📪JULY MAILBAG! Ranking last 20 NCAA champs; NIL blue bloods; GP’s 20-year CBS anniversary + more
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open up the mailbag and answer questions from the audience. There's #moreofus than there are of them. (0:00) Intro + man are we bad at soccer(8:00) Let’s get into the mailbag! Starting with 5-in-5 terminology(10:15) Will NIL spending create new blue bloods in college basketball?(15:30) CBB Champions Tiers(26:40) #moreofus pushback?(30:15) Are conference tournaments
St. John’s loses key player; latest on Michigan roster/coaching situation; NBA Cup to Hinkle; remember the great Kenny Klein
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss the latest around college basketball: St. John's loses Donnie Freeman for the season, the NBA Cup at Hinkle Fieldhouse and the latest around Michigan. Then, Matt and Gary spend a moment remembering Kenny Klein to end the show.(0:00) Intro + let’s catch you up on college hoops news(1:30) St. John’s and Rick Pitino lose Donnie Freeman to a torn achilles(14:00)
LATE NIGHT NBA Draft Round 1 Recap: A chalk top 8, Michigan bigs dominate the late lottery + Surprise picks & draft night intel
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander go LIVE right after the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. The guys recap the top of the draft, biggest surprises and break down every storyline from Tuesday night.(0:00) Intro + NBA Draft Round 1 in the books!(1:00) AJ Dybantsa completes the task, goes No. 1 to the Wizards(5:45) Darryn Peterson goes to Utah. Let’s see how this goes(8:45) Cam Boozer is headed to the
More May fallout: The REAL reasons he’s leaving Michigan and where Wolverines go from here
After an eventful day for Michigan and college basketball, Matt Norlander takes you inside Dusty May's decision to leave Michigan and the latest on Mike Boynton and where the Wolverines go from here.(0:00) Intro + Norlander’s turn to break down Dusty May’s departure(2:45) Dusty May was always going to get here, but here’s why it was expedited(15:45) Mike Boynton and the Michigan side of thingsThem
🚨 DUSTY MAY LEAVES MICHIGAN FOR THE MAVERICKS 🚨
Gary Parrish and Producer Josh react to Dusty May leaving Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks and the NBA.Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye 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
MASSIVE Mock Draft: All 30 picks and deep-dive discussions on AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, plus some of our favorite value picks that await
Adam Finkelstein joins Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander for a full, first-round 2026 NBA Mock Draft. Picks 1-30, plus sure-fire bets to make on second round picks.(0:00) Intro + Adam Finkelstein joins the show(1:00) How much of the noise should we believe right now?(11:30) Mock draft begins: who will go No. 1?(16:55) Picks 2-5(41:30) Picks 6-10(1:02:30) Picks 11-20(1:27:00) Picks 21-30(1:46:00) Sur
Jalen Brunson and the CBB title that would most resemble the Knicks; Nova lands Italian 7-footer Luigi Suigo; Head-to-head 32-0 game!
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander react to the Knicks ending their 53-year championship drought and discuss which college basketball program could have a run that feels similar. Then, Villanova lands a 7'3 Italian and the 32-0 game!(0:00) Intro(1:00) Let’s talk about Jalen Brunson leading the Knicks to a title(17:00) Which CBB program could go on a run that feels similar to the Knicks?(24:15) Villan
Five NBA Draft prospects destined to be taken too low; NC State and LSU are still fighting over Will Wade
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss the 2026 NBA Draft prospects that fall into the same category as Jalen Brunson: very good college players with long careers that will fall too far in the draft. (0:00) Intro + Jalen Brunson is today’s inspiration(1:30) Brunson in college and the idea of drafting older players(7:35) Player 1(11:30) Player 2(18:30) Player 3(24:00) Player 4(31:15) Player 5(39:0
The Brendan Sorsby gambling ruling is a disgrace that transcends CFB; Duke-Florida No. 1 in SEC/ACC Challenge rankings
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander react to Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being eligible for the 2026 season and what it means for college athletics. Cover 3's Chip Patterson also joins in on that conversation. Then, the guys react to the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge matchups.(0:00) Intro(1:00) Chip Patterson joins to talk about Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility and the can of worms we just opened(41:00) Duke-Fl
Why Duke-Michigan is moving from MSG—>Miami ⚾️ Plus: WAY early ACC + B1G tiers
READ: Duke-Michigan moving to MiamiREAD: Trotter's ACC & Big Ten TiersGary Parrish and Matt Norlander react to Duke vs. Michigan moving from Madison Square Garden to ... a baseball stadium in Miami. Then, they take a look at Isaac Trotter's way-too-early tiers for the ACC and Big Ten and discuss the contenders for those two leagues.(0:00) Intro(1:15) Here’s why Duke-Michigan is going from MSG
Milan Momcilovic saves Mark Pope’s offseason: Kentucky is now a Top 25 team. Plus: Arizona + Arkansas agree to a long-term series
Milan Momcilovic is headed to Lexington. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander sit down to discuss what it means for Kentucky, Mark Pope and the rest of college college basketball. Plus, more news from around the sport headlined by an Arkansas-Arizona series.(0:00) Intro + GP forgot the podcast intro(5:05) Milan Momcilovic is headed to Kentucky & Mark Pope can relax(18:35) Kentucky roster breakdown
Draft deadline: St. John’s surprise, Milan Momcilovic’s options, Koa Peat stays in; why the “Protect College Sports Act” will probably fail; the MAAC changes to … the Metro?!?
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down the most impactful NBA Draft withdrawal deadline decisions. Tounde Yessoufou is coming back and heading to St. John's. Milan Momcilovic is back. Koa Peat is gone. All-Americans are returning to the sport and plenty more from the May 27 deadline.
(0:00) Intro + we got deadline decisions to discuss!
(1:00) Younde Yessoufou is coming back … and headed to St
EOCBB on CBSSN: Why history suggests Florida will match the hype; most surprising players in the conf. finals; Will Wade is daring the NCAA to stop him (again)
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander sit down for a late-May college hoops debrief on CBS Sports Network. Rueben Chinyelu is back and the Florida Gators are a problem, the Diamond Cup is coming and plenty more from around the sport!
(0:00) Intro + EOCBB on CBSSN!
(1:00) Reuben Chinyelu is back & Florida is a big, big problem
(12:38) What is the Diamond Cup: What is it, who is involved, when is it
📬 MEGA MAY MAILBAG 📦
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open the mailbag (email us! ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com) to answer all of your questions! From tournament expansion to NIL and everything in between. Who doesn't love a mailbag episode?! #moreofus
(0:00) Intro
(2:00) Mailbag time! Starting with tournament expansion
(16:55) Appliance build quality is going down and it’s pissing Norlander off
(24:30) NIL transparency wher
The biggest looming post-NBA combine decisions and the case for why more high-majors should schedule upper-tier mid-majors
READ: Norlander's High Point schedule story
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander dive in to the latest developments at the 2026 NBA Combine. The NBA doesn't love Koa Peat, should he go back to school? Plus, Tounde Yessoufou is returning to school and other impactful decisions are still out there.
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) Should Koa Peat return to college after his combine performance?
(19:00) Stay-or-go d
LOTTERY MOCK DRAFT: Our first crack at the 2026 NBA Draft starts with Washington selecting AJ Dybantsa at No. 1
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander do their first mock draft for the 2026 NBA Draft! Who will the Wizards take at No. 1? Could Cam Boozer fall to No. 4? The guys will make picks for every team in the lottery and react to Sunday's draw.
(0:00) Intro
(1:30) Why did we do the lottery on Mother's Day Sunday afternoon?
(8:15) Is there a real debate to be had about the No. 1 overall pick?
(11:05) Lottery
Dusty May can’t go to NBA: Michigan-UConn rematch awaits in November; Mark Pope and UK fans; Players Era ups to 24 teams; HOF coaches don’t like NCAAT expansion
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss the latest in college basketball. UConn & Michigan will run it back in a title game rematch. Will Dusty May be there to coach it? Then, the latest from NCAA Tournament expansion -- big name coaches don't love it -- and more news about the 2026-27 season. Oh! And Mark Pope is copying us with a mailbag of his own.
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) the NBA is trying to
Introducing '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 the game.
From tournament recaps to previews, pyramids to picks, and all the chaos in between, Scorecard delivers what mattered, what didn’t, and what’s coming next...calling it exactly how it lies.
With course breakdowns, bold predictions,
Duke schedules UConn/Michigan/Gonzaga, with Amazon broadcasting. Not everyone’s happy about that. Louisville, Tennessee have F4 expectations thanks to $15 million+ rosters
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down Duke's deal with Amazon. How does this arrangement work and how is Jon Scheyer changing nonconference scheduling? Then, they run through the latest in roster developments including Louisville's strong offseason adding a 2027 reclassification.
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) Duke has an Amazon TV deal, let’s talk about every string attached: schools, conferences, med
🚨🚨EMERGENCY POD: NCAA Tournament expanding to 76 teams; Tyran Stokes picks Kansas over Kentucky
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss the NCAA Tournament expanding to 76 teams and Tyran Stokes committing to Kansas over Kentucky
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - NCAA Tournament expanding to 76 teams
34:45 - Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas
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 Podca
🎠 It’s time for our annual coaching carousel recap + primer 🎠
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down the most notable hires of the 2026-27 college basketball coaching carousel. From Michael Malone at North Carolina to Will Wade returning to LSU and everything in between. Let's discuss many of the 52 total changes in this year's chaos.
(0:00) Intro + coaching carousel by the numbers
(4:00) How NIL changes the dynamic of the carousel
(9:15) What is the
CHOMP CHOMP 🐊🐊bringing back Thomas Haugh, vault to 1️⃣ Big adds for Duke, UNC; big loss for UConn; top 10 uncommitted portal guys; Billy Donovan is a free agent
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down an eventful Tuesday in college basketball. Thomas Haugh is headed back to Florida. Duke lands Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell. UConn will be without Solo Ball. All that and plenty more from a now-closed transfer portal.
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) Thomas Haugh is coming back to Florida and will get a huge bag to do so
(18:00) Duke lands Wisconsin transfer John
UConn keeps Braylon Mullins, adds Duke piece; more portal notes on Duke, Tenn, Kentucky, UNC, Texas, etc. Why Michigan winning🏆 wasn’t all it’s cracked up to be
READ: Norlander's Dusty May column
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open with UConn getting Braylon Mullins back for a second season. Then, they discuss Norlander's Dusty May column, the latest on Michigan's bigs and all the latest from the transfer portal.
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) UConn gets a guaranteed first-round pick back in Braylon Mullins
(24:30) Norlander’s Dusty May column - how the portal ch
Kentucky, BYU, Louisvile, UNC + more: The 9 big portal stories in the first 9 days of the offseason
The transfer portal has been open for nine days, and the college basketball landscape is already shifting in a major way. On this episode of Eye on College Basketball, the guys break down the nine biggest developments since the portal opened, separating real impact moves from offseason noise as programs across the country aggressively reshape their rosters.Louisville has made one of the biggest ea
Portal Updates! Michigan begins reload with J.P. Estrella; Bill Self & Kansas have to start over + Michael Malone era at UNC
Gary Parrish and David Cobb start with the latest in the transfer portal. Michigan begins its title defense by grabbing JP Estrella from Tennessee. Kansas and Bill Self will embark on a big season with almost zero familiar faces. Plus, thoughts on Michael Malone and the fit at North Carolina.
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) Michigan brings in Tennessee big JP Estrella
(16:00) Kansas and Bill Self are losing
Introducing 'Deep Waters' a UFC podcast from CBS Sports
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Live every Monday on YouTube, some combo of Din Thomas, Chris Weidman, Jorge Masvidal, and Dustin Poirier break down the biggest moments in MMA with the kind of honesty and perspective you only get from guys who’ve been in the cage.
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MICHIGAN WINS A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! Title game recap from Indianapolis!
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander react to Michigan winning the national championship over UConn in Indianapolis.
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) Michigan wins the national championship over UConn
(14:00) How Michigan built this roster
(24:00) UConn comes up just short
(30:45) Shipt Same Day Delivery of the Game
(35:00) Way-too-Early 2027 National Championship Predictions
Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” writt
Michigan vs. UConn National Championship Game Preview! + Injury updates on Yaxel Lendeborg and Solo Ball
We've made it. Two teams. One game. Michigan vs. UConn for a national championship. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the game set for Monday night in Indianapolis. Plus, injury updates on Yaxel Lendeborg and Solo Ball.
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) We are one sleep away from the title game
(4:30) Solo Ball has a foot injury … will he play on Monday?
(7:30) Latest on Yaxel’s Sunday night injuries
(13
FINAL FOUR REACTION: Michigan mutilates Arizona 😱 UConn wins a grinder over Illinois
THE TITLE GAME IS SET. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander react to Saturday's 2026 Final Four games in Indianapolis. Michigan dominates Arizona from start to finish. UConn and Dan Hurley are headed back to another national title game.
(0:00) Intro + … more of us
(2:00) Michigan just did very mean things to Arizona
(25:00) UConn & Dan Hurley are headed to yet another title game
(41:10) Weekend Wh
2026 Final Four preview from Indianapolis! Tommy Lloyd staying put at Arizona; Where does UNC go next?
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander are LIVE from the 2026 Final Four in Indianapolis. The guys talk Final Four weekend before diving into Norlander's Tommy Lloyd story and breaking down UConn-Illinois and Arizona-Michigan in the Final Four And 1!
(0:00) Intro
(2:00) Tommy Lloyd is staying at Arizona, what’s next for UNC?
(21:00) Final Four and 1 presented by DraftKings Sportsbook
(22:00) UConn vs Il
EOCBB on CBSSN: One last look back at the E8; our first preview of a great F4; UNC coaching search
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander are back with an early preview of the 2026 Final Four in Indianapolis. The guys dive into each matchup before revisiting Braylon Mullins’ all-time shot on Sunday and updating you on the latest from the North Carolina coaching search.
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) The Final Four is Set
(9:11) Let’s dive in to each of the matchups: Illinois-UConn & Michigan-Arizona
(22:03)
MULLINS’ MIRACLE MOMENT: UConn’s insane comeback vs. Duke is an all-time NCAAT ending; Michigan throttles Tennessee to set up tremendous F4
THE FINAL FOUR IS SET. BRAYLON MULLINS AND UCONN STUN DUKE. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander recap Sunday's Elite Eight matchups. UConn pulls off an all-time comeback and a dominant Michigan team steamrolls Tennessee on it's way to the Final Four.
(0:00) Intro + GP and Norlander in the same room!
(2:00) Breaking down the Braylon Mullins game-winner
(11:00) UConn is headed back to the Final Four
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Elite Eight Saturday REACTION! Arizona overpowers Purdue; Illinois runs away from Iowa + Tom Fornelli joins!
Gary Parrish and David Cobb recap Saturday's Elite Eight matchups. Arizona beats Purdue in the end and Illinois is headed back to the Final Four after beating Iowa. Plus, a cameo from Cover 3's Tom Fornelli!
(0:00) Intro + tickets are punched to Indianapolis
(1:00) Arizona bullies Purdue in the second half to reach the Final Four
(14:30) Purdue’s awesome 4-year run comes to an end
(19:00) Illinoi
Sweet 16 Friday! D.C. doubleheader totally delivers: Duke/UConn win; Michigan bowls over Bama, Tennessee in 3rd straight E8
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander recap Friday's Sweet 16 action of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The loaded East region delivers in DC. Duke beats St. John's and UConn hangs on against Michigan State. Huskies vs. Blue Devils for a spot in the Final Four. Plus, Michigan cruises to the region final in the midwest and Tennessee upsets Iowa State.
(0:00) Intro
(2:00) Duke gets passed St. John’s on Friday
March Madness 2026 Sweet 16 Thursday Recap! Iowa upsets Nebraska; Illinois' defensive clinic; TKR sends Purdue to the Elite Eight; Arizona bullies Arkansas
Gary Parrish and David Cobb recap Thursday's Sweet 16 action of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Iowa upsets Nebraska. Illinois says goodbye to Houston. Purdue holds on against Texas and Arizona dominates Arkansas.
(0:00) Intro + GP’s battle with a Diet Coke
(6:00) Four teams are headed to the Elite Eight
(6:30) Ben McCollum and the Hawkeyes upset Nebraska
(15:00) Illinois pulls away from Houston at the
🚨 Hubert Davis FIRED at North Carolina 🚨 How it happened & potential coaching candidates
READ: TIMELINE OF HUBERT DAVIS' FIRING
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down North Carolina firing Hubert Davis. One of the best jobs in all of college sports is open. Who is going to fill it?
(0:00) Intro + Airport Norlander!
(1:30) Hubert Davis is out at UNC
(9:30) Who might replace Hubert Davis?
Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
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Sweet 16 Preview! Ranking all eight games, teams on upset alert. Plus: Why UNC’s taking so long with Hubert Davis
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the eight matchups in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The East Region is loaded with Duke, St. John's, UConn and Michigan State. Michigan and the Big Ten have an incredible chance to end the national title drought. Darius Acuff will go toe-to-toe with Arizona and so much more from the second weekend.
(0:00) Intro + GP is back!
(3:00) Which region
2026 March Madness Round 2 Sunday Recap! Iowa ends Florida repeat bid; A tournament Darling for St. John's; Grading Mark Pope at Kentucky + more
Matt Norlander, Adam Finkelstein and Sam Vecenie breakdown Sunday Round 2 action of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. A dancing Darling sends St. John's to the Sweet 16, Iowa stuns Florida and plenty more from the final day of the first weekend.
(0:00) Intro + we’ve finally gotten to Sam Vecenie
(1:30) Iowa stuns Florida in a great chess match between Golden & McCollum
(24:35) A tournament Darling s
Saturday reax: Nebraska-Vandy = best 4/5 game ever? Darius Acuff Jr. shoots Arkansas to S16; Texas the only double-digit still alive
Matt Norlander, Adam Finkelstein and Isaac Trotter break down Saturday action in the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament. The Michigan schools cruise and other title favorites are in action.
(0:00) Intro + a 3-man booth tonight!
(2:30) Nebraska & Vanderbilt deliver the absolute goods!
(17:15) Darius Acuff is a baller … but they get a real test from High Point
(26:50) Texas beats Gonzaga! What a
2026 March Madness Round 1 Friday Recap! Otega Oweh's Kentucky miracle; Kevin Willard's mid-game joke; Braden Smith = all-time assist leader + more!
Gary Parrish and David Cobb break down everything from Round 1 Friday of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Otega Oweh is now a Kentucky legend as the Wildcats pull of the win against Santa Clara. Plus, Miami University's season comes to an end, and high majors prevail almost across the board on Friday.
(0:00) Intro + holy late podcast
(1:20) Kentucky escapes Santa Clara and oh my what a finish!
(8:55) I
2026 March Madness Round 1 Thursday Recap! UNC crumbles in VCU comeback; Duke's serious Siena scare; High Point! Chase Johnston! + a first Nebraska tournament W & more
Matt Norlander and Chip Patterson recap an eventful Thursday at the 2026 NCAA Tournament! VCU hands North Carolina a historic loss. Siena gives Duke a scare, High Point dances past Wisconsin and plenty more from Thursday!
(0:00) Intro
(3:45) VCU’s historic comeback against North Carolina + … Hubert Davis?
(20:15) Duke’s spooky Siena scare!
(29:20) High Point dances passed the Wisconsin Badgers
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RedHawks flying into Friday! Miami U beats SMU 89-79 and validates its historic season once and for all
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Matt Norlander reacts to Miami University vs. SMU in front of a heavy RedHawk crowd in Dayton.
(0:00) Intro + the goldilocks zone!
(2:20) Miami is moving on! RedHawks beat SMU 89-79
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Must-see 1st rd games: Best matchups, upset alerts, Cinderellas in the wings and stats/facts to know before finishing your bracket
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Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview Thursday and Friday of the 2026 NCAA Tournament! Which Round 1 matchups are most intriguing? Where are the upsets waiting to happen? All that and more on the doorstep of the madness!
(0:00) Intro + the tournament starts today!
(4:00) Games to watch on Thursday
(4:30) Ohio State vs. TCU
(8:01) North Carolina vs. VCU
(12:45) Ge
🏀Men’s March Madness Bracket Preview Extravaganza: Picks, predictions for ALL 67 games ✍️
March Madness is HERE! Join Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander as they pick the winner for EVERY game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They will take you from Dayton all the way to Indianapolis. Who do the guys have winning it all? Tune in to find out!
(0:00) Intro + Norlander is doin’ more stuff with brackets
(1:00) This is the bracket preview … it’s different from yesterday
(7:00) East Region Picks &a
BRACKET REACTION: Selection Sunday recap, first thoughts on all four regions, Miami U in First Four, seeds we disagree with most
WE HAVE A BRACKET! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket and dive in to each region. What do the fellas think of this year's field? Tap in to find out!
(0:00) Intro + we’ve got a bracket!!
(3:30) Miami is in the tournament and they’re headed to Dayton
(10:00) The committee got the right 68 teams in the field this year
(14:30) St. John’s and Vanderbilt were a
LISTEN: Norlander interviews the committee chair on CBS Sports HQ
Matt Norlander sits down with committee chair Keith Gill moments after the bracket was announced on Sunday night.
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Big 12 LED court glitches out; conference tourney roundup; bubble situation with two days to go; Miami finally loses but WILL dance
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open with a Big 12 report from Kansas City. The glass court is gone for semifinals between Iowa State-Arizona and Kansas-Houston. Then, a Friday edition of the whiparound tours the sport and gets you caught up on everything from Champ Week including a loss for previously undefeated Miami.
(0:00) Intro + Norlander from Kansas City
(1:00) The Big 12 is abandoning the
Our interview with Dusty May: What it's like to build a powerhouse, the Michigan St. rivalry and what he misses about FAU
Dusty May joins Matt Norlander to discuss the masterpiece that is this year's Michigan roster, post-game celebrations and the differences between FAU and Michigan. Dusty also details his program's participation in the "Made for March" documentary series and Michigan's rivalry with Michigan State.
(0:00) Intro + Michigan on Made for March
(1:20) Having cameras around the program and why Michigan a
Gonzaga heads to Pac 12 with one last WCC tournament title; Hofstra, Siena, Wright State & LIU are going dancing; Wednesday's bubble must-wins
Gary Parrish and David Cobb open on Gonzaga's win in the WCC title game and 27th straight tournament appearance. Is the WCC going to be a three-bid league on Selection Sunday? Then, we've got four more auto-bids to celebrate from Tuesday before we set up the rest of conference championship week.
(0:00) Intro + David Cobb joins the show!
(1:15) Gonzaga wins the WCC, will Santa Clara get into the t
EOCBB on CBSSN: Conf tourney picks + our fav memories of Champ Week over the years; carousel update; Coach of the Year candidates
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open with more tickets punched to the NCAA Tournament before making predictions for each of the power conference tournaments. Then, notable conference tournament memories from Kemba Walker to Kenyon Martin. Finally, a check in on the national coach of the year race and the carousel.
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Our interview with Bill Self: Darryn Peterson, his future in coaching and Kansas' turn to the postseason: 'This is where you earn your money'
Matt Norlander sits down with Bill Self to discuss the Kansas Jayhawks and the upcoming documentary series Made for March on CBS and Paramount+
(0:00) Intro + Made for March on CBS & Paramount+
(1:03) Why Bill and the program said yes to this documentary series
(3:10) Does Bill have plenty left in the tank?
(5:30) Allowing the crew in to the program for this season
(8:30) Darryn Peterson
(13:
B1G drama won’t cease; Duke injuries🤕; UConn/Florida flip the 1-line, Hurley ejected/fined; 31-0 Miami; an AWFUL weekend for the bubble; auto-bid SZN here🕺🏻
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander are for another loaded Sunday show. They open on the Big Ten before the Weekend Whiparound tours the country on the final weekend of the regular season. It was a big weekend for the bubble but a lot of teams struggled on the doorstep of the NCAA Tournament. Then, tickets are punched to the NCAA Tournament and conference championships are among us.
(0:00) Intro
(1:
🚨🚨 CALEB WILSON IS OUT FOR THE SEASON 🚨🚨
Caleb Wilson is out for the season. Let's discuss.
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