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Inside College Basketball Now

Inside College Basketball Now

CBS Sports 222 episodes Nov 10, 2026

Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein is a CBS Sports podcast covering college basketball year-round. Rothstein breaks down the biggest storylines in the sport and shares insider reporting. The show features in-depth interviews with top coaches from around the country. It offers analysis and access to the people and decisions shaping college hoops.

Episodes

Tom Izzo previews Michigan State’s HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT against Duke at the Champions Classic
Tom Izzo previews Michigan State’s HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT against Duke at the Champions Classic Nov 10, 2026 18:41 Jon Rothstein sits down with Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo to talk Jeremy Fears, the first two games of the season and Tuesday's dance with Duke in the Champions Classic.(0:00) Intro + Tom Izzo joins the show(0:25) Mateen Cleaves’ progression at Michigan State(3:30) How is Jeremy Fears “bringing people along” this season?(5:30) Initial thoughts through 80 minutes of action + previewing Duke(7
Jon Rothstein previews the Champions Classic + UConn’s guards & Virginia can challenge Duke in ACC
Jon Rothstein previews the Champions Classic + UConn’s guards & Virginia can challenge Duke in ACC Nov 9, 2026 45:16 Jon Rothstein is back to recap the weekend in college hoops. UConn's backcourt is a force to be reckoned with and Virginia made a big-time statement against Arkansas. Jon also dives into Tuesday's Champions Classic, answers questions from social media and gives you a handful of things to monitor from around the college basketball world.(0:00) Intro(1:30) UConn looks like it has the best backcourt
Intensity of Providence’s fan base is what Bryan Hodgson’s been looking for: ‘Match made in heaven’
Intensity of Providence’s fan base is what Bryan Hodgson’s been looking for: ‘Match made in heaven’ Nov 6, 2026 21:02 Providence College coach Bryan Hodgson joins Jon to talk all things Big East basketball, what makes the conference the best basketball conference in the country and how that drove him to take the job at Providence. Additionally, they touch on his time at Alabama and what he learned from Nick Saban about coaching and work ethic. Plus, what makes Nebraska one of the best defensive teams Hodgson thin
Jon Rothstein has QUESTIONS: Duke’s rotation, Arkansas’ bench & Michigan’s natty rematch vs. UConn 👀
Jon Rothstein has QUESTIONS: Duke’s rotation, Arkansas’ bench & Michigan’s natty rematch vs. UConn 👀 Nov 5, 2026 33:20 Jon Rothstein breaks down some of the weekend's biggest matchups, including Michigan's national championship rematch vs. UConn on Friday, why Arkansas' Sunday matchup against Virginia has some big implications and more.0:00 Intro1:03 We won’t have a real idea about Duke’s rotation until the Champions Classic next week9:16 Arkansas has the second-best bench in CBB behind Duke, Virginia looms on Sun
Opening Day REACTIONS: UCLA’s statement victory, Florida rolls past Miami & best Monday performances
Opening Day REACTIONS: UCLA’s statement victory, Florida rolls past Miami & best Monday performances Nov 3, 2026 43:48 Jon Rothstein reacts to the first 24 hours of the college basketball season from UCLA's statement victory over Arizona to individual performances like Tommy Haugh and Rob Wright III. All that and plenty more from the beginning of the college basketball season.(0:00) Intro + the season has begun!(1:30) Three Big Things: UCLA, Thomas Haugh and Memphis’ big win(18:39) Three Other Things to Note: Rob
Jon Rothstein's final college basketball season preview
Jon Rothstein's final college basketball season preview Oct 31, 2026 44:09 The 2026-27 college basketball season is HERE! Jon Rothstein breaks down the biggest storylines entering opening week, including why Florida and Duke look like the top two teams in the country, how close UConn is to joining that conversation, and why player eligibility could shape the entire season. Plus, can Kansas return to national prominence? What does the expanded 76-team NCAA Tournament mean
Jon Rothstein's Top 45 Teams in College Basketball
Jon Rothstein's Top 45 Teams in College Basketball Oct 29, 2026 45:19 Jon Rothstein reveals his Top 45 teams heading into the 2026-2027 college basketball season.
Jon Rothstein's 2026-27 Preseason All-Americans
Jon Rothstein's 2026-27 Preseason All-Americans Oct 26, 2026 27:05 The 2026-27 college basketball season is days away. Jon Rothstein reveals his first, second and third team All-Americans for the year. Who does Jon think will be the best of the best?(0:00) Intro + Jon’s Preseason All-Americans(4:10) First Team All-Americans(11:10) Second Team All-Americans(19:40) Third Team All-Americans(23:00) Honorable Mentions🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: https://www.you
Rick Pitino's brutally honest St. John's roster assessment, possible Kentucky matchups & real reason for contract extension
Rick Pitino's brutally honest St. John's roster assessment, possible Kentucky matchups & real reason for contract extension Oct 23, 2026 23:42 Rick Pitino joins Jon Rothstein to discuss his success at Madison Square Garden, expectations for St. John's this season, and what it will take for the Red Storm to reach the Final Four. Pitino shares his candid assessment of a roster still learning how to play together, breaks down key players including Quinn Ellis, Ruben Prey and Tounde Yessoufou, and reflects on recent NCAA Tournament disappoin
5 BOLD predictions for the 2026-27 season: SEC could dominate, Michigan State to Final Four?
5 BOLD predictions for the 2026-27 season: SEC could dominate, Michigan State to Final Four? Oct 22, 2026 30:40 Jon Rothstein gives 5 bold predictions for the upcoming college basketball season. Can Tom Izzo bring the Spartans back to the Final Four? Will the SEC reign supreme again?Plus, conversation about new-look Georgetown looking to compete with head coach Ed Cooley and why Rothstein is high on USC heading into this college basketball season.(0:00) - Intro(1:30) - Bold Prediction 1: Michigan State(7:35
Grant McCasland Opens Up on JT Toppin, Texas Tech's Roster & March Madness Hopes
Grant McCasland Opens Up on JT Toppin, Texas Tech's Roster & March Madness Hopes Oct 20, 2026 28:48 Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland joins Jon Rothstein to reflect on his coaching journey, the Red Raiders' recent success, and the challenges of building a winning program in today's college basketball landscape. McCasland discusses handling adversity, learning from disappointment, JT Toppin's status, and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding NCAA eligibility.Looking ahead, McCasland breaks down
5 Burning Questions for the Big 12 in 2026-27
5 Burning Questions for the Big 12 in 2026-27 Oct 19, 2026 28:01 Jon Rothstein tackles the biggest burning questions surrounding the Big 12 ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. With Houston and Arizona leading the pack, is there a true favorite? How many NCAA Tournament bids could the conference earn in a potential 76-team field?Plus, can Kansas return to national prominence with the addition of Trey Kaufman-Renn? Rothstein also breaks down Texas Tec

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