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 three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long.
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 three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long.
Norlander recruiting recap + Many Coaches OK with NCAA Tournament staying at 68 & NBA/NFL/MLB players associations push back on NCAA's charge on Congress
The NBA, NFL, and MLB players associations are pushing back on the NCAA’s request for help from Congress — and it could shake up the future of athlete pay and NIL rules. We also break down where coaches stand on NCAA Tournament expansion, with many happy to keep it at 68 teams. Plus, Matt Norlander shares his latest recruiting updates from the July circuit.
NCAA Tournament expansion talks stall -- for now. Is there hope to stay at 68? + Why new kinds of NIL chaos have quickly taken hold in college sports
Read Matt Norlander's column on possible tournament expansion: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/heres-the-math-and-data-that-prove-why-the-ncaa-tournament-doesnt-need-to-expand/
The NCAA has officially tabled a decision on expanding the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, with 72- and 76-team formats still under consideration. In this episode, the crew breaks down what the delay means, why expansion is still on the table, and how adding teams could reshape everything from bubble drama to bracket strategy.
Top 25 Stories of the Past 25 Years, Ep. 4: George Mason; UMBC over Virginia>>UVA 2019 title; UNC ends Coach K’s career
Welcome back to our special offseason series! The penultimate installment of our look back at the biggest stories this century in men's college hoops. This episode includes the greatest buzzer beater in Final Four History, the day college basketball changed forever AND the team that retired Coach K -- Twice.
2:12 - 10. Kris Jenkins wins it at the buzzer for Villanova in 2016
14:55 - 9. Huge conference realignment in 2012/13 leads to Catholic 7, near death and ultimate restructuring of the Big East. College football redraws the map of college basketball forever.
30:59 - 8. George Mason becomes the first mid-major to ever make the Final Four
50:45 - 7. North Carolina kills Coach K’s career twice — last game at Cameron and in the Final Four
1:06:17 - 6. The ultimate NCAA Tournament redemption story: UMBC upsets Virginia, Virginia wins the national title a year later
🎵 Theme song: "Timothy Leary," written, performed and courtesy of Guster
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Top 25 Stories of Past 25 Years, Ep. 3: Zion transcends CBB; Florida + UConn's B2B titles; Carmelo and Cuse
Welcome back to our special offseason series! The third installment of our look back at the biggest stories this century in men's college hoops includes one of the most impactful coaching decisions in college basketball history, the biggest star in the sport since 2000 and five (yes, five) national championship teams.
04:45 - No. 15: Florida becomes first program since Duke to win back-to-back titles ('06-07)
20:01 - No. 14: UConn dominantly wins back-to-back championships, verifies blue blood status ('23-24)
27:41 - No. 13: John Calipari leaves Memphis for Kentucky (2009)
44:36 - No. 12: Zion Williamson takes over college basketball (2018-19)
51:19 - No. 11: Freshman phenom Carmelo guides Syracuse to its only national title (2003)
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Night 1 draft recap: DAL, UTAH, SA, CHA winners; inside stories on some of the big picks and surprise selections
The 1st round of the NBA draft is OVER and it's time for Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander to react to all of it.
00:00 - Start
02:04 - Ace Bailey DROPS to Utah
09:35 - San Antonio killed the draft
24:49 - Cedric Coward to the Grizzlies
31:11 - New Orleans Big Blunder
37:27 - Hansen Yang and the Portland Trailblazers
42:26 - Jakucionis FALLS to the Heat
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Mega mock draft: Overvalued/underrated prospects, intel on lottery picks, projecting Cooper Flagg’s career, Ace Bailey’s stock, picks doomed to miss + much more
The only mock draft that you'll ever need on the internet is HERE! Gary Parrish, Matt Norlander and Kyle Boone give you the likely EXACT order that the NBA Draft will happen. Plus info and intel on the all the top teams!
00:00 - Start
02:38 - The Dallas Mavericks select..
06:49 - The San Antonio Spurs select...
09:00 - The Philadelphia 76ers select...
14:10 - The Charlotte Hornets select...
15:54 - The Utah Jazz select..
17:21 - The Washington Wizards select..
22:59 - The New Orleans Pelicans select...
26:26 - The Brooklyn Nets select....
30:33 - The Toronto Raptors select...
34:24 - The Phoenix Suns select...
37:25 - The Portland Trailblazers select..
44:37 - The Chicago Bulls select...
48:44 - The Atlanta Hawks select...
50:33 - The San Antonio Spurs select...
53:00 - The Oklahoma City Thunder select..
54:30 - The Memphis Grizzlies select..
57:18 - The Minnesota Timberwolves select..
59:02 - The Washington Wizards select...
1:01:30 - The Brooklyn Nets select...
1:04:44 - The Miami Heat Select...
1:06:12 - The Utah Jazz Select...
1:08:18 - The Atlanta Hawks select...
1:10:00 - The New Orleans Pelicans select...
1:11:44 - The Oklahoma City Thunder select...
1:13:00 - The Orlando Magic select..
1:15:22 - The Brooklyn Nets select..
1:16:28 - The Brooklyn Nets select...
1:18:01 - The Boston Celtics select...
1:20:02 - The Phoenix Suns select....
1:22:22 - The Los Angeles Clippers select..
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2025 NBA Draft Mailbag: VJ Edgecombe's Draft Ceiling, Carter Bryant's Rising Draft Stock
READ - CBS NBA Draft Prospect Rankings : https://www.cbssports.com/nba/draft/prospect-rankings/
With less than a week until the NBA Draft, there's less clarity than ever. So with GP on vacation, we pull in Adam Finklestein to answer any NBA Draft related question.
00:00 - Start
02:35 - Quality of 2025 NBA Draft Class.
07:55 - Top-100 Prospects that we're higher or lower on than the consensus
21:58 - Stephen from Virginia asks: Where’s the highest VJ Edgecombe could get drafted? Could he go number 2?
23:14 - Why Not Let It Fly wants to know what the Spurs are doing at 14
25:40 - Eric Deaner asks: As a sixers fan, what do you think they do at #3? I know this is a loaded question with the embiid situation, but I think Maluach and Knueppel would be great fits. Do you think someone like Tre Johnson has a higher ceiling than Jared McCain who's already on the roster?
31:05 - Marcus asks: If the Hornets don’t move back, where do they go with the 4th pick?
33:44 - Frank Whitehead asks: Seems like Carter Bryant’s stock has only gone up since the season ended. What’s the highest he could go, and what team would be the best fit for his development?
38:50 - An Arkansas fan asks: Do you think that Adou Therio will keep John Calipari’s streak of first round picks going?
40:57 - Xavier fan Joe: If your son was borderline 1st/2nd round pick would you advise him to stay in school for NIL guarantee
43:23 - Truett in Durham writes: I’m loving the Pacers’ success this year, while also lamenting the Hoosiers’ lack thereof. What could (and maybe should) IU athletic administrators/coaching staff learn?
46:28 - Kris Karns muses think it would be an interesting conversation and exercise to look back at the upperclassman who came out who fell to late first or even second round picks?
51:45 - Dan Weiner asks:
Do the Hawks take two bites of the apple or should they try and package their picks and trade up?
52:44 - CGWami asks:
With the transfer portal creating greater incentive for NCAA programs to collect/rent/retain more refined talent, has it become tougher for NBA scouts to find & evaluate potential projects (beyond the known freshmen)? With NCAA rosters shrinking, what’s the best path for “projects” to develop?
55:00 - Andy Thompson asks:
Where do you guys stand on Ryan Kalkbrenner’s draft stock? Have seen so many varying opinions over the past few weeks and think he’s one of the most undervalued prospects this year
59:05 - Thomas Dowdle wants to know: Second round prospect with most long term upside?
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Top 25 CBB Stories of the Past 25 Years, Ep. 2: Kentucky + Gonzaga almost perfect; Brad Stevens Boston bombshell, Sister Jean goes global
This is the second of five shows in our special offseason series on the 25 biggest men’s basketball stories of the past 25 years. Norlander picks the stories for the list, Parrish reacts to the order and the guys chop it up from there. Producer Nata is adding some sound on this ep to transport you back to some of these stories and give them an added boost of nostalgia. Today’s pod touches on one of the bigger scandals in college sports history, an unlikely star in the form of a nonagenarian nun, the two seasons that came thisclose to matching Indiana’s undefeated run in 1976 — and more.
If you’re enjoying this series, email us at ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com and send in some of your favorite memories/events, no matter how big or small, and we may do a mini mailbag of sorts when we reach the end of this series later this summer.🎵 Theme song: "Timothy Leary," written, performed and courtesy of Guster
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ACC/SEC Challenge matchups revealed; Big 12 sked update; coach’s challenges coming to CBB; Zakai Zeigler denied 5th season
The ACC/SEC matchups are set, and they're headlined by Florida going to Duke and North Carolina heading to Rupp Arena. The Big 12 schedules are being released. All of that and a necessary discussion about Brian Wilson and Sly Stone on a fresh episode of the pod!
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The House case is finally settled. Here’s the good and the bad of what comes next.
Late Friday night, college sports changed forever (and for good) when Judge Claudia Wilken approved a $2.8 billion settlement that will usher in an era of colleges paying student-athletes. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander share their reactions to this new era, including what issues likely will spring up in the months and years ahead. Plus: Norlander told you there was "no chance" Jay Wright would coach the Knicks, and he was right. New York will hire from within the NBA ranks.
00:45 - What will be the impact of the House vs. NCAA settlement be?
32:04 - We told you so. Jay Wright will NOT be taking the Knicks job.
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Inside Carolina reports the Tar Heels are spending $14 million on their roster. Are we SURE they got the best bang for their buck? UConn and Kansas schedule a home and home series — and we love to see it. Dan Hurley shouldn't be going to the Knicks. PLUS: the five former college basketball players with the most surprising NBA careers who are set to play in the NBA Finals.
00:00 - Start
00:49 - UNC has reportedly spent more than $14 million on next season’s roster.
16:46 - UConn and Kansas have agreed to a home-and-home series.
34:05 - Which five former college players in the NBA Finals have had the most surprising NBA careers?
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Top 25 CBB Stories of the Past 25 Years, Ep. 1: Jay Wright’s retirement, Stephen Curry shoots Davidson into the Elite Eight
Welcome to a special five-episode offseason series of Eye on College Basketball. So much has happened in the sport over the past quarter-century, so it's time to look back and reflect on the things that mattered most. We're counting down the 25 biggest stories/events/moments in men's college basketball since the start of the 2000-01 season. On today's show, Matt Norlander and Gary Parrish reveal some of the contenders that just missed the cut before diving into stories 25 through 21, including Jay Wright's shocking retirement in April of 2022.
04:06 - The stories that just missed the cut.
20:45 - Top 25 stories, No. 25: Miami, Va. Tech, BC bail on Big East
27:30 - Top 25 stories, No. 24: Jay Wright retires
39:22 - Top 25 stories, No. 23: NCAAT expands to 68 instead of 96
51:49 - Top 25 stories, No. 22: Saint Peter’s becomes first 15 to make the E8
57:00 - Top 25 stories, No. 21: Stephen Curry and Davidson’s 2008 E8 run
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Draft deadline coups in SEC: Kentucky, Bama, Auburn all get star guards back on final day; why is RJ Luis passing up millions in NIL to be a late 2nd/undrafted player?
The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline left us with no shortage of names COMING BACK to college basketball. Labaron Philon (surprise!), Tahaad Pettiford and Otega Oweh all returned to school, in addition to a few other key names. How will this impact the SEC? Which player's decision means the most?
01:06 - Labaron Philon returns to school
11:45 - Otega Oweh and Tahaad Pettiford return to the SEC
31:45 - RJ Luis, Adou Theiro remain in the NBA Draft
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Milos Uzan pivots back to Houston; Pop Isaacs defects to A&M: K-State surprisingly lands PJ Haggerty
Milos Uzan is returning to Houston after flirting with the 2025 NBA draft. How high will Gary Parrish have the Houston Cougars ranked in his preseason Top 25 And 1? Plus: Mr. Haggerty goes to Manhattan ... Kansas. Find out if PJ can be the catalyst to make the Wildcats an NCAA Tournament team in a big year for Jerome Tang. AND Pop Isaacs makes his way from Omaha to College Station — heading into the SEC.
00:00 - Start
00:50 - Milos Uzan returns to Houston, Pop Isaacs is headed to Texas A&M
27:27 - PJ Haggerty goes to Manhattan....Kansas.
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After playing 138 games, Zakai Zeigler has filed a lawsuit for a fifth year in CBB. Should he get it? Boogie Fland's puts Gators in convo to be No. 1
With Boogie Fland officially in the fold and Alex Condon on his way back to school, are the champs by default the No. 1 team headed into the 2025-2026 season? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down the case for the Gators. Also, Zakai Zeigler has filed a motion to play another year of college basketball, but should he?
00:00 - Start
00:45 - Zakai Zeigler wants one more year in college basketball
28:56 - Boogie Fland being Florida-bound + Alex Condon likely coming back = Florida is No. 1?
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Will Florida land Boogie Fland? Champs are loading up. Plus: how coaches approach handling portal decisions; most intriguing stay-or-go NBA decisions on the board
Boogie Fland is visiting the Florida Gators on Monday. Will he commit to Todd Golden's crew? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander predict where the rising sophomore will go. Plus will international phenom Dame Sarr become a Blue Devil and the guys update you on all the transfer portal news!.
00:00 - Start
00:45 - Boogie Fland is visiting Florida, does he join the Gators?
12:50 - What is the Proper Portal Protocol?
38:28 - GP has a hamstring strain
48:46 - NBA Draft Stay Or Go Decisions
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2025 Lottery Mock Draft: Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper are clear 1/2. Projecting teams for Tre Johnson, Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen + more
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander perform a post-NBA Draft Lottery Mock on today's episode of Eye On College Basketball.
00:00 - Start
00:50 - How do you feel about the Dallas Mavericks winning the number 1 pick?
11:25 - No. 1 Dallas Mavericks - Cooper Flagg (Duke)
19:51 - No. 2 San Antonio Spurs - Dylan Harper (Rutgers)
22:46 - No. 3 Philadelphia 76ers - Tre Johnson (Texas)
26:00 - No. 4 Charlotte Hornets - VJ Edgecombe (Baylor)
29:12 - No. 5 Utah Jazz - Ace Bailey (Rutgers)
37:31 - No. 6 Washington Wizards - Kon Knueppel (Duke)
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Mailbag 📨CBB fantasy draft; extend the season; should computers replace selection committee; how fast can Parrish run a mile?
Want one of your questions on a future episode? Email us: shoutstoCBS@gmail.com. On today’s ep: A smorgasbord of listener questions, including: Which coach has the longest tenure without a Sweet 16? Will the college 3-point line move again? Which coach is most likely to use ChatGPT? Is Norlander the Ryan Reynolds of college sports podcasters?
16:24 - Norlander and GP 2025-26 CBB fantasy draft
26:05 - Longest-tenured coach to never make a Sweet 16?
30:43 - How many games should CBB’s regular season be?
35:00 - Should AI or other tech replace the NCAAT selection committee?
40:00 - How fast can GP and Norlander run the mile?
48:44 - Will Matt Painter finish his career having beaten every NCAAT seed?
50:43 - Potential controversy: Does GP fake his accent on the podcast?
53:28 - Which coaches have met the most times in non-con play?
55:47 - How hot is Wes Miller’s seat at Cincinnati?
1:00:00 - Was Bucky McMillan the most shocking high-major hiring of 2025?
1:03:23 - Should the college 3-point line be moved back AGAIN?
1:05:48 - Ranking the most expressive/emotional coaches in college hoops
1:10:28 - Listeners are curious: Whatever happened to Larnell, anyway?
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UConn keeps Karaban, cements top-10 status; Coward picks Duke; Alijah Arenas update; Illinois’ Euro roster invasion; Shaq is GM at Sacramento St.
UConn got a huge boost with the return of Alex Karaban on Tuesday. Huskies look top-10 good heading into next season, according Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander. Plus: How good is Duke's big portal get Cedric Coward? Will Brad Underwood's ploy to load up on Balkan-bred basketball players make Illinois a Final Four contender? Plus: How much is Shaquille O'Neal actually going to be doing at Sacramento State?
There's two off-the-board convos as well. Naturally, Norlander and GP had to address the debate taking over the internet: would 100 men defeat a gorilla in do-or-die combat? And: Is Kendrick Lamar having the best year of any rapper ever?
00:45 - Alex Karaban is returning to UConn
17:59 - Duke has a Coward on the roster
29:54 - USC, Illinois, Shaq and more: News And Notes
1:00:16 - 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla: Who Wins?
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Portal = closed🚪Analysis on St. John’s, Duke, Memphis, Kentucky, etc. and GP’s new Top 25. PLUS: Guster joins Norlander at the top and debuts our new theme song!
Special episode here! Before we get to all the portal talk, you'll notice a surprise intro. Longtime listeners are aware that one of Matt Norlander’s all-time favorite bands is Guster. And after literal years of waiting, the pod has a new intro theme song. So, to commemorate this, Norlander invited on two Gusters to introduce the song. Entertaining and unhinged. We think you'll enjoy it. For the full/uncut version of their conversation, head here at our YouTube page to watch the 15-minute video.
As for today's show topics: The transfer portal is closed for the 2025 cycle. And some schools picked up some BIG names. GP and Norlander recap the biggest movement in recent days and give an updated read on the top 25 teams.
00:00 - GUSTER ❤️
03:16 - St. John's and Rick Pitino have a claim as the 2025 portal champs
15:00 - Can UConn compete with SJU if it loses Alex Karaban to the NBA Draft?
23:55 - Did PJ Haggerty overestimate his market before entering the portal?
38:18 - A look at Duke's roster situation after losing zero players to the portal
51:01 - Other portal news + notes and a look at Parrish's Top 25 And 1
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Coaching carousel recap and deep dive: Thoughts + intel on all 14 high-major changes, plus the most notable mid-major job swaps
The dust has (almost entirely) settled with the coaching carousel in 2025. Now it's time to assess the new faces in new places ... and get some backstory on some of the most notable movers and shakers from the past month-plus. From Indiana to Texas, Xavier to Maryland, Iowa to Miami and much more, check in with Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander as go through which hirings they think stand out most.
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Final Four postmortem: More reflections on Florida-Houston; GP + Norlander share after-hours stories from San Antonio; first look at offseason Top 25 And 1
Because Norlander was on reporting duty late Monday night, he and GP had to link up Thursday for one last look back at the Final Four, San Antonio and the NCAA Tournament. A fun episode with some good stories inside!
03:07 - Looking back one more time at Florida's win over Houston
24:54 - Norlander'es Top 10 Games of the NCAA Tournament
28:45 - NCAA tourney odds + ends
35:15 - Norlander met GP's mom!
39:37 - Happy Trails To Dennis Dodd
46:14 - Other Shenanigans
51:40 - Who's in GP's Top 25 And 1 for next season?
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We Need To Talk Now - UConn is UNDENIABLE I UConn vs. South Carolina Women's Basketball National Championship Reaction
In this episode of We Need To Talk Now - The UConn Huskies are national champs ONCE AGAIN. Alicia Jay and Terrika Foster-Brasby break it ALL down, including Azzi Fudd's remarkable journey and Paige Bueckers going out on top.
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March Madness 2025 Final Four Recap: Houston ROARS BACK vs. Duke; Florida knocks out Auburn
College Basketball is the best. Tonight was just another example. First, Houston held Duke to ONE field goal in the last 11 minutes to earn an NCAA Championship Berth. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down the epic Cougar comeback. PLUS Florida is back in the title game after knocking off Johni Broome and Auburn. All on a fresh episode of the pod.
00:44 - Houston makes an epic comeback, knocks off Duke 70 - 67
26:15 - Florida is back in the National Title Game, beats Auburn 79 -73
44:25 - We Pick the Women's Final Four -- UConn (-6.5) vs. South Carolina
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EOCBB on CBSSN: Final Four picks and favorite storylines; Johni Broome to miss practice this week; Flagg vs. Broome for NPOY + more
Which Final Four team will have the best story if they win the National Championship: Auburn, Duke, Florida, or Houston? On the latest episode of Eye on College Basketball, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss the biggest storylines surrounding the Final Four. Later, they discuss Auburn's Johni Broome's injury and how it could impact their game. Finally, they discuss Trae Young being named as assistant GM at Oklahoma and what it will mean for his alma mater.
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00:45 - What is the best storyline to come from the NCAA Tournament?
13:50 - Johni Broome injury update
18:00 - Gary and Matt reveal their Player of the Year votes
24:22 - The Flashback presented by TravisMathew
31:10 - Trae Young named Assistant GM at Oklahoma
40:40 - Final 1 and 1 presented by FanDuel
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EOCBB on CBSSN: Best Final Four field ever? How Jon Scheyer got the Duke job and exceeded the expectations;
The Final Four is SET! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander are back with a new Eye on College Basketball episode to discuss the Final Four matchups for the NCAA Tournament. This is only the second time in tournament history that four No. 1 seeds have made the Final Four. Does that make this the best Final Four in history? Later, they look at how many transfers are on each team, should other teams be taking note? Finally, they discuss Jon Scheyer’s success at Duke at such a young age, the coaching carousel and more.
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Elite Eight Sunday: Norlander + GP in studio! Broome injury scare doesn’t slow Auburn vs. Sparty; Houston obliterates Tennessee to secure four 1-seeds in Final Four
Folks, we have a historic Final Four. In fact, it's probably the best one ever. And to get into it, here's a treat: Parrish and Norlander were in studio together in Stamford, CT, to talk Sunday's games and set the table for San Antonio. Houston completed a wire-to-wire victory over Tennessee to punch its ticket, while Auburn fulfilled the prophecy to make its way to Texas well.
00:45 - Four 1s to the Four. How we feeling?
07:54 -Auburn outlasts Michigan State 70-64
24:00 - Houston punches ticket to Final Four, beats Tennessee 69-50
38:20 - Setting the table for the Final Four
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March Madness 2025 Elite Eight Saturday Recap -- Florida, Duke punch tickets to the Final Four
Two teams have punched their tickets to San Antonio! First, Florida stormed back in the 2nd half vs. Texas Tech to send themselves to the Final Four. And Duke just keeps rolling as they blow out Alabama. Gary Parrish and Chip Patterson recap the first portion of the Elite Eight!
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Sweet 16 Friday Recap: Houston-Purdue thriller; Auburn flips switch on Michigan; Izzo in his 11th E8; Tennessee gets revenge on Kentucky; a surprise guest joins the show!
What a wild night of games, Auburn stormed back to take out Michigan. Michigan State and Ole Miss got in a knock-down, drag-out match that saw the Spartans take it home. Kentucky was unable to beat Tennessee for the third time this season. Matt Norlander, Kyle Boone and Sam Vecenie recap the final set of Sweet 16 games.
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March Madness 2025 Sweet 16 Thursday Recap - Alabama, Florida, Duke, Texas Tech advance to Elite 8
We wanted great games in the Sweet 16 and WE GOT THEM. Alabama put on a shooting display vs. BYU as they made it to the Elite 8 for the first time in consecutive years. Florida sent the Crab Five home and perhaps Kevin Willard to a new job. Duke's Cooper Flagg put on a star performance to send Arizona home and Texas Tech rode a 16-point comeback to knock Arkansas out of the Tournament. What does it all mean? Gary Parrish and David Cobb recap Thursday's Sweet 16 events.
00:43 - Duke beats Arizona 100 - 93
06:37 - Alabama defeats BYU 113 - 88
16:52 - Florida knocks out Maryland 87 - 71
31:48 - Texas Tech outlasts Arkansas in OT 85 - 83
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ONE more show before we get to the games on Thursday night. Norlander and Parrish lay out their favorite angles/storylines for Thursday and Friday, then get into a quick STAY or HIT segment, look back on Stephen Curry's magical second-weekend, then make #expertpicks.
03:44 - Three Most Intriguing Storylines of the Sweet 16
16:53 - Flashback by Travis Mathew: 2008 Davidson
27:55 - Final Four And 1, Game 1 - Alabama (-5.5) vs. BYU
30:38 - Final Four And 1, Game 2 - Florida (-7) vs. Maryland
34:31 - Final Four And 1, Game 3 - Duke (-9.5) vs. Arizona
43:49 - Final Four And 1, Game 4 - Texas Tech (-5.5) vs. Arkansas
50:40 - Final Four And 1, Game 5 - Auburn (-8.5) vs. Michigan
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EOCBB on CBSSN: Fav Sweet 16 games; all 1s or zero 1s to Final Four? Plus: portal is open too early; coaching carousel latest; NCAAT survivor picks!
The Sweet 16 games are just TWO days away! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander return to CBS Sports Network to discuss their favorite matchups. They also dive into whether all four No. 1 seeds can make it to the Final Four for only the second time in tournament history. Later, with the Transfer Portal now open, they break down the record number of players entering it in the first two days. Should the portal even be open now, or should it wait until after the NCAA Tournament? Lastly, they cover coaching updates and pick a team (No. 2 seed or lower) that’s a LOCK for the Elite Eight.
4:00 - Sweet 16 breakdown Pt. 2
8:30 - Can all four No. 1 seeds make it to the Final Four?
18:00- Transfer Portal Updates
29:45 - More Coaching Carousel Updates
39:30 - Survival Pool Picks
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EOCBB on CBSSN: SEC sets record w/ 7 in Sweet 16; Calipari’s redemption; Queen’s buzzer-beater; Sean Miller leaves Xavier for Texas
The Sweet 16 is set! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander are back on a new episode of Eye on College Basketball to preview the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game. Did the SEC exceed expectations this year? Arkansas is the only double-digit seed left in the tournament; how far will they go? Later, they discuss if a Big Ten team has a chance to win the championship for the first time since 2000. Finally, they discuss coaching updates and look at how many of their original Final Four picks remain.
2:00 - Sweet 16 breakdown
11:35 - How did John Calipari get Arkansas to the Sweet 16?
24:20 - Is this the year the Big Ten can win a championship?
34:00 - Coaching Carousel Updates
41:45 - Prediction updates
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John Calipari is back in the Sweet 16 for the first time in a while! How did the Arkansas Razorbacks, who started conference play with five losses, make this run? Gary Parrish and Kyle Boone break down the latest coaching resurgence for Cal. PLUS Auburn, Houston, Tennessee and MORE punch their tickets to the Sweet 16!
00:42 - Arkansas advances to the Sweet 16. Razorbacks beat St. John's 75 - 66.
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March Madness 2025: Friday NCAA Tournament recap: Top seeds roll; Duke last ACC Squad left; Big 10 and SEC remain Elite
The NCAA Tournament rolls on, and there's still a ton of chalk. Unfortunately, there are more Pitino's in the 2nd round than ACC teams. The SEC and Big Ten established more of their dominance in the tournament. Matt Norlander and Kyle Boone recap the back half of the 1st round and get you ready for the 2nd round.
03:00 - There were a whole lot of blowouts....
13:22 - West Region Recap
19:00 - South Region Recap
26:50 - East Region Recap
37:01 - Midwest Region Recap
39:50 - Saturday and Sunday Tip Times
41:00- Saturday Matchup you're looking forward to the most
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March Madness 2025 Round 1 Thursday Recap - Arkansas sends Jayhawks HOME; McNeese St. UPSETS Clemson
John Calipari and Arkansas got a BIG win, toppling Kansas and sending Bill Self and crew home. McNeese State earned themselves a MASSIVE upset over Clemson, delaying Will Wade's start at NC State for a few more days. Gary Parrish and David Cobb recap a fairly chalky day one of the NCAA Tournament!
01:11 - Arkansas defeats Kansas 79 - 72; Jayhawks eliminated in the round of 64 for the first time since 2006
15:17 - McNeese State downs Clemson 69 - 67; Fewest ACC Teams in Round of 32 since Tournament expanded in 1985
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Ladies and Gentlemen. We made it. The all-encompassing NCAA Tournament preview that will take you from Dayton all the way to San Antonio. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander guide you through all 67 games and gives you an idea of the team that can win it all!
07:00 - South Region Breakdown
14:40 - Stay Or Hit Presented by Chumba Casino
19:00 - West Region Breakdown
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EOCBB on CBSSN: First Four thoughts; injury news; interesting tourney what-ifs; March Madness flashbacks; Final Four And 1
The madness starts now! 🏀 In this episode, we break down North Carolina vs. San Diego State—two programs with recent championship pedigrees battling in the First Four. Can Hubert Davis work his March magic again?
Plus:
🔥 Injury Updates: The latest on Tyrese Hunter, Grant Nelson, Cooper Flagg, and J’Wan Roberts.
🔗 Coaching Connections: Could we see Calipari vs. Pitino in Round 2? Plus, Will Wade’s McNeese State vs. Clemson.
📅 Flashback Segment: Remember VCU’s legendary Final Four run in 2011? We revisit the magic.
💰 Final Four And 1 Picks: Breaking down the betting lines for the night’s biggest matchups.
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The Bracket is HERE. North Carolina, Texas, and Xavier got in over West Virginia, Indiana and Boise State. How do we feel about it? Hey, it's the Selection Sunday show. Strap in and enjoy.
01:13 - North Carolina, Texas, Xavier earn tourney bids over Indiana, Boise State & West Virginia
17:00 - Auburn, Duke, Houston & Florida are your four No. 1 seeds
20:41 - South Region Overview
30:00 - West Region Overview
42:00 - East Region Overview
50:54 - Midwest Region Overview
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Cooper Flagg’s ankle becomes THE story; Texas pushing to get 14 SEC teams; Thursday recap; Friday lookahead + F4+1; R.I.P. to the great John Feinstein
Less than 36 hours before Selection Sunday hits, we have no shortage of drama. Cooper Flagg went down in less than one half of postseason basketball. Will we see him again this season? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss the future of the freshman. Texas and North Carolina earned themselves massive wins, are both teams off the bubble? All that and more on a fresh episode!
00:55 - Cooper Flagg goes down, what's next for Duke?
13:20 - Has Texas done enough to make the NCAA Tournament?
22:24 - SEC Tournament recap
24:30 - Big 12 Tournament Preview
27:01 - Big Ten Tournament Preview
37:00 - Coaching Carousel Update
44:34 - Final Four And 1, Game 1 - Auburn (-11.5) vs. Ole Miss
46:39 - Final Four And 1, Game 2 - St. John’s (-4.5) vs. Marquette
55:05 - Final Four And 1, Game 3 - Maryland (-1.5) vs. Illinois
56:30 - Final Four And 1, Game 4 - New Mexico (-1.5) vs. Boise State
58:43 - Other Games Of Note
59:46 - Final Four And 1, Game 5 - Houston (-7) vs. BYU
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Stop us if you've heard this before: Gonzaga wins the WCC Tournament. Norlander and Parrish look into how the committee will handle the Zags. OK resume, great metrics. What's the seed? Then it's a look at the guys in the mix at Indiana, plus some awesome sound and storytelling from Norlander on what went down in the NEC title game on Tuesday night.
00:45 - Gonzaga beats St. Marys 58 - 51; Bulldogs earn 11th WCC title in the last 13 years.
13:47 - Stay Or Hit Presented by Chumba Casino: Indiana coaching hot board
20:00 - UNCW, Robert Morris and Saint Francis: dancing!
35:00 - Wednesday bubble games to know
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One week to Selection Sunday: Bama, St. John’s win on buzzer-beaters; race for top seeds tightens; 5 teams dancing🕺🏻; big bubble recap; Kevin Keatts fired @ NC State
HUGE pod here. T-minus seven days until we get to Selection Sunday! GP and Norlander take a long tour around Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Auto bids are here, and so are a few popped bubbles. What's with Auburn? Who's gonna be the 1-seeds in one week? Strap in, this is our longest show of the season so far, including looking at why Kevin Keatts had to be fired less than a year after the Final Four.
00:45 - Auburn loses 2nd straight, this time to Alabama.
11:58 - How many teams have a shot to get the last 1 seed?
28:10 - Five teams punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament
47:52 - Bubble Locks & Winners
59:55 - Bubble Losers
1:12:15 - Other Games of Note This Weekend
1:16:15 - Keatts out at NC State and other carousel news
1:24-16 - Previewing conference tourneys for Monday and Tuesday
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Will Saturday determine if ACC is a 3-bid league? Miami, Utah hirings; Sparty takes Big Ten! Previewing final weekend of the regular season: auto-bids await!
The fall of the ACC has been a thing for a few years, but this year has been even worse. Is this Atlantic Coast Conference destined to only get THREE bids in the NCAA Tournament? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander do an autopsy on how the ACC got here. Plus Michigan State wrapped up the Big Ten regular season crown AND we give our final regular season picks.
00:38 - Is the ACC destined to be a three-bid league this year?
14:24 - Miami, Utah make new coaching hires
30:53 - Final Four And 1, Game 1 - No. 6 St. John’s at No. 20 Marquette (-1)
36:56 - Final Four And 1, Game 2 - No. 7 Alabama at No. 1 Auburn (-10)
44:28 - Final Four And 1, Game 3 - Ohio State at Indiana (-1)
48:49 - Final Four And 1, Game 4 - No. 17 Michigan at No. 8 Michigan State (-7)
53:50 - Final Four And 1, Game 5 - Oklahoma @ Texas (-3)
56:17 - Other Games Of Note This Weekend
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No. 1 Auburn mauled by A&M, Flagg jumps Broome in NPOY race (for now); big-time bubble Tuesday; two 2OT thrillers!
What a Tuesday night! Texas A&M picked a great time to win its first game ever against a No. 1 team. The bubble picture got more interesting because most teams near the cut line wound up winning. (Most, not all.) Let's go:
00:55 - Texas A&M upsets Auburn 83 - 72
14:55 - Stay Or Hit Presented by Chumba Casino
22:49 - Some regular-season title winners + Dave Chappelle
28:00 - SEC bubble watch e
31:13 - BYU-Iowa State 2OT + other bubble results
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BIG Friday show for you on this final day of February. We start with two rivals hitting two buzzer-beaters on consecutive days. Life in the Big Ten can get kinda hairy, as Michigan and Michigan State have shown in the past 48 hours. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander get into those games from Wed/Thurs, plus: St. John's is about to secure its first outright Big East Title in 40 years. There's plenty more, including references to Deadwood, '90s adult contemporary music, a coach from the 1880s and, well, ya gotta listen to know the rest.
00:38 - Michigan State and Michigan hit game winning buzzer beaters in back to back days.
19:50 - St. John's will secure an outright Big East Regular Season Title with win vs. Seton Hall
29:17 - Final Four And 1, Game 1 - No. 1 Auburn (-5) at No. 17 Kentucky
36:40 - Final Four And 1, Game 2 - No. 10 Texas Tech at Kansas (-1)
40:33 - Final Four And 1, Game 3 - No. 6 Alabama at No. 5 Tennessee (-5)
47:00 - Final Four And 1, Game 4 - No. 11 Wisconsin at No. 8 Michigan State (-3)
56:00 - And 1 - No. 14 Missouri at Vanderbilt
1:02:49 - Norlander's TV guide for the weekend + some love for mid-major conference champs
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Special bonus ep: Will NCAA Tournament expand? How will committee handle SEC? What to know about selection process: Our 1-on-1 w/ NCAA SVP of Basketball, Dan Gavitt
We don't do guests often on the show, but when we do, they're big ones. So that brings us to this special episode, which was first posted to our YouTube channel. There are few in college sports with the candor and influence like NCAA SVP Dan Gavitt. Listen in as Matt Norlander and Gavitt chat for nearly an hour about the integration of new committee members, how tough it will be to seed the SEC in this year's tournament and, of course, where we stand with NCAA Tournament expansion — if the tournament even winds up expanding.
01:45 - How strong has the 2024-2025 season been so far?
4:30 - Dan’s role in when it comes to the NCAA Tournament
8:55 - “We did something a little different”
10:05 - The Practice Process of picking out teams and what it was like.
11:24 - How will committee handle seeding challenges with SEC?
17:35 - Will this year have a "dangerous" crop of 8-10 seeds?
20:15 - How do injuries factor into seeding?
22:10 - What prompted the committee to use new predictive metrics?
26:54 - Should the committee’s composition change to add new voices?
31:00 - What is the timeline on possible NCAA tourney expansion?
33:46 - “Expansion is complex”
37:32 - Gavitt’s opinion on NCAA Tournament expansion
43:00 - Will Tournament expansion be resolved in 2025?
45:00 - What will the NIT look like going forward?
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Georgia beats Florida, salvages NCAA hopes, 13-bid SEC back in play; Tyrese Proctor injured: what’s happened to Iowa State and Baylor?
The upsets continue as the calendar creeps up on March. Georgia etched a big win to help their NCAA case, but Norlander's got 'em still out. How many bids for the SEC, we think? In the Big 12, Iowa State and Baylor took losses that will stain. Plus: Duke's injury situation could get worse, Louisville and Clemson are still in the ACC chase, and a good night for Gonzaga and San Diego State.
00:44 - Georgia knocks off No. 3 Florida 88 - 83
12:17 - SEC Whiparound -- Alabama houses Mississippi State; Tennessee handles business vs. LSU; Missouri gets the job done vs. South Carolina
17:46 - Stay Or Hit presented by Chumba Casino
23:07 - ACC Whiparound -- Duke obliterates Miami; Louisville survives a test vs. Virginia Tech
33:15 - Big 12 Whiparound -- Iowa State, Baylor notch bad losses
38:25 - Gonzaga, SDSU win after 1 a.m. ET
44:05 - Wednesday and Thursday Games to Know
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EOCBB on CBSSN: Houston locks up B12; Gonzaga’s bubble résumé; ranking the 5 high-major openings; can UNC reboot under Hubert?
The Tuesday TV show that's also a podcast. Enjoy the bonus pod, which leads on Houston's win at Texas Tech, then gets into the precarious situation Gonzaga's in before playing at Santa Clara on Tuesday night.
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St. John’s sweeps UConn; Duke destroys Illinois; Sparty swaps w/ Michigan; SEC, Big 12 🫧; February coaching scuttlebutt
The final weekend of February provided a lot of results that will tee up March in dramatic ways. Michigan State took a foothold in the Big Ten regular-season title race. Arkansas and Indiana did impressive work to get on the right side of the bubble. That's only the start. Norlander was on the road for five days, from Ann Arbor to NYC, so the show opens on all the spots he was at, including podcasting live from the Garden on Sunday afternoon.
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Kelvin Sampson seems on his way to HOF; Iowa St.-Houston preview; the joy of Maryland’s Derik Queen; sensational weekend preview/picks
Kelvin Sampson and Houston are at it again! On the path to winning their second straight Big 12 regular season championship. How far can the Cougars go in March? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander examine the curious case of the Cougars. Also, the Maryland Terrapins are the winners of four straight and look to be on a growing list of dark horses that can bust your bracket.
00:45 - Houston just keeps rolling on...
17:36 - Maryland wallops USC 88-71 ; Terps have won four straight.
32:21 - Final Four And 1, Game 1 - No. 14 Michigan State at No. 12 Michigan (-2.5)
39:05 - Final Four And 1, Game 2 - No. 6 Tennessee (-2) at No. 7 Texas A&M
42:42 - Final Four And 1, Game 3 - Oklahoma State at No. 23 Kansas (-16)
50:07 - Final Four And 1, Game 4 - No. 13 Purdue (-4) at Indiana
56:14 - Final Four And 1, Game 5 - Duke (-9) vs. Illinois
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Kansas hits ROCK BOTTOM vs. BYU; UConn has bounceback win vs. Villanova; Wisconsin handles Illinois
Another day, another Kansas Jayhawk loss, making it three losses in their last four games. Can Kansas get it together? The guys discuss. Plus -- Who are the most likely Final Four Contenders outside of the top 10 and the mid-week whip around all in a fresh episode of the pod!
00:45 - Kansas got mollywhopped by BYU; Jayhawks have lost three of their last four games
13:27 - Stay Or Hit presented by Chumba Casino
18:37 - Big Ten Whiparound - Wisconsin blows out Illinois; Michigan State upends Purdue
27:00 - Big East Whiparound - UConn gets comeback win vs. Villanova
34:09 - Big 12 Whiparound - TCU gets big win over Texas Tech
