Inside College Basketball Now

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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.

Episode Date
Jim Boeheim says Syracuse didn't give Red Autry enough NIL: “You can spend $10 million and lose”
Mar 12, 2026
This is the WORST March Madness bubble EVER + Previewing Thursday's conference tournament matchups
Mar 12, 2026
Dusty May details how Michigan has responded since LJ Cason injury & why Wolverines must now hunt for #1 overall seed
Mar 10, 2026
Duke, Michigan, Arizona, Florida have separated themselves
Mar 09, 2026
Hubert Davis Provides Injury Update On Caleb Wilson + Breaks Down UNC's Path To Deep Tournament Run
Mar 06, 2026
Best PG In College Basketball | Award Discussions | Top Games To Watch | MUCH MORE!
Mar 05, 2026
Dan Hurley says he will never again coach a player like Alex Karaban + what he told Rick Pitino recently
Mar 03, 2026
Final No. 1 Seed Is Up For Grabs + Questions surround Michigan & Purdue
Mar 03, 2026
This is March
Mar 01, 2026
Brad Underwood details what makes this one of the BEST Illinois teams he’s coached, why they've got a shot at Final Four
Feb 27, 2026
UConn’s sends a MESSAGE vs. St. John’s, Virginia-Duke PREVIEW + Is Todd Golden UNDERRATED?
Feb 26, 2026
"He is a closer." - NC State's Will Wade says Darrion Williams is the key to a strong finish
Feb 24, 2026
Duke’s Michigan-sized statement + Arizona delivers AGAIN & UConn-St. John’s: Game of the Year??
Feb 23, 2026
Darius Acuff among the BEST freshmen PG to play for John Calipari, UConn’s 1-seed in JEOPARDY + Michigan vs. Duke PREVIEW
Feb 20, 2026
Kelvin Sampson doesn't want to coach TOO LONG and overstay his welcome
Feb 20, 2026
"Through the fire" - Tennessee's Rick Barnes explains how Nate Ament & the Vols have ascended to a new level
Feb 17, 2026
A dark day in the Big 12: Tang fired, Saunders out + Michigan, Houston gauntlet weeks & JT Toppin
Feb 16, 2026
Saint Louis' Josh Schertz details how his team got to 23-1, coaching Robbie Avila
Feb 13, 2026
Michigan & Florida ROLL, How Purdue could IMPROVE, Bill Self doing one of the best coaching jobs
Feb 12, 2026
Kevin Willard describes Jay Wright's lasting influence on Villanova basketball
Feb 10, 2026
North Carolina is climbing, St. John's has the goods + Michigan is elite & Arizona-Kansas is must-watch
Feb 09, 2026
Miami Redhawks' Travis Steele reveals keys to his team's success, going UNDEFEATED
Feb 06, 2026
Illinois is FINAL FOUR caliber + UConn vs. St. John’s RIVALRY preview I ICBB Now
Feb 05, 2026
Rick Pitino on His Future, Why UConn Isn’t a Rival, and the Big East’s Next Step
Feb 03, 2026
Michigan & Illinois surge, Florida & UConn hitting stride, Big 12 keeps improving
Feb 02, 2026
Calipari's Best Freshman? Nebraska impressive in loss, Big East Big 3
Jan 30, 2026
Tom Izzo calls Michigan the best team in Big Ten & details how Michigan State can return to Final Four
Jan 30, 2026
Bill Self previews Darryn Peterson vs. AJ Dybantsa and details what it will take to get Kansas back on top
Jan 28, 2026
Can Nebraska survive Michigan & Illinois? + The DEEPEST freshman class ever & a vintage Big Monday
Jan 26, 2026
Grant McCasland makes a bold claim about JT Toppin & details vision to take Texas Tech to Final Four
Jan 26, 2026
UCLA Breaks Through, Arizona’s Big Chance & What UNC–Virginia Really Tells Us
Jan 22, 2026
UVA's Ryan Odom coached UMBC to a 1 vs. 16 upset, now he's the coach of the team he beat
Jan 20, 2026
Florida & Kentucky have BIG TIME weeks + JT Toppin dominates BYU & Darryn Peterson is MUST-WATCH
Jan 19, 2026
TJ Otzelberger details how Iowa State can rebound from loss to Kansas + how Cyclones can reach Final Four
Jan 16, 2026
Why Kentucky could MISS the NCAA tournament, UNC has PROBLEMS
Jan 15, 2026
"Duplicate and multiply" - Greg Gard shares how Wisconsin needs to BUILD on the Michigan win
Jan 13, 2026
Michigan is mortal, Arizona looks dominant + Fred Hoiberg's COY campaign & a CBB Blue Blood audit
Jan 12, 2026
Michigan, UConn TESTED: Why they’ll still make the Final Four I ICBBN
Jan 08, 2026
Mark Byington breaks down how his team brought winning back to Vanderbilt
Jan 06, 2026
Is St. John's going to miss the tournament? + Darryn Peterson's newest setback & ACC's opening week
Jan 05, 2026
Michigan & UConn are in class of their own + Tobacco Road Updates & Nebraska's Opportunity
Jan 02, 2026
How Fred Hoiberg Has Nebraska Among College Basketball’s Last Unbeaten & Why He Doesn't Plan on Touching Huskers Roster Midseason
Dec 30, 2025
AJ Dybantsa's Historic Start, Purdue's Quiet Surge & January Pressure Points
Dec 29, 2025
How Dusty May quickly retooled Michigan to become the title favorite
Dec 23, 2025
Kentucky can exhale, Statements from Texas Tech & Houston + Midseason All-Americans!
Dec 22, 2025
Why Mark Pope thinks Kentucky has 'unlimited potential' + Jayden Quaintance injury UPDATE
Dec 19, 2025
Why UConn's path makes them a likely 1-seed in March Madness, Darius Acuff deserves MORE attention
Dec 18, 2025
USC's Eric Musselman opens up about the CHALLENGES of being a west coast Big Ten team
Dec 16, 2025
The Big 12 could OWN the top 16 seeds + Duke & UConn's race for the East region & Nebraska is legit
Dec 15, 2025
Nate Oats details transforming Alabama into a powerhouse, importance of Labaron Philon | ICBBN
Dec 12, 2025
Nebraska is SURGING, Michigan is UNSTOPPABLE + Big East NEEDS Notre Dame
Dec 11, 2025
Florida's Todd Golden highlights where the Gators MUST IMPROVE to repeat as champions
Dec 09, 2025
Iowa State SENT A MESSAGE in Purdue blow out + CODE RED for Kentucky & Duke's Cam Boozer is the NPOY
Dec 08, 2025
Pat Kelsey reflects on first loss, what makes Sananda Fru a KEY player for Louisville | ICBBN
Dec 05, 2025
What makes Arkansas the MOST COMPLETE team in the SEC + Donovan Dent is BACK on track I ICBBN
Dec 04, 2025
Indiana head coach Darian DeVries breaks down the 7-0 START for the Hoosiers & KEYS to Big Ten play
Dec 02, 2025
Can Michigan, Purdue or Michigan State end the Big Ten drought? + Big 12 depth & UConn's Big East superiority
Dec 01, 2025
Arkansas' John Calipari details what Darius Acuff & Meleek Thomas NEED TO LEARN to be successful
Nov 25, 2025
How Purdue could RUN THE TABLE into 2026 + Feast Week! Players Era Festival & Maui/Battle 4 Atlantis
Nov 24, 2025
Adrian Autry details recruiting Kiyan Anthony to Syracuse, succession plan with Jim Boeheim and the Orange outlook this season
Nov 21, 2025
What makes this the GOLDEN ERA of Alabama basketball + THIS team has the BEST resume in CBB
Nov 20, 2025
Brad Underwood details Illinois' approach to building a HEAVY international roster & rebuilding the program
Nov 18, 2025
Purdue & UConn are the best teams in nation SO FAR + What's going on with Darryn Peterson?
Nov 17, 2025
Arizona's Tommy Lloyd reveals Koa Peat reminds him of Larry Johnson, breaks down TOUGH non-conference schedule
Nov 14, 2025
What Makes Alabama/Purdue a Final Four caliber game + UCLA frontcourt faces test against Arizona
Nov 13, 2025
HUGE Weekend for UNC, Indiana & Georgetown + Alabama takes over the Garden & Arkansas' ceiling
Nov 10, 2025
Coach K breaks down Cameron Boozer & this year's Duke team + his thoughts on possible NCAA Tournament expansion
Nov 10, 2025
Georgetown's Ed Cooley reveals what he LEARNED about his team from Kentucky exhibition win
Nov 07, 2025
What makes North Carolina’s showdown vs. Kansas a MASSIVE game + Alabama has a tough road ahead
Nov 06, 2025
Koa Peat & Arizona make a STATEMENT + BYU vs. Nova & Duke vs. Texas feels like a Round of 32 game
Nov 04, 2025
NCAA SVP of Basketball Dan Gavitt reveals the latest on possible NCAA Tournament expansion
Nov 03, 2025
Jon Rothstein's 2025-26 Preseason All-America Teams! | Inside College Basketball Now
Oct 30, 2025
5 BOLD Predictions for 2025-26: UConn vs. St. John's, Arkansas' Ceiling & NCAA Tournament Bids
Oct 29, 2025
North Carolina Coach Hubert Davis REVEALS position size was a PRIORITY in building the roster
Oct 28, 2025
Kentucky Rolls in Exhibition vs. Purdue + Fabulous Freshmen & UConn's Growing Injury Bug
Oct 27, 2025
5 SEC Questions for 2025-26: Florida's Back-to-Back Bid, Kentucky's Depth & the Freshman to Watch
Oct 23, 2025
Five Big Ten Questions For 2025-26: Final Four Or Bust For Purdue?, Donovan Dent's Impact & Sleeper
Oct 22, 2025
Texas Tech's Grant McCasland shares the KEYS to a Final Four after last year's Elite Eight run
Oct 21, 2025
Florida's STACKED Frontcourt + Kansas' Low Expectations & St. John's is better defensively right now
Oct 20, 2025
Auburn's Steven Pearl details taking over for his father at Auburn & his first days as head coach
Oct 17, 2025
5 Big 12 Questions for 2025-26: Houston's Youth, Kansas & Darryn Peterson, BYU & AJ Dybantsa
Oct 16, 2025
5 Big Questions For The Big East -- Can UConn BOUNCE BACK; Can St. John's Live Up To the HYPE?
Oct 15, 2025
Gonzaga's Mark Few breaks down a DEEP and EXPERIENCED roster for 2025-26
Oct 14, 2025
The BIGGEST Questions for St. John's & Duke + North Carolina & NC State Status Report
Oct 13, 2025
The TOP FIVE ACC Questions -- Will Duke be BETTER than last year?; Darrion Williams = ACCPOY?
Oct 09, 2025
5 MASSIVE Non Power 5 Questions -- Does Gonzaga have STAYING POWER? Can Mountain West go multi-bid?
Oct 08, 2025
Purdue's Matt Painter calls this year his BEST CHANCE to win a National Championship
Oct 07, 2025
A 76-Team NCAA Tournament?! + Tahaad Pettiford STAYING at Auburn & Hoya Paranoia!
Oct 06, 2025
5 DARK HORSE Candidates for the 2026 Final Four | College Basketball
Oct 02, 2025
15 Players That Will Become STARS During the 2025-26 College Basketball Season
Oct 01, 2025
Michigan HC Dusty May believes the Wolverines have enough TO WIN IT ALL
Sep 30, 2025
Dan Hurley is CONVINCED his flirtations with the NBA are OVER + why he wants to coach UConn forever
Sep 30, 2025
BYU's Richie Saunders is the STAR in practice; Brandon Garrison = Most Important Wildcat?
Sep 29, 2025
The TEN MOST ANTICIPATED Non-Con games of 2025- 2026
Sep 25, 2025
10 Head Coaches ON THE RISE in 2025-26 | College Basketball
Sep 24, 2025
BYU's Kevin Young says Freshman AJ Dybantsa is the TOTAL PACKAGE, compares him to Paul George
Sep 23, 2025
Instant Reaction - Bruce Pearl retires with son Steven set to take over at Auburn
Sep 22, 2025
10 Dangerous Non Power Conference Teams You Can’t Ignore This College Basketball Season
Sep 18, 2025
FIVE Teams that WILL OVERACHIEVE in 2025-2026
Sep 15, 2025
FIVE teams ON THE RISE in 2025 - 2026 | College Basketball
Sep 11, 2025
5 Teams That Should Be VASTLY Improved in 2025-26: Will Wade’s Wolfpack, the ACC + big roster turnover at Washington
Sep 08, 2025
Auburn's Bruce Pearl believes the transfer portal teaches kids to RUN
Sep 04, 2025
Duke's Jon Scheyer Reveals the LESSONS learned from Losing To Houston in the Final Four
Sep 01, 2025
Why Kelvin Sampson likes this Houston team + reaction to Final Four comeback, loss to Florida
Aug 28, 2025
Todd Golden REVEALS the keys for a Florida Gators back-to-back title run
Aug 25, 2025
Tom Izzo says transfer portal is WAY WORSE for college basketball than NIL
Aug 21, 2025
UCLA's Mick Cronin explains why having the best team, means getting the oldest team
Aug 18, 2025
Dan Hurley describes how UConn can get BACK to championship level basketball
Aug 14, 2025
Rick Pitino says ALL IS FORGIVEN with Louisville & St. John's Title Aspirations this season
Aug 11, 2025
Pat Kelsey says Rick Pitino can come back to Louisville anytime he wants
Aug 07, 2025
Early ACC Breakdown: ACC needs to send 6 teams to tournament + Louisville’s MOST ANTICIPATED season
Aug 04, 2025
Bill Self says Darryn Peterson is BEST freshman he has recruited + what's succession plan at Kansas?
Jul 31, 2025
Early Big 12 Breakdown - MOST ANTICIPATED season in BYU history + Kansas & Baylor in transition
Jul 28, 2025
Even With A Succession Plan, Creighton's Greg McDermott isn't slowing down.
Jul 24, 2025
Early Big East Breakdown - St. John's and UConn are on a collision course + Power Rankings
Jul 21, 2025
John Calipari says transfer portal NEEDS TO BE FIXED in college basketball + Arkansas expectations for 2025-2026
Jul 17, 2025
Early SEC Breakdown -- Florida could go back-to-back + all eyes on Jayden Quaintance at Kentucky
Jul 14, 2025
Ohio State HC Jake Diebler talks about improving on Year 1 & the importance of a strong non-con
Jul 10, 2025
Alex Jensen explains how coaching in the G-League is like the current state of College Basketball
Jul 09, 2025
New Iowa Coach Ben McCollum explains how he started from the bottom at Drake to get to the Hawkeyes
Jul 09, 2025
Maryland HC Buzz Williams thinks back on all of the lessons he's learned during his career
Jul 09, 2025
Niko Medved is bringing his winning ways back to where it all began
Jul 08, 2025
Bucky McMillan explains the origins of "Bucky Ball" as he brings it to College Station
Jul 08, 2025
Darian DeVries explains why he left West Virginia for A "Dream Job" in Bloomington
Jul 08, 2025
Big Ten Breakdown in July -- Will Anyone Join Purdue & Michigan Atop The Standings ?
Jul 07, 2025
New Miami Head Coach Jai Lucas explains WHY he left Duke before the NCAA Tournament
Jul 07, 2025
New Virginia head coach Ryan Odom returns to the place he fell in love with basketball
Jul 03, 2025
New Lobos head coach Eric Olen is bringing an offensive style of his own to the desert
Jul 03, 2025
The goal for Luke Loucks at Florida State will ALWAYS be to win a National Championship
Jul 03, 2025
New Texas coach Sean Miller believes that the lessons learned at Xavier prepared him for now
Jul 02, 2025
New WVU Boss Ross Hodge BELIEVES he has the right crew to hit the ground running
Jul 02, 2025
New UNLV coach Josh Pastner BELIEVES his time off makes him the PERFECT Coach for the Rebels
Jul 02, 2025
Richard Pitino on why choosing a Big East School was a must & why getting old is the goal
Jul 01, 2025
Phil Martelli Jr. on growing up with a Famous Father & his meteoric coaching rise to VCU
Jul 01, 2025
Louisville has something special brewing; NCAA Tourney expansion ONLY helps P4 teams; is UNC back?
Jun 30, 2025
Kevin Willard expects Villanova to eventually return to National Championship conversations
Jun 27, 2025
Mark Pope On Why NOTHING Less Than A Title Is Acceptable At Kentucky + Keeping Their Schedule Secret
Jun 27, 2025
New NC State Coach Will Wade plans to shake up the ACC next season
Jun 27, 2025
Introducing 'Inside College Basketball Now' with Jon Rothstein
Jun 26, 2025