CBB Central

CBB Central

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CBB Central episodes

  • Final Pod and Bad Gets
    This is it! The final episode of the CBB Central podcast is here. Fittingly, Brad and Kevin go out with one of the things they've become known for over the years. BAD GETS! The boys break down some of their least favorite moves of portal season, including big names like Skyy Clark and Tarris Reed as well as lower-profile moves that could hurt high-majors come November. Plus, we reminisce on some of the history of the pod, our best and worst takes, and talk about a few late-breaking roster moves including UCF's combustible group.
    1 hr 23 min
  • Coleman Hawkins, Arthur Kaluma and the NBA Draft
    On this week's episode of the podcast, Brad and Kevin break down what's left in the transfer portal with Arthur Kaluma leading the way, Coleman Hawkins' commitment to Kansas State and how that roster fits together and give our belated thoughts on the Dan Hurley Lakers saga. Then, they recap their preseason prop bets, which were once again incredibly competitive and a fun walk down memory lane. Plus, Brad logs his NBA draft opinions ahead of next week's draft, the first time it's a two-day event in the event's history.
    1 hr 14 min
  • Draft Decisions Finalized
    The guys continue to wind down the pod, this time breaking down all the major draft decisions at the NCAA's deadline Wednesday. In all, it was a successful deadline for college hoops, with the majority of the star power like Alex Karaban, Mark Sears and Caleb Love all headed back to college for one more year. With that, the guys break down where things stand in the early top 25 race, which teams look the best and which teams might be in trouble. Plus, thoughts on the surge of international talent headed to the sport.
    1 hr 16 min
  • Portaling SZN
    On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin catch you up on the latest happenings in the transfer portal with the portal set to close shortly. The main aim of this show is to take stock of where each high-major team stands: Who's roster is coming along well, whose is in trouble and who we don't need to panic about just yet. Plus, some notes on the biggest commitments of the last two weeks and look ahead to some key decisions to come from the biggest names in the portal and draft processes.
    1 hr 24 min
  • Offseason SZN
    On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin begin portal discussions with the season officially in the rearview mirror. They give their takes on UConn locking up a second straight national championship, the seismic move for John Calipari to take Arkansas and the trickle-down from there, including Mark Pope to Kentucky and where BYU might turn from here. Plus, the guys dive into the portal, breaking down teams losing a lot, gaining early and some ideal fits for some of the biggest names in the sport.
    1 hr 12 min
  • And Then There Were Four
    On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin break down the second weekend of the NCAA tournament and pivot to previewing the Final Four. They analyze how rare NC State's miracle run to becoming one of the last four teams standing and whether they have any chance against Purdue, Alabama's breakthrough, UConn's dominance, plus the direction for the teams that missed the cut like Duke and Arizona. Then, they break down the latest coaching carousel news and notes, including Pat Kelsey to Louisville and Steve Lutz taking the Oklahoma State job.
    1 hr 29 min
  • First Weekend Plus Carousel Takeaways
    On this week's episode of the CBB Central podcast, Brad and Kevin break down the electric first weekend of the NCAA tournament and look ahead to the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight. They give their thoughts on John Calipari's disaster at Kentucky, the disappointment at Auburn, and an otherwise-chalky weekend of results. They then look ahead, break down their favorite matchups of the second weekend and who might advance to Phoenix. Plus, thoughts on a very active coaching carousel, sparked by Dusty May picking Michigan and Darian DeVries landing at West Virginia.
    1 hr 33 min
  • Selection Committee Fail
    The final week before Selection Sunday is finally here! Brad and Kevin break down the latest from the first wave of conference tournaments and set the stage for what's left to happen, including thoughts on Indiana State's precarious bubble picture, whether Texas AM or Villanova deserve a spot in the field, other teams that could wreak havoc on the bubble picture, plus North Carolina beating Duke and Kentucky upsetting Tennessee on the road. They also get into some carousel and portal talk, as per usual.
    1 hr 52 min
  • Champ Week Chronicles
    The final week before Selection Sunday is finally here! Brad and Kevin break down the latest from the first wave of conference tournaments and set the stage for what's left to happen, including thoughts on Indiana State's precarious bubble picture, whether Texas AM or Villanova deserve a spot in the field, other teams that could wreak havoc on the bubble picture, plus North Carolina beating Duke and Kentucky upsetting Tennessee on the road. They also get into some carousel and portal talk, as per usual.
    1 hr 11 min
  • Champ Week Begins
    On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin get you ready for conference tournament week as March officially gets underway. The guys break down Tennessee's big week and why the Volunteers are a legitimate threat to win it all, why Auburn hasn't been able to break through yet, why we need to get Virginia out of the NCAA tournament picture, whether the six-bid Mountain West is on life support and much more. Plus, notes from what Kevin is hearing about the latest in the coaching carousel.
    1 hr 11 min

About CBB Central

From the publisher's feed

A pair of college basketball writers and fans who met through the all-powerful world that is college basketball Twitter, Kevin and Brad have established the best show for the 365-day-a-year hoops fan.…