College Basketball Recruiting Weekly

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 & Predictions

(24:00) South Region Picks & Predictions

(37:45) West Region Picks & Predictions

(53:00) Midwest Region Picks & Predictions

(1:05:30) Who is the 12 seed or worse most likely to make a run?

(1:10:00) Final Four Picks!

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Jon Rothstein breaks down his bracket.

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This episode was originally published on May 14, 2025.

Jon Rothstein talks to newly minted head coach Kevin Willard about making the move to Philadelphia, the new Pope being a Villanova alum and what it means to be a steward of Jay Wright's program.

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By popular demand, the American Gangster, Will Wade is BACK! He joins Jon to talk about a myriad of topics including relegation in the ACC and more!

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This episode was originally published on April 30, 2025.

The Kentucky head coach describes why year 1 in Lexington was a dream, discusses expectations for next year's roster and we're joined by a special guest on FaceTime!

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.

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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

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Sign up for our Bracket Challenge

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

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

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The ONLY episode on the NCAA Tournament that you'll ever need is HERE! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander will break down every game to give you the sleepers, cinderellas, bracket busters, and more!

(01:00) - Kansas Kevin McCullar shut down for NCAA Tournament

(09:50) - Virginia, we're not mad. We're just disappointed.

(18:05) - We're picking brackets!

(53:27) - Final Four Picks

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