Eye On College Basketball

On this Summer Shootaround finale, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss our third mystery auction team. Can Norlander redeem himself? Can you guess it before he does?

• Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
• Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
• Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
• Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
• You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
• Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
• Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠
• For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander head to the mid-major ranks to discuss a school with a very successful head coach and the highest-ranked recruit in program history.

• Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
• Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
• Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
• Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
• You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
• Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
• Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠
• For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss our first mystery auction winner of the 2026 Summer Shootaround series. Play along as Norlander guesses which school we are talking about!

• Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
• Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
• Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
• Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
• You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
• Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
• Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠
• For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish visits with Virginia head coach Ryan Odom ahead of year two in Charlottesville. GP and Ryan discuss the returning talent, last year's 30-win season, a very aggressive schedule and plenty more.

(0:00) Intro + let’s talk Virginia

(1:45) Ryan Odom joins the show!

(2:15) Thijs de Ridder is back and Ryan has plenty of retention

(5:45) Chance Mallory will have a big-time role this season

(7:00) Assessing talent coming from mid-major basketball

(9:30) Roster Breakdown: the group tasked with following up a 30-win season

(11:45) A tougher non-conference schedule & scheduling philosophy

(14:00) Competing against teams with deep pockets like Duke & Louisville

(20:45) Ryan’s career

• Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
• Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
• Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
• Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
• You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
• Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
• Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠
• For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander talk all things North Carolina. The Michael Malone era has arrived in Chapel Hill. How good can the Tar Heels be in year one? Plus, the roster that could've been, a high-major-heavy non-conference schedule and the ACC ceiling for UNC.

(0:00) Intro + let’s talk Tar Heels

(1:45) Love it or Loathe it: No. 25 in the Top 25 and 1 (+ is it Mike or Michael?)

(6:30) The roster that is vs. the roster that coulda been

(10:28) Was Michael Malone one of the best hires this offseason?

(17:25) Roster Breakdown: top 10 portal class and lots of new pieces

(25:00) Schedule Breakdown: 8 high-major opponents!

(28:30) Season Predictions

• Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
• Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
• Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
• Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
• You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
• Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
• Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠
• For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish sits down with Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey to discuss basketball in the state of Kentucky, his roster that now includes Seth Trimble and expectations for his squad that should be a title contender on paper.

(0:00) Intro + let’s talk Louisville hoops

(1:45) Pat Kelsey joins the show!

(3:15) Pat has a hot wife. We’ve had fun with that, but helps put things in perspective

(8:45) Louisville is SPENDING. Does Pat have a recruiting budget?

(7:25) The intensity of Louisville’s love for basketball and the Cards vs Kentucky

(15:45) Cards add Seth Trimble late in the summer + The approach to recruiting in the NIL era

(20:20) Roster breakdown: brand new roster loaded with big-time talent

(21:00) Let’s talk about Louisville’s schedule

(26:30)/ What does success look like for Louisville this season?

• Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
• Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
• Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
• Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
• You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
• Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
• Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠
• For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

Summer Shootaround auction episodes are LIVE (ending August 20):

Auction 1: https://tilt.fyi/MNlmHxqdr1

Auction 2: https://tilt.fyi/l4NL2zwjTP

Auction 3: https://tilt.fyi/WheUISAkS4

On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Andy Katz break down the Michigan Wolverines. Dusty May is gone and Mike Boynton will lead the defending national champions in their title defense season. How good does Boynton need to be to keep his job? Can they get close to replacing last year's frontcourt production? All that and more!

(0:00) Intro + let’s talk Michigan hoops

(2:20) Andy Katz joins the show + how this job has changed

(10:15) Dusty May leaves Michigan, Mike Boynton has the keys

(19:15) What does Boynton need to do in year one to get a year two?

(21:30) Roster Breakdown: Transfers with big shoes to fill, returning backcourt, 5-star frosh

(24:30) Schedule & Season Predictions

• Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
• Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
• Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
• Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
• You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
• Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
• Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠
• For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

Auctions. Emails. You have your assignment! #moreofus

Summer Shootaround auction episodes are LIVE (ending August 20):

Auction 1: https://tilt.fyi/MNlmHxqdr1

Auction 2: https://tilt.fyi/l4NL2zwjTP

Auction 3: https://tilt.fyi/WheUISAkS4

• Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
• Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
• Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
• Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
• You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
• Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
• Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠
• For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

Summer Shootaround auction episodes are LIVE (ending August 20):

Auction 1: https://tilt.fyi/MNlmHxqdr1

Auction 2: https://tilt.fyi/l4NL2zwjTP

Auction 3: https://tilt.fyi/WheUISAkS4

On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander take a look at the Vanderbilt Commodores. Vandy has Tyler Tanner and Mark Byington. That's a great place to start. Will the Commodores be able to replace the veteran production that went out the door after last season? GP and Norlander break down the roster, the schedule, Tanner's ceiling and plenty more.

(0:00) Intro + get those bids in! (links in description)

(1:30) Let’s talk about Vanderbilt!

(2:45) Vandy top 30, but not top 25. Love it or loathe it?

(4:30) Tyler Tanner is back and good enough to carry this team back to the tournament

(14:30) Roster breakdown: Tyler Tanner and a lotta transfer production

(18:00) Schedule: how do we feel about this non-conference slate?

(23:00) Season Predictions + how good would Tanner need to be to win NPOY?

(26:00) Is Mark Byington the coach in Nashville this time next year?

• Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
• Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
• Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
• Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
• You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
• Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
• Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠
• For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

Summer Shootaround auction episodes are LIVE (ending August 20):

Auction 1: https://tilt.fyi/MNlmHxqdr1

Auction 2: https://tilt.fyi/l4NL2zwjTP

Auction 3: https://tilt.fyi/WheUISAkS4

On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview Jon Scheyer's Duke Blue Devils. There is no Cameron Boozer or Cooper Flagg, but the roster is loaded with returning talent and incoming stars. The guys talk Scheyer's quest for a title, the 2026-27 roster and a loaded schedule.

(0:00) Intro + auction episodes are live!

(4:15) It’s time to talk Duke

(6:00) Duke No. 2 - Love it or loathe it?

(8:30) The biggest difference between this year and the last two years

(11:00) Jon Scheyer is in an interesting spot

(19:20) Roster breakdown: John Blackwell, Foster vs Boozer, incredible recruiting class

(27:00) Schedule Breakdown and Season Predictions

• Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
• Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
• Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
• Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
• You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
• Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected]
• Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠
• For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/