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- Brad Underwood details Illinois' approach to building a HEAVY international roster & rebuilding the program
On today’s episode, Jon Rothstein sits down with Illinois head coach Brad Underwood for a wide-ranging conversation on the Illini’s strong start and the evolution of his program. Underwood discusses his daily routine, how he views Illinois as a destination job, and what it took to rebuild the program into a consistent Big Ten contender. He dives into the challenges of turning over rosters in the transfer portal era, the growing importance of the international player market, and updates fans on key names like Tomislav Ivisic, Mihailo Petrovic, Kylan Boswell, Keaton Wagler, Andrej Stojakovic, and David Mirkovic. The two also reflect on Illinois’ Elite Eight run, preview a marquee matchup against Alabama, and look ahead to what lies ahead for one of the hottest teams in college basketball.
(0:15) Daily step count
(1:00) Becoming Illinois head coach
(2:30) llinois as destination job
(3:45) Rebuilding Illinois
(5:00) Turning over rosters
(6:15) International player market
(7:45) International player scouting
(9:15) Elite 8 appearance & loss
(10:45) Thoughts on undefeated start
(12:05) Tomislav Ivisic update
(14:15) Mihailo Petrovic
(15:45) Kylan Boswell
(17:30) Keaton Wagler
(18:45) Andrej Stojakovic
(21:00) David Mirkovic
(22:30) Non-conference schedule
(24:15) Alabama preview
(25:30) Best Wins & Worst Loss
(27:00) Season outlook
29 min - Purdue & UConn are the best teams in nation SO FAR + What's going on with Darryn Peterson?
On today’s episode, Jon Rothstein breaks down why UConn and Purdue have clearly separated themselves as the two best teams in college basketball. Jon also discusses why Kansas is already at a crossroads, with Darryn Peterson’s injury leaving Bill Self in a tough spot ahead of a brutal upcoming schedule, and how Kentucky vs. Michigan State has emerged as the true headliner of the Champions Classic. Plus, Jon touches on the weekend’s thriller between Arizona and UCLA, offers fresh nuggets on standout performers like Kingston Flemings and Urban Klavzar, examines Georgetown’s surprising surge, and spotlights the can’t-miss matchups of the week — from the Champions Classic to Arizona-UConn and Alabama-Illinois.
(0:00) Intro(0:30) CBB Overview
(3:00) UConn & Purdue(21:00) Kansas issues
(28:30) UCLA-Arizona
(33:00) Live Chat
(39:30) AP Poll reaction
(43:00) 3 Good Nuggets
(47:15) 3 Games To Watch
49 min - Arizona's Tommy Lloyd reveals Koa Peat reminds him of Larry Johnson, breaks down TOUGH non-conference schedule
Jon Rothstein is joined by Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd to talk about his favorite vacation spots, the decision to leave Gonzaga for Arizona, the importance of rivalry games and more. They also get into freshman Koa Peat, the importance of having veteran players and what it's going to take for Arizona to make a deep NCAA tournament run.
(0:00) Intro(1:00) Summer vacation stops for the Lloyd family(2:00) What’s the best trip he’s ever taken?(3:01) On being in Year 5 at Arizona(3:56) Biggest thing he knows now that he didn’t know before becoming Arizona’s head coach(4:45) On if he ever thought about leaving Gonzaga before the Arizona opportunity(6:36) On playing opening night in Las Vegas against Florida(8:02) Where does Arizona's size and physicality stack up among the teams that he’s coached?(9:17) On having depth with his Bigs(10:26) The expectations for Koa Peat(11:34) Which player Koa reminds him the MOST of(12:50) On what it's like going through the highs and lows in this climate with first-year players in CBB(14:21) On being anchored by returning players(15:24) On having big games early on in the season(17:27) Early impressions of UCLA(20:14) On what he expects the tempo to be Friday against the Bruins(21:22) What makes the UCLA/Arizona rivalry important(22:33) Navigating the Big 12(24:09) One tough loss and one great win that resonates(28:10) Going from Pac-12 tournament win into Princeton loss in the span of a week(30:16) Long-term keys for Arizona to make a deep tournament run32 min - What Makes Alabama/Purdue a Final Four caliber game + UCLA frontcourt faces test against Arizona
Jon Rothstein is BACK previewing some premier matchups on the college basketball slate.
(0:00) Intro(3:15) Alabama/Purdue is a Final Four caliber game(18:12) We'll know more about BYU after Saturday's game against UConn in Boston(26:43) UCLA's frontcourt will be severely tested against Arizona(31:40) Answering your questions!(38:42) Three good nuggets(42:21) Three games to watch and three games flying under the radar44 min - HUGE Weekend for UNC, Indiana & Georgetown + Alabama takes over the Garden & Arkansas' ceiling
Jon Rothstein is back on the heels of a massive weekend in college hoops.
Three massive brands show signs of real potential this weekend and the Crimson Tide took over Madison Square Garden against St. John's. Plus, Arkansas vs. Michigan State and three performances you might've missed on a jam-packed schedule for the sport.
(0:00) Intro
(2:00) College basketball needs more standalone games!
(3:15) Caleb Wilson leads UNC over Kansas + Seth Trimble’s injury
(10:35) Let’s talk about Kansas
(13:20) Indiana stomps Marquette in Chicago
(17:20) Georgetown controls Maryland in a long awaited matchup
(20:35) Alabama took control of St. John’s and Madison Square Garden on Saturday
(26:50) Let’s talk about Arkansas’ long-term ceiling + Michigan State’s freshmen
(33:05) Questions from the chat!
(40:05) Three Good Nuggets - Three performances you might be missing
(44:20) Games to Watch this week
#CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #JonRothstein #Alabama #NorthCarolina #georgetown #CalebWilson #Indiana #StJohns
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🎙ABOUT 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 at least three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long.
🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW
We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. 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.
47 min - Coach K breaks down Cameron Boozer & this year's Duke team + his thoughts on possible NCAA Tournament expansion
Mike Krzyzewski joins to reflect on life after retirement and how his relationship with the game has changed. He says he doesn’t miss the act of coaching, just the daily personal relationships, and now watches Duke more quietly in public and more loudly at home. He discusses how college basketball has become professionalized, why the sport needs clearer leadership, and why closer alignment with the NBA in rules and structure could help stabilize its future.
Coach K shares thoughts on the ACC’s direction, Dan Hurley’s rise, and his emotional return to West Point for Duke–Army. He also talks about passing the program to Jon Scheyer, praising his basketball mind, and offers an early endorsement of Cameron Boozer as Duke’s best player with breakout potential. He closes by reflecting on his favorite win, toughest loss, and the one season he wishes he could change.(0:20) What he's up to post retirement
(1:50) What he misses about coaching(3:15) Experience watching a Duke game now(5:45) Best ways to stabilize the sport(8:20) State of ACC - Potential to merge with Big East(11:15) Watching Dan Hurley ascend to one of elite coaches after his history with Bobby(14:00) Possible NCAA Tournament expansion(18:35) Duke vs. Army and emotions in return to West Point(20:35) Passing torch to Jon Scheyer(21:50) Dealing with wins & losses - What he told Scheyer after loss to Houston(24:50) Early impressions of Cameron Boozer and this year's team(26:15) Favorite win (outside of titles), toughest loss30 min - Georgetown's Ed Cooley reveals what he LEARNED about his team from Kentucky exhibition win
Georgetown head coach Ed Cooley joins Jon Rothstein to talk everything from leaving Providence for Georgetown, the team's exhibition game win over Kentucky and what it will take for the team to earn its first at-large bid to the NCAA tournament since 2015.
0:00 Intro0:08 On being in his third year at Georgetown0:40 The biggest thing he knows now about being Georgetown's head coach that he didn't before1:11 How being HC at Georgetown is different from Providence and Fairfield1:56 John Thompson's influence and the pride in stewarding the program in his shadow3:40 On what it was like going back to Providence for the second time after a hostile departure5:07 How to get the Georgetown brand back5:52 What he learned from Georgetown's exhibition win over Kentucky7:27 On building a program and relying on veterans9:03 On Arizona transfer KJ Lewis' role this year10:25 Early impressions of Maryland and Friday's matchup11:35 Importance of staying healthy and Langston Love's status vs. Maryland12:36 On the team's non-conference schedule and the importance of getting some big wins before Christmas14:46 On Big East basketball conversation being centered around UConn and St. John's17:01 What it would mean for the Big East to have its marquee brands hitting at the same time19:01 One loss and one win that resonates with him throughout his career20:49 On what it will take for Georgetown to earn its first at-large bid to the NCAA tournament since 201523 min - What makes North Carolina’s showdown vs. Kansas a MASSIVE game + Alabama has a tough road ahead
It's only November but there's already some big games on the books. Jon Rothstein is breaking down what makes North Carolina's showdown vs. Kansas so big for Hubert Davis, Alabama's gauntlet of a schedule coming up and what could lead to Darius Acuff and Meleek Thomas gaining more national attention.
0:00 Intro6:17 UNC, Hubert Davis' showdown vs. Kansas is a MASSIVE one17:00 Alabama vs. St. John's feels like a Sweet 16 game25:12 Darius Acuff and Meleek Thomas into the national conversation if Arkansas beats MSU30:57 Answering your questions!39:14 Three good nuggets: Chasing Greatness, The Gem of the Great Northwest and a KEY Non-Conference Battle41:00 Three games to watch and three games flying 'under the radar'43 min - Koa Peat & Arizona make a STATEMENT + BYU vs. Nova & Duke vs. Texas feels like a Round of 32 game
The college basketball season is FINALLY here. Jon Rothstein is back to break down opening night action from Koa Peat's 30-point statement for Arizona to AJ Dybantsa and BYU and everything in between. This is only November.
(0:00) Intro + the schedule this season!
(7:04) Arizona makes a statement against Florida
(13:08) Positive signs for both BYU and Villanova
(17:50) Duke vs. Texas feels like a Round of 32 game
(22:57) Chat questions!
(30:20) Three Good Nuggets David Mirkovic, Donovan Dent & Houston’s growing pains
(37:02) Three Games to Watch
#CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein #Arizona #KoaPeat #BYU
🎥 WATCH
• Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB
• Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live
• Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider
🎧 LISTEN
• Stream and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6
• Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565
• Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18
• Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867
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▶︎Gary Parrish: https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS
▶︎Matt Norlander: https://twitter.com/MattNorlander
▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein
📖 READ
• More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
🛍️SUPPORT
• Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/eye-on-college-basketball
💵BETTING
• For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/
• Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/
• Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/
🎙ABOUT 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 at least three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long.
🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW
We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. 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.
40 min - NCAA SVP of Basketball Dan Gavitt reveals the latest on possible NCAA Tournament expansion
Jon Rothstein sits down with NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball, Dan Gavitt, for a wide-ranging conversation on the state — and future — of college basketball. Gavitt reflects on his roots in the game, lessons learned from his father, and his journey from the Big East to leading March Madness operations.
They dig into how the changing landscape — including NIL, the transfer portal, and potential five-year eligibility — is reshaping the sport. Gavitt also addresses some of the biggest questions in the game today: tournament expansion, seeding debates, the role of Championship Week, and what expanded access could mean for mid-majors and the regular season.The conversation closes with insights on the NIT’s future, the return of the Final Four to Indianapolis, and Gavitt’s most memorable NCAA Tournament moments. A must-listen for anyone who cares about where college basketball is headed next.0:10 Opening Day0:30 His role1:40 Life in basketball3:00 What he learned from his father5:15 Old Big East7:00 Leaving Big East for current job8:15 Changing landscape of college basketball9:45 Transfer portal and NIL guardrails14:10 5 Years of Eligibility?16:00 Seeding SEC teams last year18:35 NCAA Tournament expansion21:00 Championship week impact on NCAAT22:45 Expansion number?23:30 Tournament expansion impact on regular season25:45 Tournament expansion impact mid majors27:45 NCAA Tournament expansion logistics28:55 Automatic qualifiers for every league?30:00 Power conference vs. non power conference31:00 First Four host possibilities32:15 Minimizing the accomplishment by expanding the field?35:00 Timeline35:05 NIT impact36:30 Final Four return to Indy38:25 Most memorable games41 min
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