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- 15 Players That Will Become STARS During the 2025-26 College Basketball Season
Jon Rothstein identifies 15 soon-to-be stars of college basketball.
Rosters change, transfers come in and big roles need to be filled each and every season. In 2025-26, some of the biggest names are gone and talented players are ready to step in to the spotlight. Jon goes through 15 players that he believes will become stars in 2025-26 all across the country.
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) 15 household names in the 2025-26 season
(1:30) Isaiah Evans, Duke
(3:42) Eric Dailey, UCLA
(5:57) Christian Anderson, Texas Tech
(8:04) Chase Ross, Marquette
(10:06) Labaron Philon, Alabama
(11:50) Ian Jackson, St. John’s
(15:09) Tahaad Pettiford, Auburn
(16:31) Seth Trimble, North Carolina
(17:35) Myles Byrd, San Diego State
(18:55) Josh Hubbard, Mississippi State
(21:11) Jaxon Kohler, Michigan State
(22:46) Solo Ball, UConn
(24:52) John Mobley, Ohio State
(26:00) Donnie Freeman, Syracuse
(28:08) John Blackwell, Wisconsin
#CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein
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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.
31 min - Michigan HC Dusty May believes the Wolverines have enough TO WIN IT ALL
Jon sits down with Michigan Head Coach Dusty May to discuss what he learned in his first year on the job, why he believes this year the Wolverines can win a title and more!
00:33 - Coach May is a good food critic01:10 - Biggest lesson learned in Year 1 at UM02:05 - Differences between UM and Indiana03:01 - Coach May’s coaching Influences05:42 - Unique team06:12 - Dusty’s Roster building philosophy07:09 - Most gratifying part of Last Year08:15 - Playing Auburn in Atlanta09:13 - Is Coaching the Final Four THE goal once you get there?09:56 - I think this team has a realistic chance of wining the championship10:18 - Why this year’s team is better than last year11:15 - How important for program retention?12:06 - Biggest jump from last year13:05 - Will 3 big lineup play a lot?14:03 - Yaxel = Danny Wolf from last year?14:51 - Yaxel Comps15:40 - The bigs will be good16:22 - Depth is the strength of Michigan16:47 - Ideal rotation numbers17:55 - What was it like coaching in the Big Ten?18:45 - Dusty’s philosophy on out of conference scheduling20:06 - Has Dusty talked about winning a championship21:06 - Dusty’s special feelings about MSG21:59 - How much does he think about the SDSU shot22:52 - Why Dusty thinks this is a championship teams?22:39 - What are the keys to winning big?26 min - Dan Hurley is CONVINCED his flirtations with the NBA are OVER + why he wants to coach UConn forever
UConn coach Dan Hurley opens up on writing his new book, his journey through coaching, and the challenges of growing up in Bobby Hurley’s shadow. He reflects on early career struggles, coaching breakthroughs at Wagner and Rhode Island, building an elite program in the portal era, and why he’s convinced he’ll stay in college basketball for the long haul.
(0:30) Writing a book(2:30) Childhood(5:30) Playing the comparison game(6:45) His insecurities(8:45) Playing days at Seton Hall(10:45) Early career struggles(14:00) Wagner(16:00) Rhode Island(20:30) Going back-to-back(23:00) Dealing with losses(25:30) NBA flirtations(26:45) Program building(27:30) Challenges last year(35:30) Coaching future(40:00) Non-conference schedule this year(45:00) St. John's53 min - BYU's Richie Saunders is the STAR in practice; Brandon Garrison = Most Important Wildcat?
Jon returns from his first leg of his College Basketball walkabout to give you the scoop on multiple teams, including BYU, Arizona, and more. Also, is Brandon Garrison the most important Kentucky Wildcat, Jon's reasoning might be eye-opening.
02:51 - BYU's Richie Saunders might be headed to college basketball stardom.08:46 - Arizona needs a main man12:59 - Brandon Garrison is the most important Wildcat during the preseason25:37 - Exhibition games deserve move visibility26:49 - Big Ten has done UCLA no favors with their scheduling29:33 - The Big Ten and SEC are poised to send 20 teams to the NCAA tournament34 min - The TEN MOST ANTICIPATED Non-Con games of 2025- 2026
Jon breaks down his ten most anticipated non-con matchups of 2025 -2026.
29 min - 10 Head Coaches ON THE RISE in 2025-26 | College Basketball
Jon Rothstein gives you 10 head coaches to keep an eye on in 2025-26.
A mid major coach faces a host of challenges. From NIL struggles to scheduling hurdles, running a mid major program is a tall task. However, there is a long list of coaches doing an excellent job outside of the power conferences.
Jon identifies 10 head coaches on the rise in the 2025-26 college basketball season that you could see on a power conference sideline in the near future.
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) 10 coaches on the rise & defining the parameters
(2:21) Chris Gerlufsen, San Francisco
(7:48) Drew Valentine, Loyola Chicago
(12:30) Tony Skinn, George Mason
(15:27) Preston Spradlin, James Madison
(16:50) Jerrod Calhoun, Utah State
(20:04) Takayo Siddle, UNC Wilmington
(21:22) Duane Simpkins, American
(22:10) Patrick Sellers, Central Connecticut
(23:23) Dan Earl, Chattanooga
(24:48) Chris Crutchfield, Omaha
#CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein
🎥 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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• Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/
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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.
28 min - BYU's Kevin Young says Freshman AJ Dybantsa is the TOTAL PACKAGE, compares him to Paul George
BYU is poised to have the best season in school history. So who better to talk to before the season starts than the head man, Kevin Young. Jon and Kevin dive into the beauty that was last season, dealing with massive expectations this year AND talk a little bit about freshman sensation Aj Dybantsa.
00:40 - Montana1:14 - Biggest thing Kevin Young learned1:50 - Differences between NBA and College in year 13:00 - Was the college basketball schedule more conducive to having a young family5:05 - What changed with the BYU surge06:40 - The love of the fanbase07:17 - Message after loss to Alabama09:47 - Roster note10:11 - Differences between last year and this year11:14 - AJ Dybantsa13:08 - Richie Saunders13:51 - Funny story w Devin booker and14:58 - Rob Wright 316:15 - Returning Guy with the chance to make the biggest jump17:10 - Newcomer with the biggest impact.22:45 - Social media pressure - “It doesn’t mean anything”26 min - Instant Reaction - Bruce Pearl retires with son Steven set to take over at Auburn
Breaking News - Bruce Pearl is set to retire. Jon Rothstein reacts!
29 min - 10 Dangerous Non Power Conference Teams You Can’t Ignore This College Basketball Season
From perennial contenders to rising threats, these 10 non-Power Conference programs could make serious noise this college basketball season.
We’re breaking down the teams you need to keep an eye on:Gonzaga, San Diego State, Utah State, Saint Mary’s, Memphis, San Francisco, UC Santa Barbara, VCU, Loyola Chicago, and Towson.Find out who’s built for a deep March run, which rosters are reloaded, and why these squads could crash the national conversation.(1:45 )Gonzaga
(5:45) San Diego State(8:15) Utah State(10:30) St. Mary's(13:30) Memphis(17:45) San Francisco(21:30) UC Santa Barbara(24:05) VCU(29:20) Loyola Chicago(31:00) Towson33 min - FIVE Teams that WILL OVERACHIEVE in 2025-2026
Every season, some teams outperform the sum of their parts. On today's episode of Inside College Basketball Now, Jon Rothstein identifies which teams five teams those might be.
00:44 - Villanova07:32 - Ole Miss11:08 - Syracuse17:42 - Nebraska22:55 - TCU30 min
About 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.
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