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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Nov 13, 2026 · 32:56
Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson joins Jon Rothstein to talk about the start of this season for Houston, the difference between this year's team and last year's team, and what…
Nov 12, 2026 · 35:12
Brunch and Basketball this Saturday? Jon Rothstein is BACK with some breaking news around TCU and Robbie Avila, a look at Michigan's game against Marquette and more before…
Nov 10, 2026 · 18:41
Jon Rothstein sits down with Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo to talk Jeremy Fears, the first two games of the season and Tuesday's dance with Duke in the Champions Classic.…
Nov 9, 2026 · 45:16
Jon Rothstein is back to recap the weekend in college hoops. UConn's backcourt is a force to be reckoned with and Virginia made a big-time statement against Arkansas. Jon also…
Nov 6, 2026 · 21:02
Providence College coach Bryan Hodgson joins Jon to talk all things Big East basketball, what makes the conference the best basketball conference in the country and how that…
Nov 5, 2026 · 33:20
Jon Rothstein breaks down some of the weekend's biggest matchups, including Michigan's national championship rematch vs. UConn on Friday, why Arkansas' Sunday matchup against…
Nov 3, 2026 · 43:48
Jon Rothstein reacts to the first 24 hours of the college basketball season from UCLA's statement victory over Arizona to individual performances like Tommy Haugh and Rob Wright…
Oct 31, 2026 · 44:09
The 2026-27 college basketball season is HERE! Jon Rothstein breaks down the biggest storylines entering opening week, including why Florida and Duke look like the top two teams…
Oct 29, 2026 · 45:19
Jon Rothstein reveals his Top 45 teams heading into the 2026-2027 college basketball season.
Oct 26, 2026 · 27:05
The 2026-27 college basketball season is days away. Jon Rothstein reveals his first, second and third team All-Americans for the year. Who does Jon think will be the best of the…
Oct 23, 2026 · 23:42
Rick Pitino joins Jon Rothstein to discuss his success at Madison Square Garden, expectations for St. John's this season, and what it will take for the Red Storm to reach the…
Oct 22, 2026 · 30:40
Jon Rothstein gives 5 bold predictions for the upcoming college basketball season. Can Tom Izzo bring the Spartans back to the Final Four? Will the SEC reign supreme again? Plus,…
Oct 20, 2026 · 28:48
Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland joins Jon Rothstein to reflect on his coaching journey, the Red Raiders' recent success, and the challenges of building a winning program in…
Oct 19, 2026 · 28:01
Jon Rothstein tackles the biggest burning questions surrounding the Big 12 ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. With Houston and Arizona leading the pack, is there a…
Oct 16, 2026 · 26:53
Jon Rothstein is BACK answering 5 of his biggest questions surrounding the Big East. (0:30) 2-team race (5:15) UConn X-Factor (13:00) St. John's (18:55) How many teams in…
Oct 13, 2026 · 32:16
Gonzaga head coach Mark Few joins Jon Rothstein to reflect on 37 years with the Bulldogs, from his early days as a graduate assistant to building one of college basketball's most…
Oct 12, 2026 · 27:41
Jon Rothstein is BACK answering 5 of his biggest questions surrounding the SEC. 0:00 Intro 0:50 Who is the SEC’s best team after Florida? 8:03 How good is Kentucky? 13:26 What…
Oct 8, 2026 · 27:02
Jon Rothstein identifies 5 burning questions for the ACC heading into the 2026-27 college basketball season. (0:00) Intro + 5 questions for the ACC (0:50) Can anyone challenge…
Oct 5, 2026 · 32:06
Jon Rothstein answers his biggest questions surrounding the Big Ten. 0:00 Intro 1:02 Does the Big Ten have a clear-cut favorite? 6:02 What can Michigan do for an encore? 13:16…
Oct 1, 2026 · 22:43
Jon Rothstein identifies five dark horse candidates for the 2027 Final Four. Will one of these teams make a surprise run to Detroit? (0:00) Intro + Let’s talk dark horse Final…
Sep 28, 2026 · 31:45
Jon Rothstein dishes out 10 non-power-conference college basketball teams to watch out for during the 2026-27 season. (0:00) Intro + Let’s talk non-power conference teams to…
Sep 24, 2026 · 19:42
Jon Rothstein breaks down his top ten most anticipated non-conference matchups of the 2026 -2027 season. (0:00) - Intro (1:30) - 10th game (3:07) - 9th game (5:10) - 8th game…
Sep 21, 2026 · 24:35
Jon Rothstein is back breaking down some of the TOP non-conference matchups to watch ahead of the 2026-27 CBB season. 0:00 Intro 1:30 No. 20: Xavier at Cincinnati 4:03 No. 19:…
Sep 18, 2026 · 29:02
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer joins the show for an in-depth conversation about entering his fifth season leading the Blue Devils, taking over for Coach K and what he’s learned…
Sep 17, 2026 · 26:57
Jon Rothstein breaks down some unexpected teams to look out for.
Sep 14, 2026 · 27:21
Jon Rothstein identifies 15 players that will become stars during the 2026-27 college basketball season. Did your team's best player make the list? (0:00) Intro (2:10) David…
Sep 10, 2026 · 25:42
Jon Rothstein gives you 11 head coaches to keep an eye on in 2026-27. Jon identifies 10 head coaches on the rise in the 2025-26 college basketball season that you could see on a…
Sep 8, 2026 · 29:23
Jon Rothstein reveals his five teams on the rise entering the 2026-27 college basketball season. Why should you be buying stock in USC, Texas, Villanova, Missouri and Oklahoma…
Sep 3, 2026 · 25:05
Florida head coach Todd Golden sits down with Jon Rothstein to discuss all things Gators for the 2026-27 season, as well as reflecting on last season and the NCAA tournament loss…
Sep 1, 2026 · 22:49
Jon Rothstein sits down with Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey to discuss his highly rated roster, Flory Bidunga's impact, the turn around at Louisville and plenty more. (0:00)…
Aug 27, 2026 · 25:45
Jon Rothstein sits down with Illinois head coach Brad Underwood for a wide-ranging conversation following the Fighting Illini’s run to the Final Four and a look ahead at what’s…
Aug 25, 2026 · 33:11
Sean Miller joins Jon Rothstein to discuss all things Texas, including what he learned during the team's Sweet 16 run last season, what to expect from this year's squad and why…
Aug 20, 2026 · 23:06
Matt Painter joins Jon Rothstein on Inside College Basketball Now for an in-depth conversation about the Boilermakers, including whether or not he feels his team left anything on…
Aug 19, 2026 · 40:54
Dan Hurley joins Jon Rothstein entering his ninth season at UConn to reflect on another run to the national championship game, including Braylon Mullins’ unforgettable…
Aug 18, 2026 · 15:30
Jon Rothstein sits down with new North Carolina head coach Michael Malone on Inside College Basketball Now for a wide-ranging conversation about his path to Chapel Hill and the…
Aug 13, 2026 · 27:19
Jon Rothstein sits down with Kansas head coach Bill Self for a wide-ranging conversation about basketball, family, his future in coaching and the state of the Jayhawks heading…
Aug 11, 2026 · 46:43
Jon Rothstein sits down with UCLA head coach Mick Cronin ahead of the 2026-27 season. Mick breaks down his approach to retaining players, the additions he made in the offseason,…
Aug 6, 2026 · 23:07
Jon Rothstein sits down with new Michigan head coach Mike Boynton for an in-depth conversation on the next chapter of Wolverines basketball. Boynton discusses his first meeting…
Aug 4, 2026 · 27:52
Tom Izzo joins Jon Rothstein to reflect on one of the greatest coaching careers in college basketball and preview the upcoming season for Michigan State. Izzo discusses the…
Jul 30, 2026 · 22:06
Jon Rothstein sits down with Virginia head coach Ryan Odom to discuss a 30-win season in year one, the 2026-27 roster and how to build on a strong start in Charlottesville.…
Jul 27, 2026 · 43:08
Jon Rothstein is back to take an in-depth look at the ACC ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Biggest storylines, power rankings, preseason awards and more for a…
Jul 23, 2026 · 24:49
Jon Rothstein is joined by BYU head coach Kevin Young to discuss the BYU brand, Rob Wright's return and what to expect from the Cougars in 2026-27. (0:00) Intro + Kevin Young…
Jul 21, 2026 · 30:04
Tommy Lloyd joins Jon Rothstein after leading Arizona to a Final Four, a Big 12 championship, and earning Naismith Coach of the Year honors. Lloyd reflects on the Wildcats'…
Jul 20, 2026 · 44:08
Jon Rothstein breaks down the 2026-27 Big 12 Conference, explaining why there's no clear favorite after a massive offseason talent drain. He ranks all 16 teams, led by Arizona,…
Jul 16, 2026 · 20:24
Jon Rothstein sits down with Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg to relive the 2026 NCAA Tournament run and discuss how the Cornhuskers can build on that success moving forward. Jon…
Jul 14, 2026 · 24:31
Ben McCollum joins Jon Rothstein after leading Iowa to an Elite Eight in his first season as head coach. McCollum reflects on the jump from the mid-major level at Drake to the…
Jul 13, 2026 · 30:40
Jon Rothstein is back with another offseason preview. This time he's talking all things Big Ten! From loaded rosters at Illinois and Michigan State to west coast powers trying to…
Jul 10, 2026 · 43:41
Jon Rothstein previews the 2026-27 Big East Conference season, explaining why UConn enters as the team to beat once again. Plus, why the conference needs to double its NCAA…
Jul 9, 2026 · 29:16
Jon Rothstein sits down with Marquette head coach Shaka Smart for a mid-summer college hoops conversation. Jon and Shaka break down last year's Marquette struggles, using the…
Jul 7, 2026 · 33:08
Kevin Willard joins Jon Rothstein to discuss the challenge of rebuilding Villanova in today's college basketball landscape. From constructing a roster in the transfer portal era…
Jul 2, 2026 · 28:24
Missouri head coach Dennis Gates sits down with Jon Rothstein to discuss all things Mizzou hoops. Jon and Dennis discuss Leonard Hamilton's influence on him, a highly anticipated…
Jun 30, 2026 · 23:56
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope joins Inside College Basketball Now for an in-depth offseason conversation, covering everything from roster construction and player development to…
Jun 29, 2026 · 39:41
Jon Rothstein breaks down the SEC heading into the 2026-27 season, starting with why Florida is in a class of its own thanks to an unprecedented level of roster retention. Plus,…
Jun 25, 2026 · 17:21
Jon Rothstein sits down with new St. Mary’s head coach, Mikey McConnell, to discuss working under Randy Bennett, the roster he put together and what WCC play is going to look…
Jun 22, 2026 · 28:18
Unpacking the breaking news of Dusty May leaving Michigan following two seasons and a national championship for the Dallas Mavericks. What led to this decision? What happens with…
Jun 18, 2026 · 18:10
Jon Rothstein sits down with first-year Georgia Tech head coach Scott Cross to talk about gettting the job in Atlanta, how to get the Yellow Jackets humming again and the goals…
Jun 16, 2026 · 20:34
Jon Rothstein is joined by Charlotte head coach Wes Miller to talk about returning to North Carolina, why Charlotte hasn't made an NCAA Tournament in 21 years and how the 49ers…
Jun 11, 2026 · 16:54
Chris Mack joins Jon Rothstein on Inside College Basketball Now to discuss his move from Charleston to South Florida, his vision for the Bulls, the opportunities within the…
Jun 9, 2026 · 24:51
Utah State head coach Ben Jacobson joins Jon Rothstein to break down the decision to leave UNI, how the MVC changed during his time with the Panthers and what it will be like…
Jun 4, 2026 · 21:32
0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Joyner on what it’s like being introduced as a head coach 1:45 - Joyner on what he is going to take from the two former head coaches he’s worked with 3:45 -…
Jun 2, 2026 · 18:35
Kansas State head coach Casey Alexander joins Jon Rothstein to discuss being hired by Kansas State, his last season at Belmont, what fans can expect from the Kansas State team…
May 28, 2026 · 18:13
Jon Rothstein sits down with new Boston College head coach Luke Murray to discuss leaving UConn, what he learned from Dan Hurley and the keys to ending the NCAA tournament…
May 26, 2026 · 20:50
Jon Rothstein sits down with new Butler head coach Ronald Nored ahead of his first season leading the Bulldogs. Nored discusses his playing time at Butler and going to…
May 21, 2026 · 22:05
Jon Rothstein sits down with Justin Gainey ahead of his first season as the head coach at NC State. Gainey discusses getting the job at his alma mater, what he'll take with him…
May 19, 2026 · 23:20
Jon Rothstein sits down with Creighton's new head coach Alan Huss. Alan discusses what the journey to becoming coach at his alma mater has been like, sets expectations for year 1…
May 18, 2026 · 44:12
Jon Rothstein breaks down the biggest questions remaining with the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline looming, including concerns for Kentucky, St. John's, UCLA, and USC. Plus, a look…
May 12, 2026 · 31:09
Jon Rothstein sits down with Arizona State's new head coach Randy Bennett. Randy explains why this was the right time to say yes to Arizona State, saying goodbye to Saint Mary's…
May 11, 2026 · 44:04
Jon Rothstein breaks down the NCAA Tournament officially expanding to 76 teams and what a new-look March Madness field could mean for the SEC, Big Ten, Big East and the rest of…
May 5, 2026 · 2:34
Welcome to Scorecard, a weekly golf destination where CBS Sports’ voices, Johnson Wagner, Shane Bacon, and Patrick McDonald, break down everything trending in the game. From…
May 5, 2026 · 26:57
Jon Rothstein sits down with LSU head coach Will Wade to discuss his return to Baton Rouge, why he left NC State and the plan to lead the Tigers back to SEC prominence. (0:00)…
May 4, 2026 · 43:57
College basketball could be on the verge of a major transformation. Jon Rothstein breaks down the proposed expansion of the NCAA Tournament and what it means for the future of…
Apr 28, 2026 · 37:16
Jon Rothstein sits down with new Syracuse head coach Gerry McNamara to discuss his time at Siena, the Duke game in this year's NCAA tournament and what needs to happen to bring…
Apr 27, 2026 · 44:21
Jon Rothstein breaks down the impact of the potential 5-in-5 eligibility rule, which would affect players like Tarris Reed, Malik Brown, Seth Trimble, and Braden Smith who could…
Apr 21, 2026 · 20:32
Jon Rothstein sits down with new Providence Friars coach Bryan Hodgson to break down his rise from Buffalo to the Big East. They discuss how he got his nickname “The Shark,”…
Apr 20, 2026 · 44:16
Retention is still the foundation of winning in college basketball and the latest decisions across the country prove it. On this episode of Inside College Basketball Now, Jon…
Apr 16, 2026 · 14:27
Jon Rothstein chats with new Cincy coach Jerrod Calhoun.
Apr 14, 2026 · 25:09
Fresh off winning a national championship, Michigan head coach Dusty May joins Jon Rothstein to reflect on the biggest moment of his career, and what comes next. Just one week…
Apr 14, 2026 · 44:05
It’s time for PORTAL KOMBAT WATCH, breaking down the biggest names shaping the offseason, including John Blackwell, Rob Wright, Neoklis Avdalas, KJ Lewis, Markus Burton, Jalen…
Apr 8, 2026 · 1:46
Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Deep Waters is where the fight game gets real. Live every Monday on YouTube, some combo of Din Thomas, Chris Weidman, Jorge Masvidal, and Dustin…
Apr 7, 2026 · 30:10
Michigan defeats UConn to win the title. Jon Rothstein reacts!
Apr 6, 2026 · 21:38
Jon Rothstein reacts to UNC hiring Michael Malone.
Apr 5, 2026 · 36:45
Join Jon Rothstein as he breaks down UConn’s continued dominance under Dan Hurley, Michigan’s surge, and key takeaways from the Final Four. Plus, the latest on North Carolina’s…
Apr 1, 2026 · 33:48
Who will win the 2026 NCAA Tournament? Jon Rothstein reveals his pick for the new champion, preview the Final Four games and discuss the latest news around North Carolina’s…
Mar 31, 2026 · 15:34
Jon Rothstein sits down with Illinois head coach Brad Underwood fresh off a breakthrough run, capturing the raw emotion, perspective, and pressure that come with reaching college…
Mar 30, 2026 · 44:26
When the stakes were highest, UConn and Duke delivered one of the greatest endings in NCAA Tournament history, and now, Duke has to sit in it. On this episode of Inside College…
Mar 27, 2026 · 5:48
On the Draymond Green Show, no topic is off limits. In this episode Draymond welcomes Skip Bayless to discuss Michael Jordan, Stephen A Smith, LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin…
Mar 25, 2026 · 38:00
3 Big Things are headlined by the news of Hubert Davis being out at North Carolina, before shifting into a full Sweet 16 preview across all four regions—East, South, West, and…
Mar 24, 2026 · 16:38
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer joins Jon Rothstein to discuss his journey leading the Blue Devils into the NCAA Tournament, reflecting on his first Duke tournament memory and the…
Mar 24, 2026 · 17:02
Jon Rothstein chats with Sean Miller to discuss Texas’ run into the NCAA Tournament, reflecting on the past 12 days, what changed after the SEC Tournament, and the pressure of…
Mar 23, 2026 · 43:58
Jon Rothstein recaps the first week of the NCAA Tournament, breaking down each region, from Duke surviving a scare in the East and St. John’s reaching its first Sweet 16 since…
Mar 18, 2026 · 29:24
Jon Rothstein breaks down the First Four matchup between NC State and Texas before breaking down the matchup between SMU and Miami, breaks down his national title contenders and…
Mar 17, 2026 · 43:32
Jon Rothstein breaks down the bracket.
Mar 16, 2026 · 32:20
Follow Inside College Basketball Now on Apple or Spotify Jon Rothstein breaks down his bracket.
Mar 12, 2026 · 32:29
Syracuse coaching legend Jim Boeheim joins Jon Rothstein to talk about some of the most unforgettable moments of his career, including Syracuse's 6OT win in the Big East…
Mar 12, 2026 · 33:32
Jon Rothstein previews some of the BIGGEST conference tournament matchups ahead of Thursday's slate of games while also breaking down the bubble and the coaching carousel. What…
Mar 10, 2026 · 23:29
Jon Rothstein sits down with Michigan head coach Dusty May to discuss the Wolverines’ remarkable finish to the regular season and what he’s learned about his team. May explains…
Mar 9, 2026 · 44:25
Four teams — Duke, Michigan, Arizona, and Florida — have separated themselves as the clear top tier in college basketball as conference tournament week begins. Jon Rothstein…
Mar 6, 2026 · 10:47
Jon Rothstein is joined by North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis for an exclusive interview. Hubert Davis breaks down the Tar Heels season so far, provides injuries updates for…
Mar 5, 2026 · 44:14
Jon Rothstein breaks down the latest headlines in college basketball, including why Darius Acuff is the best PG in the country, Big Ten / Big East updates and why this year’s…
Mar 3, 2026 · 32:37
Jon Rothstein sits down with Dan Hurley to discuss UConn’s 27–3 season and what’s driving the Huskies as March approaches. Hurley reflects on his first March Madness memory, the…
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