Intensity of Providence’s fan base is what Bryan Hodgson’s been looking for: ‘Match made in heaven’

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 he's looking forward to about the Players Era 8. They also dive into his excitement around playing at Madison Square Garden, how many bids he expects the Big 12 to receive in the NCAA tournament and more.0:00 Intro & The value of early season buy games0:55 Houston’s defense + Other improvements to be made 1:52 Difference between last year and this year + Why they were intentional in the portal5:13 Why he'd rather play in the Sweet 16 on the road 7:48 How he knew he wanted to return for this season11:53 On enjoying the process more than the end result? 15:42 How Houston is different from Indiana, Oklahoma17:53 How the Players Era Tournament has changed early-season tournaments in CBB 21:07 Excitement around a possible matchup with No. 1 Florida23:10 On the magic of Madison Square Garden: “Get to play where Frank Sinatra sang”24:36 Why the next Big 12 Commissioner has “big shoes to fill”26:30 How many bids should the Big 12 expect in the 76-team NCAA tournament? 28:16 Health is the most important factor for a deep Houston tourney run in 2026-2730:00 How many of Mrs. Sampson’s chocolate chip cookies has he eaten in one sitting? 

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 looking ahead to the weekend's lineup of games.

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.(0:00) Intro + Tom Izzo joins the show(0:25) Mateen Cleaves’ progression at Michigan State(3:30) How is Jeremy Fears “bringing people along” this season?(5:30) Initial thoughts through 80 minutes of action + previewing Duke(7:15) Smaller lineups with Coen Carr at the 4(8:45) What has Jasiah Jervis done to gain trust so quickly?(10:35) Preparing for Duke with so much depth(13:00) Dealing with Ngongba and Boumtje Boumtje on Tuesday night(14:00) Spending more time as a coach instead of trying to save college hoops🎥 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📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en▶︎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 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOWWe'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.

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 dives into Tuesday's Champions Classic, answers questions from social media and gives you a handful of things to monitor from around the college basketball world.(0:00) Intro(1:30) UConn looks like it has the best backcourt in the country(8:15) Virginia made a statement against Arkansas(15:40) Let’s preview the Champions Classic on Tuesday in Chicago(25:30) 3 Other Things to Monitor: Nikola Kusturica, Jaland Lowe & Nebraska/Saint Louis(40:05) Listener Questions!(43:00) Five Games to Watch(43:40) 3 Good Nuggets🎥 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📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en▶︎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 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOWWe'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.

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 drove him to take the job at Providence. Additionally, they touch on his time at Alabama and what he learned from Nick Saban about coaching and work ethic. Plus, what makes Nebraska one of the best defensive teams Hodgson thinks he has coached against to this point ahead of Saturday's matchup.

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 Virginia has some big implications and more.0:00 Intro1:03 We won’t have a real idea about Duke’s rotation until the Champions Classic next week9:16 Arkansas has the second-best bench in CBB behind Duke, Virginia looms on Sunday17:19 Michigan is entering the lion’s den on Friday against UConn 23:45 Answering your questions29:19 Chase McCarty injury update29:46 Jake Davis injury update 30:14 UNC’s first true road game is on Dec. 12 31:16 5 games to watch 

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 III. All that and plenty more from the beginning of the college basketball season.(0:00) Intro + the season has begun!(1:30) Three Big Things: UCLA, Thomas Haugh and Memphis’ big win(18:39) Three Other Things to Note: Rob Wright, Illinois’ 120 piece and Notre Dame(31:07) Games to Watch on Tuesday(35:18) Questions from the army!(39:52) Three Good Nuggets🎥 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 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein📖 READ• More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOWWe'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.

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 in the country, how close UConn is to joining that conversation, and why player eligibility could shape the entire season. Plus, can Kansas return to national prominence? What does the expanded 76-team NCAA Tournament mean for March Madness? And what should fans expect from Michigan under new head coach Mike Boynton? Jon also previews five must-watch opening week matchups, including Miami vs. Florida, Purdue vs. Gonzaga, Arizona vs. UCLA, and more! We'll also dive into Memphis' brutal opening schedule, Quinn Ellis' impressive start at St. John's, and answer your college basketball questions.

Jon Rothstein reveals his Top 45 teams heading into the 2026-2027 college basketball season.

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 best?(0:00) Intro + Jon’s Preseason All-Americans(4:10) First Team All-Americans(11:10) Second Team All-Americans(19:40) Third Team All-Americans(23:00) Honorable Mentions🎥 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 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en▶︎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 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOWWe'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.