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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.

Eye On College Basketball

The Candid Coaches series rolls on with two more poignant questions -- Who made the best new hire in College Basketball in 2025, and do you trust programs to abide by the new guidelines.

00:47 - Who is the best new coaching hire in 2025?
11:30 - College Basketball coaches en masse do not respect the new recruiting rules.

 
🎵 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 @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe

 
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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com

 
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For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

 
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Which School Made the Best Coaching Hire in 2025? Which Program do you trust to follow the rules?

The 2025 Candid Coaches series' next topic touches on the brightest college basketball minds. The winner? You'll have to listen to find out. Plus, a hilarious story about Kentucky and Louisville and Kansas.

00:46 - Norlander's got a great Ryder Cup story
19:45 - Candid Coaches -- Who is the best X's and O's Coach?
31:57 - Taylen Kinney commits to Kansas. But there's some stories behind this ...
43:15 - 2026 Players Era Tournament Update

 
🎵 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 @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe

 
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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com

 
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/

 
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Who's the BEST X's & O's coach? Plus: Kansas lands the top PG in '26; Players Era up to 24 teams

Every year, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander talk to 100 coaches off the record to get their unfiltered opinions on the state of College Basketball. Today, the guys will reveal the results of all their polling, and the answers may surprise you.

00:40 - Candid Coaches Question 1 - Who's the best team in college basketball? 
12:12 - Candid Coaches Question 2 - What percentage of the revenue share should men's basketball get? 
25:57 - Candid Coaches Question 3 - Who's college basketball's best player?
44:14 - Other News And Notes

 
🎵 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 @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe

 
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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com

 
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/

 
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Candid Coaches: Who’ll be the best team and player in 2025-26? How much 💰is the right amount for basketball programs + coaching turmoil at mid-majors

So much for a slow news Monday. Auburn Head Coach Bruce Pearl is retiring, leaving his son Steven Pearl to take over the Tigers' top spot. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down everything on this emergency episode of the show!

06:00 - Could Bruce Pearl run for Senate?
17:11 - How it ended at Tennessee
20:30 - How great Bruce Pearl was at Auburn
26:45 - Should Bruce be taking heat for the timing of his retirement decision

 
🎵 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 @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe

 
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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com

 
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/

 
To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

 
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🚨AUBURN’S BRUCE PEARL RETIRES 🚨

We haven't done a mailbag in a few months, so before the preseason gets fired up in earnest, it's time to sift through our inbox and read through some love letters and correspondence. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander answer questions on Hall of Fame coaches in college basketball, ranking the title winners from the past 20 years, some behind-the-scenes access with CBS Sports and much more!

Read: The Definitive Guide to the Inside Jokes on the Podcast - https://dglid.medium.com/camel-fighting-dodo-birds-and-leaky-black-a-guide-to-the-inside-jokes-of-the-eye-on-college-5ac21fa2256d

00:00 - Start

02:15 - Clearing out the early portion of the email inbox

14:08 - Which current coaches are future hall of famers?

22:42 - Do College Coaches still care about tampering
27:07 - Which leagues want NCAAT expansion the most and should all receive an auto bid?

33:00 - Trivia Time!

36:26 - How do we feel about 32-team MTE's?

42:52 - We give our thoughts on the State of The Union of Utah Basketball

49:23 - How did GP and Norlander build their relationships with college coaches

52:00 - The Mount Rushmore's of MS and CT

1:00:00 - Unsolicited Advice From Listeners

1:02:30 - We Talkin Wrasslin'

1:04:20 - The ideal Final Four

 
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Mailbag! 🧳📬How many active coaches are future HOFers? Tampering in recruiting, dream Final Fours, listener feedback, podcast origin stories

There's never a slow news day in College Basketball.....even in September. First, Billy Lange leaves Saint Joseph's to join the New York Knicks coaching staff. What will this mean for the A-10? Plus, does Bruce Pearl have his eyes on Congress? All that and more on a fresh episode of the podcast!

00:35 - Bruce Pearl will NOT run for office
09:59 - Billy Lange leaves St. Joe's for the New York Knicks
17:39 - Three Players recieve Permanent ban

 
🎵 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 @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe

 
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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com

 
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/

 
To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

 
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Bruce Pearl’s future at Auburn; Billy Lange leaves St. Joe’s for the Knicks; NCAA busts/bans three players for fixing their own stat lines last season

READ: College Basketball Fantasy Draft -- https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-fantasy-draft-anthony-davis-cooper-flagg-are-top-picks-among-best-players-since-2000/

Since we spent all of August on Summer Shootaround episodes, we figured everyone needed a refresher episode to catch up on the current events, so the guys take a tour of the news cycle. Plus: A fun offseason exercise: If you could draft a fantasy college hoops team of the best players in the past 25 years, who would you take? GP, Norlander and the CBS writing crew recently held their draft. You be the judge of who has the best team. 

00:45 - Houston and Arkansas to play on December 20th

10:06 - Top 10 Non-Con games in November & December

18:20 - CBB Fantasy Draft
31:41 - Clark Kellogg gets Naismith HOF Honor

38:38 - The ABCD Camp is Back.....Under Adidas

44:39 - Rick Barnes receives lifetime contract

47:28 - Dan Hurley nearly resigned last 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 @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe

 
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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com

 
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/

 
To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

 
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
 
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College hoops news catch-up + CBB fantasy draft: picking the best players of the past 25 years

Our thanks to our listeners for making this by far our biggest year yet of Shootarounds. Today’s finale focuses on a team that made last year’s NCAA tourney but should improve this year. Play along at the start of the show and try to guess the team alongside Norlander, who also went in blind and learned which team won after we hit record. 

1:00 Guess the team!
8:54 Roster rundown
17:26 Coach situation
22:14 Regular season win total 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 @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe

 
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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com

 
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/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/
 
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
 
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’25 Summer Shootaround: Mystery Team No. 3 has a place in GP’s Top 25 And 1 and should have an All-American coming in

This year, we held three auctions for bonus Shootaround episodes. We're on to the second one, and if you’d like to know which team gets the spotlight, you’ll have to cue up the show to learn more. Just know: the school has an association with one of Norlander's favorite bands. GP and Norlander dive into the specifics but also go broad on some college hoops topics as well. Enjoy!

03:00 - Mystery team No. 2 revealed!

7:00 - Roster rundown

28:00 - Regular 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 @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe

 
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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com

 
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/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/
 
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’25 Summer Shootaround: Mystery Team No. 2 is knocking on the door of Top 25 status

This year, we held three auctions for bonus Shootaround episodes. Today is the first, and if you’d like to know which team gets the spotlight, you’ll have to cue up the show to learn more. Your only hint: Today’s team has won a previous auction in years past. GP and Norlander dive into the specifics but also go broad on some college hoops topics as well. Enjoy!

07:35 - Roster Outlook
27:33 - Schedule Outlook
🎵 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 @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe

 
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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com

 
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/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/
 
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’25 Summer Shootaround: Mystery School No. 1 Revealed!

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Iowa State won against the cross-state rival Iowa behind a 50-point second half. How far can the Cyclones go this season? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss. PLUS a loaded Final Four and One that includes Louisville vs Kentucky, Marquette vs. Dayton and Tennessee vs. Illinois.

00:44 - Iowa State has a big 2nd half to down Iowa
13:31 - Final Four And 1, Game 1 - No. 17 Texas A&M vs. No. 11 Purdue (-2)
16:40 - Final Four And 1, Game 2 - Arizona State versus No. 9 Florida (-8)
25:00 - Final Four And 1, Game 3 - Louisville at No. 5 Kentucky (-11)
31:50 - Final Four And 1, Game 4 - No. 6 Marquette (-1) at Dayton
37:27 - Final Four And 1, Game 5 - No. 1 Tennessee (-3) at Illinois
42:29 - Other notable games this weekend

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 @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe

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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com

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/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/
 
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Rivalry games, multiple Top 25 matchups + undefeateds facing big tests: Previewing the best Saturday of the season so far

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