CBB Central

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin continue their conference preview series with the SEC. No league has embraced the transfer portal more than the SEC, leading to tons of newcomers but plenty of rosters that look loaded on paper. The guys break down Tennessee's elite defense, whether Kentucky's guards can help turn things around in Lexington, new-look rosters at Alabama and Arka...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin provide their preview of all things mid-major for the 2023-24 season. They go most in-depth with their previews of the American, Mountain West, Atlantic 10 and WCC, with thoughts on the FAU vs. Memphis battle, whether the Mountain West is on track for 3-4 more NCAA tournament bids, if there's a team that can break through in a crowded A-10 race...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin preview the Pac-12 for the 2023-24 season. That means insight and analysis on all 12 teams in the league for the final time in its current form. The guys break down whether UCLA's big bet on international talent will pay off, if Caleb Love can rejuvenate his career at Arizona, how USC's star-studded backcourt matches up with the rest of college...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin continue their conference previews with their breakdown of the Big 12. That means analysis and insight on every team in the league, including what the rotation will look like, which key newcomers will shine and which coaches will find themselves on the hot seat come March. The guys break down whether Kansas is a deserving No. 1, give their thou...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin do their deep dive into the ACC ahead of the new season. First, they dish on the news of a potential Fox-run NIT competitor and Zach Freemantle's injury for Xavier. Then, it's on to the ACC, where we give you a rotation preview and outlook for every single team in the league as well as standings projections and more. Can Duke break through and...

We've got bold predictions ready for the 2023-24 college basketball season. Brad and Kevin dish on who could be this year's surprise team (Brad likes a team in the SEC), the first-year coach with a chance to make waves, a midseason firing to watch, and a few surprises who could stack huge scoring numbers. Plus, notes on the horrible first week schedule and how to fix it, Providence's late big man...

On this week's episode of the podcast, Brad and Kevin break down some late-breaking news in college basketball as preview season approaches. They dish on Louisville's disaster with Trentyn Flowers, Pittsburgh losing Dior Johnson and the outlook league-wide for the ACC long-term. They also break down the bizarre Marcus Adams saga, as the top-75 recruit departs a second school this summer, and hit o...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin break down the latest news in conference realignment and its impact on college basketball. They discuss how a 16-team Big 12 could dilute what was the best conference in college basketball, whether or not that's a good thing for teams in the league, the impact for the Pac-12 leftovers, and what the Big East should do when its TV deal is up. Plu...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, the guys dish on some late roster moves before naming their transfer portal Hall of Fame. Kentucky added Zvonimir Ivisic to pick up a stretch big providing insurance for their injuries up front, and UCLA landed Berke Buyuktuncel and Aday Mara after months of rumors gives the Bruins a major talent injection as the calendar turns to August. Then, the guys start...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, the guys analyze their picks for the breakout stars of the 2023–2024 college basketball season. There are some obvious ones, like Donovan Clingan at UConn and Kylan Boswell at Arizona, but the guys also get into the weeds to break down some sleepers with the talent and opportunity to make a major impact this season. Plus, they dish on the horrible news regard...

The college basketball offseason has reached its halfway point, but there are still moves to break down. The guys hit on Memphis landing Jahvon Quinerly and its impact on the Tigers in 2023, plus how Chris Ledlum fits into the picture at St. John's and how good we expect SJU to be in Rick Pitino's first season at the helm of the program. Then, they go through their "bad gets", an annual tradition...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin dish on some college hoops odds and ends as the transfer portal dries up. They discuss an entertaining weekend at the EYBL Peach Jam, analyzing the explosion of Cooper Flagg, the excitement surrounding 2025 and 2026 talent like Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa and Tyran Stokes. Next up is the latest on a bizarre saga at West Virginia, where Bob Hugg...

We wrap up June with more player and coaching movement to discuss! First, the guys dish on the resolution at West Virginia, where Josh Eilert will step in as interim head coach for the 2023-24 season. Is this the right move? Can what's left of this roster make an NCAA tournament push? And if not, was it worth not just biting the bullet now? Next up are some major portal names, with Jordan Brown co...

It's NBA Draft week! So much talk at the top is about Victor Wembanyama, but there's truly not that much debate about how good a player he'll be. The guys do register their opinions on the Scoot Henderson vs. Brandon Miller debate, give their thoughts on guards like Kobe Bufkin and Anthony Black, debate how high to take the Thompson twins and dish on some big risers like O-Max Prosper and Brandin...

After a hiatus for Brad's wedding, the boys are back with a loaded episode catching up on all the latest roster movement! They break down the fits for Arthur Kaluma at Kansas State, Grant Nelson at Alabama, Olivier Nkamhoua to Michigan, Cam Spencer to UConn and Zyon Pullin to Florida, as well as hit on some smaller roster moves at the margins that could have an impact on the 2023-2024 college bask...

The draft decision deadline is less than a week away, and rosters are getting closer to being set every day. The guys break down the biggest moves of the last week, including Caleb Love's decommitment from Michigan, Cam Spencer's late departure at Rutgers, Alabama left depleted up front with Charles Bediako off to the NBA, Villanova solidifying its frontcourt with Lance Ware and more. Then, they p...

The portal is beginning to slow down, but the CBB Central podcast isn't. The guys have plenty to break down after some big commitments and the festivities at NBA Draft Combine week get underway. They dish on Mackenzie Mgbako's commitment to Indiana, what it means for the Hoosiers and the Big Ten race, and where it leaves Kansas after the Jayhawks lost two frontcourt pieces to the portal in the las...

Bronny James, Hunter Dickinson and Bob Huggins headline a busy news week in college basketball. Bronny's commitment to USC made the big news over the weekend, and the guys break down his fit next to Boogie Ellis and Isaiah Collier and how good the Trojans can be in 2023-24. The Bob Huggins news comes next, and the guys break down what it would mean if Huggins gets fired. Plus, the guys analyze Hun...

Another marathon episode of the podcast breaking down all things transfer portal! The guys start on the big Hunter Dickinson decision and the chaos that has surrounded it, debating whether the big man is worth the hype he has received thus far. Then, they pivot to the rest of the landscape, breaking down big additions like Tylor Perry popping to Kansas State, St. John's continuing to piece togethe...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin dive into another incredibly busy week of transfer portal movement, including a slew of commitments set to impact the 2023-24 season. Notable moves discussed include Jayden Nunn picking Baylor, MJ Rice committing to NC State, LSU adding four transfers including Jalen Cook and Will Baker, Creighton landing one of the best shooters in the portal...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin dive deep into the transfer portal and analyze the biggest moves of the last week. A few of the high-profile moves we touched on include Walter Clayton and Micah Handlogten's commitments to Florida, Duke getting Kyle Filipowski and Tyrese Proctor back, Michigan State loading up with Malik Hall and Tyson Walker using their COVID years, Iowa Stat...

The 2023 college basketball season was one for the books! UConn wins its fifth national title, so the guys discuss how they got there and the future outlook for the Huskies, including whether Dan Hurley will win another title in his time in Storrs. They also preview the 2024 outlook for every other Final Four team before getting into a little Way-too-Early top-25 talk, breaking down Duke, Marquett...

And then there were four! UConn, San Diego State, Florida Atlantic and Miami are the last four teams standing and are off to Houston for the Final Four. Kevin and Brad break down how each team got here, including Kevin's thoughts on UConn's dominance and what Miami needs to do to pull off an upset. Plus, the guys dish on the coaching carousel's latest moves, including Mark Madsen emerging at Cal a...

We've got a lot to discuss on this week's CBB Central pod after Ed Cooley's departure from Providence has left Brad in shambles and Rick Pitino's arrival at St. John's has shaken up the Big East. The guys discuss how Providence fans should feel about Cooley, the Kim English hire, and how quickly St. John's can expect to be back as a competitor nationally. Plus, plenty of thoughts on the first week...

We officially have our hands on a bracket for the 2023 NCAA tournament! Brad and Kevin break down the finished product, why Rutgers doesn't have much of a gripe despite its big wins, and which teams they're buying and selling in the field. Kevin makes his case for Marquette to make a deep run, Brad is buying into Duke's Final Four path, and the upset tracker is on with so many strong 12, 13 and 14...