CBB Central

This is it! The final episode of the CBB Central podcast is here. Fittingly, Brad and Kevin go out with one of the things they've become known for over the years. BAD GETS! The boys break down some of their least favorite moves of portal season, including big names like Skyy Clark and Tarris Reed as well as lower-profile moves that could hurt high-majors come November. Plus, we reminisce on some o...

On this week's episode of the podcast, Brad and Kevin break down what's left in the transfer portal with Arthur Kaluma leading the way, Coleman Hawkins' commitment to Kansas State and how that roster fits together and give our belated thoughts on the Dan Hurley Lakers saga. Then, they recap their preseason prop bets, which were once again incredibly competitive and a fun walk down memory lane. Plu...

The guys continue to wind down the pod, this time breaking down all the major draft decisions at the NCAA's deadline Wednesday. In all, it was a successful deadline for college hoops, with the majority of the star power like Alex Karaban, Mark Sears and Caleb Love all headed back to college for one more year. With that, the guys break down where things stand in the early top 25 race, which teams l...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin catch you up on the latest happenings in the transfer portal with the portal set to close shortly. The main aim of this show is to take stock of where each high-major team stands: Who's roster is coming along well, whose is in trouble and who we don't need to panic about just yet. Plus, some notes on the biggest commitments of the last two week...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin begin portal discussions with the season officially in the rearview mirror. They give their takes on UConn locking up a second straight national championship, the seismic move for John Calipari to take Arkansas and the trickle-down from there, including Mark Pope to Kentucky and where BYU might turn from here. Plus, the guys dive into the porta...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin break down the second weekend of the NCAA tournament and pivot to previewing the Final Four. They analyze how rare NC State's miracle run to becoming one of the last four teams standing and whether they have any chance against Purdue, Alabama's breakthrough, UConn's dominance, plus the direction for the teams that missed the cut like Duke and A...

On this week's episode of the CBB Central podcast, Brad and Kevin break down the electric first weekend of the NCAA tournament and look ahead to the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight. They give their thoughts on John Calipari's disaster at Kentucky, the disappointment at Auburn, and an otherwise-chalky weekend of results. They then look ahead, break down their favorite matchups of the second weekend and wh...

The final week before Selection Sunday is finally here! Brad and Kevin break down the latest from the first wave of conference tournaments and set the stage for what's left to happen, including thoughts on Indiana State's precarious bubble picture, whether Texas AM or Villanova deserve a spot in the field, other teams that could wreak havoc on the bubble picture, plus North Carolina beating Duke a...

The final week before Selection Sunday is finally here! Brad and Kevin break down the latest from the first wave of conference tournaments and set the stage for what's left to happen, including thoughts on Indiana State's precarious bubble picture, whether Texas AM or Villanova deserve a spot in the field, other teams that could wreak havoc on the bubble picture, plus North Carolina beating Duke a...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin get you ready for conference tournament week as March officially gets underway. The guys break down Tennessee's big week and why the Volunteers are a legitimate threat to win it all, why Auburn hasn't been able to break through yet, why we need to get Virginia out of the NCAA tournament picture, whether the six-bid Mountain West is on life supp...

The pod returns after missing last week with Brad out of town! The guys have plenty to get to, including whether the Mountain West's dream of six bids is realistic, who is emerging and who is fading in the Big East's bubble conversation, Wake Forest finally breaking through in the ACC and Virginia really struggling offensively. Plus, Brad finally gets his thoughts on G League Ignite's looming demi...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin break down the latest in college basketball with football season officially in the rearview mirror. Kevin blasts the ACC after a disappointing Monday showdown between Duke and Wake Forest. Brad commiserates a brutal Providence loss over the weekend, and the guys break down whether a four-big Big East is actually a possibility. Plus, thoughts on...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin break down a monster weekend of college basketball that featured four top-10 vs top-10 teams in the span of 24 hours. They hit on UConn's monster win over Saint John's, Purdue continuing to prove its worth, Alabama asserting itself as an SEC contender yet again under Nate Oats and South Carolina's rapid ascent. Plus, thoughts on scheduling, wit...

It's the last CBB Central pod of January, and the guys have plenty to get into. Brad and Kevin were both in Providence over the weekend for Ed Cooley's return, and they both set the scene of an unforgettable afternoon of basketball that saw Providence escape with a much needed win. Then, they dish on Villanova's recent struggles and whether they'll go dancing, the impressive job Kyle Smith has don...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, the guys recap a busy week. On the floor, they touch on Terrence Shannon's return to the floor, Michigan State's underwhelming wins, and who might emerge as a threat to the league's top four. They also break down the debacle at DePaul, which somehow gets worse by the week, whether there's reason for concern with Arizona, Dalton Knecht's monster week for Tenne...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin do their weekly conference check-ins to break down the latest in the wild world of college basketball. In the Big East, the story remains Seton Hall, as the Pirates surge into conference title contention with yet another big win. The guys talk concern level with Miami and Virginia after rough weeks and take stock of the ACC's tournament hopes a...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin get into the latest around the major conference races in college basketball. They start in the Big East, where Providence lost Bryce Hopkins for the year with a torn ACL, Seton Hall surged to two more big wins, Marquette raised some concerns and St. John's rolled on the road at Villanova. They then get into the Big Ten race, with Michigan slump...

Happy New Year! On this week's episode of CBB Central, the guys break down all that's new in college basketball. They start on the Big Ten, where Illinois has looked good so far after losing Terrence Shannon indefinitely, Michigan State appears to be finding its stride, and a bottom is forming as Michigan flounders and Maryland struggles to turn things around. They also touch on the struggles in S...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, the guys wrap up recent nonconference results before Christmas, including last Saturday's loaded slate. They break down a chaotic few days in the Big East, including Seton Hall taking down UConn and Providence knocking off Marquette, as well as Duke and Michigan State's wins over Baylor. Plus, thoughts on the Big Ten's middle and who could emerge, how Arizona...

The pod returns after a one-week hiatus to discuss all the latest college basketball happenings. First, they get into the situation at Michigan, where the rumor mill exploded Sunday night after an incident involving Juwan Howard. The guys sort out what's real, what's not and what's next in Ann Arbor. They then get into the games of last week and get to some big-picture takes, like the low-key stre...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin come with their best Feast Week takes after a week of watching basketball and eating food. The guys go tournament by tournament to break down everything you need to know, from the big stuff like the all-time loaded Maui Invitational and Villanova ripping through Battle 4 Atlantis to smaller events with big headlines, like Oklahoma's impressive...

The pod returns to break down the first nine days of the college hoops season! We waited until after Champions Classic to deliver you some takes for the first time this season, given the frantic early schedule for the sport. You'll be glad we did. The boys break down the two matchups in Chicago, plus other key early games like Michigan routing Saint John's, Arizona winning on the road at Duke and...

It's our final preview pod before the start of the season! Known as our prop bets show, the guys put down on paper some predictions for the season, everything from some controversial leading scorer choices to rotations to KenPom finishes, we bet on it all. But before that, plenty to get into from the exhibition world. The guys pile on Louisville for its second straight year losing to a D2 school,...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin wrap up their conference previews with their breakdown of the Big East for the 2024 season. The league looks loaded at the top, headlined by four potential title contenders in UConn, Marquette, Creighton and Villanova. The guys break down each of those four teams and what could make them stand out in this crowded championship race. Plus, why Ke...

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin continue their conference previews with their takes on the Big Ten for the upcoming season. Big picture, they touch on whether the league's March struggles will end, including an interesting thought on the style of play the league has migrated towards with recent recruiting moves. Then, they go team-by-team, breaking down Purdue's chances of re...