Inside College Basketball Now

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 make a major impact with another season. Plus, a look at Duke adding John Blackwell for perimeter depth, Miikka Muurinen committing to Arkansas, and a conversation with Gerry McNamara of Syracuse. Rothstein also answers li...

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,” lessons learned from Nate Oats at Alabama, and how Ryan Mela and newcomer Dink Pate could shape Providence next season.

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 Rothstein breaks down why programs like UConn and Illinois are once again positioned to contend after securing key returning pieces. With Braylon Mullins heading back to Storrs and Andrej Stojakovic returning to Champaign, th...

Jon Rothstein chats with new Cincy coach Jerrod Calhoun.

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 after cutting down the nets, May shares why he never seriously considered leaving Michigan, even as his stock skyrocketed, and explains why winning it all hasn’t changed his mindset or approach as a coach. He also provides t...

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 Haralson, and more. The show also features interviews with Michigan head coach Dusty May and Cincinnati head coach Jerrod Calhoun, plus a fan Q&A and three key news nuggets: a marquee Gonzaga–Michigan State matchup set f...

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Michigan defeats UConn to win the title. Jon Rothstein reacts!

Jon Rothstein reacts to UNC hiring Michael Malone.

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 coaching search. 0:00 Intro 1:21 Michigan’s surge 11:06 UConn and Dan Hurley 16:00 North Carolina update 31:10 Questions from the chat 35:20 National Championship prediction

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 coaching search on the latest episode of Inside College Basketball Now. 0:00 - Intro 3:00 - Three Big Things 3:30 - North Carolina is going to take it’s time filling their head coach position 16:50 - Illinois vs UConn Preview 2...

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 basketball’s biggest stage. Underwood reflects on the surreal aftermath of the win, waking up to hundreds of messages, barely sleeping, and realizing that the moment he once dreamed about as a kid has become reality. He o...

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 Basketball Now , Jon Rothstein breaks down the instant classic finish, what it means for both programs, and why this moment will stick with Duke moving forward. Plus, Illinois, Arizona, and Michigan punch their tickets to t...

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 Durant, and they debate whether or not Draymond is really the dirtiest player of all time. 

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 Midwest, as the path to the Final Four comes into focus. In “3 Good Nuggets,” the conversation highlights key angles to watch this weekend, including Joshua Jefferson’s injury status for Iowa State, Houston’s pseudo home-cou...

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 surreal experience of coaching against Rick Pitino. Scheyer breaks down his transition from player to head coach, the resilience of his team as a 1-seed, and the importance of enjoying the moment during March. He provides up...

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 Selection Sunday. Miller shares insight into navigating travel and road environments, embracing the moment, and the unique intensity of March. He breaks down Texas’ defensive improvements, his mindset around a potential Fina...

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 1999, to Iowa stunning defending champion Florida and Nebraska’s dream season continuing in the South. The West sees Purdue take care of business and Texas flip its season, while the Midwest features Michigan and Alabama loo...

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 gets into what makes Texas Tech and UNC so heartbreaking. (0:00) Intro (2:00) First Four - Texas/NC State recap, SMU/Miami (OH) Preview (9:38) How many teams can win a national title? (16:49) My heart breaks for Texas Tech...

Jon Rothstein breaks down the bracket.

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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 tournament in 2009 being one he'll never forget. He also takes inventory of the ACC tournament, including Cayden Boozer stepping into the starting lineup for Duke, and who some other teams are that could make the Final Four. They...

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 makes this the WORST bubble in March Madness history Conference tournament breakdown Taking a look at the Coaching Carousel & What to keep an eye on News & notes + Five games to watch

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 how the loss to Duke helped refocus the group, the challenge of navigating February scheduling, and what losing LJ Cason has meant for the rotation and bench development. He also dives into Elliott Cadeau’s impact, the less...

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 breaks down why those four programs stand above the rest and what it means for the race for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament. Plus, hear from Michigan head coach Dusty May on where his team stands entering the postseason. We...