PODCAST · sports
Eye On College Basketball
by CBS Sports
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.
Episodes
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BIG 12 PREVIEW: Is this Self’s last rodeo; 5-for-5 angst abounds; four teams with a case to win the league; 10+ NCAA bids coming in March
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the Big 12 ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Storylines, 1-16 rankings, predictions and more. (0:00) Intro + Let’s talk Big 12! (1:00) GP’s conversation with Tommy Lloyd at Big 12 Media Days (19:00) 5 Storylines from the Big 12 starting with...
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💰💰💰 NIL SPENDING REVEALED: How we reported the story & what teams are paying how much in 🏀 this season
How much does it really cost to build a winning college basketball team in 2026-27? With roster values ranging from $5 million to more than $25 million, college basketball's NIL arms race is changing the sport. The Eye on College Basketball crew breaks down the financial landscape of college…
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B12MD: Commissioner Brett Yormark on “progress over perfection” and the professionalization of college sports
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark joins Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of college athletics. Yormark discusses the challenges of leading the conference through a rapidly changing landscape, the professionalization of college sports, and the...
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B12MD: How Kelvin Sampson turned Houston basketball back into a basketball powerhouse`& JoJo Tugler on year four in the program
Gary Parrish catches up with Houston's Kelvin Sampson and Joseph "JoJo" Tugler at Big 12 Media Days. Sampson discusses how he rebuilt Houston into one of college basketball's premier programs, while Tugler reflects on his growth, defensive identity, and entering his fourth season with the Cougars.
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B12MD: 22 minutes with Tommy Lloyd on staying at Arizona, more 5-star freshmen and the state of college basketball
Gary Parrish sits down with Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his impressive first five years leading the Wildcats, what it was like being courted by North Carolina, and how he secured the resources needed to keep Arizona competing at the highest level. Lloyd opens up...
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B12MD: Steve Lutz on his journey to Oklahoma State head coach, investing in freshmen and playing fast
Oklahoma State head coach Steve Lutz joins Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his coaching journey, the expectations surrounding the Cowboys, and what it takes to compete in one of college basketball's toughest conferences. Lutz reflects on becoming a Division I head coach at 46, the...
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B12MD: The Casey Alexander era begins at Kansas State
Kansas State head coach Casey Alexander joins Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his move from Belmont to Manhattan and the challenge of rebuilding the Wildcats in his first season. Alexander reflects on his decision to leave Belmont, the realities of constructing a roster from scratch…
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B12MD: Ross Hodge on missing the 2026 tournament, Miles Sadler and his journey from JUCO to West Virginia
Gary Parrish sits down with West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his first season leading the Mountaineers, the program's postseason outlook, and his journey through the coaching ranks. Hodge shares his perspective on West Virginia's NCAA Tournament snub last…
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BIG 12 MEDIA DAYS: Randy Bennett says Arizona State was always the place that intrigued him the most
Gary Parrish sits down with new Arizona State head coach Randy Bennett at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his decision to leave Saint Mary's after 25 seasons and take on a new challenge in Tempe. Bennett reflects on building the Gaels into one of college basketball's most consistent winning…
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B12MD: Rob Wright III on staying at BYU, playing with AJ Dybantsa and chasing the NBA
BYU guard Rob Wright joins Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his future with the Cougars, the rapidly changing landscape of college basketball, and expectations for the 2026-27 season. Wright reflects on the uncertainty surrounding his return to BYU, what it was like playing alongside…
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B12MD: Commissioner Brett Yormark on “progress over perfection” and the professionalization of college sports
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark joins Gary Parrish at Big 12 Media Days for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of college athletics. Yormark discusses the challenges of leading the conference through a rapidly changing landscape, the professionalization of college sports, and the...
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BIG 12 MEDIA DAYS: Bill Self and Tyran Stokes on a suddenly loaded Kansas roster and their player-coach relationship
Gary Parrish sits down with Kansas head coach Bill Self and star Tyran Stokes for separate interviews at Big 12 Media Days to discuss the Jayhawks' revamped roster, expectations for the upcoming college basketball season, and the pressure to return Kansas to national championship contention. Self...
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B12MD: TJ Otzelberger on staying at Iowa State, losing Milan Momcilovic and getting Tamin Lipsey back
Gary Parrish sits down with Iowa State head coach TJ Otzelberger at Big 12 Media Days to discuss the Cyclones' sustained success, the impact of NIL on college basketball, and the challenges of navigating an increasingly unpredictable offseason. Otzelberger opens up about the departure of Milan...
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B12MD: Jerrod Calhoun returns to his alma mater. Can he get Cincinnati back to the tournament?
Gary Parrish sits down with Cincinnati head coach Jerrod Calhoun at Big 12 Media Days to discuss his return to Ohio, the challenges of taking over the Bearcats, and his experience building a successful program at Utah State. Calhoun reflects on what makes Utah State a destination where coaches…
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BIG 12 MEDIA DAYS: Scott Drew says this Baylor team reminds him of his best squads in Waco
Gary Parrish sits down with Baylor head coach Scott Drew at Big 12 Media Days to discuss the Bears' exhibition victory over defending national champion Florida, expectations for the upcoming college basketball season, and his decision to remain at Baylor despite receiving interest from other…
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B12MD: JT Toppin and Darrion Williams will take the floor together again when JT returns from an ACL injury
Gary Parrish sits down with Texas Tech stars JT Toppin and Darrion Williams for separate interviews at Big 12 Media Days to discuss their returns to Lubbock, the Red Raiders' outlook for the upcoming college basketball season, and the expectations surrounding Grant McCasland's program. Toppin...
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SEC PREVIEW: The likely best league in CBB (again) has the most talent and most compelling storylines heading into November
READ: Norlander's SEC Media Days Takeaways Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the SEC ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Will this be the sport's best league? Can Florida go from No. 1 to national champion? Plus, big seasons loom for Texas, Arkansas, Kentucky and more. The guys...
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SECMD: Commissioner Greg Sankey on how the SEC became a hoops powerhouse and what happens if the PCSA doesn’t get through the House
Matt Norlander sits down with SEC commissioner Greg Sankey at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey at 2026 SEC Media Day (0:45) Describe the job of a power conference commissioner in 5 words (4:00) How often are people reaching out for direction…
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SECMD: 33 minutes with Happy Hour Cal on Jordan Smith Jr., fixing college sports and being intimidated by Taylor Swift
Matt Norlander sits down with Arkansas head coach John Calipari at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with Arkansas head coach John Calipari at 2026 SEC Media Day (0:20) “I must've been on crack. I must’ve lost my mind” - John’s schedule is very difficult (2:25) How does…
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SECMD: Can Mike White and Georgia find a win in the tournament in 2026-27?
Matt Norlander sits down with Georgia head coach Mike White at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with Georgia’s Mike White at 2026 SEC Media Day (0:45) Biggest takeaways from his roster thus far? + Most adult player (2:00) How Blue Cain will be even better this season (3:00)...
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SECMD: A Mikey Lewis update, Texas’ best attribute and Dwyane Wade stories with Sean Miller and Isaiah Johnson
Matt Norlander sits down with Texas' Sean Miller and Isaiah Johnson at SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with Texas’ Sean Miller at 2026 SEC Media Day (0:45) College football at Texas (and the Steelers trending in the right direction) (2:40) Latest on Mikey Lewis’ injury (4:10) Who…
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SECMD: A turbulent summer, 3-point shooting and the intensity of Kentucky hoops with Mark Pope and Milan Momcilovic
Matt Norlander sits down with Kentucky's Milan Momcilovic and Mark Pope at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with Kentucky’s Milan Momcilovic at 2026 SEC Media Day (1:00) Why was Kentucky the choice for Milan? (2:00) How does the best 3-point shooter in the country maintain and...
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SECMD: Why Jason Crowe Jr. didn’t use a pick-and-roll all summer at Missouri
Matt Norlander sits down with Missouri star freshman Jason Crowe Jr. at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with Missouri’s Jason Crowe Jr. at 2026 SEC Media Day (0:25) What ground rules did Dennis Gates set for Jason this summer? (1:20) Has Jason ever not had the green light? +...
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SECMD: “I'm not sure they were comfortable leaving Florida.” Todd Golden talks returning stars and why the Gators should avoid another slow start
Matt Norlander sits down with Florida's Todd Golden at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with Florida’s Todd Golden at 2026 SEC Media Day (0:25) Todd’s players guaranteed a title, will Todd do the same? (1:00) Why this group should be able to avoid early season stumbles like…
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SECMD: Thomas Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu on returning to Florida, the weight of No. 1 and meaningful NIL purchases
Matt Norlander sits down with Florida stars Thomas Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander with Florida’s Thomas Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu at 2026 SEC Media Day (0:20) What is practice like in October? Does it feel like a championship favorite already? (1:10)...
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SECMD: Vandy’s young team led by a star PG with Mark Byington and Tyler Tanner
Matt Norlander sits down with Vanderbilt's Mark Byington and Tyler Tanner at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander with Vanderbilt Head Coach Mark Byington at 2026 SEC Media Day (0:15) Mark Byington’s afternoon (venti!) coffee + growing the hair out (2:05) Tyler Tanner is back. That’s huge....
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SECMD: Another Final Four, passion for coaching and AI(?!) with Tennessee’s Rick Barnes
Matt Norlander sits down with Tennessee's Rick Barnes at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander with Tennessee Head Coach Rick Barnes at 2026 SEC Media Day (0:55) The fire is burning to get to a Final Four (1:50) When did Rick embrace what college sports has become? + the love of coaching...
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SECMD: Nate Oats on the Charles Bediako case, his high-powered offense and why playing fast isn’t easy
Matt Norlander sits down with Alabama's Nate Oats at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander with Alabama Head Coach Nate Oats at SEC Media Day (0:15) How much does a Sweet 16 roster cost in 2026? (1:00) How does Alabama go about analyzing value in roster building? (2:40) Alabama has no 5-in-5...
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SECMD: Porter Moser has his point guard back for the first time at Oklahoma (and he’s riding the Chicago Bears rollercoaster)
Matt Norlander sits down with Oklahoma's Porter Moser at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander with Oklahoma Head Coach Porter Moser at SEC Media Day (0:30) The latest on Oklahoma’s 5-in-5 - Duke Brennan and BJ Edwards (2:05) How much does eligibility weigh on the coach from day-to-day…
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SECMD: Chris Beard chats Lane Kiffin, 5-in-5 eligibility and what he prioritizes in the portal
Matt Norlander sits down with Ole Miss' Chris Beard at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander with Ole Miss Head Coach Chris Beard at SEC Media Day (0:25) 15-20 last season, worst record season as a head coach? (1:00) Biggest lessons from a tough year? (2:20) What’s it like coaching hoops at…
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SEC MEDIA DAYS: Auburn’s Steven Pearl talks crucial NIT experience, year one lessons and his Pettiford-Overton backcourt
Matt Norlander sits down with Auburn's Steven Pearl at 2026 SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander with Auburn’s Steven Pearl at SEC Media Day (0:45) Biggest lessons learned from Year 1 (2:00) The “things are kinda raining down on me” moment (4:00) Why winning an NIT (and playing in it) was...
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SEC MEDIA DAYS: Dennis Gates on Mark Mitchell’s eligibility, Jason Crowe Jr.’s immediate impact and scheduling Saint Louis
Matt Norlander sits down with Missouri's Dennis Gates at SEC Media Days. (0:00) Matt Norlander with Missouri’s Dennis Gates at SEC Media Day (0:30) The latest on Mark Mitchell’s eligibility + CJ Gunn’s case (4:15) Jamier Jones, Kennard Davis, Bryson Tiller (coming from Kansas) & more (7:05) This...
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ACC PREVIEW: Duke, L’ville, UVA, Miami, UNC = clear top 5. Six new coaches, big $ additions as league vies for nine NCAAT teams in ‘27
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the ACC ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Will Duke finally cut down nets in Detroit? What does North Carolina look like in year one under Michael Malone? It's storylines, predictions and much more from the ACC. (0:00) Intro + GP is in a...
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B1G PREVIEW: Illinois-Sparty vying at the top; Michigan post-Dusty; double-digit NCAA bids; reaction to Dana Altman’s retirement
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the Big Ten ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. The guys comb through the biggest storylines for the league and touch on every team in their standings predictions. (0:00) Intro + Big Ten Preview from Big Ten Media Day! (4:15) Let’s talk...
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B10MD: We tried to interview Buzz Williams, but instead he interviewed GP
Maryland head coach Buzz Williams joins Gary Parrish at Big Ten Media Day for one of the most entertaining and unconventional interviews of the day. Buzz flips the script on Parrish, demanding to see his notes and attempting to interview the interviewer himself. Eventually, the conversation turns...
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B10MD: Greg Gard on losing John Blackwell, shooting & size on his Wisconsin roster and returning to the Sweet 16
Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard joins Gary Parrish at Big Ten Media Day to discuss his 12th season leading the Badgers and the challenges of building a roster in today's college basketball landscape. Gard opens up about losing John Blackwell to Duke, the arrival of Australian guard Owen Foxwell…
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B10MD: Ohio State’s Jake Diebler on 5-star Anthony Thompson, coaching in Columbus and getting back to the tournament
Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler joins Matt Norlander at Big Ten Media Day to discuss his expectations for the Buckeyes heading into the new season. Diebler previews Ohio State's upcoming outdoor exhibition, shares his early impressions of Anthony Thompson and explains what his roster needs to…
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B10MD: Minnesota’s Niko Medved is in limbo waiting for Cade Tyson’s eligibility
Minnesota head coach Niko Medved joins Gary Parrish at Big Ten Media Day to discuss his return to Minneapolis, the challenges of rebuilding the Golden Gophers and his expectations for the upcoming season. Medved shares the latest on Cade Tyson's eligibility and his opportunity for a fresh start...
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B10MD: Eric Musselman on a talented USC roster, Alijah Arenas and his Taco Bell order
USC head coach Eric Musselman joins Matt Norlander at Big Ten Media Day to discuss his optimism surrounding the Trojans heading into the new season. Musselman provides injury updates on Christian Collins, KJ Lewis, Eric Reibe and more, while explaining why he believes this roster has the…
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B10MD: Michigan’s title defense with Mike Boynton, Trey McKenney & Elliot Cadeau
Michigan head coach Mike Boynton and national champions Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney join Gary Parrish at Big Ten Media Day to discuss the Wolverines' championship run, a whirlwind offseason and the challenge of defending their national title. Boynton opens up about his journey from Oklahoma...
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B10MD: Tom Izzo, Coen Carr and Jeremy Fears Jr. have a top 10 Michigan State team working towards a Final Four in Detroit
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo and Spartans stars Coen Carr and Jeremy Fears Jr. join Gary Parrish at Big Ten Media Day to discuss Michigan State's expectations, the pursuit of another Final Four and the challenges facing college basketball. Izzo breaks down the Spartans' depth, Fears'...
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B10MD: UCLA’s Mick Cronin tells us exactly how much his roster costs
UCLA head coach Mick Cronin joins Matt Norlander at Big Ten Media Day for a wide-ranging conversation about the Bruins, the changing landscape of college basketball and life on the sidelines. Cronin weighs in on who puts on a better sideline show between himself and Dan Hurley, shares his…
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B10MD: Darian DeVries on the biggest unknowns for IU and coaching in Assembly Hall
Indiana head coach Darian DeVries joins Matt Norlander at Big Ten Media Day to discuss the challenges and expectations of leading one of college basketball's most storied programs. DeVries breaks down the biggest knowns and unknowns surrounding the Hoosiers, what an Indiana practice looks like…
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B10MD: Matt Painter on building a new offense, people doubting Purdue & the PCSA
Purdue head coach Matt Painter joins Matt Norlander at Big Ten Media Day to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the Boilermakers this season. With Braden Smith gone and no players selected to the preseason All-Big Ten team, Painter explains how Purdue plans to build a new offensive...
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B10MD: Brad Underwood, David Mirković and Andrej Stojaković on Illinois’ high expectations, life without Keaton Wagler & hair secrets
Illinois basketball takes center stage at Big Ten Media Day as Matt Norlander sits down with head coach Brad Underwood and stars David Mirkovic and Andrej Stojakovic. Underwood reflects on a decade leading the Fighting Illini, the program's Final Four run, sky-high expectations for another…
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BIG TEN MEDIA DAY: Fred Hoiberg shares incredible stories from Nebraska's historic NCAA Tournament win & importance of getting Pryce Sandfort back
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg joins Gary Parrish on the Eye on College Basketball podcast at Big Ten Media Day to reflect on the Cornhuskers' historic first NCAA Tournament victory and what it meant to the Nebraska fan base. Hoiberg discusses the incredible homecourt advantage at Pinnacle Bank...
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BIG TEN MEDIA DAY: Ben McCollum on an Iowa Elite Eight, losing Bennett Stirtz and how they'll be different this season
Matt Norlander sits down with Iowa's Ben McCollum at Big Ten Media Day. (0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with Iowa’s Ben McCollum at Big Ten Media Day (0:15) Ben is an early morning workout guy (1:50) The feeling of immediate success at Iowa (3:15) What is going on day-by-day to improve the...
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BIG EAST PREVIEW: UConn the fav in a league ripe for unpredictability that we think will get 5 NCAA bids
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander kick off October season previews with the Big East. Storylines, predictions and more for a conference that needs a massive year in 2026-27. (0:00) Intro + a trivia time right off the top! (5:00) 5 Storylines for the Big East (6:00) New commissioner, bigger budgets,...
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BEMD: New commissioner Tim Brosnan on new standards and a crucial bounce-back year for the Big East
Matt Norlander sits down with new Big East Commissioner Tim Brosnan at 2026 Big East Media Day. (0:00) Matt Norlander with Tim Brosnan at Big East Media Day (the better Brosnan) (1:00) Why Tim ended up with this job - “it’s a passion play for me” (3:45) What is the vision? What is achievable for...
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BEMD: Braylon Mullins and Jayden Ross on the Braylon shot, stepping in to bigger roles and why they chose UConn
Matt Norlander sits down with UConn's Braylon Mullins and Jayden Ross at 2026 Big East Media Day. 0:00 Matt Norlander with Braylon Mullins and Jayden Ross at Big East Media Day 0:30 The Braylon shot, the halftime speech and coming back against Duke 5:00 How has the shot changed Braylon’s life? +...
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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.
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