Eye On College Basketball

What do coaches actually think? Every year, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander ask coaches a series of questions about the landscape of college basketball. Anonymously, coaches around the country give their honest thoughts about the sport on a range of topics. On today's show, GP and Norlander will break down what they heard about things ranging from best teams, players and hires to the sport's most powerful person in 2026. (0:00) Intro + the live shows are back!(1:00) GP’s recording spot & a Gregg Doyel story(5:40) Should 2026 seniors be grandfathered into five-in-five?(15:00) Best player and best team in 2026-27?(22:45) Who was the best coaching hire in the offseason?(33:00) Does a 76-team tournament mean more job security or less?(43:35) Have you ever seriously wondered about a player compromised by gambling?(57:05) How many games should there be in CBB’s regular season?(1:03:55) Best men’s CBB team of the 21st century?(1:12:10) Who is college basketball’s most powerful person?Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye 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 @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_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: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

Auctions. Emails. You have your assignment! #moreofusSummer Shootaround auction episodes are LIVE (ending August 20):Auction 1: https://tilt.fyi/MNlmHxqdr1Auction 2: https://tilt.fyi/l4NL2zwjTPAuction 3: https://tilt.fyi/WheUISAkS4Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye 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 @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_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: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

Summer Shootaround is back! To kick off this year's series, Matt Norlander sits down with Dan Hurley to talk all things UConn, Braylon Mullins, recruiting and ... Dan Hurley.(0:00) Intro + Summer Shootaround is here!(1:30) Dan Hurley joins the show to talk UConn hoops(2:30) What is going on this time of the year? + Live evaluation amendments(7:30) Norlander has Dan Hurley drops …(9:20) Where has the Braylon Mullins shot settled in Dan’s career?(16:15) The process of getting Mullins back for another season(20:00) Portaling in 2026 and the methods in place at UConn(24:30) Roster breakdown & the UConn offense(32:45) Non-conference schedule(40:30) Rapid fire!Auction Links (Bookmark these! Auctions will go live in August)1 - https://tilt.fyi/MNlmHxqdr12 - https://tilt.fyi/l4NL2zwjTP3 - https://tilt.fyi/WheUISAkS4Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye 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 @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_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: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

Summer Shootaround is here! Norlander lays out all the details for the 2026 series.Auction Links (Bookmark these! Auctions will go live in August)1 - https://tilt.fyi/MNlmHxqdr1 2 - https://tilt.fyi/l4NL2zwjTP3 - https://tilt.fyi/WheUISAkS4Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye 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 @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_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: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

Matt Norlander and Adam Finkelstein break down everything from July's live evaluation period. The guys dive in to Cayden Daughtry's takeover and notable players to watch in the classes of 2027 and 2028. Then, EYBL's return to Vegas, Peach Jam and more. (0:00) Intro + Adam Finkelstein joins!(2:15) Who is Cayden Daughtry? The small guard who dominated the EYBL summer(14:10) How good – or not good – is the class of 2027? + possible 2028 reclassifiers(20:45) Running through notable class of 2027 prospects(21:15) Beckham Black(23:20) CJ Rosser(28:20) Adan Diggs(29:30) Demarcus Henry(30:35) Nasir Anderson(32:00) Kager Knueppel(41:00) EYBL at Vegas was awesome. Every shoe company should be there(57:00) 30 years of Peach JamTheme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye 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 @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_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: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander dive in on the latest around college hoops. The guys discuss the five-for-five rule's impact on the class of 2027, Donovan Dent's quest for a fifth season and the uncertain future of Michigan's athletic director.(0:00) Intro + GP standing next to the greatest GP of all time(6:10) GP’s column on 5-for-5 and what it means for 2027 recruits(26:30) Donovan Dent wants a fifth year of college hoops. Hello, Gonzaga?(32:00) Michigan latest: AD’s future in flux, Boynton’s new assistant(38:00) Norlander saw Hubert Davis + Leaky Black sighting and golf stuff!Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye 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 @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_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: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander check in live from Vegas and the massive EYBL event in the desert. Plus, Marcus Spears Jr. is headed to Texas a year early and a new trend in college basketball recruiting is at the forefront. Mario Saint-Supery is leaving Gonzaga for Europe and Mark Few has no backcourt to fall back on. Then, the summer of lawsuits and Mike Boynton is officially the new head coach of Michigan on a two-year deal.(0:00) Intro + GP and Norlander from Vegas(1:00) What time did GP go to bed last night?(10:30) EYBL in Vegas is incredible and should be a mainstay on the summer calendar(24:15) Marcus Spears Jr. reclassifies and commits to Texas & a trio of two-year prospects(33:40) Mario Saint-Supery leaves Gonzaga … there’s a massive hole in Mark Few’s backcourt(40:15) We have another lawsuit to discuss, this time in Ohio(49:30) Seeing Dusty May + MIke Boynton and Michigan finally come to a deal(1:02:00) Wichita wins bid for second NCAA Tournament opening round siteTheme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye 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 @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_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: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For 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/

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander go LIVE right after the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. The guys recap the top of the draft, biggest surprises and break down every storyline from Tuesday night.(0:00) Intro + NBA Draft Round 1 in the books!(1:00) AJ Dybantsa completes the task, goes No. 1 to the Wizards(5:45) Darryn Peterson goes to Utah. Let’s see how this goes(8:45) Cam Boozer is headed to the Memphis Grizzlies(13:00) Chicago finally has a player to be excited about in Caleb Wilson(15:35) First surprise of the night comes from the Mavericks at No. 9 + the Michigan men(25:00) Touring picks 11-20(33:15) Picks 21-30 and the guys who passed on paydays in college to stay in the draftTheme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye 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 @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_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: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For 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/

After an eventful day for Michigan and college basketball, Matt Norlander takes you inside Dusty May's decision to leave Michigan and the latest on Mike Boynton and where the Wolverines go from here.(0:00) Intro + Norlander’s turn to break down Dusty May’s departure(2:45) Dusty May was always going to get here, but here’s why it was expedited(15:45) Mike Boynton and the Michigan side of thingsTheme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye 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 @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_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: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For 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/

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss the 2026 NBA Draft prospects that fall into the same category as Jalen Brunson: very good college players with long careers that will fall too far in the draft. (0:00) Intro + Jalen Brunson is today’s inspiration(1:30) Brunson in college and the idea of drafting older players(7:35) Player 1(11:30) Player 2(18:30) Player 3(24:00) Player 4(31:15) Player 5(39:00) The Will Wade-LSU-NC State story is not quite over(45:00) John Calipari’s letterTheme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye 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 @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_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: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For 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/

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander react to Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being eligible for the 2026 season and what it means for college athletics. Cover 3's Chip Patterson also joins in on that conversation. Then, the guys react to the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge matchups.(0:00) Intro(1:00) Chip Patterson joins to talk about Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility and the can of worms we just opened(41:00) Duke-Florida headlines ACC/SEC ChallengeTheme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye 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 @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_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: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For 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/