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Inside College Basketball Now — 192 episodes

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Bill Self on why he wants to keep coaching + Tyran Stokes comparisons and expectations for Kansas

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Mick Cronin dissects the keys to better defense at UCLA in 2026-27

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Mike Boynton shares biggest takeaways from Dusty May & keys to get Michigan to Final Four in Detroit

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Tom Izzo Reflects on His Legacy and What's Next for Michigan State

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Ryan Odom on going 30-6 in year one at Virginia and how to build on it

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Early 2026-27 ACC College Basketball Preview: Awards, Storylines & more! | Is this Jon Scheyer's best Duke team?

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Kevin Young details the importance of getting Rob Wright III back to BYU

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Tommy Lloyd on Arizona's Final Four Run & Why He Stayed

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Early 2026-27 Big 12 College Basketball Preview: Awards, Storylines & more!

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Fred Hoiberg relives the best Nebraska basketball season ever

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Ben McCollum on Iowa's Elite Eight Run & Building a Big Ten Contender

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Early 2026-27 Big Ten College Basketball Preview: Awards, Storylines & more!

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Early 2026-27 Big East College Basketball Preview

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Why Shaka Smart came to terms with the transfer portal at Marquette

15

Jon Rothstein reacts to Dusty May leaving Michigan for the Mavericks

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This is what Bobby Cremins told Scott Cross about being the Georgia Tech head coach

17

Wes Miller reveals the advice Roy Williams gave him about coaching before taking Charlotte job

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Chris Mack discusses how he plans to keep USF at the top of the American Conference

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‘Very good foundation’ - Utah State’s Ben Jacobson analyzes first roster, how he retained Mason Falslev

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Justin Joyner On Taking Oregon State Job, Working Under Dusty May And More

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Casey Alexander CONFIDENT he can bring more consistent success to Kansas State

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Luke Murray explains why Boston College was the job that got him to leave UConn

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How Ronald Nored went from Final Four guard to head coach at Butler

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"They're all winners" - NC State's Justin Gainey analyzes his first roster in Raleigh

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Alan Huss Says There Is ALWAYS An Expectation Of Success At Creighton

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Stay or Go Decisions + Which Teams Still Need Help

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Randy Bennett reflects on saying goodbye to Saint Mary's and hello to Arizona State

28

UConn’s Schedule Is ABSURD + Calipari Reloads Arkansas & NCAA Tournament Expansion is Official

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Introducing 'Scorecard' a golf podcast from CBS Sports

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Will Wade shares the biggest difference between LSU & NC State

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NCAA Tournament EXPANSION + Blue Blood Pressure & Portal Chaos

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Gerry McNamara details the plan to reignite the Syracuse brand

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Transfer Portal Updates + Big Names Who Could Benefit from 5-in-5 rule

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Bryan Hodgson on lessons from Nate Oats and joining Providence and the Big East

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Transfer portal updates I UConn, Illinois show importance of retention

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Jerrod Calhoun spoke to Mick Cronin before accepting Cincy job + how he plans to rebuild FAST

37

Dusty May never considered leaving Michigan + updates on Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr.

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Latest transfer portal updates + catching up with Dusty May & Jerrod Calhoun

39

Introducing 'Deep Waters' a UFC podcast from CBS Sports

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Michigan crowned, UConn fails to complete dynasty bid + Early look at next season!

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UNC hiring Michael Malone - Jon Rothstein reacts!

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Michigan DOMINATES Arizona, UConn BACK to title game | Full Final Four Reaction Podcast

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Final Four Preview: Michigan-Arizona, Illinois-UConn + What's next for UNC?

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Why Brad Underwood wasn't watching UConn-Duke finish live & how this Illinois team broke through to Final Four

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ONE OF THE BEST ENDINGS EVER + Duke's Brutal Reality

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Presenting The Draymond Green Show | Draymond Green Versus Skip Bayless

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What's next for North Carolina + Why this Sweet 16 is shaping up to be special

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Jon Scheyer details what impresses him about St. John's & why he loves coaching Cameron Boozer

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Sean Miller explains Texas' surprising run to Sweet 16 & offers praise for Braden Smith ahead of Purdue matchup

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NCAA Tournament Chaos! Jon Rothstein recaps an incredible first weekend

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Jon Rothstein's First Four BREAKDOWN + THESE 9 Teams Are Title Contenders

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Jon Rothstein provides detailed bracket breakdown

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Jon Rothstein reacts to & picks every game in 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket!

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Jim Boeheim says Syracuse didn't give Red Autry enough NIL: “You can spend $10 million and lose”

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This is the WORST March Madness bubble EVER + Previewing Thursday's conference tournament matchups

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Dusty May details how Michigan has responded since LJ Cason injury & why Wolverines must now hunt for #1 overall seed

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Duke, Michigan, Arizona, Florida have separated themselves

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Hubert Davis Provides Injury Update On Caleb Wilson + Breaks Down UNC's Path To Deep Tournament Run

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Best PG In College Basketball | Award Discussions | Top Games To Watch | MUCH MORE!

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Dan Hurley says he will never again coach a player like Alex Karaban + what he told Rick Pitino recently

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Final No. 1 Seed Is Up For Grabs + Questions surround Michigan & Purdue

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This is March

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Brad Underwood details what makes this one of the BEST Illinois teams he’s coached, why they've got a shot at Final Four

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UConn’s sends a MESSAGE vs. St. John’s, Virginia-Duke PREVIEW + Is Todd Golden UNDERRATED?

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"He is a closer." - NC State's Will Wade says Darrion Williams is the key to a strong finish

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Duke’s Michigan-sized statement + Arizona delivers AGAIN & UConn-St. John’s: Game of the Year??

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Darius Acuff among the BEST freshmen PG to play for John Calipari, UConn’s 1-seed in JEOPARDY + Michigan vs. Duke PREVIEW

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Kelvin Sampson doesn't want to coach TOO LONG and overstay his welcome

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"Through the fire" - Tennessee's Rick Barnes explains how Nate Ament & the Vols have ascended to a new level

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A dark day in the Big 12: Tang fired, Saunders out + Michigan, Houston gauntlet weeks & JT Toppin

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Saint Louis' Josh Schertz details how his team got to 23-1, coaching Robbie Avila

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Michigan & Florida ROLL, How Purdue could IMPROVE, Bill Self doing one of the best coaching jobs

73

Kevin Willard describes Jay Wright's lasting influence on Villanova basketball

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North Carolina is climbing, St. John's has the goods + Michigan is elite & Arizona-Kansas is must-watch

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Miami Redhawks' Travis Steele reveals keys to his team's success, going UNDEFEATED

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Illinois is FINAL FOUR caliber + UConn vs. St. John’s RIVALRY preview I ICBB Now

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Rick Pitino on His Future, Why UConn Isn’t a Rival, and the Big East’s Next Step

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Michigan & Illinois surge, Florida & UConn hitting stride, Big 12 keeps improving

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Calipari's Best Freshman? Nebraska impressive in loss, Big East Big 3

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Tom Izzo calls Michigan the best team in Big Ten & details how Michigan State can return to Final Four

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Bill Self previews Darryn Peterson vs. AJ Dybantsa and details what it will take to get Kansas back on top

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Can Nebraska survive Michigan & Illinois? + The DEEPEST freshman class ever & a vintage Big Monday

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Grant McCasland makes a bold claim about JT Toppin & details vision to take Texas Tech to Final Four

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UCLA Breaks Through, Arizona’s Big Chance & What UNC–Virginia Really Tells Us

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UVA's Ryan Odom coached UMBC to a 1 vs. 16 upset, now he's the coach of the team he beat

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Florida & Kentucky have BIG TIME weeks + JT Toppin dominates BYU & Darryn Peterson is MUST-WATCH

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TJ Otzelberger details how Iowa State can rebound from loss to Kansas + how Cyclones can reach Final Four

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Why Kentucky could MISS the NCAA tournament, UNC has PROBLEMS

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"Duplicate and multiply" - Greg Gard shares how Wisconsin needs to BUILD on the Michigan win

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Michigan is mortal, Arizona looks dominant + Fred Hoiberg's COY campaign & a CBB Blue Blood audit

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Michigan, UConn TESTED: Why they’ll still make the Final Four I ICBBN

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Mark Byington breaks down how his team brought winning back to Vanderbilt

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Is St. John's going to miss the tournament? + Darryn Peterson's newest setback & ACC's opening week

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Michigan & UConn are in class of their own + Tobacco Road Updates & Nebraska's Opportunity

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How Fred Hoiberg Has Nebraska Among College Basketball’s Last Unbeaten & Why He Doesn't Plan on Touching Huskers Roster Midseason

96

AJ Dybantsa's Historic Start, Purdue's Quiet Surge & January Pressure Points

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How Dusty May quickly retooled Michigan to become the title favorite

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Kentucky can exhale, Statements from Texas Tech & Houston + Midseason All-Americans!

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Why Mark Pope thinks Kentucky has 'unlimited potential' + Jayden Quaintance injury UPDATE

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Why UConn's path makes them a likely 1-seed in March Madness, Darius Acuff deserves MORE attention

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USC's Eric Musselman opens up about the CHALLENGES of being a west coast Big Ten team

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The Big 12 could OWN the top 16 seeds + Duke & UConn's race for the East region & Nebraska is legit

103

Nate Oats details transforming Alabama into a powerhouse, importance of Labaron Philon | ICBBN

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Nebraska is SURGING, Michigan is UNSTOPPABLE + Big East NEEDS Notre Dame

105

Florida's Todd Golden highlights where the Gators MUST IMPROVE to repeat as champions

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Iowa State SENT A MESSAGE in Purdue blow out + CODE RED for Kentucky & Duke's Cam Boozer is the NPOY

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Pat Kelsey reflects on first loss, what makes Sananda Fru a KEY player for Louisville | ICBBN

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What makes Arkansas the MOST COMPLETE team in the SEC + Donovan Dent is BACK on track I ICBBN

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Indiana head coach Darian DeVries breaks down the 7-0 START for the Hoosiers & KEYS to Big Ten play

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Can Michigan, Purdue or Michigan State end the Big Ten drought? + Big 12 depth & UConn's Big East superiority

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Arkansas' John Calipari details what Darius Acuff & Meleek Thomas NEED TO LEARN to be successful

112

How Purdue could RUN THE TABLE into 2026 + Feast Week! Players Era Festival & Maui/Battle 4 Atlantis

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Adrian Autry details recruiting Kiyan Anthony to Syracuse, succession plan with Jim Boeheim and the Orange outlook this season

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What makes this the GOLDEN ERA of Alabama basketball + THIS team has the BEST resume in CBB

115

Brad Underwood details Illinois' approach to building a HEAVY international roster & rebuilding the program

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Purdue & UConn are the best teams in nation SO FAR + What's going on with Darryn Peterson?

117

Arizona's Tommy Lloyd reveals Koa Peat reminds him of Larry Johnson, breaks down TOUGH non-conference schedule

118

What Makes Alabama/Purdue a Final Four caliber game + UCLA frontcourt faces test against Arizona

119

HUGE Weekend for UNC, Indiana & Georgetown + Alabama takes over the Garden & Arkansas' ceiling

120

Coach K breaks down Cameron Boozer & this year's Duke team + his thoughts on possible NCAA Tournament expansion

121

Georgetown's Ed Cooley reveals what he LEARNED about his team from Kentucky exhibition win

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What makes North Carolina’s showdown vs. Kansas a MASSIVE game + Alabama has a tough road ahead

123

Koa Peat & Arizona make a STATEMENT + BYU vs. Nova & Duke vs. Texas feels like a Round of 32 game

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NCAA SVP of Basketball Dan Gavitt reveals the latest on possible NCAA Tournament expansion

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Jon Rothstein's 2025-26 Preseason All-America Teams! | Inside College Basketball Now

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5 BOLD Predictions for 2025-26: UConn vs. St. John's, Arkansas' Ceiling & NCAA Tournament Bids

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North Carolina Coach Hubert Davis REVEALS position size was a PRIORITY in building the roster

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Kentucky Rolls in Exhibition vs. Purdue + Fabulous Freshmen & UConn's Growing Injury Bug

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5 SEC Questions for 2025-26: Florida's Back-to-Back Bid, Kentucky's Depth & the Freshman to Watch

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Five Big Ten Questions For 2025-26: Final Four Or Bust For Purdue?, Donovan Dent's Impact & Sleeper

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Texas Tech's Grant McCasland shares the KEYS to a Final Four after last year's Elite Eight run

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Florida's STACKED Frontcourt + Kansas' Low Expectations & St. John's is better defensively right now

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Auburn's Steven Pearl details taking over for his father at Auburn & his first days as head coach

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5 Big 12 Questions for 2025-26: Houston's Youth, Kansas & Darryn Peterson, BYU & AJ Dybantsa

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5 Big Questions For The Big East -- Can UConn BOUNCE BACK; Can St. John's Live Up To the HYPE?

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Gonzaga's Mark Few breaks down a DEEP and EXPERIENCED roster for 2025-26

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The BIGGEST Questions for St. John's & Duke + North Carolina & NC State Status Report

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The TOP FIVE ACC Questions -- Will Duke be BETTER than last year?; Darrion Williams = ACCPOY?

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5 MASSIVE Non Power 5 Questions -- Does Gonzaga have STAYING POWER? Can Mountain West go multi-bid?

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Purdue's Matt Painter calls this year his BEST CHANCE to win a National Championship

141

A 76-Team NCAA Tournament?! + Tahaad Pettiford STAYING at Auburn & Hoya Paranoia!

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5 DARK HORSE Candidates for the 2026 Final Four | College Basketball

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15 Players That Will Become STARS During the 2025-26 College Basketball Season

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Michigan HC Dusty May believes the Wolverines have enough TO WIN IT ALL

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Dan Hurley is CONVINCED his flirtations with the NBA are OVER + why he wants to coach UConn forever

146

BYU's Richie Saunders is the STAR in practice; Brandon Garrison = Most Important Wildcat?

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The TEN MOST ANTICIPATED Non-Con games of 2025- 2026

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10 Head Coaches ON THE RISE in 2025-26 | College Basketball

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BYU's Kevin Young says Freshman AJ Dybantsa is the TOTAL PACKAGE, compares him to Paul George

150

Instant Reaction - Bruce Pearl retires with son Steven set to take over at Auburn

151

10 Dangerous Non Power Conference Teams You Can’t Ignore This College Basketball Season

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FIVE Teams that WILL OVERACHIEVE in 2025-2026

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FIVE teams ON THE RISE in 2025 - 2026 | College Basketball

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5 Teams That Should Be VASTLY Improved in 2025-26: Will Wade’s Wolfpack, the ACC + big roster turnover at Washington

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Auburn's Bruce Pearl believes the transfer portal teaches kids to RUN

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Duke's Jon Scheyer Reveals the LESSONS learned from Losing To Houston in the Final Four

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Why Kelvin Sampson likes this Houston team + reaction to Final Four comeback, loss to Florida

158

Todd Golden REVEALS the keys for a Florida Gators back-to-back title run

159

Tom Izzo says transfer portal is WAY WORSE for college basketball than NIL

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UCLA's Mick Cronin explains why having the best team, means getting the oldest team

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Dan Hurley describes how UConn can get BACK to championship level basketball

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Rick Pitino says ALL IS FORGIVEN with Louisville & St. John's Title Aspirations this season

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Pat Kelsey says Rick Pitino can come back to Louisville anytime he wants

164

Early ACC Breakdown: ACC needs to send 6 teams to tournament + Louisville’s MOST ANTICIPATED season

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Bill Self says Darryn Peterson is BEST freshman he has recruited + what's succession plan at Kansas?

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Early Big 12 Breakdown - MOST ANTICIPATED season in BYU history + Kansas & Baylor in transition

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Even With A Succession Plan, Creighton's Greg McDermott isn't slowing down.

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Early Big East Breakdown - St. John's and UConn are on a collision course + Power Rankings

169

John Calipari says transfer portal NEEDS TO BE FIXED in college basketball + Arkansas expectations for 2025-2026

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Early SEC Breakdown -- Florida could go back-to-back + all eyes on Jayden Quaintance at Kentucky

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Ohio State HC Jake Diebler talks about improving on Year 1 & the importance of a strong non-con

172

Alex Jensen explains how coaching in the G-League is like the current state of College Basketball

173

New Iowa Coach Ben McCollum explains how he started from the bottom at Drake to get to the Hawkeyes

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Maryland HC Buzz Williams thinks back on all of the lessons he's learned during his career

175

Niko Medved is bringing his winning ways back to where it all began

176

Bucky McMillan explains the origins of "Bucky Ball" as he brings it to College Station

177

Darian DeVries explains why he left West Virginia for A "Dream Job" in Bloomington

178

Big Ten Breakdown in July -- Will Anyone Join Purdue & Michigan Atop The Standings ?

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New Miami Head Coach Jai Lucas explains WHY he left Duke before the NCAA Tournament

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New Virginia head coach Ryan Odom returns to the place he fell in love with basketball

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New Lobos head coach Eric Olen is bringing an offensive style of his own to the desert

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The goal for Luke Loucks at Florida State will ALWAYS be to win a National Championship

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New Texas coach Sean Miller believes that the lessons learned at Xavier prepared him for now

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New WVU Boss Ross Hodge BELIEVES he has the right crew to hit the ground running

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New UNLV coach Josh Pastner BELIEVES his time off makes him the PERFECT Coach for the Rebels

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Richard Pitino on why choosing a Big East School was a must & why getting old is the goal

187

Phil Martelli Jr. on growing up with a Famous Father & his meteoric coaching rise to VCU

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Louisville has something special brewing; NCAA Tourney expansion ONLY helps P4 teams; is UNC back?

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Kevin Willard expects Villanova to eventually return to National Championship conversations

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Mark Pope On Why NOTHING Less Than A Title Is Acceptable At Kentucky + Keeping Their Schedule Secret

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New NC State Coach Will Wade plans to shake up the ACC next season

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