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Inside College Basketball NowNCAA SVP of Basketball Dan Gavitt reveals the latest on possible NCAA Tournament expansionJon Rothstein sits down with NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball, Dan Gavitt, for a wide-ranging conversation on the state — and future — of college basketball. Gavitt reflects on his roots in the game, lessons learned from his father, and his journey from the Big East to leading March Madness operations.
They dig into how the changing landscape — including NIL, the transfer portal, and potential five-year eligibility — is reshaping the sport. Gavitt also addresses some of the biggest questions in the game today: tournament expansion, seeding debates, the role of Championship Week, and what expanded access could mean for mid-majors and the...
2025-11-0344 min
Inside College Basketball Now5 BOLD Predictions for 2025-26: UConn vs. St. John's, Arkansas' Ceiling & NCAA Tournament BidsOn the doorstep of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Jon Rothstein shares five bold predictions for the year. From NCAA Tournament bids to Big East foes and an SEC team with a higher ceiling than people realize. Let's predict! Boldly.
(0:00) Intro
(1:55) Big Ten and SEC
(9:00) ACC
(17:30) St. John's and UConn
(24:30) Arkansas
(31:30) San Francisco
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2025-10-2937 min
Inside College Basketball NowA 76-Team NCAA Tournament?! + Tahaad Pettiford STAYING at Auburn & Hoya Paranoia!Jon Rothstein has been on the road again! After another trip taking in preseason practice across the country, he's back to report on what he saw. Plus the latest in the college basketball universe!
(0:00) Intro
(1:48) Jon making the rounds to preseason practice - Virginia, VCU and all across the east coast
(3:45) Three Big Things
(4:00) Report: 76-team NCAA Tournament Expansion
(20:19) Auburn should be an NCAA Tournament team in Year 1 under Steven Pearl
(24:42) Hoya Paranoia at Georgetown
(28:30) Questions from the Live Chat!
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2025-10-0642 min
Eye On College BasketballNorlander recruiting recap + Many Coaches OK with NCAA Tournament staying at 68 & NBA/NFL/MLB players associations push back on NCAA's charge on CongressThe NBA, NFL, and MLB players associations are pushing back on the NCAA’s request for help from Congress — and it could shake up the future of athlete pay and NIL rules. We also break down where coaches stand on NCAA Tournament expansion, with many happy to keep it at 68 teams. Plus, Matt Norlander shares his latest recruiting updates from the July circuit.
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2025-07-1657 minEye On College BasketballNCAA Tournament expansion talks stall -- for now. Is there hope to stay at 68? + Why new kinds of NIL chaos have quickly taken hold in college sportsRead Matt Norlander's column on possible tournament expansion: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/heres-the-math-and-data-that-prove-why-the-ncaa-tournament-doesnt-need-to-expand/
The NCAA has officially tabled a decision on expanding the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, with 72- and 76-team formats still under consideration. In this episode, the crew breaks down what the delay means, why expansion is still on the table, and how adding teams could reshape everything from bubble drama to bracket strategy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lear...
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The OddsBreakersPodcast 685 – 21 – 25 – With Will Hill – NCAA Tournament Best Bets (part 2) – Friday Plays – Sports BettingWe have a great show for you today! Will Hill @NotTheeWillHill from @VSINLIVE is back to break down a weekend of MADNESS! First, Kiev reminds us to get in some free tournament challenges listed below. Next, Will comes on and the guys get right into the best foods to eat and places to watch the NCAA tournament. Then, Will and Kiev play a game called buy, sell or 50/50 on all of the popular March Madness trends. Next, we talk more about their brackets giving out Cinderellas and their final four. After that the guys break down Will's BEST BETS for the...
2025-03-201h 00The OddsBreakersPodcast 684 – 20 – 25 – With Matt Youmans – NCAA Tournament Best Bets (part 1) – Thursday Plays – Sports BettingWe have a great show for you today! Matt Youmans @MattYoumans247 from @VSINLIVE is back to break down a weekend of MADNESS First, Kiev reminds us to get in some free tournament challenges listed below. Next, Matt comes on and the guys get right into the poor job done by the committee. Then, Matt and Kiev talk more about their brackets giving out Cinderellas and their final four. After that the guys break down Matt's BEST BETS for the first round of the NCAA tournament. Then, the guys give out some long shots and some props that they like for the...
2025-03-191h 12Eye On College BasketballSpecial bonus ep: Will NCAA Tournament expand? How will committee handle SEC? What to know about selection process: Our 1-on-1 w/ NCAA SVP of Basketball, Dan GavittWe don't do guests often on the show, but when we do, they're big ones. So that brings us to this special episode, which was first posted to our YouTube channel. There are few in college sports with the candor and influence like NCAA SVP Dan Gavitt. Listen in as Matt Norlander and Gavitt chat for nearly an hour about the integration of new committee members, how tough it will be to seed the SEC in this year's tournament and, of course, where we stand with NCAA Tournament expansion — if the tournament even winds up expanding.01:45 - Ho...
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Eye On College BasketballLatest details behind possible NCAA Tournament expansion (72 or 76 teams; or stay at 68?); Norlander's NBA Draft Big BoardIt's another year and another discussion on whether or not the NCAA Tournament will expand from 68 teams. Is this the time when it has legs? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss.(00:35) - Will the NCAA Tournament expand to 72 or 76 teams?(36:04) - Why is Dalton Knecht number one on Matt Norlander's NBA Draft BoardEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @Dav...
2024-06-211h 00Eye On College BasketballExplaining impacts and controversies of the NCAA’s billion-dollar House case settlement. Plus: UNC fans are mad at GP for ranking the Tar Heels so highA settlement is nearing (quickly) between the NCAA and former college athletes in the widely discussed House v. NCAA case. How will this change the landscape of college basketball — and college sports — in the future? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss what's next with a primer and some opinions on the looming fallout. PLUS, has Hubert Davis built the his best team in Chapel Hill? Probably not, but the funny part is: Carolina fans are coming at GP for being so high on the Heels.(00:45) - What is the next financial landscape for college sports?(28:57) - GP...
2024-05-2256 minThe OddsBreakersPodcast 23 – 24 – March Madness NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 First Look – Sports BettingWe have a great show for you today! Kiev O'Neil @OBKiev goes solo to recap the huge first weekend of the NCAA tournament. We also talk some sweet 16 early lines and some leans and thoughts as well as a Free Play! Should you have any questions for the podcast, or games that you want us to cap during our shows, please message us at Info@TheOddsBreakers.com. Have a wonderful week!
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2024-03-2525 minThe OddsBreakersPodcast 22 – 24 – With Will Hill – March Madness NCAA Tournament Brackets, Sleepers and Friday Games – Free Plays – Sports BettingWe have a great show for you today! Will Hill @NotTheeWillHill from @VISNLive and the Gold Boys Discord is back to break down some NCAA tournament brackets and games! First, Kiev discusses our wonderful contest games like our FREE 2024 NCAA tournament challenge to win $500 in prizes! https://tinyurl.com/4zyurpku! We also have a huge discount code for more bracket games with over $40,000 in prizes! Get in for $30 with five tournament pools including survivor, pick-em and upset brackets! Get in right here! https://www.theszn.com/ob/ Next, Will comes on and the guys discuss their brackets and who they have...
2024-03-2159 minEye On College Basketball2024 NCAA Women's Tournament Preview: MEGA Bracket Breakdown, Picks, Predictions, SleepersThe 2024 NCAA Women's tournament is here with no less intrigue than the men's game this year. Ashley Nicole Moss and Terrika Foster Brasby break down every storyline and pick out the only women's NCAA Tournament bracket you'll ever need!(06:11) - Why Caitlin Clark is the best college scorer ever, but not the greatest player ever.(11:47) - Is the future already here with Juju Watkins?(22:47) - Dawn Staley is the Nick Saban of College Basketball(28:43) - How likely is it that LSU repeats?(38:00) - Why the women's...
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College Basketball Recruiting Weekly🏀 NCAA Tournament preview spectacular 🔥 Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander pick every game in their brackets - Eye on College Basketball podcastWant more college hoops insight and bracket advice? Download and follow the Eye on College Basketball podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. The ONLY episode on the NCAA Tournament that you'll ever need is HERE! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander will break down every game to give you the sleepers, cinderellas, bracket busters, and more!(01:00) - Kansas Kevin McCullar shut down for NCAA Tournament(09:50) - Virginia, we're not mad. We're just disappointed.(18:05) - We're picking brackets!(53:27) - Fina...
2024-03-201h 02Eye On College Basketball🏀 NCAA Tournament preview spectacular 🔥 Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander pick every game in their bracketsThe ONLY episode on the NCAA Tournament that you'll ever need is HERE! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander will break down every game to give you the sleepers, cinderellas, bracket busters, and more!(01:00) - Kansas Kevin McCullar shut down for NCAA Tournament(09:50) - Virginia, we're not mad. We're just disappointed.(18:05) - We're picking brackets!(53:27) - Final Four PicksEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else...
2024-03-201h 01The OddsBreakersPodcast 21 – 24 – With Erik Haslam – March Madness NCAA Tournament Brackets and Thursday Games – Free Plays – Sports BettingWe have a great show for you today! Erik Haslam from Haslametrics @Haslametrics is back to break down the 2024 NCAA Tournament! First, Kiev discusses our wonderful contest games like our FREE 2024 NCAA tournament challenge to win $500 in prizes! https://tinyurl.com/4zyurpku! We also have a huge discount code for more bracket games with over $40,000 in prizes! Get in for $30 with five tournament pools including survivor, pick-em and upset brackets! Get in right here! https://www.theszn.com/ob/ Next, Erik comes on and the guys get right into the seedings! How off was the committee this year? What teams should...
2024-03-201h 14The OddsBreakersPodcast 20 – 24 – March Madness NCAA Tournament First Look – Bracket Challenges – Free Plays – Sports BettingWe have a great show for you today! Kiev O'Neil goes solo for a first look at the NCAA tournament bracket! Today, we discuss bracket games, snubs, strength of quadrants, seeding and futures! We also discuss bracket games as well as our FREE 2024 NCAA tournament challenge to win $500 in prizes! https://tinyurl.com/4zyurpku! We also have a huge discount code for more bracket games with over $40,000 in prizes! Get in for $30 with five tournament pools including survivor, pick-em and upset brackets! Get in right here! https://www.theszn.com/ob/ After that, Kiev talks some conference tournaments with some Free Pl...
2024-03-1830 minThe OddsBreakersPodcast 19 – 24 – With Peter Simones – College Basketball Contests – College Basketball Friday and Saturday thoughts – Sports BettingWe have a great show for you today! Peter Simones from The SZN @The_SZN is back to talk some huge March Madness tournament contests! First, Kiev talks about some promos that we have at The OddsBreakers for March Madness! Next, Peter somes on and the guys get right into our bracket contests! This year, we have multiple bracket challenges including an upset bracket and a survivor! Please follow the links below!. After that, Kiev talks some conference tournaments with some Free Plays for Friday! Should you have any questions for the podcast, or games that you want us to cap du...
2024-03-1539 minThe OddsBreakersPodcast 18 – 24 – With Matt Youmans – College Basketball Conference Tournaments – Sports BettingWe have a great show for you today! Matt Youmans @Mattyoumans247 from @VSINlive is back to break down a HUGE weekend of conference tournaments! First, Kiev recaps his weekend and talks about our Free March Madness Tournament Challenges at CBS Sports and at TheSZN.com! Links for entry are right below in this podcast description. Next, Matty comes on and the guys get right into the NFL draft! Then, the guys get into their top eight power rated teams in college basketball. Finally, Matt and Kiev go over the big conference tournaments with some Free Plays! Should you have any quest...
2024-03-1244 minThe OddsBreakersPodcast 17 – 24 – With Tony George – College Basketball Final Reg Season Weekend – UFC 299 – Sports BettingWe have a great show for you today! Justin Perri @JustinPerri8 from @ShotQualityBets is back to break down some conference tournaments! First, Kiev talks about our March Madness Bracket Challenge that we put on every year giving away $500! It is back for 2024! Next, Tony comes on and the guys talk about some buy low, sell high as well as some senior night! After that, Tony and Kiev talk about some of the biggest games of the weekend with some Free Plays! Finally, Kiev talk some UFC 299 and some plays that he likes for the big event! Should you have any question...
2024-03-081h 22The OddsBreakersPodcast 16 – 24 – With Justin Perri – College Basketball Conference Tournaments – Sports BettingWe have a great show for you today! Justin Perri @JustinPerri8 from @ShotQualityBets is back to break down some conference tournaments! First, Kiev talks about our March Madness Bracket Challenge that we put on every year giving away $500! It is back for 2024! Next, Justin comes on and the guys get right into who can win the NCAA tournament! Then, Justin and Kiev talk about some overrated bubble teams that could be some good fades in the near future. Finally, the guys get into the first week of conference tournaments with some Free Plays. Should you have any questions for the podc...
2024-03-061h 04The OddsBreakersPodcast 8 – 24 – With Justin Perri – College Basketball Jan 26th – 28st – NFL Conference Playoffs Weekend – Sports BettingWe have a HUGE show for you today! Justin Perri @JustinPerri8 from @ShotQualityBets is back to break down a big weekend of college basketball! First, Kiev gets into the NFL conference week with some breakdowns, leans and a few plays! Next, Justin comes on and we get right into sine buy low sell high teams that will have some value in the near future. Then, Justin gives out a sleeper that could make some noise in the NCAA tournament. After that, the guys get into the basketball weekend games with some breakdowns and some Free Plays! Finally, Kiev talks some s...
2024-01-261h 16
College Basketball Recruiting WeeklyCollege Basketball Recruiting Weekly: Major changes to college basketball 👀 | NCAA Academy StandoutsOn the latest episode of College Basketball Recruiting Weekly, 247Sports college basketball experts Adam Finkelstein and Matt Norlander discuss the proposed changes to NCAA basketball and Eric Bossi joins the show to recap the standouts at the NCAA Academy Event. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-08-0236 minEye On College BasketballWhy NCAA tourney isn’t expected to expand big; Pitt, K-State pick up huge Ws; beefy Wed & Thu preview (College Basketball 01/04)Read: Norlander - Why major NCAA Tournament expansion won't happen despite recommendations to change March MadnessThe NCAA Tournament will not be expanding to 90 teams anytime soon, and Matt Norlander shares why. Also, is college basketball going through anarchy or is it typical college basketball in January? Look at what happened Monday and Tuesday, folks. No unbeatens left ALREADY. Plus: we get you ready for the loaded Wednesday and Thursday slates of games.»Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple P...
2023-01-0456 minEye On College BasketballMark Emmert was a bad NCAA president. Can the job be salvaged? Also: Iverson Classic preview, other CBB notes (College Basketball 04/28)NCAA President Mark Emmert is stepping down from the job no later than June of 2023. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander take a look at Emmert's legacy and come to one conclusion: it was pretty bad. The guys also wonder if the job can be salvaged and what that job might look like in 18 months. Where is the NCAA headed? PLUS: a preview of this weekend's Allen Iverson Classic, and a heartfelt farewell to one of the greatest basketball SIDs ever, Kenny Klein, who is retiring.Eye on College Basketball is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Po...
2022-04-2858 minEye On College Basketball2022 NCAA Tournament Mega-Preview and Bracket Predictions: : Parrish, Norlander reveal all their picksJOIN THE Eye On College Basketball March Madness Bracket GroupThursday is ALMOST. HERE. We're less than 24 hours out from the full field of 64 games starting. So, Gary and Matt have decided to spoil the entire tournament for you: The duo spends much of the episode breaking down the entire bracket, all the way to the championship game in New Orleans. PLUS: Norlander goes solo on the back end and takes listener questions galore on the bracket. Huge ep ahead.READ: Norlander - NCAA numbers to knowREAD: Gary and...
2022-03-161h 34Eye On College BasketballNova-UCLA, Texas-Gonzaga lead our first weekend preview and picks; NCAA fires back at Oklahoma State (College Basketball 11/12)The College basketball season's first weekend starts with a massive slate of games that will determine how we see a bunch of the contenders. But first, Parrish and Norlander dive into the NCAA reprimanding Oklahoma State fans for sending threats to NCAA officials. Also, the first college basketball weekend also means the return of the Final Four plus one! Find out who Parrish and Norlander have picked to emerge victorious this weekend!(1:01) Oklahoma St. gets reprimanded by the NCAA(11:59) Jim Hayford resigns(23:00) SMU at Oregon Preview(30:00) Nova vs...
2021-11-121h 00Eye On College BasketballThe Supreme Court rules 9-0 against the NCAA in one of the most significant college cases ever (College Basketball 06/21)Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander offer their insights and opinions on what Monday's huge news means. The Supreme Court returned its opinion on the NCAA v. Alston case, ruling 9-0 in favor of Alston, which equates to a win for college athletes everywhere. While the case did not tie to paying players, the Court did send a message to the NCAA that its current definition of amateurism falls outside of antitrust laws. It's a huge day for the future of collegiate athletics. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit...
2021-06-2140 minEye On College BasketballThat's funny: Mark Emmert now asking NCAA to put name, imagine and likeness rules on the books ASAP (College Basketball 05/11)Mark Emmert told The New York Times over the weekend that he wants the NCAA to have name, image and likeness rules on the books by July 1. Why July 1? That's when five states will have their own rules go live. It's a sticky situation, and change of tune, for the president of the NCAA. This is a story with a few layers, and we continue to follow and keep you up to speed on it because it's a huge story -- the biggest -- in college athletics this spring and summer. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander also touch on...
2021-05-1133 minEye On College BasketballWith almost no justification for doing so, the NCAA stupidly but unsurprisingly extends Mark Emmert's contract (College Basketball 04/28)The NCAA quietly announced late Tuesday night that president Mark Emmert had his contracted extended through 2025. It's baffling, and it's why we open this week's pod on the topic. Then Norlander and Parrish get to Loyola Chicago (22:00) hiring the youngest coach in D-I basketball -- while somehow keeping the roster almost entirely in tact. Pretty impressive. The pod closes with some thoughts on Texas (35:45) and then a Trivia Time! for you, the listener!Here is the Trivia Time! Name the 17 coaches in the past 25 seasons to get their first head-coaching job while simultaneously inheriting a program that m...
2021-04-2850 minEye On College BasketballBest bets for 2021 NCAA Tournament: Our five favorite first-round picks against the spread (College Basketball 03/17)This episode focus on Matt Norlander and Gary Parrish's picks for their top five bets for the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Are they experts? Of course not. Will this be the most entertaining (and still informative) picks podcast episode you'll find? Of course. We hope you enjoy this special bonus episode. To see the guys' brackets at CBSSports.com, head here: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament/bracket/expert-picks-and-anaylsis/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more...
2021-03-1738 minEye On College BasketballNCAA Tournament bracket backup plans, Michigan State is now IN THE FIELD, Final Four + 1 weekend preview (College Basketball 02/26)The NCAA has revealed (most) of its plans for bracket contingencies for the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Matt Norlander and Gary Parrish open with a detailed synopsis of what you need to know and offer up a few more tweaks the NCAA should have ultimately decided to go with. The second segment is tied to Michigan State (18:15) now vaulting itself into the field thanks to its win over Ohio State on Thursday. Plus, Michigan beat Iowa in a top-10 affair, and at this point three of the four No. 1 seeds are locked up. The Final Four + 1 (31:00) has Norlander disrespecting the Drews...
2021-02-261h 02Eye On College BasketballChris Beard's epic ejection; North Carolina's maskless fiasco; why Duke won't suck next season; 2021 NCAA tourney latest (College Basketball 02/10)Should UNC have had to forfeit its home game Tuesday vs. Miami in light of video surfacing showing players partying without masks? No. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander get into why. Then the guys touch on one of the bigger stories of the offseason (13:00) that went absolutely nowhere this season. What is it? Listen to find out. And about Duke and Kentucky (27:00), which lost again on Tuesday night — do we think these teams will be able to regain their top-10 form next season? For one, yes. For the other, not so much. And finally, Chris Beard (37:00) and his epic en...
2021-02-1055 minEye On College BasketballAlabama is almost as awesome at basketball as it is as football. What? Plus: Duke in trouble, NCAA Tournament rants (College Basketball 01/20)Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open with Alabama's record-breaking win at LSU on Tuesday night. The Crimson Tide are a top-10 team at the moment, so let's get into it. After that, a few words on Pitt's win over Duke (16:30) and a quick tour of some other results from Tuesday night, like Purdue, Oregon State and Florida all getting Ws (24:00). On Tuesday, the NCAA announced the schedule for all rounds of the 2021 NCAA Tournament (28:30) and Norlander has more information to report, in addition to some rants about what could have been changed with the format this year. The guys...
2021-01-2058 minEye On College BasketballTexas Tech's huge week; Indiana's bad loss; NCAA's tourney tweak; weekend picks (College Basketball 01/15)The weekend is here. GP and Norlander open with some lingering thoughts from Texas Tech’s nice win at Texas, then touch on Indiana’s problematic home loss to Purdue on Thursday night (8:30) and discuss the NCAA’s one-year-only modification to the bracketing process (12:15), which is an improvement. And since it’s Friday, you know it: Final Four + 1 picks (19:00) for our favorite games. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-01-1533 minEye On College BasketballMichigan moves into top tier; Duke, Kentucky, Kansas all take different kinds of losses; NCAA kicks the can on NIL (College Basketball 01/13)Michigan's powerful home win over Wisconsin on Tuesday night was so convincing, it's got us thinking that this is the best team in the Big Ten. The guys open on that, then get to Duke, Kentucky and Kansas (15:15) all losing, with thoughts on each of those games and why each loss was different. Also, on Monday, significant NCAA news came down when the D-I Council opted against recommending a vote on NIL rules and transfer rulers (35:30). Norlander provides a rundown on why, while Parrish levies an accurate attack against the NCAA over the stall on immediate eligibility for transfers.
2021-01-1357 minEye On College BasketballUConn's first season in Big East going well; details on NCAA Tournament in Indiana; high-profile transfers (College Basketball 01/06)It's been a while since we've led a pod with the UConn Huskies, but after that huge comeback road win at Marquette, it's where we start. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander then get to the confirmation of the NCAA Tournament securing six venues in and around Indianapolis (16:45) for the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Norlander has more details, including a look at a potential schedule for the Dance. Off-the-court news this week (36:00) with WVU's Oscar Tshiebwe and Houston's Caleb Mills both transferring out of their programs. The pod wraps around the 44-minute mark with what to watch for Wednesday and Thursday night...
2021-01-0653 min
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzNCAA Tournament announcement, Kentucky’s Mitch Barnhart and ESPN’s Dan DakichThe NCAA announced that the entire 2021 NCAA Tournament will be held in Indiana. Kentucky Athletic Director and chair of the NCAA Competition Oversight Committee Mitch Barnhart joins Andy to discuss how the committee came to the decision. Andy ranks the historic tournament sites. ESPN’s Dan Dakich breaks down each of the sites for 2021. March Chadness hosts our weekly game picks and discusses the first NET rankings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-01-0441 minEye On College BasketballYes or no: Michigan State makes the 2021 NCAA Tournament; Arizona's postseason ban; a look back on the best and worst of 2020 (College Basketball 12/30)Happy New Year’s Eve eve! We open this ep by talking Michigan State and whether it misses making the NCAA Tournament in 2021. Then GP and Norlander discuss Arizona (14:30) removing itself from the 2021 postseason and whether this plan should or could backfire on the Wildcats. At the 28-minute mark, Parrish’s podcast betrayal before discussing the games to know for Thursday night, New Year’s Eve (32:00), led by Minnesota-Wisconsin. And given this is the final episode of 2020, we have to wrap by looking back on the year. Norlander has the five biggest college hoops stories of the past 12 months, and th...
2020-12-3059 min
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzSVP of Basketball Dan Gavitt and Mizzou’s Mark SmithNCAA SVP of Basketball Dan Gavitt and Andy close out 2020 with a discussion about the start of the season and look ahead to March Madness. Andy ranks the conferences after one month of college hoops. Mizzou's Mark Smith shares what makes the Tigers so strong after their undefeated start to the season. March Chadness joins the pod for the weekly game picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-12-2958 minEye On College Basketball🚨NCAA decides to move the entire 2021 NCAA Tournament to one area, likely greater Indianapolis (Emergency Podcast!)The 2021 NCAA Tournament will be held in one general location, with that location hopefully being the greater Indianapolis area. What is and isn't doable, what has and hasn't been decided, what should and shouldn't happen: Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander give you 30 minutes of reaction to Monday's big news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-11-1630 minEye On College BasketballCONFERENCE PREVIEW: The Pac-12 will be a three-team race and the conference could send seven to the NCAA TournamentGary Parrish and Matt Norlander do not agree on the best team in the Pac-12 this season. In fact, they might disagree more about this league than any other. That's a great thing for Pac-12 teams, because it means the conference is again built to put a minimum of five teams into the NCAA Tournament and a maximum, most likely, of seven. Which seven? What are the tiers? Should Arizona State be the pick? We hope you get out and vote on this Election Day, and if you are, and if this podcast helped pass the time while waiting...
2020-11-0331 minEye On College BasketballMajor news: ESPN bails on its Orlando bubble entirely and Arizona has been hit with NINE allegations of wrongdoing from the NCAA (College Basketball 10/26)On Sunday, The Athletic broke the news that Arizona has been assessed with nine NCAA violations, including five of the worst variety, by the NCAA. One of them is a Level I toward coach Sean Miller. The podcasts first 30 minutes touch on that (and Norlander's back from vacation), and then at the 30-minute mark, GP and Norlander react in real time to the news that, following Norlander's report from Sunday, ESPN has decided to kill all of its games and multi-team events scheduled to be held from Nov. 25-Dec. 4 in Orlando at Walt Disney World. That has huge scheduling...
2020-10-261h 02Eye On College BasketballNCAA does the right thing; Gregg Marshall denies assaulting his players; latest with Kentucky getting Olivier Sarr eligible (college basketball 10/15)The NCAA's Division I Council voted on multiple significant items on Wednesday, and two of them we get into on this podcast: 1) all winter-sport athletes get an extra year of eligibility no matter what, which clearly will have a big impact on college basketball. No. 2) When the vote is passed in January, every NCAA scholarship athlete will be able to transfer without having to sit a season the FIRST time they opt to do so. So those two topics, in addition to how Olivier Sarr's situation at Kentucky fits into all this. The podcast wraps with the latest on...
2020-10-1554 minEye On College BasketballThe NCAA decides Nov. 25 will be the start date for college basketball's season; here's how we got hereOn Wednesday, the NCAA's Division I Council approved a Nov. 25 start date. That's a good thing ... with some drawbacks. Good to have a date, bad for MTE events like the Maui Invitation which will now have to move around that date and create schedule chaos as a result. But there's a lot of positivity to get to! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander have everything you need to know about this -- plus a look at the historic vote that came to be on Wednesday as well. To learn more about listener data and...
2020-09-1750 minEye On College BasketballACC coaches are going to propose that every team in college basketball plays in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Thanks: WE HATE IT.On Wednesday morning an outrageous headline came in: ACC coaches agreed on a conference call to propose to the NCAA an all-inclusive 2021 tournament. Everybody into the pool. Uh, what? Is this even possible? It's not practical. The pod leads with Parrish and Norlander picking this plan apart, then getting to Norlander's story from Tuesday that revealed how dozens of teams could be playing in a bubble in Connecticut in December. This ep wraps with a quick thought on Billy Donovan being on the coaching market and whether he'll make his way back to college hoops. What's the percentage on...
2020-09-0946 min
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzPurdue’s Matt Painter, Texas’ Shaka Smart, Dayton’s Anthony GrantAndy pays tribute to NCAA icon Tom Jernstedt. Purdue head coach Matt Painter, Texas head coach Shaka Smart and Dayton head coach Anthony Grant join Andy to discuss the projected start date of the 2020-21 season and how their teams plan to move forward regarding systemic racism. Andy ranks the top changes to the tournament over the last quarter century in honor of Tom Jernstedt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-09-0840 minEye On College Basketball🚨Will Wade has been accused by the NCAA of offering at least 11 players impermissible benefits to play at LSUTwo podcasts in one day? In August? We're here for you.This is a quickie emergency pod that addresses serious news that emerged late Wednesday morning: Will Wade, according to NCAA findings, has made at least 11 offers to players and/or former LSU prospects that included impermissible benefits. This information comes via an ESPN.com report, which cited documents obtained by the NCAA. This emergency pod not only lays out those details but also explains a potential timeline and discusses whether or not Wade is going to remain LSU's coach in the short-term -- because...
2020-08-2619 minEye On College BasketballGonzaga and Baylor agree to huge game for upcoming season; NCAA officially embracing playing college basketball in bubblesIf Gonzaga and Baylor can maneuver on a dime and schedule each other for next season, then of course there's real optimism college basketball can pull off a regular season for 2020-21. This episode leads with Norlander's scoop on Few and Drew's coup, and gets into a lot of the scenarios and scuttlebutt Parrish and Norlander have heard from coaches in the past week. We also got news as of late: the NCAA is officially embracing using bubbles and we know college basketball will have a definitive word on its schedule start time and details by mid-September. ...
2020-08-1848 min
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzVirginia’s Sam Hauser, Creighton’s Marcus Zegarowski and former NBA and NCAA head coach Avery JohnsonAndy discusses the status of the start of the regular season. Virginia forward Sam Hauser talks with Andy about getting back on the court for the Cavaliers and being a leader during a social movement. Andy continues ranking his top-20 returning players for next season. Creighton guard Marcus Zegarowski explains the adjustments to practicing in a pandemic and returning to the game following injury. Former NBA and NCAA coach Avery Johnson discusses his journey from Southern University to the NBA and how HBCU’s can be continually supported.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-08-1740 min
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzKentucky’s John CalipariKentucky head coach John Calipari joins Andy Katz to discuss his partnership with the McLendon Foundation Minority Leadership Initiative. Calipari builds his ‘Dream Player’ with Andy from ten specific characteristics of former players. Andy ranks his top-10 athletes from NCAA title runner-ups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-07-2132 minCollege Basketball Recruiting WeeklyOklahoma State banned from 2021 Tourney + NCAA updates draft withdrawal deadlineThe NBA draft is likely going to be October 15th, and the NCAA withdrawal deadline is August 3rd or 10 days after the NBA combine. Kevin Flaherty joins the Tani Levitt to discuss what does this mean for the prospects who still can return to college, is the August 3rd deadline fair to the players, and other draft/NCAA crossover topics.Then, just as the show was wrapping up, the NCAA announced a series of punishments against Oklahoma State, including a postseason ban in the 2020-2021 season. With Cade Cunningham – the #1 prospect in the 247Sports composite 2020 ranking – set to e...
2020-06-0559 minEye On College Basketball🚨The NCAA shocks Oklahoma State with a one-year postseason ban and a litany of other sanctionsFriday brought a real NCAA bombshell: Oklahoma State was served a one-year postseason ban for 2021 among a laundry list of other impactful charges, including fines, a loss of recruiting days and scholarships. Gary Parrish flies solo for this emergency episode, giving you quick analysis to what became the biggest story in college sports heading into the weekend. You can read Matt Norlander's news story on the sanctions here.Eye on College Basketball' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on T...
2020-06-0519 min
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzSyracuse Head Coach Jim BoeheimAndy starts this week's episode addressing the killing of George Floyd and other social injustices that face the Black community with a statement from Syracuse head coach Jim Boehiem and the NCAA President Mark Emmert. Boeheim talks with Andy about building his dream player using ten different character traits from former players. Boeheim shares his hopes for the Orange this upcoming season and the renovation update on the Carrier Dome. Andy ranks his top 10 defenders since 2010.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-06-0333 minEye On College BasketballThe Zion Williamson story that have plenty of Duke haters hoping the NCAA will somehow manage to punish Coach K's programCollege basketball's had some interesting headlines the past few days, huh? A pandemic isn't slowing talking points or salaciousness in this sport, no way. Today's ep opens up with some quarantine catchup, which then segues into Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discussing a question Parrish asked this week: if professors aged 60-and-up are being advised to not return for in-person teaching on campuses in the fall, then where does that leave the many college coaches of that age? From there, the guys get into the buzzed-about situation with Zion Williamson's (38:15) former marketing agent, who is countersuing against Williamson and...
2020-05-131h 19Eye On College BasketballNext up in the NCAA's notice of allegations assembly line: The Louisville CardinalsMonday brought yet another big headline for college basketball. It's the offseason, coronavirus is still very much a threat to the United States, but the news cycle in college hoops will now slow. Louisville announced it had received its notice of allegations from the NCAA. There is one Level I allegation and a few more Level II charges, including a notable one against former coach Rick Pitino. This episode gets into the news and provides a bit more clarity on what's to come for Louisville and why this case is different from every other one under the broader umbrella...
2020-05-0557 minEye On College BasketballNCAA rubber-stamps that college players will be allowed to make money off their name, image and likeness beginning in 2021 -- but here's the catchWednesday was a historic day in NCAA history. The organization, through the power of its Board of Governors, announced that name, image and likeness legislation has been approved, with the vote going into action come January of 2021. There are obviously issues and criticisms, two of which stab at the heart of all of this, so Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander make it much clearer in the first 30 minutes just how much still needs to be done and where the NCAA is going to find itself in some trouble. There's some basketball to discuss as well. After Sunday's NBA Draft...
2020-04-291h 03Eye On College BasketballThe greatest games in NCAA Tournament history; the biggest draft and transfer decisions in the past week in college basketballOn Monday, CBSSports.com published Norlander's exhaustive look at the 101 best NCAA Tournament games since 1985, when the bracket expanded to 64 teams. This episode -- after some latest life updates to start -- gets into how the list was made, some favorite games, and some memories from GP. Hey, the season would have ended Monday night, so consider this your once-and-for-all bow on 2019-20. From there, the guys talk about Scottie Lewis' somewhat-surprising decision (30:30) to return to Florida -- a good thing -- and touch on three other big transactional decisions in the past few days in college hoops: Matt...
2020-04-0854 minEye On College BasketballThe biggest concerns and crises now facing college sports, plus a few more strolls down NCAA Tournament memory laneAs you continue to quarantine, we continue to give you loaded podcasts to help you get through your days and nights. This episode opens with an admission from Parrish, and then an unexpected digression from he and Norlander about more past experiences and memories from the NCAA Tournament. It's 30 minutes of distraction we think you'll like, and then the guys get to Norlander's deep dive into the biggest concerns and problems facing college basketball/college sports (31:00) right now. We don't have answers, but things could get really problematic later this year. Be sure to read Norlander's story at CBSSports...
2020-03-271h 22Eye On College BasketballAmid coronavirus situation, NCAA says no bracket is coming; we reveal our All-Americans, Player, Freshman and Coach of the YearWe hope you’re holding up well, and safely, amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. This podcast isn’t going anywhere. This ep opens with some general chatter from Parrish and Norlander about what home life has been like since the NCAA Tournament was canceled, and then they get to some college hoops chatter. After leaving a slight crack of the door open for building and revealing an official 2020 NCAA Tournament bracket (18:10), the NCAA announced on what was supposed to be Selection Sunday that there would definitively not be one. The guys weigh the pros and cons and share whether they...
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March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzNCAA Vice President of Men's Basketball Dan GavittAndy Katz reacts to the cancellation of the NCAA men's basketball Tournament. NCAA vice president of men's basketball Dan Gavitt joins to explain the unprecedented process of decision-making that ultimately led to cancellation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-03-1416 minEye On College BasketballMarch 12, 2020 will forever be remembered as the day the NCAA Tournament diedThursday, March 12, 2020. A day that will live in college sports infamy due to the necessary/unprecedented action of canceling not only the Divions I men’s basketball tournament, but all NCAA-sanctioned events for the remainder of the academic year. Sports as we know it are on hiatus for at least a month. It is an odd time. There is so much to discuss. And suddenly this is the season-ending episode of the Eye on pod. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander spend the first 80% of this episode discussing the dozens of takeaways from what’s happened in college basketball in the...
2020-03-131h 38Eye On College Basketball🚨 What now for NCAA Tournament after Rudy Gobert tests positive for coronavirus/NBA suspends season? (3/11 Emergency Podcast)Another emergency podcast in your feeds to keep you updated on all the latest with how the coronavirus virus is severely affecting the sports world. This is a solo show from Gary Parrish, recorded after the NBA decided to suspended its season following Rudy Gobert testing positive for COVID-19. We've seen the pros course of action, how will the NCAA proceed after these developments?Eye on College Basketball' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @GaryParrishCBS, @MattNorlanderF...
2020-03-1216 minEye On College Basketball🚨 The 2020 NCAA Tournament will not allow fans to attend any of the games (3/11 Emergency Podcast)Your Wednesday night emergency podcast deals exclusively with the news that the NCAA has decided to not allow fans to attend its NCAA tournaments for men's and women's basketball. Will we see sites moved? Will it affect how the bracket is seeded? All of that and much more is covered.NOTE: This podcast was recorded and published before the NBA season was suspended. Eye on College Basketball' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @GaryParrishCBS, @MattNorlanderFor more c...
2020-03-1241 minEye On College BasketballIt's time to seriously talk about how big of a threat the coronavirus is to the NCAA TournamentWill the coronavirus, and concerns surrounding the widespread disease, cause more conference tournaments to ban fans -- and are we headed for the NCAA Tournament without paying customers in the stands? Parrish and Norlander explain why they believe the answer to that question is yes. This episode begins with a lengthy discussion on the questions, frustrations, need-to-knows and still-to-knows about the biggest story in the world and how it's impacting college basketball. From there, the guys give love to the small schools who've received auto bids (39:00) and Norlander details his powerful story on Vermont's Anthony Lamb (55:00), who has battled...
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March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzDuke Guard Tre Jones, Seton Hall Guard Myles Powell and NCAA Men's Basketball Committee Chair Kevin WhiteAndy speaks with Duke guard Tre Jones about the Blue Devils' season thus far and how they have improved throughout the season. Seton Hall guard Myles Powell talks about the Pirates most recent win against Villanova and the relentlessness of his teammates. Andy Ranks the 10 teams that could crack the top 4 lines come March. Kevin White, Chair of NCAA Men's Basketball Committee sheds light on the Committee's Bracket Preview selection process. Andy and March Chadness look ahead to the week's upcoming matchups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices...
2020-02-1151 min
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzKansas's Bill Self and NCAA's David WorlockAndy Katz talks with Kansas HC Bill Self about the Jayhawks journey from losing on opening night to securing the #1 ranking in the country. Andy ranks his Top-10 breakout freshmen who were ranked outside the preseason Top-20 recruiting rankings. NCAA Director of Media Coordination/Statistics David Worlock joins to explain the new NET rankings and how it will impact March Madness. Andy looks ahead and picks his most intriguing matchups for the upcoming week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-12-1750 minEye On College BasketballEMERGENCY POD: NCAA rules Memphis freshman James Wiseman ineligible for 12 gamesGary Parrish and Matt Norlander give you two podcasts in one day. This episode is solely dedicated to the NCAA's decision to suspended James Wiseman for a total of 12 games and all the fallout surrounding the ruling, plus speculation on whether Memphis can successfully appeal that suspension down a few games before Wiseman is scheduled to return to action on Jan. 12. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-11-2139 minEye On College BasketballMichigan State-Seton Hall best game of season so far; Memphis folds to NCAA; top five picks of the weekendMyles Powell's 37 points weren't enough to get Seton Hall a win over Michigan State Thursday night, but they were enough to make Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander wonder if he was ever even hurt in the first place. The guys open on that great game, then get to Memphis and the NCAA seemingly coming to a behind-closed-doors agreement (25:00) on James Wiseman’s ineligibility case. Then, it’s the second week of the #FavFive: Norlander and Parrish make their picks for five games this weekend (42:30), and the choices are as random as they are fun. To...
2019-11-151h 04Eye On College BasketballThe NCAA tries to take a step into the future, but stumbles and throws up on itself a little anywaySo, the NCAA is now open to allowing college athletes to "benefit" off their name, image and likeness. But are they, really? What did Tuesday bring us? A statement with no action or specifics on what new NCAA rules would entail. Matt Norlander has good news for why that ultimately won't matter, while Gary Parrish loads up and tears down some of the ridiculousness surrounding what happened Tuesday in Atlanta. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about...
2019-10-3039 minEye On College BasketballMike Krzyzewski tells the NCAA to get its act together; Kansas in horror as Snoop Dogg breaks out the stripper polesThe biggest news of the week came Tuesday in Charlotte, where Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said the NCAA was lagging and had acted with its head in the sand for too long when it comes to rule changes and player empowerment. It was a significant statement for K to make. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open the pod by going over what he said, in addition to what other coaches at ACC Media Day said in support or opposition of Krzyzewski. From there, some ACC predictions and league chatter (16:40) and then an entertaining evaluation of Snoop Dogg's Late Night...
2019-10-0953 minEye On College BasketballThe NCAA is waging a losing fight against paying players for what they empirically deserveIt's been a fascinating week of college sports, as California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law SB206, which will allow California college athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness beginning in 2023. College presidents, athletic directors and NCAA president Mark Emmert are scurrying and trying to stop the oncoming wave. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander cover all of what you might have missed, and what to expect next in this critical month of October. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
2019-10-041h 17Eye On College BasketballThe NCAA comes hard after Kansas and Bill Self -- and Self is ready to fight back. Here's what to expectThe NCAA has formally accused the University of Kansas of five Level I violations. Most of those are connected to the men's basketball program and its head coach, Bill Self. This podcast exclusively discusses the details of the case and lays out the specifics you need to know to better understand what the NCAA is trying to pin on Self. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander also make early predictions on the kinds of punishments Self and KU basketball will ultimately be hit with -- and explain why nothing is going to happen to Kansas for the 2019-20 season.
2019-09-2448 minEye On College BasketballCalifornia is one step away from allowing players to be paid. The NCAA is threatening to eliminate state schools from championship competitionThe only thing that awaits California college athletes the inalienable right to make money off their name, image and likeness -- and not face the threat of losing eligibility or a scholarship -- is the signature of state governor Gavin Newsom. It's led to a fascinating showdown between California and the NCAA. There are big-picture consequences that could alter the pillars of amateurism. Matt Norlander and Gary Parrish spend the first 40 minutes of the podcast explaining the actual law at stake, what the NCAA has said, what it can do and how things will play out in the years...
2019-09-121h 12Eye On College BasketballMost coaches want more mid-majors in the NCAA Tournament and for their players to have a right to be paidGary Parrish and Matt Norlander provide one of their strongest episodes of the offseason with long discussions on why coaches want more mid-majors, and transparency, and consistency, with the NCAA Tournament selection committee (1:00). From there, they lay out the surprising results from their Candid Coaches poll regarding players being able to profit off their name, image and likeness (27:30) and lay out an enticing, if not controversial, environment that would come to college basketball when such things would be allowed. The podcast closes with thoughts on Michigan State (46:30) being the overwhelming pick by coaches as the best team in the...
2019-09-0556 minEye On College BasketballThe NCAA wrongly changed its player-agent rule, angering LeBron James and presidential candidates in the processOn Tuesday, news leaked that the NCAA made major alterations to its rules regarding which agents could represent players in the pre-draft process. The rule modifications have been widely panned, most notably by LeBron James, who dubbed it #TheRichPaulRule, though the guys explain why that's not true at all. The podcast opens with a 25-minute conversation on this, then gets to Evan Mobley (26:45), the No. 1 prospect in 2020, finally committing to where his father and brother already are: USC. Now we wait on the No. 2 prospect, who has a family member employed at Oklahoma State, to commit. Cade Cunningham, what's...
2019-08-0759 min
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzPenny Hardaway of Memphis & Cincinnati's John BrannenMemphis Head Coach Penny Hardaway has one of the top 3 recruiting classes in NCAA basketball, and says landing James Wiseman, the #1 highschool player in the nation, was what started it all. Penny speaks to what he learned during his first year as a head coach, why studying the great programs and coaches was so important, and why making it to the NCAA Tournament simply isn't enough. He also breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of his incoming freshman (including his own son, Jayden), and explains what he's expecting from his veteran players. Then John Brannen is the new head coach...
2019-07-0929 minEye On College BasketballThe NCAA slams Kevin Ollie, and UConn doesn't care because it's going to the Big East next year anywayOn Tuesday, the NCAA's Committee on Infractions levied a three-year show-cause against former UConn coach Kevin Ollie. The university was spared any meaningful/significant penalties. Norlander and Parrish open the ep by discussing that, the fallout, Dan Hurley's contract and more. After that, the duo gets on to UConn leaving the American to join the Big East (16:45) and debate that team's standing in college basketball going forward, in addition to weighing the options for the American in the coming years. Finally, the most significant transfer decision of the offseason, potentially, happened Friday (44:30). They close the pod with that...
2019-07-0255 minEye On College BasketballLet's guess which six schools the NCAA is going to hit with Level I infractions in the coming weeksCBS Sports' Dennis Dodd reported a major story on Wednesday: an NCAA official told Dodd that six men's basketball programs would receive notices of allegations this summer, including two high-profile schools that would be notified by early July. The timing is surprising. So who will the schools be, and should any punishment be expected for the 2019-20 season? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander spend the first 30 minutes of the pod discussing that, then get to their NBA mock drafts (30:00), and lay out their predictions for the careers of Zion Williamson, Ja Morant, RJ Barrett and more. They also discuss...
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March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzAuburn's Bruce Pearl, Purdue's Matt Painter, and John Beilein Jumps To ClevelandPurdue Head Coach Matt Painter couldn't be prouder of the way his guys played in the NCAA Tournament, and says they'll use the Elite 8 loss as a building block for this coming season. He talks about the magic and talent of Carsen Edwards, and how he feels about returning players Matt Haarms, Trevion Williams, and Aaron Wheeler. He also addresses the 3-point line change and how it may impact his team and college basketball in general. Auburn's Bruce Pearl says Chuma Okeke and Jared Harper are committed to the NBA draft process and so he's planning accordingly for next season...
2019-05-1437 minEye On College BasketballWith the second trial over, and more guilty verdicts delivered, which schools were hurt the most -- and what will the NCAA do now?Our final podcast dedicated to the second college basketball federal trial opens on what the government set out to do, and failed. Then Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander take a tour of the schools that were hurt the most in all of this, and what might come next. Plus, Christian Dawkins, who again was found guilty by a federal jury, provided some helpful-yet-damning quotes once more in relation to Arizona coach Sean Miller after the trial ended Wednesday. Ultimately, the legacy and effects of this case will rest on the shoulders of the NCAA, which has a monumental challenge...
2019-05-0939 min
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzFirst-Time NCAA Tournament Champions, the Virginia CavaliersIt's the NCAA Tournament Wrap-Up with Andy Katz and first-time National Champs, the Virginia Cavaliers (who beat Texas Tech in an overtime thriller in Minnesota on Monday night)! Experience the emotion of the moment as Andy speaks with Coach Tony Bennett and a host of players including Kyle Guy, Ty Jerome, Mamadi Diakite, and Kihei Clark on the floor of the US Bank Stadium just after the Cavs clinched the title. Andy also exchanged a few emotional words with Tony's father, former coach Dick Bennett. Plus, Andy shares a pre-pre-season look at the Power 36!See omnystudio.com/listener for...
2019-04-0930 min
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzLSU Interim Head Coach Tony Benford, Loyola Of Chicago's Porter Moser & Andy's Sweet 16 RankingsThe Sweet 16 has been decided, and LSU is among the teams advancing. Interim Head Coach Tony Benford speaks about the adversity the team has overcome in losing Wade Sims before the season began to losing head coach Will Wade to suspension just before tournament play started. Tony also recounts the strategy they used to beat Yale and take down Maryland, and how they plan to handle a tough Michigan State in the Sweet 16. Then Loyola of Chicago Head Coach Porter Moser weighs in on UCF's heartbreaking loss to Duke, what it's like to be the Cinderella of the NCAA tournament...
2019-03-2533 minEye On College BasketballMEGA NCAA TOURNAMENT BREAKDOWN, PREDICTIONS, ANALYSIS PODCASTNo teases needed. THIS EPISODE IS THE GOODS. Complete NCAA Tournament reaction, analysis and everything you want for the morning after Selection Sunday. Here's how Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander sort through the bracket on this episode: the opening is first impressions about what the committee did and anything that stands out in a major way. The nitpicking is next (16:00), and then comes the region-by-region analysis. East is first (26:15), then West (36:30), then South (43:00), then Midwest (56:30). The pod wraps with Final Four and title picks (1 hour, 7 minutes). To learn more about listener data and o...
2019-03-181h 19
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzSelection Sunday Special with NCAA Selection Committee Chair Steve Muir, and Bracket Picks with Andy & Steve SmithIt's a Selection Sunday special with NCAA Men's Basketball Selection Committee Chair and Stanford Athletic Director, Bernard Muir, who explains why Greensboro, TCU, Indiana, and Alabama did not make the tournament cut! He also offers up the committee's reasons for including Belmont, the one circumstance that could have prevented Gonzaga from being a #1 seed, and the effect that Washington's loss to Oregon had on the selection process. Plus, Andy and his Turner Sports colleague, Steve Smith, break down the bracket, explain their picks, and choose a National Champion! Who's the Sweet 16 upset? Who's this year's Cinderella? And can Duke be...
2019-03-1830 min
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzThe Championship Edition with Villanova's Jay Wright & Notre Dame's Muffet McGrawIt's the Championship episode with 2018 NCAA Women's Champions Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw, and 2018 NCAA Men's Champions Villanova head coach Jay Wright! Muffet recounts the whirlwind it's been for the team and especially star, Arike Ogunbowale, how she feels about a possible three-peat this coming season, what she expects from returner Brianna Turner now that she's recovered from her knee injury, and why Notre Dame is the best job in the country! Then Jay Wright joins to talk about the differences between this off-season and the 2016 post-Championship off-season. He also addresses filling the void after losing 4 players to the...
2018-09-1131 min
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzUCF's Johnny Dawkins, NCAA Sr. VP of Basketball Dan Gavitt, and Bruce RasmussenThe next set of Final Four destinations was just announced and Andy Katz spoke with NCAA Sr. VP of Basketball, Dan Gavitt, and outgoing Chair of the NCAA Selection Committee, Bruce Rasmussen, about how a Final Four city is chosen, and why Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio, and Indianapolis were all awarded spots in this latest round. They also explain why Detroit, Los Angeles, and North Texas did not make the selection this time around. Then UCF Head Coach Johnny Dawkins joins to update the status of last year's injured players Tacko Fall, B.J. Taylor, and his son, Aubrey. He...
2018-07-1728 min
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzNCAA Championship Game Head Coaches - Jay Wright and John BeileinAndy's joined by the two head coaches of the National Championship game - Villanova's Jay Wright and Michigan's John Beilein. Jay discusses the impact of Jalen Brunson on the team's championship win, and how Jalen is preparing for the NBA draft. He also weighs in on the recommendations that he hopes Condoleezza Rice and the commission make on Wednesday. Michigan's John Beilein talks "remodeling versus rebuilding," Mo Wagner, assessing next year's teams, and why shooting hurt Michigan the most during the NCAA tournament run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your...
2018-04-2429 min
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzThe NCAA Championship Preview with Jay Wright and John BeileinIt's Michigan vs Villanova in the NCAA Championship game, and Andy Katz is speaking with both coaches on the eve of this momentous event! Michigan's John Beilein explains how growing up with 8 siblings on a farm near Lake Ontario taught him a lot about teamwork, and how he uses music to stay attuned to his players. Villanova's Jay Wright comments on Jalen Brunson's basketball IQ and development, Omari Spellman's growth in the second half of this season, and why he was never concerned about the team's lack of "one and done" players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-04-0222 min
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzJay Wright, Porter Moser, Tony DelkVillanova head coach Jay Wright shares thoughts on Jalen Brunson, Xavier, playing at the Garden, and why, next to the NCAA Tournament, there's no better basketball event in the country than The Big East Tournament. Loyola of Chicago head coach Porter Moser's team is going to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 33 years, and he explains what it's taken to get there, their "pace and space" philosophy, and how he plans to make his program more consistent. And Andy's March Madness cohost, Tony Delk, joins to break down the upcoming SEC Tournament and analyze which teams may find...
2018-03-0639 min
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzKelvin Sampson, Mike Brey, and Chris MackHouston head coach Kelvin Sampson says it's all about practice and player development, and why he knew this might be Houston's year to make it to the NCAA tournament. Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey talks the return of Bonzie Coulson and Matt Farrell to the Irish lineup, why he's excited to be at Barclays this coming weekend, and his seniors and team showed him about leadership under crisis. Plus, Xavier's Chris Mack on the Big East title, Trevon Bluiett, and the importance of being the number seed in the NCAA tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-03-0232 min
March Madness 365: MBB with Andy KatzBill Self, Tim Miles, and Danny HurleyThe Big 10 Tournament starts next week, so Andy's talking to Nebraska coach Tim Miles about his team's tournament strategy, their hopes for the NCAA tournament, and the development of Isaac Copeland. And Kansas head coach Bill Self joins to talk about the importance of consistency, playing tough schedules, and why the best teams are really the ones where the youngest players are the best players. Finally, Danny Hurley of Rhode Island checks in to talk St. Bonaventure, Arizona, and why this is a good year to be a good team as far as the NCAA tournament goes!See omnystudio...
2018-02-2336 min
The Weekly BlitzTHE NCAA WEEKLY BLITZJoin Host Joe Lisi (former ABC Sports college football researcher and co-host Corey Allen (former Georgia Bulldogs WR) as they speak with former Georgia Bulldogs DT Travis Stroud and former South Carolina Gamecocks WR Corey Bridges.
Mr. Travis Stroud is a husband and father of a son and daughter. Travis has accomplished many goals and received many honors as an athlete including; Reebok All American, All USA Today first Team, Atlanta Touchdown Club National Lineman of the Year, Gatorade Player of the Year. He was also a two sport athlete at The University of Georgia and a former member of t...
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The Weekly BlitzTHE NCAA WEEKLY BLITZJoin Host Joe Lisi (former ABC Sports college football researcher and owner of Goforthe2.com) as he speaks about the week 1 of the college football season. Joe gives his unique analysis and opinions about the opening week of college football.
Special Guest include: Big Ten Network College Football Analyst Gerry Dinardo and New Fox Sports College Football Sideline Reporter Steffi Sorensen.
Joseph Lisi is a former ABC Sports college football researcher. He is the owner of www.NCAABLITZ.com and www.GOFORTHE2.COM. Joseph has contributed for www.Rantsports.com- You can follow him on YOUTUBE at: MRJAL2230 or on Twit...
2014-08-0800 min
The Weekly BlitzTHE NCAA WEEKLY BLITZJoin Host Joe Lisi (former ABC Sports college football researcher) as he speaks with former UW and NFL S Tony Parrish.
Parrish was a standout safety for the University of Washington and was a lethal hitter in one of the best secondaries in the NCAA. Parrish was a dominating safety who loved to come up in run support and dominate opposing ball carriers. He was excellent in pass coverage as well and took great angles in cutting down the field against opposing quarterbacks. He was the team captain of the 1997 team and became a 2nd round draft pick in the 1998...
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The Weekly BlitzThe NCAA WEEKLY BLITZThis Friday 7:30 pm my Co-Host former Georgia Bulldog WR Corey Allen and I discuss the effects of the Bulldogs loss to Missouri and the 'Dawgs upcoming game with the Vanderbilt Commodores... .check it out on www.blogtalkradio.com THE NCAA WEEKLY BLITZ SHOW 6:30 pm Friday Join former ABC Sports college football researcher Joseph Lisi and former Georgia Bulldog WR Corey Allen discuss Georgia Bulldogs
2013-10-1900 minThe Weekly BlitzThe NCAA WEEKLY BLITZThis Friday 6:30 pm my Co-Host former Georgia Bulldog WR Corey Allen and I discuss the effects of the Bulldogs victory over LSU and the 'Dawgs upcoming game with the Tenn. Vols... .check it out on www.blogtalkradio.com THE NCAA WEEKLY BLITZ SHOW 6:30 pm Friday Join former ABC Sports college football researcher Joseph Lisi and former Georgia Bulldog WR Corey Allen discuss Georgia Bulldogs footballl and the SEC conference for week#6 of the college football season.
2013-10-0500 minThe Weekly BlitzThe NCAA Weekly BlitzJoin Host former ABC College Football researcher -Joseph Lisi and his Co-Host former Georgia Bulldog WR Corey Allen Friday discussing the Georgia Bulldogs and the SEC's biggest games.
Analysis, break downs and predicitons from the week's biggest matchups.
THE NCAA WEEKLY BLITZ SHOW!!!!!
2013-09-2000 minThe Weekly BlitzThe NCAA Weekly BlitzJoin Host former ABC College Football researcher -Joseph Lisi.
Joe will give his unique analysis, breakdowns and predicitons from the week's biggest matchups week #4 of the college football season.
THE NCAA WEEKLY BLITZ SHOW!!!!!
2013-09-1900 minThe Weekly BlitzThe NCAA Weekly BlitzJoin Host former ABC College Football researcher -Joseph Lisi as he speaks about college football week #4.
Joseph will give his unique analysis, breakdown and predicitons from the week's biggest matchups in week #4 of the college football season.
THE NCAA WEEKLY BLITZ SHOW!!!!!
2013-09-1700 min