Things are slow around the college basketball world. Today, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander embark on a two-part mailbag journey over the next couple of weeks.(0:00) Intro + Da Bears!(3:00) It’s Mailbag Time(3:30) Um … could GP or Norlander officiate a wedding?(8:30) Favorite CBB teams & NYC recommendations(19:15) Ryan from parts unknown - tourney teams, Yellowcard and tattoos(27:45) A West Virginia fan in Louisville has a recruiting question(34:30) Let’s talk about Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks (and apparently showers)(47:45) Sometimes coaches are so out of the loop …(55:00) GP and Norlander’s violent history(1:01:20) The most consequential games in college basketball historyTheme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
Sep 15
1 hr 18 min
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open on LSU vs. the SEC and Greg Sankey. The headlines revolve around football, but how will the commissioner's decisions impact Will Wade's roster on the basketball side? Then, Trey Kaufman-Renn is eligible. Where is he going to play college basketball next season? Finally, Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell has cancer. Our thoughts are with him, his family and the Rutgers hoops.(0:00) Intro(1:00) LSU buckles under the threat of SEC expulsion(15:40) How might this impact Will Wade’s basketball roster?(29:30) Trey Kaufman-Renn is eligible. Where will he play? It ain’t at Purdue(45:45) Our thoughts are with Steve Pikiell and Rutgers hoopsTheme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
Sep 10
51 min
What do coaches actually think? Every year, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander ask coaches a series of questions about the landscape of college basketball. Anonymously, coaches around the country give their honest thoughts about the sport on a range of topics. On today's show, GP and Norlander will break down what they heard about things ranging from best teams, players and hires to the sport's most powerful person in 2026. (0:00) Intro + the live shows are back!(1:00) GP’s recording spot & a Gregg Doyel story(5:40) Should 2026 seniors be grandfathered into five-in-five?(15:00) Best player and best team in 2026-27?(22:45) Who was the best coaching hire in the offseason?(33:00) Does a 76-team tournament mean more job security or less?(43:35) Have you ever seriously wondered about a player compromised by gambling?(57:05) How many games should there be in CBB’s regular season?(1:03:55) Best men’s CBB team of the 21st century?(1:12:10) Who is college basketball’s most powerful person?Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
Sep 8
1 hr 25 min
On this Summer Shootaround finale, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss our third mystery auction team. Can Norlander redeem himself? Can you guess it before he does?Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
Sep 3
49 min
On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander head to the mid-major ranks to discuss a school with a very successful head coach and the highest-ranked recruit in program history.Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
Sep 1
33 min
On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss our first mystery auction winner of the 2026 Summer Shootaround series. Play along as Norlander guesses which school we are talking about!Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
Aug 28
34 min
On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish visits with Virginia head coach Ryan Odom ahead of year two in Charlottesville. GP and Ryan discuss the returning talent, last year's 30-win season, a very aggressive schedule and plenty more.(0:00) Intro + let’s talk Virginia(1:45) Ryan Odom joins the show!(2:15) Thijs de Ridder is back and Ryan has plenty of retention(5:45) Chance Mallory will have a big-time role this season(7:00) Assessing talent coming from mid-major basketball(9:30) Roster Breakdown: the group tasked with following up a 30-win season(11:45) A tougher non-conference schedule & scheduling philosophy(14:00) Competing against teams with deep pockets like Duke & Louisville(20:45) Ryan’s careerTheme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
Aug 26
26 min
On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander talk all things North Carolina. The Michael Malone era has arrived in Chapel Hill. How good can the Tar Heels be in year one? Plus, the roster that could've been, a high-major-heavy non-conference schedule and the ACC ceiling for UNC. (0:00) Intro + let’s talk Tar Heels(1:45) Love it or Loathe it: No. 25 in the Top 25 and 1 (+ is it Mike or Michael?)(6:30) The roster that is vs. the roster that coulda been(10:28) Was Michael Malone one of the best hires this offseason?(17:25) Roster Breakdown: top 10 portal class and lots of new pieces(25:00) Schedule Breakdown: 8 high-major opponents!(28:30) Season Predictions Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
Aug 24
30 min
On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish sits down with Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey to discuss basketball in the state of Kentucky, his roster that now includes Seth Trimble and expectations for his squad that should be a title contender on paper. (0:00) Intro + let’s talk Louisville hoops(1:45) Pat Kelsey joins the show!(3:15) Pat has a hot wife. We’ve had fun with that, but helps put things in perspective(8:45) Louisville is SPENDING. Does Pat have a recruiting budget?(7:25) The intensity of Louisville’s love for basketball and the Cards vs Kentucky(15:45) Cards add Seth Trimble late in the summer + The approach to recruiting in the NIL era(20:20) Roster breakdown: brand new roster loaded with big-time talent(21:00) Let’s talk about Louisville’s schedule(26:30)/ What does success look like for Louisville this season?Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
Aug 21
29 min
Summer Shootaround auction episodes are LIVE (ending August 20):Auction 1: https://tilt.fyi/MNlmHxqdr1Auction 2: https://tilt.fyi/l4NL2zwjTPAuction 3: https://tilt.fyi/WheUISAkS4On today's Summer Shootaround, Gary Parrish and Andy Katz break down the Michigan Wolverines. Dusty May is gone and Mike Boynton will lead the defending national champions in their title defense season. How good does Boynton need to be to keep his job? Can they get close to replacing last year's frontcourt production? All that and more!(0:00) Intro + let’s talk Michigan hoops(2:20) Andy Katz joins the show + how this job has changed(10:15) Dusty May leaves Michigan, Mike Boynton has the keys(19:15) What does Boynton need to do in year one to get a year two?(21:30) Roster Breakdown: Transfers with big shoes to fill, returning backcourt, 5-star frosh(24:30) Schedule & Season PredictionsTheme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
Aug 19
30 min
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