Eye On College Basketball EOCBB on CBSSN: Arizona’s No. 1 résumé; drafting top 10 COY candidates; which undefeated team loses next? Which will lose last?
Jan 13, 2026
Arizona's impeccable performance this season takes center stage as the hosts dissect their coaching and player dynamics. The discussion shifts to the Coach of the Year contenders, highlighting surprises like Fred Hoiberg's resurgence at Nebraska. Engaging predictions surface on which teams will secure a top-four seed in the NCAA Tournament. Finally, the hosts ponder which undefeated teams are likely to fall first, analyzing their competitiveness and upcoming challenges in an action-packed college basketball landscape.
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Arizona's Balance Is Built From Coaching Down
- Arizona's success flows from balanced roster construction and Tommy Lloyd's coaching leadership.
- Young scorers plus veteran floor leadership create a top-five offense and top-10 defense.
Arizona's Unusual Youth-Focused Rotation
- Matt Norlander recounts how Arizona's rotation is almost entirely freshmen or second-year players.
- He contrasts that with the common notion you can't win with freshmen in the modern era.
Expect A Tightly Packed Big 12 Title Race
- The Big 12's top tier is deep and likely to produce co-champions at season's end.
- Arizona projects to finish atop the league but probably share the title with at least one other team.