
Eye On College Basketball
CBS Sports’ official college basketball podcast is the most entertaining and informative of its kind. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander bring the sport into your ears at least three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long.
Latest episodes

Aug 20, 2024 • 33min
Summer Shootaround '24: Cooper Flagg could be the biggest star in CBB. Will Duke be the best team?
Cooper Flagg is likely to transcend college hoops, due to massive amounts of hype. In Jon Scheyer's third season running the Blue Devils, how high can this team go? The frosh class is loaded. Key vets return. Gary Parrish posits that this team could be the best in the country ... or fall well short of expectations. Plus: Norlander has five key story lines to know on the Devils heading into the fall, plus a fun scheduling scoop too.Eye 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 @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribeYou 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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

Aug 17, 2024 • 2min
Introducing 'Pushing the Pile: A CBS Sports NFL Podcast with Kyle Long & Mike Renner'
On Monday, August 19, CBS Sports is launching a new NFL podcast called Pushing the Pile with Kyle Long and Mike Renner. Download and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else podcasts are found. 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

Aug 15, 2024 • 35min
Summer Shootaround '24: Get ready, because Gonzaga seems to be Final Four-capable once again
Last year's Gonzaga Bulldogs found themselves outside lock territory for the NCAA Tournament for a large portion of the season. Until they made a late February run and kept head coach Mark Few's tournament streak (and Sweet 16 streak) intact. Heading into this season, it sure seems like Gonzaga won't have to worry about barely scraping into the NCAAs, but does it have enough top-end talent to win it all? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander take a look under the hood.Eye 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 @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribeYou 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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

Aug 13, 2024 • 34min
Summer Shootaround '24: The Baylor Bears are talented but a bit tiny. Will it be their undoing?
The Baylor Bears had a good year in '23-24, earning a 3-seed before being upset by the Clemson Tigers in the NCAA Tournament. Will the new additions of Jeremy Roach, Norchad Omier and VJ Edgecombe get the Bears over the hump and back to the Final Four? They've got a shot. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down Scott Drew's crew.(02:24) - Is 7th too high for Baylor heading into November?(16:48) - Other Baylor observations(17:43) - Baylor schedule lookahead(22:12) - Over/under 22.5 wins?Eye 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 @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribeYou 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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

Aug 8, 2024 • 33min
Summer Shootaround '24 - Iowa State brings back its 4 top scorers and is poised for an encore
The Iowa State Cyclones finished 2nd in the Big 12 regular season standings, won the Big 12 Tournament, earned a 2-seed in the NCAA Tournament, and saw themselves eliminated in the Sweet 16. So what will the Cyclones do for an encore this season? Gary Parrish has them ranked 6th in his Top 25 And One rankings, does Norlander agree? You can find out on a fresh episode of the Summer Shootaround Series.Eye 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 @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribeYou 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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

Aug 6, 2024 • 38min
Summer Shootaround '24: UConn can't possibly win three straight national championships ... can it? Well, let's talk about it.
The 2024 Summer Shootaround spotlight shifts to the back-to-back national champs, the UConn Huskies. Having lost 4 starters to the draft, can the remaining Huskies continue this dominant run of form? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down what's cooking in Storrs.Eye 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 @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribeYou 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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

Aug 1, 2024 • 28min
Summer Shootaround '24: RJ Davis returns for one last dance; why UNC will be better than you think
Shouts to Leaky Black. Last year was a mixed bag for the North Carolina Tar Heels. They returned to the NCAA Tournament after a disappointing year. However, they were stopped short of a Final Four and got upset in the Sweet 16. RJ Davis returns for his fifth and final year in Chapel Hill, armed with reinforcements from the high school recruiting trail and the transfer portal. Gary Parrish believes this is a top-five unit. Matt Norlander isn't quite there. Here's the situation in Chapel Hill.Eye 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 @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribeYou 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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

Jul 30, 2024 • 19min
Summer Shootaround '24: Houston remains a metric darling, but who replaces All-American Jamal Shead?
Houston returns much of its roster, but a big minus is the departure of Jamal Shead. Can LJ Cryer and crew adequately replace Shead's production to win the Big 12 again? Matt Norlander and Gary Parrish discuss.Eye 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 @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribeYou 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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

Jul 25, 2024 • 29min
Summer Shootaround '24: Alabama looks STACKED, but it needs to improve the defense to win a national title
The Alabama Crimson Tide came the closest to knocking off the UConn Huskies in the NCAA Tournament last season. With Mark Sears returning to lead the charge, can this team improve its defense to finish the job? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down the Crimson Tide's chances in the latest Summer Shootaround episode!Eye 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 @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribeYou 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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

Jul 23, 2024 • 29min
Summer Shootaround '24 - The Kansas Jayhawks SHOULD return to form after an underwhelming season
Last season didn't go to plan in Lawrence, especially the early NCAA Tournament exit. However, a loaded transfer portal class and some impact freshmen arriving on campus have the Jayhawks as the top team in GP's Top 25 And One. How far can the Jayhawks go this year? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss.(03:14) - Kansas at No. 1 - Dig it or Despise it?(09:23) - Does Kansas finishing outside the Top 25 in Kenpom for the second time in the last four years concern you? (19:45) - Kansas schedule lookaheadEye 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 @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribeYou 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: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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