

Eye On College Basketball
CBS Sports, College Basketball, Basketball, March Madness, NCAA Tournament, NBA Draft
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.
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Mar 28, 2025 • 47min
March Madness 2025 Sweet 16 Thursday Recap - Alabama, Florida, Duke, Texas Tech advance to Elite 8
We wanted great games in the Sweet 16 and WE GOT THEM. Alabama put on a shooting display vs. BYU as they made it to the Elite 8 for the first time in consecutive years. Florida sent the Crab Five home and perhaps Kevin Willard to a new job. Duke's Cooper Flagg put on a star performance to send Arizona home and Texas Tech rode a 16-point comeback to knock Arkansas out of the Tournament. What does it all mean? Gary Parrish and David Cobb recap Thursday's Sweet 16 events. 00:43 - Duke beats Arizona 100 - 9306:37 - Alabama defeats BYU 113 - 8816:52 - Florida knocks out Maryland 87 - 7131:48 - Texas Tech outlasts Arkansas in OT 85 - 83
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Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 4min
2025 March Madness NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Preview! Storylines, tourney flashback; F4 + 1 picks
ONE more show before we get to the games on Thursday night. Norlander and Parrish lay out their favorite angles/storylines for Thursday and Friday, then get into a quick STAY or HIT segment, look back on Stephen Curry's magical second-weekend, then make #expertpicks.03:44 - Three Most Intriguing Storylines of the Sweet 1616:53 - Flashback by Travis Mathew: 2008 Davidson27:55 - Final Four And 1, Game 1 - Alabama (-5.5) vs. BYU 30:38 - Final Four And 1, Game 2 - Florida (-7) vs. Maryland34:31 - Final Four And 1, Game 3 - Duke (-9.5) vs. Arizona43:49 - Final Four And 1, Game 4 - Texas Tech (-5.5) vs. Arkansas50:40 - Final Four And 1, Game 5 - Auburn (-8.5) vs. Michigan
Eye 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 @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe
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Mar 25, 2025 • 49min
EOCBB on CBSSN: Fav Sweet 16 games; all 1s or zero 1s to Final Four? Plus: portal is open too early; coaching carousel latest; NCAAT survivor picks!
The Sweet 16 games are just TWO days away! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander return to CBS Sports Network to discuss their favorite matchups. They also dive into whether all four No. 1 seeds can make it to the Final Four for only the second time in tournament history. Later, with the Transfer Portal now open, they break down the record number of players entering it in the first two days. Should the portal even be open now, or should it wait until after the NCAA Tournament? Lastly, they cover coaching updates and pick a team (No. 2 seed or lower) that’s a LOCK for the Elite Eight.4:00 - Sweet 16 breakdown Pt. 28:30 - Can all four No. 1 seeds make it to the Final Four?18:00- Transfer Portal Updates29:45 - More Coaching Carousel Updates39:30 - Survival Pool Picks
Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
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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."
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Mar 24, 2025 • 49min
EOCBB on CBSSN: SEC sets record w/ 7 in Sweet 16; Calipari’s redemption; Queen’s buzzer-beater; Sean Miller leaves Xavier for Texas
The Sweet 16 is set! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander are back on a new episode of Eye on College Basketball to preview the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game. Did the SEC exceed expectations this year? Arkansas is the only double-digit seed left in the tournament; how far will they go? Later, they discuss if a Big Ten team has a chance to win the championship for the first time since 2000. Finally, they discuss coaching updates and look at how many of their original Final Four picks remain.2:00 - Sweet 16 breakdown11:35 - How did John Calipari get Arkansas to the Sweet 16? 24:20 - Is this the year the Big Ten can win a championship?34:00 - Coaching Carousel Updates41:45 - Prediction updates
Eye 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 @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.
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Mar 24, 2025 • 58min
March Madness 2025 Round 2 Sunday Recap: Maryland buzzer-beater! Florida escapes, Duke, SEC dominate
Matt Norlander and David Cobb recap all the Sunday action. (1:00) Sweet 16 is set(6:00) Maryland-Colorado State(20:00) Florida-UConn(30:30) Illinois-Kentucky(37:45) Michigan State-New Mexico(40:00) Ole Miss-Iowa State(43:00) Arizona-Oregon(46:00) Alabama-St. Mary's(49:00) Duke-Baylor 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

Mar 23, 2025 • 51min
March Madness 2025 Round 2 Saturday Recap - Arkansas UPSETS St. Johns; Auburn, Michigan, BYU advance
READ -- Norlander:John Calipari's not done yetJohn Calipari is back in the Sweet 16 for the first time in a while! How did the Arkansas Razorbacks, who started conference play with five losses, make this run? Gary Parrish and Kyle Boone break down the latest coaching resurgence for Cal. PLUS Auburn, Houston, Tennessee and MORE punch their tickets to the Sweet 16!00:42 - Arkansas advances to the Sweet 16. Razorbacks beat St. John's 75 - 66.11:08 - RJ Luis benched20:00 - Texas Tech eliminates Drake 77 - 6423:30 - Houston defeats Gonzaga 81 - 76; Gonzaga's Sweet Sixteen Streak Snapped26:55 - Purdue knocks off McNeese St. 76 - 6230:45 - Auburn defeats Creighton 82 - 7035:15 - Michigan pulls away from Texas A&M 91 - 7938:00 - BYU knocks off Wisconsin 91 -89 40:42 - Tennessee beats UCLA 67 -58
Eye 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 @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe
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."
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Mar 22, 2025 • 48min
March Madness 2025: Friday NCAA Tournament recap: Top seeds roll; Duke last ACC Squad left; Big 10 and SEC remain Elite
The NCAA Tournament rolls on, and there's still a ton of chalk. Unfortunately, there are more Pitino's in the 2nd round than ACC teams. The SEC and Big Ten established more of their dominance in the tournament. Matt Norlander and Kyle Boone recap the back half of the 1st round and get you ready for the 2nd round. 03:00 - There were a whole lot of blowouts....13:22 - West Region Recap19:00 - South Region Recap26:50 - East Region Recap37:01 - Midwest Region Recap39:50 - Saturday and Sunday Tip Times41:00- Saturday Matchup you're looking forward to the most
Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
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Mar 21, 2025 • 45min
March Madness 2025 Round 1 Thursday Recap - Arkansas sends Jayhawks HOME; McNeese St. UPSETS Clemson
John Calipari and Arkansas got a BIG win, toppling Kansas and sending Bill Self and crew home. McNeese State earned themselves a MASSIVE upset over Clemson, delaying Will Wade's start at NC State for a few more days. Gary Parrish and David Cobb recap a fairly chalky day one of the NCAA Tournament! 01:11 - Arkansas defeats Kansas 79 - 72; Jayhawks eliminated in the round of 64 for the first time since 200615:17 - McNeese State downs Clemson 69 - 67; Fewest ACC Teams in Round of 32 since Tournament expanded in 198521:00 - Gonzaga blasts Georgia 89 - 6824:33 - Drake upsets Mizzou 67 - 57; Texas A&M knocks out 80 - 7131:00 - Creighton blasts Louisville 89 - 75, Auburn beats Alabama State 83 - 6333:00 - Tennessee, UCLA advance34:00 - Fire Country Player of the Night
Eye 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 @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe
Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 19min
🏀✏️NCAA Tournament preview/mega-pod spectacular: Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander pick every March Madness game and reveal their brackets!
Join the fun as the hosts preview the NCAA Tournament, diving into every region and highlighting key matchups and potential upsets. They share personal stories and debate team strategies, all while keeping the mood light with banter. From fashion influences to the unpredictability of March Madness, insightful predictions and analysis keep listeners engaged. Plus, they discuss supporting brands and food delights to enjoy during the games. It's all about basketball excitement, statistical trends, and family vibes during this thrilling time!

Mar 18, 2025 • 49min
EOCBB on CBSSN: First Four thoughts; injury news; interesting tourney what-ifs; March Madness flashbacks; Final Four And 1
The madness starts now! 🏀 In this episode, we break down North Carolina vs. San Diego State—two programs with recent championship pedigrees battling in the First Four. Can Hubert Davis work his March magic again? Plus:🔥 Injury Updates: The latest on Tyrese Hunter, Grant Nelson, Cooper Flagg, and J’Wan Roberts.🔗 Coaching Connections: Could we see Calipari vs. Pitino in Round 2? Plus, Will Wade’s McNeese State vs. Clemson.📅 Flashback Segment: Remember VCU’s legendary Final Four run in 2011? We revisit the magic.💰 Final Four And 1 Picks: Breaking down the betting lines for the night’s biggest matchups.
Eye 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 @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe
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."
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For 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