

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 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
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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.
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 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."
Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com
Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw
For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
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Mar 17, 2025 • 48min
EOCBB on CBSSN: Most trustworthy 1-seed? One more chat on the UNC/WVU mess; favorite 1st-rd matchups; coaching carousel latest
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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Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw
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Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 18min
🏀🏀🏀THE BRACKET IS HERE: NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday reactions galore! One of our favorite shows of the whole year
Selection Sunday is finally here, revealing some surprising choices for the NCAA Tournament. North Carolina earns an 11-seed over teams like Indiana and West Virginia, raising eyebrows about the selection criteria. The hosts delve into the controversies surrounding Auburn's controversial No. 1 seed and highlight exciting matchups, including Duke's dominance in the East. With March Madness approaching, they discuss potential upsets and the unpredictability of the brackets, all while sharing personal stories and the thrill of the tournament's return.

Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 13min
Cooper Flagg’s ankle becomes THE story; Texas pushing to get 14 SEC teams; Thursday recap; Friday lookahead + F4+1; R.I.P. to the great John Feinstein
Less than 36 hours before Selection Sunday hits, we have no shortage of drama. Cooper Flagg went down in less than one half of postseason basketball. Will we see him again this season? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss the future of the freshman. Texas and North Carolina earned themselves massive wins, are both teams off the bubble? All that and more on a fresh episode!00:55 - Cooper Flagg goes down, what's next for Duke?13:20 - Has Texas done enough to make the NCAA Tournament?22:24 - SEC Tournament recap24:30 - Big 12 Tournament Preview27:01 - Big Ten Tournament Preview37:00 - Coaching Carousel Update44:34 - Final Four And 1, Game 1 - Auburn (-11.5) vs. Ole Miss 46:39 - Final Four And 1, Game 2 - St. John’s (-4.5) vs. Marquette55:05 - Final Four And 1, Game 3 - Maryland (-1.5) vs. Illinois56:30 - Final Four And 1, Game 4 - New Mexico (-1.5) vs. Boise State58:43 - Other Games Of Note 59:46 - Final Four And 1, Game 5 - Houston (-7) vs. BYU
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."
Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com
Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw
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

Mar 12, 2025 • 48min
How should committee seed Gonzaga? Indiana coaching candidates; the GREAT story behind Saint Francis making NCAAs; win-or-else Wednesday bubble games
Must-read: Norlander's story from Tuesday night on Saint FrancisStop us if you've heard this before: Gonzaga wins the WCC Tournament. Norlander and Parrish look into how the committee will handle the Zags. OK resume, great metrics. What's the seed? Then it's a look at the guys in the mix at Indiana, plus some awesome sound and storytelling from Norlander on what went down in the NEC title game on Tuesday night. 00:45 - Gonzaga beats St. Marys 58 - 51; Bulldogs earn 11th WCC title in the last 13 years.13:47 - Stay Or Hit Presented by Chumba Casino: Indiana coaching hot board20:00 - UNCW, Robert Morris and Saint Francis: dancing!35:00 - Wednesday bubble games to know
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."
Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com
Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw
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