College Hoops Today with Jon Rothstein

Bronny James commits to USC. Will the PAC-12 go through the Galen Center? Cal Berkeley head coach Mark Madsen joins the podcast. Spelling out some Goals heading into his first season with the Golden Bears. What wisdom did he receive from Phil Jackson? Is the program close to breaking ground on a new practice facility? How does a Stanford alum feel about coaching against its biggest rival?

Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland makes his debut on the College Hoops Today Podcast. What went into the decision to take over the job at Texas Tech? His thoughts on the transfer portal and how that will impact the roster heading into his first season as the head coach. How did he balance coming off winning the NIT to move on from his tenure at North Texas. When did he officially know he was leaving for Texas Tech?

Ole Miss' Chris Beard feels the excitement and energy around Oxford as he prepares for a new season with his new team. What was the four months in between not coaching at Texas and getting the Ole Miss job like? Are rebuilding tasks less daunting when he's been through them before? Thoughts on the existing roster. Biggest needs for the season? Why depth is key to sustaining success. Can he get Ole Miss consistently into the NCAA Tournament? The major shift happening in the SEC... Not just all about football anymore! Staff. Schedule. And biggest year one goal? Plus, find out which blue bloods are rebuilding via the transfer portal.

Syracuse's Adrian "Red" Autry is the first head coach since the mid 1970's other than Jim Boeheim to lead the Orange and it's a dream come true for coach. How would he describe the last few weeks? Does he feel any pressure? Will we see a different style of play at Syracuse? What are some of the biggest things he will apply from Coach Boeheim's teachings? Navigating the NIL and transfer world. What are the biggest roster needs still? The importance of a challenging early season schedule. Regional rivalries continued? And what will be the biggest thing that he hopes to establish next season? Plus, the storylines are constantly changing due to the transfer portal... but the Big East is trending up! Find out why on this episode of the College Hoops Today Podcast with Jon Rothstein!

Texas' Rodney Terry describes the range of emotions over the last few months where he went from assistant to head coach and led the Longhorns all the way to the Elite-8! How does it feel to officially be the new head coach of Texas basketball? What were the immediate goals once he stepped in mid-season? How did he keep the team together? How he's a different head coach now versus his final game with UTEP. Main areas of need this off-season? Scheduling. Staff. And the potential impact of incoming freshman, Ron Holland. Plus, let "Portal Kombat" begin! And reflections on UConn winning its 5th National Championship... One of the most dominant runs we've seen in recent memory?

Jon gives you a National Championship game preview and prediction!

Jon discusses and breaks down the Final Four!

Jon provides analysis and perspective into the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Talking Sweet 16 and potential Elite 8 match ups!

Jon's 2023 NCAA Tournament Picks & Bracket Breakdown!

Houston's Kelvin Sampson and the Cougars are ready to embark on a national title run. First, they must navigate a tough AAC Conference tournament. The importance of taking it one game at a time this time of year. Does momentum gained by winning a conference tournament directly correlate with winning in the NCAA Tournament? Staying true to who you are as a team. Dealing with the "elephant in the room"... The Final Four is in Houston... How does he manage that? The importance of Jamal Shead. Who are the x-factors? And why it's really all about health. Plus, expect anarchy... THIS IS MARCH!