College Hoops Today with Jon Rothstein

Miami's Jim Larranaga was thrilled with the Hurricanes' Elite Eight appearance last year and hopes to blend his newcomers into the program seamlessly with the veterans. "Small ball" seemed to work well for them last year; will that be the plan again this year? The value of transfers vs high school players. How much longer does he see himself coaching? And what are the keys for a Final Four run? Plus, a full ACC preseason preview!

Missouri's Dennis Gates has hit the ground running and is busy re-invigorating the Tigers' rich basketball program. How did he choose Missouri as his next coaching stop? Restoring program core values. The importance of team connectivity. Learning from his mentor Leonard Hamilton. The importance of emotional intelligence and keeping high standards. And why getting back to the NCAA Tournament is the primary goal. Plus, a full SEC preseason preview! Final Four or bust for Kentucky? Tennessee underrated?

St. John's Mike Anderson enters his 4th year as the head coach and knows the time is now to make the NCAA Tournament. Feelings about last season. What he knows about the job now that he didn't when he took it? Why the excitement around the newcomers is growing. How will they balance team scoring? The power of retaining players. Will that be a factor this year? The Big East without Jay Wright. And how important is it to the program to be one of the teams in the bracket on Selection Sunday? Plus, a full Big East preseason preview! Could we see as many as seven teams make the tournament?

Cincinnati's Wes Miller believes they laid a solid foundation in his first year but knows there is still room to grow. How can they get back to their standard of being a consistent player in the NCAA Tournament? Discussing the different ways to build a roster in today's game. Roy Williams' support and influence. Why he feels their advantage this year is positional length. Why this year's Maui Invitational is a huge opportunity. Thoughts on the move to the Big 12 in coming years. And what are the biggest keys to achieving team goals this upcoming season? Plus, a full American Athletic Conference preseason preview! Is it Houston and everyone else? Why the time is now for Cincinnati, Temple and Tulane.

Davidson's Matt McKillop is ready to take over the program associated with the McKillop name. When did he first think his father would possibly retire? Was he always the heir apparent to the program... How did those discussions go down? What attributes did he learn from the legendary basketball coach? And how much will be around? How he plans to put his own finger prints on the program. Navigating a sound A-10. Thoughts on his roster. And what are the goals in year one? Plus, a full Atlantic 10 preseason preview! And Jon's initial reaction to USC and UCLA leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten.

Former head coach of Villanova, Jay Wright, discusses how the pandemic altered his post-coaching plans, the impact of N.I.L deals on players staying in school, and his future endeavors. The podcast also looks ahead to the upcoming college basketball season.

Legendary college basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski reflects on his career and the future of Duke basketball. Topics include choosing his successor, restructuring college basketball, and NBA draft prospects. The episode also touches on transfer commitments, the emotional aspect of coaching, and player recruitment for the draft.

LSU's head coach Matt McMahon discusses building back the Tigers' program and the challenges of roster turnover. Transition from Murray State, finding continuity with new players, and setting realistic goals at LSU. Duke's roster changes, Big Ten's spotlight on Bloomington.

Former Seton Hall basketball player and current St. Peter's head coach Shaheen Holloway discusses his NCAA Tournament run and coaching strategies. Topics include team development, recruiting new players, and preparing for the upcoming season in the Big East conference.

Former Duke player and new head coach Jon Scheyer discusses putting his stamp on the program, coaching desires, freshman class excitement, leadership, early tough schedule, surreal Duke vs. UNC moment, pivotal time for Duke basketball, NBA draft early entry deadline, and the Big East threat.