College Hoops Today with Jon Rothstein

Michigan State's Tom Izzo has a loaded team and is excited to get their first official practice under the belt. Are the Spartans built to get back to a Final Four for the ninth time under Coach Izzo? Why it's all about the chemistry. Which returning players will have the biggest jump in production this year? Discussing their talented Freshman class. Could they have up to a 12-player rotation? Thoughts on the Big Ten becoming a coast-to-coast league? And why hasn't the Big Ten done better in the in the NCAA Tournament? Plus, a report from Jon's road travels! How's Villanova and the Big East looking?

Duke's Jon Scheyer knows continuity is a major factor in the Blue Devil's success this year, but you can't assume anything, and every day is a chance to get better. How has the summer progressed for the team? Have they been getting better each day? An update on Kyle Filipowski's health. Who steps up and makes the biggest jump this year? Excitement around their incoming Freshman class. Why he wants to be tough and together. Thoughts on their style of play this year. Conference realignment and how the ACC is a coast-to-coast league now. And why he believes the key to the season is blocking out the noise and being present in the moment. Plus, just seven weeks away from the start of College Basketball!

Miami's Jim Larranaga led the Hurricanes on a tremendous run in the NCAA Tournament last year that ended in the Final 4! Is it National Championship or bust for coach and the Canes this year? Reflecting on last year's team and season. Reasons for playing "small". Which returning players make the biggest jump this year? Why he believes their bench needs to get more experience. Could he imagine a life without basketball in it? Thoughts on the ACC/SEC matchup with Kentucky. Why the ACC regular season is all about sustained effort. And find out the one goal coach has left to accomplish! Plus, don't miss this week's 5-Good Nuggets.

Florida Atlantic's Dusty May led the Owls to a historic season that ended with an appearance in the Final 4! Was it a surprise to him that they had such a great year? Can they sustain this type of success into the future? Dealing with being the "hunted". Lessons learned from Bob Knight. How were they able to keep their core nucleus intact in a time when player movement is the new normal? Thoughts on moving up a weight class and joining the American Athletic Conference. Tackling a daunting non-conference schedule. Why he coaches confidence and fearlessness. And how do they put themselves in a position to achieve this same success again? Plus, we are only 9 weeks away from the start of a new season!

Saint Mary's Randy Bennett has been the head coach of the Gaels for over 20 years... How has he built what he has up in Moraga, California?! Can he lead them to a third NCAA Tournament in a row for the first time in school history? Is the door open in the WCC to win the conference outright? Gonzaga vulnerable? The Saint Mary/Gonzaga dynamic. How they've cracked the scheduling code. When did he start thinking about implementing an international pipeline? His unique coaching tree. Thoughts on his team this season... one that returns 70% of their scoring from last year. Why there is no skipping steps. And why he's doubling down on development. Plus, a full WCC offseason breakdown and preview of what's to come this season!

Auburn's Bruce Pearl has consistently led the Tigers into the NCAA Tournament but knows it will be harder to sustain success moving forward. What will it take for the Tigers to get back to a Final Four? Could this be the team to do it? Why team depth is a strength for them. Discussing his philosophy of "getting old and staying old". The sense of pride he feels coaching at Auburn. Using Non-conference scheduling to send a message to the fans? Could we see eight SEC teams back in the NCAA Tournament this year? And why he believes they can be the best offense team in the conference. Plus, a full SEC offseason breakdown and preview of what's to come this season! Is there a true "Great" team in the conference?

Villanova's Kyle Neptune is thankful the Wildcats are finally healthy and ready to be the best they can be in 2023. What was it like for them to lean into the transfer portal this offseason? Why he believes they have a deep and committed team. What are the expectations for Justin Moore? Why basketball is the lead sport in the Big East. Discussing their difficult non-conference schedule and why it's nothing new for them. And how iron sharpens iron... Does this squad have a chance to be a "vintage" Villanova team? Plus, a full Big East offseason breakdown and preview of what's to come this season! Could they get up to seven teams in the NCAA Tournament?

San Diego State's Brian Dutcher had a season to remember; leading the Aztecs to the Final Four and their first ever National Championship game appearance! How can they get back and finish the job this year? It might start with the starting back court from last season returning... Why coach loves his team depth and mix of returning and new players. Why rim protection and rebounding will be of the up most importance this season. The importance of getting better every day. And is this their toughest non-conference schedule ever? Plus, a full Mountain West offseason breakdown and preview of what's to come this season! Will the league expand?

Colorado's Tad Boyle has his core nucleus of players returning and is looking to make some noise in their last season in the Pac-12. What went into the decision to leave the conference? His initial feelings on this year's team? Why he believes in building, developing and buy in. What are realistic expectations for freshman Cody Williams? Why he likes the continuity of his team. And can they win the Pac-12 title outright this year? Plus, a full Pac-12 offseason breakdown and preview of what's to come this season! Who will emerge in this re-tooled league?

Cincinnati's Wes Miller is entering his third season as the Bearcats' head coach and knows they need to up their game as they enter the Big Twelve. What's the biggest thing he's learned about being the Cincinnati head coach? Why they must "maximize" everything and be at their best entering a new league. How can they get back to the NCAA Tournament? The power of a strong schedule. Creating team chemistry with old and new players. Getting back to their "standard". And why it's all about having the discipline to continuously get better. Plus, a full Big Twelve offseason breakdown and preview of what's to come this season! Will the Big Twelve still be the best conference in college basketball?