About this podcast
Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein is your courtside seat to the inner workings of the sport. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between.
Episodes
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- Jon Rothstein's final college basketball season preview · 44 minThe 2026-27 college basketball season is HERE! Jon Rothstein breaks down the biggest storylines entering opening week, including why Florida and Duke look like the top two teams…
- Jon Rothstein's Top 45 Teams in College Basketball · 45 minJon Rothstein reveals his Top 45 teams heading into the 2026-2027 college basketball season.
- Jon Rothstein's 2026-27 Preseason All-Americans · 27 minThe 2026-27 college basketball season is days away. Jon Rothstein reveals his first, second and third team All-Americans for the year. Who does Jon think will be the best of the…
- Rick Pitino's brutally honest St. John's roster assessment, possible Kentucky matchups & real reason for contract extension · 24 minRick Pitino joins Jon Rothstein to discuss his success at Madison Square Garden, expectations for St. John's this season, and what it will take for the Red Storm to reach the…
- 5 BOLD predictions for the 2026-27 season: SEC could dominate, Michigan State to Final Four? · 31 minJon Rothstein gives 5 bold predictions for the upcoming college basketball season. Can Tom Izzo bring the Spartans back to the Final Four? Will the SEC reign supreme again?Plus…
- Grant McCasland Opens Up on JT Toppin, Texas Tech's Roster & March Madness Hopes · 29 minTexas Tech head coach Grant McCasland joins Jon Rothstein to reflect on his coaching journey, the Red Raiders' recent success, and the challenges of building a winning program in…
- 5 Burning Questions for the Big 12 in 2026-27 · 28 minJon Rothstein tackles the biggest burning questions surrounding the Big 12 ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. With Houston and Arizona leading the pack, is there a…
- 5 Burning Questions For the Big East in 2026-27 · 27 minJon Rothstein is BACK answering 5 of his biggest questions surrounding the Big East. (0:30) 2-team race (5:15) UConn X-Factor (13:00) St. John's (18:55) How many teams in…
- Mark Few Reveals How Gonzaga Went From Cinderella to College Basketball POWERHOUSE · 32 minGonzaga head coach Mark Few joins Jon Rothstein to reflect on 37 years with the Bulldogs, from his early days as a graduate assistant to building one of college basketball's most…
- 5 BURNING Questions For the SEC in 2026-27: Who Challenges Florida, What Does LSU's Roster Look Like + More · 28 minJon Rothstein is BACK answering 5 of his biggest questions surrounding the SEC.0:00 Intro 0:50 Who is the SEC’s best team after Florida? 8:03 How good is Kentucky? 13:26 What…
- 5 BURNING Questions for the ACC in 2026-27 | College Basketball · 27 minJon Rothstein identifies 5 burning questions for the ACC heading into the 2026-27 college basketball season.(0:00) Intro + 5 questions for the ACC(0:50) Can anyone challenge…
- 5 BURNING Questions For the Big Ten | College Basketball · 32 minJon Rothstein answers his biggest questions surrounding the Big Ten. 0:00 Intro1:02 Does the Big Ten have a clear-cut favorite?6:02 What can Michigan do for an encore? 13:16 What…
- 5 DARK HORSE candidates for the 2027 Final Four | College Basketball · 23 minJon Rothstein identifies five dark horse candidates for the 2027 Final Four. Will one of these teams make a surprise run to Detroit?(0:00) Intro + Let’s talk dark horse Final…
- 10 non-power-conference teams you can't miss in 2026-27 | College Basketball · 32 minJon Rothstein dishes out 10 non-power-conference college basketball teams to watch out for during the 2026-27 season.(0:00) Intro + Let’s talk non-power conference teams to…
- The TEN MOST ANTICIPATED Non-Con games of 2026- 27 season · 20 minJon Rothstein breaks down his top ten most anticipated non-conference matchups of the 2026 -2027 season.(0:00) - Intro(1:30) - 10th game(3:07) - 9th game(5:10) - 8th game(7:00)…
- The TOP Non-Conference Games To Watch (Part 1) · 25 minJon Rothstein is back breaking down some of the TOP non-conference matchups to watch ahead of the 2026-27 CBB season.0:00 Intro1:30 No. 20: Xavier at Cincinnati4:03 No. 19…
- Jon Scheyer is committed to Duke for the long haul + Blue Devils season preview · 29 minDuke head coach Jon Scheyer joins the show for an in-depth conversation about entering his fifth season leading the Blue Devils, taking over for Coach K and what he’s learned…
- 5 teams that could OVERACHIEVE this season · 27 minJon Rothstein breaks down some unexpected teams to look out for.
- 15 players that WILL BECOME STARS during the 2026-27 college basketball season · 27 minJon Rothstein identifies 15 players that will become stars during the 2026-27 college basketball season. Did your team's best player make the list? (0:00) Intro(2:10) David…
- 11 coaches on the RISE in 2026-27 · 26 minJon Rothstein gives you 11 head coaches to keep an eye on in 2026-27. Jon identifies 10 head coaches on the rise in the 2025-26 college basketball season that you could see on a…
- 5 College Basketball Teams Ready to BREAK OUT in 2026-27 · 29 minJon Rothstein reveals his five teams on the rise entering the 2026-27 college basketball season. Why should you be buying stock in USC, Texas, Villanova, Missouri and Oklahoma…
- Todd Golden reveals the KEYS to Florida winning its second title in three years · 25 minFlorida head coach Todd Golden sits down with Jon Rothstein to discuss all things Gators for the 2026-27 season, as well as reflecting on last season and the NCAA tournament loss…
- How Pat Kelsey immediately rebuilt Louisville basketball · 23 minJon Rothstein sits down with Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey to discuss his highly rated roster, Flory Bidunga's impact, the turn around at Louisville and plenty more.(0:00)…
- Brad Underwood can't stop thinking about getting Illinois back to the Final Four · 26 minJon Rothstein sits down with Illinois head coach Brad Underwood for a wide-ranging conversation following the Fighting Illini’s run to the Final Four and a look ahead at what’s…
- Why this year’s Texas team makes Sean Miller the most excited he’s ever been to coach · 33 minSean Miller joins Jon Rothstein to discuss all things Texas, including what he learned during the team's Sweet 16 run last season, what to expect from this year's squad and why…
- Is Daniel Jacobsen the next great Purdue Big Man? Matt Painter breaks it down · 23 minMatt Painter joins Jon Rothstein on Inside College Basketball Now for an in-depth conversation about the Boilermakers, including whether or not he feels his team left anything on…
- Dan Hurley REFLECTS on UConn’s Title Run & Previews 2026-27 · 41 minDan Hurley joins Jon Rothstein entering his ninth season at UConn to reflect on another run to the national championship game, including Braylon Mullins’ unforgettable…
- Michael Malone describes chaotic start to UNC tenure, Roy Williams' influence and making fanbase proud. · 16 minJon Rothstein sits down with new North Carolina head coach Michael Malone on Inside College Basketball Now for a wide-ranging conversation about his path to Chapel Hill and the…
- Bill Self on why he wants to keep coaching + Tyran Stokes comparisons and expectations for Kansas · 27 minJon Rothstein sits down with Kansas head coach Bill Self for a wide-ranging conversation about basketball, family, his future in coaching and the state of the Jayhawks heading…
- Mick Cronin dissects the keys to better defense at UCLA in 2026-27 · 47 minJon Rothstein sits down with UCLA head coach Mick Cronin ahead of the 2026-27 season. Mick breaks down his approach to retaining players, the additions he made in the offseason…
- Mike Boynton shares biggest takeaways from Dusty May & keys to get Michigan to Final Four in Detroit · 23 minJon Rothstein sits down with new Michigan head coach Mike Boynton for an in-depth conversation on the next chapter of Wolverines basketball. Boynton discusses his first meeting…
- Tom Izzo Reflects on His Legacy and What's Next for Michigan State · 28 minTom Izzo joins Jon Rothstein to reflect on one of the greatest coaching careers in college basketball and preview the upcoming season for Michigan State. Izzo discusses the…
- Ryan Odom on going 30-6 in year one at Virginia and how to build on it · 22 minJon Rothstein sits down with Virginia head coach Ryan Odom to discuss a 30-win season in year one, the 2026-27 roster and how to build on a strong start in Charlottesville.(0:00)…
- Early 2026-27 ACC College Basketball Preview: Awards, Storylines & more! | Is this Jon Scheyer's best Duke team? · 43 minJon Rothstein is back to take an in-depth look at the ACC ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Biggest storylines, power rankings, preseason awards and more for a…
- Kevin Young details the importance of getting Rob Wright III back to BYU · 25 minJon Rothstein is joined by BYU head coach Kevin Young to discuss the BYU brand, Rob Wright's return and what to expect from the Cougars in 2026-27.(0:00) Intro + Kevin Young…
- Tommy Lloyd on Arizona's Final Four Run & Why He Stayed · 30 minTommy Lloyd joins Jon Rothstein after leading Arizona to a Final Four, a Big 12 championship, and earning Naismith Coach of the Year honors. Lloyd reflects on the Wildcats'…
- Early 2026-27 Big 12 College Basketball Preview: Awards, Storylines & more! · 44 minJon Rothstein breaks down the 2026-27 Big 12 Conference, explaining why there's no clear favorite after a massive offseason talent drain. He ranks all 16 teams, led by Arizona…
- Fred Hoiberg relives the best Nebraska basketball season ever · 20 minJon Rothstein sits down with Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg to relive the 2026 NCAA Tournament run and discuss how the Cornhuskers can build on that success moving forward. Jon…
- Ben McCollum on Iowa's Elite Eight Run & Building a Big Ten Contender · 25 minBen McCollum joins Jon Rothstein after leading Iowa to an Elite Eight in his first season as head coach. McCollum reflects on the jump from the mid-major level at Drake to the…
- Early 2026-27 Big Ten College Basketball Preview: Awards, Storylines & more! · 31 minJon Rothstein is back with another offseason preview. This time he's talking all things Big Ten! From loaded rosters at Illinois and Michigan State to west coast powers trying to…
- Early 2026-27 Big East College Basketball Preview · 44 minJon Rothstein previews the 2026-27 Big East Conference season, explaining why UConn enters as the team to beat once again. Plus, why the conference needs to double its NCAA…
- Why Shaka Smart came to terms with the transfer portal at Marquette · 29 minJon Rothstein sits down with Marquette head coach Shaka Smart for a mid-summer college hoops conversation. Jon and Shaka break down last year's Marquette struggles, using the…
- Kevin Willard Opens Up on Villanova, the Transfer Portal & Expanding March Madness · 33 minKevin Willard joins Jon Rothstein to discuss the challenge of rebuilding Villanova in today's college basketball landscape. From constructing a roster in the transfer portal era…
- Missouri is LOADED with talent, Dennis Gates details how to turn that into wins · 28 minMissouri head coach Dennis Gates sits down with Jon Rothstein to discuss all things Mizzou hoops. Jon and Dennis discuss Leonard Hamilton's influence on him, a highly anticipated…
- Mark Pope previews Kentucky's 2026-27 roster and highlights possible surprise players · 24 minKentucky head coach Mark Pope joins Inside College Basketball Now for an in-depth offseason conversation, covering everything from roster construction and player development to…
- SEC Power Rankings: Is Anyone Catching Florida? · 40 minJon Rothstein breaks down the SEC heading into the 2026-27 season, starting with why Florida is in a class of its own thanks to an unprecedented level of roster retention. Plus…
- Mickey McConnell on learning from Randy Bennett, Saint Mary's roster for next season and MORE · 17 minJon Rothstein sits down with new St. Mary’s head coach, Mikey McConnell, to discuss working under Randy Bennett, the roster he put together and what WCC play is going to look…
- Jon Rothstein reacts to Dusty May leaving Michigan for the Mavericks · 28 minUnpacking the breaking news of Dusty May leaving Michigan following two seasons and a national championship for the Dallas Mavericks. What led to this decision? What happens with…
- This is what Bobby Cremins told Scott Cross about being the Georgia Tech head coach · 18 minJon Rothstein sits down with first-year Georgia Tech head coach Scott Cross to talk about gettting the job in Atlanta, how to get the Yellow Jackets humming again and the goals…
- Wes Miller reveals the advice Roy Williams gave him about coaching before taking Charlotte job · 21 minJon Rothstein is joined by Charlotte head coach Wes Miller to talk about returning to North Carolina, why Charlotte hasn't made an NCAA Tournament in 21 years and how the 49ers…
