College Hoops Today with Jon Rothstein

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Episode 283 - SPECIAL: 2021 NCAA TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME PREVIEW Apr 05, 2021

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A much anticipated matchup between Gonzaga and Baylor in this year's National Championship Game! Jon previews it right here!

Episode 282 - 2021 NCAA TOURNAMENT PICKS & BREAK DOWN PT. 3 Mar 31, 2021

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Jon provides analysis and perspective into the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Talking Final Four and potential Championship Game match ups. Plus, transfer portal thoughts and monitoring coaching moves.

Episode 281 - 2021 NCAA TOURNAMENT PICKS & BREAK DOWN PT. 2 Mar 23, 2021

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Jon provides analysis and perspective into the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Talking Sweet 16 and potential Elite 8 match ups.

Episode 280 - 2021 NCAA TOURNAMENT PICKS & BREAK DOWN Mar 14, 2021

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Jon's 2021 NCAA Tournament Picks & Break Down!

Episode 279 - Baylor's Scott Drew Mar 08, 2021

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Baylor's Scott Drew believes he has a tough, mature bunch heading into Tournament season but knows in March, anything can happen! What are the biggest keys for their success in March and beyond? What was it not playing for so long due to a COVID pause? How the culture of their program allows them to develop young talent. Can the Big 12 have multiple teams in this year's Final Four? And is a showdown with Gonzaga looming? Plus, we are only six days away from selection Sunday! Who should the top 4 seeds be?

Episode 278 - Illinois' Brad Underwood Mar 01, 2021

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This is March! Illinois' Brad Underwood has the Illini in prime position for a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. What are the biggest keys to making noise deep into the tournament? Why the connectivity his team shares this season is something special. The Andre Curbelo factor. The advantages and disadvantages of playing the Big Ten Tournament and the NCAA Tournament in the same locations. The Covid-19 factor during tournament time. The impact of Ayo Dosunmu. And why its always important to enjoy the journey. Plus, Iowa with a statement win. And cause for concern at Baylor?

Episode 277 - Ohio State's Chris Holtmann Feb 22, 2021

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Ohio State's Chris Holtmann and the Buckeyes are top team in the country but know they must refine a few things as they get ready to head into March. What did they learn from a hard fought loss to Michigan? Competing in the gauntlet that is the Big 10 conference. Developing talent. Staying present in the moment. The keys to playing during COVID-19. And how the Buckeyes could make a deep run in the tournament. Plus, Duke an underdog? And why it's must win time in the Big East.

Episode 276 - Loyola Chicago's Porter Moser Feb 15, 2021

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Loyola Chicago's Porter Moser has a respectful confidence about his team this year and is ready to make some noise in the NCAA Tournament. How they continue to improve and become multi-dimensional. Does he think about the 2018 Final Four? The importance of being able to pivot with the craziness of this year's schedule. The Missouri Valley Conference... is it a multi bid league? Why defending and rebounding are the major keys to advancing deep into tournament play. And the importance of seniors and upperclassman passing down winning ways. Plus, Jon's big picture thoughts coming out of the weekend. And just how good is Virginia?

Episode 275 - UCLA's Mick Cronin Feb 08, 2021

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UCLA's Mick Cronin is amazed by their quality of play despite the lack of an off-season. What has been the key to the Bruins overall success so far this season? How they plan to bounce back after a tough loss to USC. Their no excuses mind set. How to get more exposure for the Pac-12. Developing culture for the long term. And why he's concerned about playing in a conference tournament if a bid to he big dance is already locked up. Plus, Illinois' time is now. And the gap between Gonzaga, Baylor and the rest of the field feels wider than ever.

Episode 274 - Florida State's Leonard Hamilton Feb 01, 2021

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Florida State's Leonard Hamilton has the Seminoles playing some great ball but knows they have some fine tuning to do for the home stretch of the season. What has been behind the program's success over these past five or so seasons? Earning respect. How often does he think about the Final Four? Should the Conference Tournaments be held? Coaching during Covid-19. And why the focus and intensity needs to be ratcheted up when being the "hunted". Plus, can Baylor go undefeated? And is Villanova underrated?

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