Eye On College Basketball

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Duke schedules UConn/Michigan/Gonzaga, with Amazon broadcasting. Not everyone’s happy about that. Louisville, Tennessee have F4 expectations thanks to $15 million+ rosters May 04, 2026

Show notes

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down Duke's deal with Amazon. How does this arrangement work and how is Jon Scheyer changing nonconference scheduling? Then, they run through the latest in roster developments including Louisville's strong offseason adding a 2027 reclassification.

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Duke has an Amazon TV deal, let’s talk about every string attached: schools, conferences, media rights

(25:30) Louisville adds a reclassified 5-star to portal-packed roster for 2026-27

(34:00) Juke Harris is a Vol. Rick Barnes has an expensive and loaded team

(46:00) Why GP didn’t show up to Norlander’s wedding

Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
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🚨🚨EMERGENCY POD: NCAA Tournament expanding to 76 teams; Tyran Stokes picks Kansas over Kentucky Apr 29, 2026

Show notes

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss the NCAA Tournament expanding to 76 teams and Tyran Stokes committing to Kansas over Kentucky

0:00 - Intro

1:00 - NCAA Tournament expanding to 76 teams

34:45 - Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas

Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com
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🎠 It’s time for our annual coaching carousel recap + primer 🎠 Apr 28, 2026

Show notes

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down the most notable hires of the 2026-27 college basketball coaching carousel. From Michael Malone at North Carolina to Will Wade returning to LSU and everything in between. Let's discuss many of the 52 total changes in this year's chaos.

(0:00) Intro + coaching carousel by the numbers

(4:00) How NIL changes the dynamic of the carousel

(9:15) What is the most interesting hire this year? Gerry McNamara & Michael Malone (17:20) - Henri Veesaar sidebar)

(29:30) three more high-profile hires: Wade to NC State, Bennett to ASU & Hodgson to Providence

(47:00) The rest of the high-major hires

(1:07:00) Seven notable mid-major hires

Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
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CHOMP CHOMP 🐊🐊bringing back Thomas Haugh, vault to 1️⃣ Big adds for Duke, UNC; big loss for UConn; top 10 uncommitted portal guys; Billy Donovan is a free agent Apr 22, 2026

Show notes

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down an eventful Tuesday in college basketball. Thomas Haugh is headed back to Florida. Duke lands Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell. UConn will be without Solo Ball. All that and plenty more from a now-closed transfer portal.

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Thomas Haugh is coming back to Florida and will get a huge bag to do so

(18:00) Duke lands Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell

(21:55) Terrence Brown and Matt Able sure up UNC’s backcourt

(24:30) Tounde Yessoufou enters the transfer portal & top 10 uncommitted guys

(33:45) Solo Ball is going to miss all of next season

(40:15) Billy Donovan is now looming over college basketball

Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
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For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠
To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

UConn keeps Braylon Mullins, adds Duke piece; more portal notes on Duke, Tenn, Kentucky, UNC, Texas, etc. Why Michigan winning🏆 wasn’t all it’s cracked up to be Apr 20, 2026

Show notes

READ: Norlander's Dusty May column

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open with UConn getting Braylon Mullins back for a second season. Then, they discuss Norlander's Dusty May column, the latest on Michigan's bigs and all the latest from the transfer portal.

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) UConn gets a guaranteed first-round pick back in Braylon Mullins

(24:30) Norlander’s Dusty May column - how the portal changes title celebration

(36:00) Figure out the transfer portal dates! It’s not right yet

(51:15) Latest from the Portal: Tennessee’s roster, Patrick Ngongba is back at Duke & more

Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com
Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠
For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠
To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Kentucky, BYU, Louisvile, UNC + more: The 9 big portal stories in the first 9 days of the offseason Apr 15, 2026

Show notes

The transfer portal has been open for nine days, and the college basketball landscape is already shifting in a major way. On this episode of Eye on College Basketball, the guys break down the nine biggest developments since the portal opened, separating real impact moves from offseason noise as programs across the country aggressively reshape their rosters.Louisville has made one of the biggest early statements with the additions of Flory Bidunga and Jackson Shelstad, while Texas continues to reload with David Punch and Isaiah Johnson. Illinois stays aggressive on the international front with Stefan Vaaks, and North Carolina makes key moves both on the bench and the roster. Arizona adds important guard depth, UConn navigates both loss and retention with Eric Reibe and Silas Demary, and PJ Haggerty’s winding journey continues at Texas A&M, his fifth school in five years.Plus, Miami quietly stacks talent with two top-25 transfers, and St. John’s may have finally found its answer at point guard. It’s a rapid-fire, big-picture look at what matters most so far in the portal, and why, as always, not every offseason win translates to success in March.

Portal Updates! Michigan begins reload with J.P. Estrella; Bill Self & Kansas have to start over + Michael Malone era at UNC Apr 10, 2026

Show notes

Gary Parrish and David Cobb start with the latest in the transfer portal. Michigan begins its title defense by grabbing JP Estrella from Tennessee. Kansas and Bill Self will embark on a big season with almost zero familiar faces. Plus, thoughts on Michael Malone and the fit at North Carolina.

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Michigan brings in Tennessee big JP Estrella

(16:00) Kansas and Bill Self are losing everyone … concern level?

(27:30) Let’s spend a little time on Michael Malone

Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
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Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠
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Introducing 'Deep Waters' a UFC podcast from CBS Sports Apr 08, 2026

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Listen on Apple

Listen on Spotify

Deep Waters is where the fight game gets real.

Live every Monday on YouTube, some combo of Din Thomas, Chris Weidman, Jorge Masvidal, and Dustin Poirier break down the biggest moments in MMA with the kind of honesty and perspective you only get from guys who’ve been in the cage.

From fight reactions and bold matchmaking debates to behind-the-scenes stories and unfiltered takes, nothing’s off limits.

Each episode hits the biggest storylines in the sport, dives into key fights, and looks ahead to what’s next, with plenty of personality, debate, and chaos along the way. Plus, the live chat is part of the show, giving fans a voice and helping shape the conversation in real time.

If you care about the UFC and want more than surface-level analysis, this is where you tap in.

Deep Waters, every Monday, live on YouTube. Dive in.

MICHIGAN WINS A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! Title game recap from Indianapolis! Apr 07, 2026

Show notes

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander react to Michigan winning the national championship over UConn in Indianapolis.

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Michigan wins the national championship over UConn

(14:00) How Michigan built this roster

(24:00) UConn comes up just short

(30:45) Shipt Same Day Delivery of the Game

(35:00) Way-too-Early 2027 National Championship Predictions

Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com
Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠
For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠
To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Michigan vs. UConn National Championship Game Preview! + Injury updates on Yaxel Lendeborg and Solo Ball Apr 05, 2026

Show notes

We've made it. Two teams. One game. Michigan vs. UConn for a national championship. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the game set for Monday night in Indianapolis. Plus, injury updates on Yaxel Lendeborg and Solo Ball.

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) We are one sleep away from the title game

(4:30) Solo Ball has a foot injury … will he play on Monday?

(7:30) Latest on Yaxel’s Sunday night injuries

(13:30) Previewing the title game

(37:00) Make a pick

Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”
Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com
Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠
For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠
To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

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