Eye On College Basketball

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Chet Holmgren is the obvious No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft; Iowa State reloads in the transfer portal (College Basketball 05/16) May 16, 2022

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Does it matter how the NBA Draft lottery shakes out to determine who will be the No. 1 pick in the draft? Gary Parrish and Kyle Boone says it shouldn't -- that Chet Holmgren is the obvious top pick in the draft. Plus: the Iowa State Cyclones raid the A-10 for some reinforcements.

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Tennessee takes a jump with big 5-star commitment; Mike Brey tells coaches to shut up; remembering Adreian Payne (College Basketball 05/12) May 12, 2022

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Julian Phillips commits to the Vols; where does that put them in GP's rankings? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander dig in. Plus: Mike Brey wants coaches and ADs to stop complaining about the changing landscape in college sports. Does he have a point? And: Norlander and GP remember the legacy of former Michigan State star/NBA player Adreian Payne.

(00:45) - Julian Phillips commits to Tennessee

(20:50) - Mike Brey tells coaches to put a sock in it.

(33:18) - Remembering Adreian Payne

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Bonus Pod: NEW 2022 NBA Mock Draft: Pre-Lottery Edition, with a pick-by-pick breakdown of the 1st round (College Basketball 05/11/22) May 11, 2022

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If you took the names off the front of the jerseys, threw age out the window and discarded recruiting accolades, it would be interesting to see how perceptions around the top of the 2022 NBA Draft class would change. Kyle Boone invites David Cobb on the show to complete this thought experiment.

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The 10 college basketball players who shape next season's Top 25 — or the back of the first round in this year's NBA Draft (College Basketball 05/09/22) May 09, 2022

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Everyone knows about the Jabari Smiths, Chet Holmgrens and Paolo Bancheros of this year's NBA Draft. However, who are the guys on the fence who have yet to make a draft decision yet that could the NBA Draft ... or college basketball? Gary Parrish and Kyle Boone do a deep dive on 10 prospects you need to know.

(2:07) -Patrick Baldwin Jr

(7:55) - Shaedon Sharpe

(11:02) - Max Christie

(16:15) - Justin Lewis

(20:21) - Julian Strawther and Drew Timme

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The February noncon scheduling plan that could change college hoops; Calipari speaks out on NIL; Creighton flies up Top 25 (College Basketball 05/05) May 05, 2022

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Earlier this week, Matt Norlander reported on the nonconference change that could potentially change how mid-major teams get at-large bids. So we brought the topic on the pod and discussed in depth. It stands to be a sport-changing idea. Also, John Calipari made some interesting comments on NIL. Does he have a point? Plus: Gary is on Version 8.0 of the Top 25 And One. What spurred this change?

READ Norlander: The bold, new college basketball flex scheduling model that would bring big nonconference games into February

(00:27) - About this new nonconference schedule

(27:00) - Kentucky Coach John Calipari made some interesting comments

(39:15) - The Top 25 and One Version 8.0

(51:26) - Armando Bacot will be on Netflix's Outer Banks, what's your guilty pleasure TV show?

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Isaiah Wong exposes the truth of how NIL is being done; transfer portal deadline notes; Iverson Classic recap (College Basketball 05/02) May 02, 2022

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Isaiah Wong renegotiated his NIL deal in public and the entire college basketball media landscape went nuts. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down the story behind that story, as Norlander's reporting illuminated a LOT of what is happening behind the scenes. PLUS: who are the uncommitted players in the transfer portal you need to pay attention to? Lastly, Parrish shares the player that many thought was the most NBA-ready prospect at last weekend's Iverson Classic. The name might surprise you.

READ: Norlander's column

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Mark Emmert was a bad NCAA president. Can the job be salvaged? Also: Iverson Classic preview, other CBB notes (College Basketball 04/28) Apr 28, 2022

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NCAA President Mark Emmert is stepping down from the job no later than June of 2023. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander take a look at Emmert's legacy and come to one conclusion: it was pretty bad. The guys also wonder if the job can be salvaged and what that job might look like in 18 months. Where is the NCAA headed? PLUS: a preview of this weekend's Allen Iverson Classic, and a heartfelt farewell to one of the greatest basketball SIDs ever, Kenny Klein, who is retiring.

Eye on College Basketball is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Follow the Eye on College Basketball team on Twitter:@EoCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS@MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone@DavidWCobb@NataTheScribe

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Caleb Love returns to UNC, are the Tar Heels the best team in the country?; Nijel Pack secures $400k to transfer to Miami; Hunter Dickenson, Yuri Collins return to school (College Basketball 04/25/22) Apr 25, 2022

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On Sunday afternoon, UNC point guard Caleb Love announced his return to the Tar Heels. Gary Parrish and Kyle Boone break down why the Heels are likely the No. 1 team headed into the '22-23 season. Plus, Nijel Pack makes a lucrative transfer and the guys explain why NIL is here to stay — and why it's a great thing for college basketball. Boone and Parrish also keep up with the latest in transfer portal news, including Hunter Dickinson (Michigan) and Yuri Collins (Saint Louis).

🚨🚨 JAY WRIGHT RETIRES FROM VILLANOVA🚨🚨 Apr 21, 2022

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We thought there would only be one emergency episode on Wednesday. Shortly after that, rumblings that legendary coach Jay Wright would retire emerged. And then it actually happened. So you're getting a second emergency podcast. You're welcome. Norlander takes you behind the scenes of how this decision came to be, and Parrish puts Wright's career into perspective. The guys also have a few good Wright stories to share. What a stunner this was.

🚨🚨 Breaking News: Oscar Tshiebwe returns to Kentucky; Johnny Juzang and Kofi Cockburn declare for the NBA Draft (College Basketball 04/20/22) Apr 20, 2022

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The Naismith Player of the Year has decided to return to the world of college basketball. What does Oscar's return mean for the Kentucky and the rest of the sport? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss.

(01:02) - Oscar Tshiebwe returns

(20:38) - Johnny Juzang and Kofi Cockburn head for the NBA

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