Eye On College Basketball
CBS Sports, College Basketball, Basketball, March Madness, NCAA Tournament, NBA Draft
CBS Sports’ official college basketball podcast is the most entertaining and informative of its kind. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander bring the sport into your ears at least three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 18min
Sweet 16 Preview! Ranking all eight games, teams on upset alert. Plus: Why UNC’s taking so long with Hubert Davis
A fast-paced Sweet 16 preview that ranks all eight matchups and flags teams on upset alert. They spotlight marquee showdowns like Arizona vs Arkansas and Duke vs St. John’s. There is a deep dive into coaching moves and why UNC’s Hubert Davis decision is taking so long.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 25min
2026 March Madness Round 2 Sunday Recap! Iowa ends Florida repeat bid; A tournament Darling for St. John's; Grading Mark Pope at Kentucky + more
Sam Vecenie, college basketball analyst known for film-based X's-and-O's breakdowns, joins the discussion. They dissect Iowa’s tactical win over Florida and the final-play execution. St. John’s shocker after a buzzer layup gets attention. Kentucky’s Mark Pope tenure and roster construction face tough grading. A rapid whiparound covers UConn, Arizona, Tennessee and other Sweet 16 movers.
Mar 22, 2026 • 1h 19min
Saturday reax: Nebraska-Vandy = best 4/5 game ever? Darius Acuff Jr. shoots Arkansas to S16; Texas the only double-digit still alive
Isaac Trotter, college basketball writer and analyst with an energetic take, joins the panel. They relive Nebraska vs Vanderbilt’s wild finish and dissect the late-possession drama. Darius Acuff Jr.’s scoring outburst and Arkansas’ escape get big praise. Texas’ surprising run past Gonzaga and key performers from Michigan, Duke, and Michigan State round out the bracket reactions.
Mar 21, 2026 • 50min
2026 March Madness Round 1 Friday Recap! Otega Oweh's Kentucky miracle; Kevin Willard's mid-game joke; Braden Smith = all-time assist leader + more!
A fast recap of Round 1 Friday thrills, including a last‑second Kentucky miracle and a viral midgame quip from a coach. Highlights include a new all-time assists leader, a surprising upset in St. Louis, and several high‑major blowouts. Quick rundowns of key injuries, coaching moments, and must-watch upcoming matchups.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 1h 11min
2026 March Madness Round 1 Thursday Recap! UNC crumbles in VCU comeback; Duke's serious Siena scare; High Point! Chase Johnston! + a first Nebraska tournament W & more
A wild Thursday recap packed with a 19-point VCU comeback that topples North Carolina. Duke survives a second-half scare from Siena. High Point wins on a buzzer beater and Chase Johnston shines. Texas handles BYU while AJ Dybantsa’s college future is questioned. Nebraska celebrates its first-ever tournament victory and several blowouts and breakout performances steal the spotlight.
Mar 19, 2026 • 29min
RedHawks flying into Friday! Miami U beats SMU 89-79 and validates its historic season once and for all
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Matt Norlander reacts to Miami University vs. SMU in front of a heavy RedHawk crowd in Dayton.
(0:00) Intro + the goldilocks zone!
(2:20) Miami is moving on! RedHawks beat SMU 89-79
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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Mar 17, 2026 • 1h 29min
Must-see 1st rd games: Best matchups, upset alerts, Cinderellas in the wings and stats/facts to know before finishing your bracket
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Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview Thursday and Friday of the 2026 NCAA Tournament! Which Round 1 matchups are most intriguing? Where are the upsets waiting to happen? All that and more on the doorstep of the madness!
(0:00) Intro + the tournament starts today!
(4:00) Games to watch on Thursday
(4:30) Ohio State vs. TCU
(8:01) North Carolina vs. VCU
(12:45) Georgia vs. Saint Louis
(17:00) Nebraska vs. Troy
(19:00) Duke vs. Siena
(23:15) Arkansas vs. Hawaii
(27:30) Games to watch on Friday
(28:00) Kentucky vs. Santa Clara
(33:30) Texas Tech vs. Akron
(36:00) UConn vs Furman
(38:30) Arizona vs LIU
(44:00) Alabama vs Hofstra
(48:20) Kansas vs. Cal Baptist
(52:45) DraftKings Upset Alert
(59:45) Sling TV Game to Watch: you gotta watch Miami on Wednesday night
(1:08:30) Norlander’s nuggets ahead of the tournament
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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Mar 16, 2026 • 1h 19min
🏀Men’s March Madness Bracket Preview Extravaganza: Picks, predictions for ALL 67 games ✍️
March Madness is HERE! Join Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander as they pick the winner for EVERY game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They will take you from Dayton all the way to Indianapolis. Who do the guys have winning it all? Tune in to find out!
(0:00) Intro + Norlander is doin’ more stuff with brackets
(1:00) This is the bracket preview … it’s different from yesterday
(7:00) East Region Picks & Predictions
(24:00) South Region Picks & Predictions
(37:45) West Region Picks & Predictions
(53:00) Midwest Region Picks & Predictions
(1:05:30) Who is the 12 seed or worse most likely to make a run?
(1:10:00) Final Four Picks!
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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Mar 16, 2026 • 1h 15min
BRACKET REACTION: Selection Sunday recap, first thoughts on all four regions, Miami U in First Four, seeds we disagree with most
WE HAVE A BRACKET! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket and dive in to each region. What do the fellas think of this year's field? Tap in to find out!
(0:00) Intro + we’ve got a bracket!!
(3:30) Miami is in the tournament and they’re headed to Dayton
(10:00) The committee got the right 68 teams in the field this year
(14:30) St. John’s and Vanderbilt were a pair of misses on the 5 line
(21:05) East Region Overview! Duke is the No. 1 overall seed in a loaded region
(29:15) South Region Overview! Could Florida play a road game in the Elite Eight?
(39:30) West Region Overview! Does Arizona have the easiest road? + Purdue!
(48:20) Midwest Region Overview! Some great mid-seed games here!
(59:20) Weekend Whiparound! Bracket style.
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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Mar 16, 2026 • 10min
LISTEN: Norlander interviews the committee chair on CBS Sports HQ
Matt Norlander sits down with committee chair Keith Gill moments after the bracket was announced on Sunday night.
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/
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
