Eye On College Basketball

Gary Parrish, Matt Norlander and Kyle Boone open with Michigan State beating Purdue in West Lafayette before jumping back to Wednesday to discuss UConn's loud victory over St. John's. Then, the Final Four And 1 previews the weekend. (0:00) Intro + a 3-man booth! (1:00) Michigan State wins at Purdue (14:15) UConn ruined everyone’s Wednesday night & Norlander was on SportsCenter (33:00) Final Four and 1! (34:05) Virginia @ Duke (38:53) Texas Tech @ Iowa State (43:15) Kansas @ Arizona (47:55) Arkansas @ Florida (53:50) Gonzaga @ Saint Mary’s (58:00) Michigan State @ Indiana (1:00:00) Norlander’s Notes: More games to watch (1:01:35) Saying goodbye to KB 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

A fast-paced roundup of marquee wins and upsets from around college hoops. They highlight Duke’s blowout and Jon Scheyer’s milestone, debate whether Cameron Boozer has locked up national player recognition, and dissect Kansas’ Monday streak and rotation questions. The show also flags bubble movers, mid-major surprises, Virginia’s quiet 25-3 season, and key games to watch this week.

Martin Newton, selection committee vice chair who helps shape NCAA tournament seeding. He explains why Iowa State topped Houston, how bracket principles force seed swaps, the impact of injuries on Texas Tech’s placement, and what the Wins Above Bubble metric means for teams like Miami (OH). Short, focused conversations on seeding logic, metrics, and the season’s surprising depth.

A deep dive into Darryn Peterson's repeated early exits and the questions they raise about his reliability. A look at UConn's shaky recent stretch and whether the team still deserves elite status. Previews of key weekend matchups including Michigan vs Duke and Arizona at Houston, plus bracket chatter and pickering drama.

Michigan’s road dominance and a raucous Mackey showing take center stage. A non-contact knee injury to JT Toppin threatens Texas Tech’s trajectory. Mick Cronin’s sideline theatrics and postgame behavior spark debate. Miami (OH) remains unbeaten at 26-0, and a rapid whiparound covers key Big Ten, ACC, Big 12, and mid-major results.

They recap Iowa State’s dramatic comeback and the corner three that decided the game. They then run through one potential fatal flaw for each team in the AP Top 10, from shooting splits and closing issues to injury availability and rebounding concerns. Quick takes on tactical oddities like Arizona’s low three-point volume and surprising late-game vulnerabilities.

Breaking news about a major coaching change at a Big 12 program sparks discussion. The hosts unpack the university's claim of firing for cause and the role of a viral rant. They examine heavy portal spending, NIL pressures, and how on-court declines and roster moves accelerated the decision.

Surprising upsets and late-game drama ripple through the week, including a shocking road win over a blueblood. A season-ending ACL alters a key team's outlook. A heated on-court fight sparks ejections and fallout. Conference races heat up as Big Ten and SEC leaders separate themselves. Mid-major teams notch statement wins and polls shift ahead of big matchups.

A broken hand for Caleb Wilson and how North Carolina might cope with lineup changes. Jerome Tang’s blunt reaction after Kansas State’s collapse and what it means for the program. A packed weekend preview spotlighting Kansas vs Iowa State, Kentucky vs Florida, Texas Tech at Arizona and other must-watch college hoops matchups.

A wild night of college hoops upsets and collapse stories, from Purdue’s overtime escape to Illinois, Iowa State and UNC getting toppled. Surprise performances and roster shakeups draw focus, plus a scoop about Villanova and Notre Dame aiming to open the season in Rome. Quick rundowns of breakout scorers and who’s rising on award watch lists.