Eye On College Basketball

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the ACC ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Will Duke finally cut down nets in Detroit? What does North Carolina look like in year one under Michael Malone? It's storylines, predictions and much more from the ACC. (0:00) Intro + GP is in a treehouse(1:30) Will Duke run away with the ACC regular season?(3:00) Let’s talk storylines, starting with Michael Malone and North Carolina(6:45) Is this the year Duke and Jon Scheyer get the national title monkey off its back?(11:45) Louisville is expensive. $20 million expensive. Expectations are real for Pat Kelsey(17:50) UVA won 30 games and brought plenty back(20:15) Miami and Jai Lucas are dangerous … are the Canes the dark horse ACC champion?(22:45) 1-18 ACC Predictions(32:35) Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year & Players to Watch(39:30) How many ACC teams are going to the 2027 NCAA Tournament?(44:05) Norlander circles back to the back end of the conferenceTheme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye 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: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the Big Ten ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. The guys comb through the biggest storylines for the league and touch on every team in their standings predictions.(0:00) Intro + Big Ten Preview from Big Ten Media Day!(4:15) Let’s talk storylines, starting with Dana Altman’s retirement(11:10) Is Illinois on its own tier in this conference?(14:00) What is Michigan this season?(17:50) Can Izzo, Jeremy Fears and Michigan State get back to the Final Four?(21:00) Just how good is this conference this season?(24:30) End-of-season league standings predictions - quick run through all the teams in the league(51:00) How many teams make the 2027 NCAA Tournament?Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye 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: [email protected] Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

Maryland head coach Buzz Williams joins Gary Parrish at Big Ten Media Day for one of the most entertaining and unconventional interviews of the day. Buzz flips the script on Parrish, demanding to see his notes and attempting to interview the interviewer himself. Eventually, the conversation turns to basketball, including Williams' thoughts on Dana Altman and the state of the coaching profession. And yes, they even find a little time to talk about Maryland basketball before wrapping things up.

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard joins Gary Parrish at Big Ten Media Day to discuss his 12th season leading the Badgers and the challenges of building a roster in today's college basketball landscape. Gard opens up about losing John Blackwell to Duke, the arrival of Australian guard Owen Foxwell and what Eian Elmer brings to Wisconsin. Plus, he breaks down the Badgers' shooting, size and depth, the pressure to return to the Sweet 16 and how money has changed college basketball — including one way it's actually made players better. Gard also shares an update on legendary Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan.

Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler joins Matt Norlander at Big Ten Media Day to discuss his expectations for the Buckeyes heading into the new season. Diebler previews Ohio State's upcoming outdoor exhibition, shares his early impressions of Anthony Thompson and explains what his roster needs to do to compete in the Big Ten. Plus, he reflects on his first two years as head coach, the challenges of leading a college basketball program in 2026 and what it's like coaching at a football-first school. Can Diebler lead the Buckeyes back to the NCAA Tournament?