The Duke Blue Devils bring back four starters and a loaded freshman class. Is this enough for Jon Scheyer to improve upon his solid first season? Will Duke wind up as a top-five team in '23-24? Matt Norlander and Gary Parrish discuss. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe Y...
Jul 28, 2023•30 min
Creighton brings back most of the big pieces from a team that nearly made it to the Final Four last season, plus? It went out and added a great piece from the transfer portal. Is all of this enough to keep the greatest streak of success in CU history going? Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @Davi...
Jul 27, 2023•27 min
Matt Norlander and Gary Parrish discuss Bronny James, Kansas and UNC's home-and-home series, the Maui bracket being revealed, and more. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye ...
Jul 25, 2023•40 min
The reigning national champion, the UConn Huskies, are bringing back one of the best big men in the country and a few more pieces. So, where does this team fall in the overall hierarchy for title contenders for 2024, and is UConn even the favorite in the Big East? Matt Norlander and Gary Parrish elaborate on the challenging climb ahead for the Huskies, including a history lesson on how the program has done the year after winning it all. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Auda...
Jul 24, 2023•30 min
Baylor lost Keyonte George, Adam Flagler and L.J. Cryer. Will this be a top-20 team next season? Most of BU's leadership left. So, how will Baylor replenish all that and still finish top-four in a loaded Big 12? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander explain the whys. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @...
Jul 21, 2023•25 min
Despite their injuries last season, the Arkansas Razorbacks were deep in the NCAA Tournament under head coach Eric Musselman for the third year in a row. Can they make it a fourth? Matt Norlander and Gary Parrish preview the Razorbacks season. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTh...
Jul 20, 2023•29 min
Can Tommy Lloyd improve upon last season's embarrassing NCAA tourney exit? Will Caleb Love help the Wildcats break through the Sweet 16 barrier? Our debut 2023 Shootaround opens on the team out of Tucson. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe You can listen to us on your sm...
Jul 19, 2023•37 min
Bid on being the 21st school in our 2023 Summer Shootaround Series! Read Norlander: Inside how Notre Dame hired Penn State's Micah Shrewsberry to succeed Mike Brey as Irish basketball coach It's a solo pod! There was just enough news to warrant a Friday ep, so here we go: Norlander takes you through all of the recent current events in college hoops. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen t...
Jul 14, 2023•49 min
Read: Bob Huggins doubles down on claim he never resigned. Norlander opens the pod by detailing the strange saga of Bob Huggins declaring that he never resigned. West Virginia disagrees. It's gotten weird. Then, a big deep dive from 247 Sports' director of scouting, Adam Finkelstein, who stops by to recap Peach Jam and give you the rundown on the biggest prospects in 2024 and 2025. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcas...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 26 min
The guys are LIVE from North Augusta and give their observations on what they've seen from the Nike EYBL tournament. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on Colleg...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 2 min
We know you missed us! So here's a short check-in on what we'll be up to in the weeks ahead. Happy Fourth! Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketba...
Jul 04, 2023•8 min
This week has seen Jordan Brown go to Memphis, Grant Nelson go to Alabama and Tre Mitchell go to Kentucky — so which team improved the most? Matt Norlander and Gary Parrish discuss that, as well as ask which career you'd rather have -- Eric Musselman's or Nate Oats'? Also: A slew of policy changes were up for discussion this week, including cutting the transfer window in half. Norlander provides the latest. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcas...
Jun 29, 2023•51 min
Josh Eilert was picked to replace Bob Huggins as interim head coach. What does this mean for things in Morgantown? Plus: Jahvon Quinerly's departure sparks an interesting debate about grad transfers and whether they should be allowed to leave as late as August. And, from late last week: Will Wade got admonished by IRP ... sort of? Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcast...
Jun 26, 2023•42 min
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander got together late on Thursday, and we think you'll like this tour around what happened in New York. Your favorite college hoops duo recaps a wild 2023 NBA Draft that saw nearly 17 trades and had no shortage of debate-worthy picks. Plus: Who were the best college players to go undrafted? Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our...
Jun 23, 2023•59 min
We've got a huge episode for you. This is your master primer for Thursday night's festivities. Matt Norlander, Kyle Boone and Adam Finkelstein break down who they like, who's rising, falling and other scuttlebutt heading into the draft. Every first round pick is projected, and guys also give us their favorite second round sleepers. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcas...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 26 min
READ: Norlander -- Bob Huggins resigns at West Virginia: Hall of Fame coach steps down from post in wake of DUI arrest Storied coach Bob Huggins has resigned from West Virginia 24 hours after being arrested for DUI. What's next for the program? Matt Norlander (and later Kyle Boone) break it all down for you. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @Ey...
Jun 18, 2023•46 min
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down Taylor Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh, two players who rose from sub-80 high school rankings to be potential first round NBA draft picks. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe You can listen to us on your smart speakers! ...
Jun 14, 2023•34 min
READ: Norlander's deep dive on Anthony Black. Black, Jalen Hood-Schifino and Cason Wallace -- three guards who all bring different skillsets into the NBA, but which game do GMs value most? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down Anthony Black's (06:30), Jalen Hood-Schifino's (22:15) and Cason Wallace's (30:00) pros and cons. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. ...
Jun 09, 2023•38 min
🚨Heads-up for parents who might listen with their kids: There is some adult subject matter on this episode.🚨 We've got a slow news week, so yeah: It's mailbag time. Gary and Matt answer all of the questions you have about KenPom, the NBA Draft, Indiana, realignment, coaching strategies and a bevy of Trivia Times! Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our te...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Wednesday was the NCAA's draft deadline day, and the headliner is clear: the best player in the sport is coming back. GP and Norlander lead on why Zach Edey is returning, then dive into the significant roster issues happening at Kentucky right now. Wildcats aren't worthy of being in the Top 25, per Norlander. The guys also get into where to slot UConn after it lost its three best players. Another 15-or-so major decisions came down on Wednesday, and those are addressed as well. Eye on College Bas...
Jun 01, 2023•56 min
Is Houston's Jarace Walker worthy of a top-five pick this year? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss the potential and the pitfalls of the former Houston Cougar. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Ale...
May 30, 2023•29 min
Carmelo Anthony, one of the best one-and-done players in college basketball history, retired on Monday. His retirement got Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander thinking: Who are the 15 best one-and-done players in college hoops history? The debate for No. 1 centers around AD, Zion and Melo. Take a fun trip down memory lane with us. Read: Norlander on Carmelo at Cuse Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wher...
May 24, 2023•57 min
The NBA Draft combine is over, and what have we learned? Gary Parrish and Kyle Boone recap all the draft combine winners and losers. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of t...
May 22, 2023•45 min
We all know who the BEST prospect in the 2023 NBA Draft is, but who's No. 2? Matt Norlander and Kyle Boone sit down and discuss the pros and cons of Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller to the Hornets. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe You can listen to us on yo...
May 18, 2023•39 min
Jeremy Roach is returning to Duke, giving the Blue Devils four starters back. Last time that happened? Answer is on today's show. Does this make the Blue Devils preseason No. 1, or are there some more roster concerns with the team from Durham? Elsewhere: Mackenzie Mgbako — who previously committed to Duke — will play for the Indiana Hoosiers. So, can they make a run in the Big Ten? And the guys find out debate which are the "no excuse" programs in the Big Six leagues. What does that mean? Check ...
May 16, 2023•57 min
The biggest news of the week was Bob Huggins' anti-gay slurs — uttered twice — on the radio on Monday in Cincinnati. On Wednesday, WVU suspended for three games, restructured his contract and reduced his salary by $1 million. Is that the proper punishment? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss. Also: Hunter Dickinson spills about the real reason he left Michigan (hint: financial reasons), and the guys reflect on Denny Crum's lengthy, legendary career at Louisville. Eye on College Basketball is...
May 10, 2023•59 min
Our profile episodes are back for another year, and we are starting with the guy who will be picked first on June 22. Matt Norlander and Kyle Boone give a large overview of French phenom Victor Wembanyama, and why he's one of the most hyped prospects in history. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @K...
May 10, 2023•40 min
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander react to the surprising Saturday commitment of Bronny James to USC. The Trojans have top-20 credentials heading into next season. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe The Eye on College Basketball Podcast is a finalist in the Baske...
May 06, 2023•27 min
Read Norlander -- College basketball coaching changes: Grading the best and worst hires from 2019 after a full recruiting cycle Hunter Dickinson committed to the Kansas Jayhawks. Are they the new preseason no. 1? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander take a look and mull the possibility. The guys also ask if it is in the best interest of Kansas or Dickinson if he's the focal point of their offense. The back half of the ep has the guys looking back on the 2019 coaching hires. Norlander grades them four...
May 04, 2023•48 min
Former Oral Roberts guard commits to the Texas Longhorns, but things could be more rosy in Austin as Ron Holland decommits. Is Texas still a top 25 team going into next season? Gary Parrish and David Cobb discuss. Plus, would you rather build through the transfer portal or traditional high school recruitment? Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app and Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodca...
Apr 28, 2023•38 min
