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Eye On College Basketball

CBS Sports, College Basketball, Basketball, March Madness, NCAA Tournament, NBA Draftwww.cbssports.com
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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Episodes

2024 Final Four Recap: Purdue, UConn move on to set up an EPIC showdown for National Championship

Matt Norlander and Gary Parrish recap the Final Four games. (01:17) - Purdue wasn't great but still won. (13:29) - UConn STILL refuses to play a close game (29:11) - A brief title game preview 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...

Apr 07, 202440 min

EOCBB on CBSSN from the F4: Storylines; Donovan Clingan; our All-America teams and POY, COY, FOY; coaching carousel latest

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 on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast." Email the show for a...

Apr 05, 202447 min

Eye On CBB on CBSSN: UConn plane delayed, best stories of the Final Four

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 on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast." Email the show for a...

Apr 04, 202447 min

2024 NCAA Women's Tournament Final Four Preview -- Can Caitlin Clark cap her college career with a title?

Ashley Nicole Moss and Terrika Foster-Brasby look back at an incredible Elite 8 and look ahead to Final Four weekend featuring Iowa, South Carolina, UConn and NC State with a focus on Caitlin Clark and if her heroics can lead the Hawkeyes to a championship. 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

Apr 03, 202443 min

The one, the only: Ian Eagle joins the show to talk NCAA Tournament, his personal road to calling the Final Four, late nights with Bill Raftery and so much more

Here's a special bonus show for you: Norlander has a fun conversation with longtime play-by-play maestro Ian Eagle, who is now the voice of the men's NCAA Tournament/Final Four on CBS/TBS/TNT/truTV. Here are the two feature pieces (from The Ringer and NJ Media) that Norlander references during the pod. 3:00 - Ian’s beginnings 5:54 - First broadcasting gig 8:11 - Early broadcasting traits 8:52 - Quest for knowledge 10:43 - Ian broadcasting style 13:26 - Why calling the Final Four in an arena sett...

Apr 02, 202450 min

EOCBB on CBSSN: The Final Four is Set, Should UConn be the favorite?

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 on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast." Email the show for a...

Apr 01, 202447 min

Sunday E8 recap: Zach Edey, DJ Burns, and why Purdue + NC State fans deserve this moment for very different reasons

The Final Four is SET. NC State and Purdue punched their tickets to Phoenix with LEGENDARY performances from their big men. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander recap a historic Sunday of NCAA Tournament games. (00:55) - Purdue makes first Final Four since 1980 (22:40) - DJ Burns, NC State advance to the Final Four (44:45) - A look ahead to the 2024 Final Four Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you li...

Apr 01, 202458 min

Elite Eight Saturday: UConn blows out Illinois to take the East Region, Alabama hits 16 3's on Clemson to take the West

UConn dominates their way to the Final Four with a massive beatdown of Illinois. Alabama hits 16 3's. Gary Parrish and Kyle Boone break down both games. (00:55) - UConn dominated Illinois (15:52) - Alabama wins the West (30:27) - Sunday Lookahead 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 @Nat...

Mar 31, 202447 min

S16 Friday: NC State’s Dance of Destiny! Jamal Shead injury opens door for Duke; Purdue-Tenn the only 1 vs. 2 regional final

Matt Norlander and Chip Patterson recap a wild Friday that saw tournament darling NC State advance against Marquette, Duke surviving Houston and more! (00:59) - Tip Times (02:38) - NC State tops Marquette (15:43) - Duke outlasts Houston to reach Elite Eight (35:24) - Purdue handles business against Gonzaga (43:36) - Elite Eight Thoughts 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. F...

Mar 30, 202455 min

Eye on CBB on CBSSN: Sweet 16 Preview Night 2 , Bruce Pearl tells fans to back off

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 on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast." Email the show for a...

Mar 29, 202446 min

2024 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Thursday Recap: Clemson topples Arizona; UConn destroys San Diego St.

That. WAS. Awesome. Clemson, Alabama, UConn and Illinois punched their tickets to the Elite Eight. Gary Parrish and Kyle Boone break down the four games Thursday games. (01:10) - Clemson, Alabama advance (02:37) - Clemson gave the first punch, and kept punching. (19:45) - UConn stomps San Diego State (30:00) - Illinois heads to the Elite Eight behind Terrance Shannon Jr To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about yo...

Mar 29, 202441 min

2024 NCAA Women's Tournament Sweet 16 Preview -- Who can STOP South Carolina from winning it all?

The first weekend of the Women's NCAA Tournament provided a lot of drama, but despite those close endings, the results were all chalk. Ashley Nicole Moss and Terrika Foster Brasby look back at the first weekend and set the table for what looks like an epic weekend ahead 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 @Kyl...

Mar 28, 202437 min

Kentucky and Calipari are stuck with each other; biggest second-weekend storylines; 1-seed most likely to lose in Sweet 16

The Sweet 16 is about to be upon us! Why not enjoy this mega breakdown of the remaining teams as Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander take you through who has the best chances of winning the national championship. (00:55) - John Calipari to return to Kentucky (19:00) - What's the number 1 storyline heading into the Sweet 16? (32:00) - What are we looking forward to on Thursday Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and whe...

Mar 27, 202448 min

EOCBB on CBSSN: The ACC and Big East rise up; our favorite matchups of the Sweet 16 and coaching carousel latest

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander recap the first weekend of the 2024 NCAA Tournament, lament the lack of Cinderellas and go over the latest coaching carousel movement. 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...

Mar 25, 202447 min

2024 NCAA Tournament Sunday Recap: ACC has four schools in Sweet 16; Edey dominant vs. Utah State

The first weekend of the 2024 NCAA Tournament is over, and what have we learned? The ACC can send four teams to the Sweet 16. Zach Edey might be the most dominant force in college basketball right now. Gary Parrish and Kyle Boone will break down the final day in the first weekend. (00:53) - The ACC sends four teams to the Sweet 16 (08:10) - Purdue blows out Utah State (18:54) - Houston vs Texas A&M might be the game of the tournament (so far) (22:26) - Marquette handles business (29:00) - Ba...

Mar 25, 202438 min

March Madness 2024 2nd Round Saturday Recap: Creighton-Oregon wins the day; Oakland’s Cindy story ends; State to the S16; Dusty May takes Michigan job

It's been a LOUD 1st Saturday of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. But before that, Dusty May will coach... AT MICHIGAN?!?!? Matt Norlander and David Cobb will give their thoughts on the entire situation before diving into some of the fun results of the NCAA Tournament! 01:01 - Dusty May going to Michigan 12:00 - Midwest Bracket breakdown 19:09- Gonzaga is in the Sweet 16...again. 25:07 - Dalton Knecht sputters, but Vols advance anyway 29:18 - NC State goes to the Sweet 16 38:13 - UNC advances 42:32 - A...

Mar 24, 202457 min

March Madness 2024 1st Round Friday Recap: Yale breaks more brackets w/ upset over Auburn

Welcome to Eye On College Basketball After Dark! Yale pulls a MASSIVE upset over Auburn, Colorado got a big win over Florida. UConn, Marquette, Duke and Houston handled business as well. Gary Parrish and Kyle Boone will break down everything on the final day of the first round. 00:49 - Yale upsets Auburn 08:44 - Where is Dusty May headed? 11:54 - Houston destroys Longwood 12:57 - Texas A&M has a chance against Houston 14:54 - James Madison is actually good 20:11 - Zach Edey had 30 and 20! 25...

Mar 23, 202444 min

THURSDAY RECAP: Oakland-Kentucky an instant classic; Calipari’s future at UK in doubt; reaction to all 16 1st round games

Jack Gohlke. That's the biggest thing you need to know from the first night of the 2024 NCAA Tournament! The 14th-seeded Oakland Grizzlies upset the No. 3 seed Kentucky Wildcats in the game of the night. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander recap a wild first day of the tournament. 01:15 - Oakland is why we watch the NCAA Tournament 09:51 - We might have watched the last game John Calipari coaches at Kentucky 19:37 - West Bracket Whiparound 46:30 - Friday game you're looking to Eye on College Basketb...

Mar 22, 20241 hr 11 min

2024 NCAA Women's Tournament Preview: MEGA Bracket Breakdown, Picks, Predictions, Sleepers

The 2024 NCAA Women's tournament is here with no less intrigue than the men's game this year. Ashley Nicole Moss and Terrika Foster Brasby break down every storyline and pick out the only women's NCAA Tournament bracket you'll ever need! (06:11) - Why Caitlin Clark is the best college scorer ever, but not the greatest player ever. (11:47) - Is the future already here with Juju Watkins? (22:47) - Dawn Staley is the Nick Saban of College Basketball (28:43) - How likely is it that LSU repeats? (38:...

Mar 21, 20241 hr 34 min

🏀 NCAA Tournament preview spectacular 🔥 Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander pick every game in their brackets

The ONLY episode on the NCAA Tournament that you'll ever need is HERE! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander will break down every game to give you the sleepers, cinderellas, bracket busters, and more! (01:00) - Kansas Kevin McCullar shut down for NCAA Tournament (09:50) - Virginia, we're not mad. We're just disappointed. (18:05) - We're picking brackets! (53:27) - Final Four Picks Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and...

Mar 20, 20241 hr 2 min

EOCBB on CBSSN: First Four preview, Transfer Portal News & Coaching Carousel

Day TWO of Eye On College Basketball on CBS Sports Network has Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander previewing the First Four games on Tuesday night. The guys also take time to explain why the transfer portal date needs to be pushed back and update everyone on the coaching carousel. 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 @MattNorlan...

Mar 19, 202447 min

Bonus coverage: Norlander sits down with Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament to talk hoops, music and make NCAAT picks

Eye On College Basketball's Matt Norlander sits down to talk to Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament about his love of basketball, music, and his ties to Wayne Tinkle. PLUS, Jeff makes Elite Eight and Final Four Picks. 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...

Mar 19, 202440 min

EOCBB on CBSSN Monday bonus ep: Bracket reax, mis-seeds, Final Four picks and is the NIT about to die?

Selection Sunday is HERE! In this CBS Sports Network Special, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander get deeper into how badly the bracket was sloppily seeded, are we about to see the death of the NIT 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 sma...

Mar 19, 202447 min

🚨🏀 SELECTION SUNDAY IS HERE!! 🚨🏀

IT'S FINALLY HERE! Selection Sunday is here and the committee gave us some seeding issues. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander go into the seeding issues that plagued the tournament and pick their Final Four. 00:48 - Did the selection committee get the 1 seeding right? 18:38 - Did the Big East get screwed? 30:00 - Does FAU belong in the Tournament? 38:00 - Which No. 1 seed has the easiest theoretical path to the Final Four? Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as...

Mar 18, 20241 hr 4 min

Hurley vs. Pitino Part IV; who’s in/out; conference tourney whiparound; coaching carousel latest; Friday picks/preview

UConn. St John's. Pitino. Hurley .Big East Tournament Semi-Final. Need we say more? Bid thieves abound as the Atlantic 10 will be sending someone unexpected with their auto-bid. Who will be affected the most? All of that plus Conference Tournament Final Four and One Picks. (01:50) - Pitino vs. Hurley in MSG (10:45) - Is Seton Hall safely in the field? (17:16) - Providence is still alive (26:16) - Big 12 Tournament Watch (28:11) - Big Ten Bubble Watch (33:55) - ACC Bubble Watch (41:08) - Mountain...

Mar 15, 20241 hr 17 min

Saint Mary’s clears Gonzaga; Kenny Payne finally out at Louisville; Kansas loses two best players; praise for mid-major auto bids; bubble watch

READ: Norlander: Greg Kampe, Oakland back in the NCAA Tournament in his 40th season GET HYPED. Champ Week is well underway and we've got a glut of games to get to. Saint Mary's won both the WCC regular season AND tournament crown in a night that saw FIVE teams punch their tickets to the NCAA Tournament. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander get into all that, and then: Kansas, Louisville and much more. Kenny Payne is done at Louisville. The guys, for one last time, will dive into the sad two-year regi...

Mar 13, 202454 min

Who’s getting final No. 1? Indiana St.’s case to dance; SO MANY bubble losers; Champ Week picks/preview; more bids coming Mon/Tues!

The final weekend of the regular season in college basketball DELIVERED. Houston won the Big 12 regular season outright in its first year of the conference. Kentucky blitzed in Rocky Top. North Carolina got a sweep of Duke and also won its league outright. So with all of that -- who's the fourth No. 1 seed? That's where the show starts, but Norlander and Parrish have a stacked episode for you. (00:49) - How strange it is that the top three teams are favorites for three different reasons (04:44) ...

Mar 11, 20241 hr 20 min

Sampson vs. Hurley vs. field for NCOY; Zona/Tenn/UNC for last No. 1; gambling watchdogs probing Temple; HUGE weekend preview

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the final regular season weekend of College Basketball. First, they debate who should be the coach of the year, Houston's Kelvin Sampson or UConn's Dan Hurley. Dive into Arizona winning the Pac-12 regular season title in the final year of existence for the conference and pick some games in the last Final Four and One of the regular season. (01:00) - Who's the Coach of the year? (17:30) - Arizona wins the Pac-12 (25:37) - Bubble results (26:18) - 2nd Temple...

Mar 08, 20241 hr 12 min

Introducing 'Beyond the Arc: A Daily NBA show from CBS Sports'

On Monday, March 11, CBS Sports will launch BEYOND THE ARC, a new daily show and podcast covering all things NBA with co-hosts Ashley Nicole Moss, Bill Reiter and John Gonzalez and regular contributor Avery Johnson. Download and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else podcasts are found. 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

Mar 07, 20241 min

Purdue again shows why it can win it all; Florida the latest to expose Bama; Wake Forest is blowing this; UNLV’s fascinating resume

Purdue locked up another Big Ten regular season crown after a road win over ranked Illinois. But Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander ALSO have to walk you through the another bad Wake loss and more. Read - Norlander's Court Report (00:47) - Purdue wins another outright Big Ten title (14:00) - Florida dropped 105 on 'Bama (20:00) - Duke, UNC headed for a showdown on Saturday (23:15) - Bubble Uh-Oh's (36:26) - Big 12 whiparound (37:06) - Missouri: T-BAL (41:23) - Eastern Kentucky isn't going dancing (...

Mar 06, 202456 min
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