Eye On College Basketball

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The world's most popular and entertaining podcast on all things college basketball, brought to you by Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander.

  • 49 minutes 22 seconds
    EOCBB on CBSSN: Final Four picks and favorite storylines; Johni Broome to miss practice this week; Flagg vs. Broome for NPOY + more

    Which Final Four team will have the best story if they win the National Championship: Auburn, Duke, Florida, or Houston? On the latest episode of Eye on College Basketball, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss the biggest storylines surrounding the Final Four. Later, they discuss Auburn's Johni Broome's injury and how it could impact their game. Finally, they discuss Trae Young being named as assistant GM at Oklahoma and what it will mean for his alma mater.


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    00:45 - What is the best storyline to come from the NCAA Tournament?

    13:50 - Johni Broome injury update

    18:00 - Gary and Matt reveal their Player of the Year votes

    24:22 - The Flashback presented by TravisMathew

    31:10 - Trae Young named Assistant GM at Oklahoma

    40:40 - Final 1 and 1 presented by FanDuel





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    1 April 2025, 7:44 pm
  • 12 minutes 41 seconds
    EOCBB ON CBSSN BONUS: The story behind Kevin Willard leaving Maryland for Nova

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    31 March 2025, 7:59 pm
  • 39 minutes 15 seconds
    EOCBB on CBSSN: Best Final Four field ever? How Jon Scheyer got the Duke job and exceeded the expectations;

    The Final Four is SET! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander are back with a new Eye on College Basketball episode to discuss the Final Four matchups for the NCAA Tournament. This is only the second time in tournament history that four No. 1 seeds have made the Final Four. Does that make this the best Final Four in history? Later, they look at how many transfers are on each team, should other teams be taking note? Finally, they discuss Jon Scheyer’s success at Duke at such a young age, the coaching carousel and more.


    

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    31 March 2025, 7:58 pm
  • 54 minutes 22 seconds
    Elite Eight Sunday: Norlander + GP in studio! Broome injury scare doesn’t slow Auburn vs. Sparty; Houston obliterates Tennessee to secure four 1-seeds in Final Four

    READ: Norlander on Jon Scheyer


    Folks, we have a historic Final Four. In fact, it's probably the best one ever. And to get into it, here's a treat: Parrish and Norlander were in studio together in Stamford, CT, to talk Sunday's games and set the table for San Antonio. Houston completed a wire-to-wire victory over Tennessee to punch its ticket, while Auburn fulfilled the prophecy to make its way to Texas well.


    00:45 - Four 1s to the Four. How we feeling?

    07:54 -Auburn outlasts Michigan State 70-64

    24:00 - Houston punches ticket to Final Four, beats Tennessee 69-50

    38:20 - Setting the table for the Final Four


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    31 March 2025, 2:56 am
  • 56 minutes 56 seconds
    March Madness 2025 Elite Eight Saturday Recap -- Florida, Duke punch tickets to the Final Four

    Two teams have punched their tickets to San Antonio! First, Florida stormed back in the 2nd half vs. Texas Tech to send themselves to the Final Four. And Duke just keeps rolling as they blow out Alabama. Gary Parrish and Chip Patterson recap the first portion of the Elite Eight!


    01:02 - Duke runs away from Alabama 85 - 65

    28:18 - Florida storms back, beats Texas Tech 84 - 79

    42:45 - Will all four 1-seeds make it to San Antonio?

    43:47 - Will three SEC teams make it to San Antonio?



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    30 March 2025, 5:49 am
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    Sweet 16 Friday Recap: Houston-Purdue thriller; Auburn flips switch on Michigan; Izzo in his 11th E8; Tennessee gets revenge on Kentucky; a surprise guest joins the show!

    What a wild night of games, Auburn stormed back to take out Michigan. Michigan State and Ole Miss got in a knock-down, drag-out match that saw the Spartans take it home. Kentucky was unable to beat Tennessee for the third time this season. Matt Norlander, Kyle Boone and Sam Vecenie recap the final set of Sweet 16 games.



    03:02 - Houston escapes Purdue 62 - 60

    14:45 - Auburn runs away from Michigan, beats Wolverines 78 - 65

    31:30 - Michigan State outlasts Ole Miss 73-70

    47:37 - Tennessee knocks off Kentucky 78 - 65

    57:20 - Saturday lookahead




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    29 March 2025, 6:43 am
  • 49 minutes 26 seconds
    March Madness 2025 Sweet 16 Thursday Recap - Alabama, Florida, Duke, Texas Tech advance to Elite 8

    We wanted great games in the Sweet 16 and WE GOT THEM. Alabama put on a shooting display vs. BYU as they made it to the Elite 8 for the first time in consecutive years. Florida sent the Crab Five home and perhaps Kevin Willard to a new job. Duke's Cooper Flagg put on a star performance to send Arizona home and Texas Tech rode a 16-point comeback to knock Arkansas out of the Tournament. What does it all mean? Gary Parrish and David Cobb recap Thursday's Sweet 16 events.



    00:43 - Duke beats Arizona 100 - 93

    06:37 - Alabama defeats BYU 113 - 88

    16:52 - Florida knocks out Maryland 87 - 71

    31:48 - Texas Tech outlasts Arkansas in OT 85 - 83


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    28 March 2025, 6:54 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    2025 March Madness NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Preview! Storylines, tourney flashback; F4 + 1 picks

    ONE more show before we get to the games on Thursday night. Norlander and Parrish lay out their favorite angles/storylines for Thursday and Friday, then get into a quick STAY or HIT segment, look back on Stephen Curry's magical second-weekend, then make #expertpicks.




    03:44 - Three Most Intriguing Storylines of the Sweet 16

    16:53 - Flashback by Travis Mathew: 2008 Davidson

    27:55 - Final Four And 1, Game 1 - Alabama (-5.5) vs. BYU

    30:38 - Final Four And 1, Game 2 - Florida (-7) vs. Maryland

    34:31 - Final Four And 1, Game 3 - Duke (-9.5) vs. Arizona

    43:49 - Final Four And 1, Game 4 - Texas Tech (-5.5) vs. Arkansas

    50:40 - Final Four And 1, Game 5 - Auburn (-8.5) vs. Michigan



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    26 March 2025, 4:45 am
  • 48 minutes 49 seconds
    EOCBB on CBSSN: Fav Sweet 16 games; all 1s or zero 1s to Final Four? Plus: portal is open too early; coaching carousel latest; NCAAT survivor picks!


    The Sweet 16 games are just TWO days away! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander return to CBS Sports Network to discuss their favorite matchups. They also dive into whether all four No. 1 seeds can make it to the Final Four for only the second time in tournament history. Later, with the Transfer Portal now open, they break down the record number of players entering it in the first two days. Should the portal even be open now, or should it wait until after the NCAA Tournament? Lastly, they cover coaching updates and pick a team (No. 2 seed or lower) that’s a LOCK for the Elite Eight.


    4:00 - Sweet 16 breakdown Pt. 2

    8:30 - Can all four No. 1 seeds make it to the Final Four?

    18:00- Transfer Portal Updates

    29:45 - More Coaching Carousel Updates

    39:30 - Survival Pool Picks



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    25 March 2025, 7:12 pm
  • 48 minutes 43 seconds
    EOCBB on CBSSN: SEC sets record w/ 7 in Sweet 16; Calipari’s redemption; Queen’s buzzer-beater; Sean Miller leaves Xavier for Texas

    The Sweet 16 is set! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander are back on a new episode of Eye on College Basketball to preview the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game. Did the SEC exceed expectations this year? Arkansas is the only double-digit seed left in the tournament; how far will they go? Later, they discuss if a Big Ten team has a chance to win the championship for the first time since 2000. Finally, they discuss coaching updates and look at how many of their original Final Four picks remain.


    2:00 - Sweet 16 breakdown

    11:35 - How did John Calipari get Arkansas to the Sweet 16?

    24:20 - Is this the year the Big Ten can win a championship?

    34:00 - Coaching Carousel Updates

    41:45 - Prediction updates


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    24 March 2025, 7:07 pm
  • 59 minutes 47 seconds
    March Madness 2025 Round 2 Sunday Recap: Maryland buzzer-beater! Florida escapes, Duke, SEC dominate

    Matt Norlander and David Cobb recap all the Sunday action.


    (1:00) Sweet 16 is set

    (6:00) Maryland-Colorado State

    (20:00) Florida-UConn

    (30:30) Illinois-Kentucky

    (37:45) Michigan State-New Mexico

    (40:00) Ole Miss-Iowa State

    (43:00) Arizona-Oregon

    (46:00) Alabama-St. Mary's

    (49:00) Duke-Baylor

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    24 March 2025, 6:01 am
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