Inside College Basketball Now cover art

Inside College Basketball Now

Inside College Basketball Now

By: CBS Sports
Listen for free

Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein is your courtside seat to the inner workings of the sport. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between.©2025 CBS Interactive. 027373 Basketball Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Wes Miller reveals the advice Roy Williams gave him about coaching before taking Charlotte job
    Jun 16 2026

    Jon Rothstein is joined by Charlotte head coach Wes Miller to talk about returning to North Carolina, why Charlotte hasn't made an NCAA Tournament in 21 years and how the 49ers can make it back to the Big Dance.

    Additionally, Wes details what it was like leaving Cincinnati, the differences between Charlotte and UNC Greensboro and more.

    0:00 Intro

    0:21 What is it like for him to be back in the state of North Carolina?

    0:43 His perception of Charlotte’s program as he was growing up

    1:16 The biggest difference from being head coach at UNC Greensboro

    2:23 What hasn’t Charlotte made the NCAA tournament in 21 years?

    4:23 The advice Roy Williams gave him about coaching

    5:30 How he’ll remember his time at Cincinnati

    7:20 Hardest part of being head coach at Cincinnati: ‘Don’t know if there is a hard part’

    8:10 How the head coaching job at UNC Greensboro was different from Cincinnati, Charlotte

    9:08 What it was like leaving Cincinnati and accepting the Charlotte job

    10:01 Going from a multi-bid league to a potentially one-bid league

    11:59 On Charlotte scheduling its way to an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament

    12:42 Impressions of his first roster

    15:04 What Jizzle James brings to Charlotte, the American Conference

    16:01 One great win, one tough loss

    19:05 How Charlotte will make the NCAA Tournament

    Show More Show Less
    21 mins
  • Chris Mack discusses how he plans to keep USF at the top of the American Conference
    Jun 11 2026

    Chris Mack joins Jon Rothstein on Inside College Basketball Now to discuss his move from Charleston to South Florida, his vision for the Bulls, the opportunities within the American Conference, building the USF roster, and how his year away from coaching helped him reconnect with family.

    Show More Show Less
    17 mins
  • ‘Very good foundation’ - Utah State’s Ben Jacobson analyzes first roster, how he retained Mason Falslev
    Jun 9 2026

    Utah State head coach Ben Jacobson joins Jon Rothstein to break down the decision to leave UNI, how the MVC changed during his time with the Panthers and what it will be like being a part of the new-look Pac-12.

    Additionally, Jacobson breaks down what sticks out about his team's non-conference schedule, why he thinks coaches have found success at Utah State and more.

    0:00 Intro

    0:10 How unique is it to be introduced as HC of Utah State and not UNI

    0:34 What made the timing right to leave UNI for Utah State

    1:42 What was the closest he came to leaving UNI prior to taking Utah State job?

    2:15 On how the MVC was 'not the same league' after Creighton, Wichita State departure

    3:22 The gap between Mid-Majors and Power Conference teams

    5:23 What it was like saying goodbye to UNI

    7:01 Why coaches have found success at Utah State

    9:06 Initial impressions of his roster

    10:36 How he retained Mason Falslev

    12:19 On how Gonzaga changes the dynamic of the Pac-12

    14:18 Why coaching against former players isn't as much fun

    15:42 What sticks out about Utah State's non-conference schedule

    18:01 One loss and one win that sticks with Ben Jacobson

    20:46 Why being part of a multi-bid league was a big part of decision to take Utah State job

    22:20 What he hopes to accomplish in his first season at Utah State

    Show More Show Less
    25 mins
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
No reviews yet