College Hoops Today with Jon Rothstein

Arizona State's Bobby Hurley is excited but knows he has his work cut out for himself, as the Sundevils get set to enter the mighty Big Twelve. Can they handle the step up in weight class? His thoughts on joining one of the top conferences in the nation. What did he think about the Pac 12 dissolving? Thoughts on the roster he's assembled though recruiting and the portal. How much more time and effort is he putting into NIL? Why he still wants to have a competitive non-conference schedule. What was it like watching UConn and his brother, Dan Hurley, win back-to-back National Championships? Motivation? The importance of building a dominate homecourt advantage in the Big Twelve. And can the Sundevils get back to the NCAA Tournament? Plus, a full Big Twelve offseason breakdown and preview of what's to come this season!

Xavier's Sean Miller has a recalibrated roster and is looking to make some noise in the Big East this season. What did he take away from last year and how will he implement the lessons learned? Why there's a difference in having depth and having game experience. Discussing the new additions to the team and a Jerome Hunter update. How a year off will help Zach Freemantle. The importance of establishing a defensive identity this season. Could we see more than three teams from the Big East make it into the NCAA Tournament? And what must happen for Xavier to be a team that can advance in the 2025 NCAA Tournament? Plus, a full Big East offseason breakdown and preview of what's to come this season!

Saint Louis' Josh Schertz was a D-2 coach for a long time before leading Indiana State to success last year and now finds himself coaching in the Atlantic 10! How excited is he to be the Billikens' new coach? Thoughts on his roster? What retaining Gibson Jimerson does for the program. How can the Atlantic 10 maximize representation in the NCAA Tournament? How to schedule your way through the non-conference schedule. And why can Saint Louis be a factor at the top of the Atlantic 10? Plus, a full Atlantic 10 offseason breakdown and preview of what's to come this season!

Washington's Danny Sprinkle feels like he's living in a movie. Find out how coach landed with the Huskies as they head to the Big Ten. Thoughts on the team he's put together so far. Taking on the Big Ten... From travel to physicality. Year one goals. Non-Conference scheduling philosophy. And why it's all about getting in the right mindset. Plus, 18 weeks away from college basketball! Notable opening night games.

West Virginia's Darian DeVries is settling into his new post nicely and is excited to usher in a new era of Mountaineers basketball. What are realistic expectations in year one? What was it like putting together a power conference roster from scratch? Has Bob Huggins been in touch? His thoughts on the mighty Big 12. Non-Conference scheduling update. And the biggest adjustment needed when going from a mid-major to power conference basketball. Plus, the NCAA Tournament expanding? Jon explains why that's a bad idea. And why it could be a big night for the ACC and Big East in the 2024 NBA Draft.

New coach, new conference! SMU's Andy Enfield enters his first year as head coach of the Mustangs while the program enters its first year in the ACC. Find out some of the factors that went into his decision to leave USC for SMU. How he plans to get SMU back in the national spotlight. Can they compete right away? Thoughts on his roster and potentially adding more this summer. Using the geographical advantage of being the only ACC school in the state of Texas. And what are realistic year one goals? Plus, the Big Twelve adds more talent and the 2024 ACC/SEC Challenge is set!

Oklahoma State's Steve Lutz is excited about the opportunity to lead the Cowboys back to the NCAA Tournament. In his past three seasons as a head coach, he's made the NCAA Tournament. We ask him why he's been so successful right out of the gate at his new schools. Discussing how being named the new head coach at Oklahoma State is a dream come true but also a little daunting. His thoughts on the ultra-competitive Big 12 conference and the roster he's put together so far. What is the right mix of college transfers to high school prospects? Non-Conference schedule talk... A rivalry continued at a neutral court. An alumna kicks off his coaching career. And what are year one goals for Coach Lutz at Oklahoma State? Plus, exploring Dan Hurley's decision to stay at UConn.

Eric Musselman is feeling right at home on the campus of USC and is planning to lean into his past coaching experience to lead the Trojans into the Big 10. His thoughts and ideas on coaching in a coast-to-coast league. How about the roster he's put together? Is there room to add? The importance of building a home court advantage. How they will approach the non-conference schedule. And what are his year one goals? Plus, the dust is still settling after the NBA draft deadline came and went but find out which SEC team Jon thinks is a clear winner.

BYU's Kevin Young is excited to make the transition from the NBA to the world of college basketball. He discusses what went into his decision and why BYU was always on his mind. What's his model for style of play? His thoughts on the current roster and what they are looking to add. How the NBA background of his staff is a major recruiting tool. The home court advantage gained at the Marriott Center in Provo. Stepping into the Big 12 for the first time. And is getting to the NCAA Tournament the goal for this season? Plus, the NBA draft deadline is approaching, some top players yet to decide. And could the SEC be a 10-bid league?

Pat Kelsey is humbled and thankful to be coaching at Louisville's tradition rich program; but just how quickly can the Cardinals get back to their Championship ways? Find out coaches' philosophy on the game of basketball and the lessons he learned from Skip Prosser. What type of players does he value and how is the roster filling out? How was it leaving College of Charleston after all the success he had there? Rounding out the non-conference schedule. And what year one goals is he looking to achieve? Plus, Jon explains how the SEC dropped the ball on the scheduling of a key matchup. And all in on Cincinnati?

Our new coach's series rolls along with Kentucky's Mark Pope! Be sure to listen to this episode as coach tells the story of how he landed his dream job at Kentucky. We learn about his philosophies, influences, and year one goals. How much did his time at BYU prepare him for this moment? A breakdown of his current roster. Find out just how badly he wants to welcome Rick Pitino back to Rupp Arena. And we dive into the scheduling dynamics at a blue blood program. Plus, could a recent addition at St. John's equate to the best back court in the Big East? Why UCLA is the nation's most intriguing team right now. And Rutgers is "hitting the road"! That's all on this episode of the one and only, College Hoops Today with Jon Rothstein!

Stanford's Kyle Smith is thrilled to be the new head coach of the Cardinal. Find out what his year one goals are. How he plans to build a consistent winner at Stanford. His thoughts on what it will be like playing in the ACC. And his recruiting philosophy going forward. Plus, Alabama and Ohio State continue loading up in "Portal Kombat".

Ohio State's Jake Diebler is living the dream being named the head coach at the school he loves. How did it all go down and where was he when he got the call, he was the new head coach of the Buckeyes? What are his year one goals? What's it like building a roster in this current environment? Bruce Thornton returns... Could he be one the premier guards in the country? It's a new era in the Big Ten with new teams joining... thoughts? And why it's all about embracing change. Plus, Jon recaps the "Portal Kombat" action going on around the country. Key additions for the blue bloods.

Michigan's Dusty May has been busy in his early days as the Wolverines' new head coach! Find out his year one goals as well as his philosophy on roster building. Why Michigan was the right fit for him. And how was he able to hit the ground running so smoothly? Plus, it's Portal Kombat season! Who's moving where and who are the big winners so far?

We begin our new coaches series with DePaul's Chris Holtmann! Find out what his year one goals for the Blue Demons are. Can they be competitive this year? Plus, Mark Pope takes the Kentucky job.

Jon gives you a National Championship game preview and prediction! Plus, reaction to John Calipari leaving Kentucky for Arkansas.

Jon discusses and breaks down the Final Four! Will UConn finish the job and go back-to-back? Can Purdue go from losing to a #16 seed last year to winning it all? Will Alabama and NC State cap off their magical runs with a National Championship? Find out right here!

Jon provides analysis and perspective on the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Talking Sweet 16 and potential Elite 8 match ups.

Jon's 2024 NCAA Tournament Picks & Bracket Breakdown!

For the first time in a long time, Jim Nantz will not be calling the Final Four and National Championship game on CBS. Ian Eagle takes over as the lead voice of the NCAA Tournament and joins us to discuss! Does March feel any different to him this time around? How does the tournament differ from other major sporting events he calls? Memorable moments from past NCAA Tournaments? His relationship with Bill Raftery. Watching is son have success in broadcasting. Is Kentucky set to make a run? And why names make March. Plus, it's Championship Week... Beware of the bid stealers!