Eye On College Basketball

READ: Norlander's SEC Media Days Takeaways
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the SEC ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Will this be the sport's best league? Can Florida go from No. 1 to national champion? Plus, big seasons loom for Texas, Arkansas, Kentucky and more. The guys break it all down, make predictions and more.
(0:00) Intro + let’s talk SEC!
(1:15) Recapping SEC Media Days
(6:25) Storylines! Starting with the league as a whole
(8:30) Can Florida go from preseason No. 1 to national champion?
(14:00) How hot is Mark Pope’s seat at Kentucky?
(22:30) Will Wade and LSU will never stop
(34:00) Can Tennessee finally get to a Final Four?
(40:20) 1-16 Predictions + tournament teams
(1:18:15) Player of the Year Predictions
Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
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Matt Norlander sits down with SEC commissioner Greg Sankey at 2026 SEC Media Days.
(0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey at 2026 SEC Media Day
(0:45) Describe the job of a power conference commissioner in 5 words
(4:00) How often are people reaching out for direction and help?
(5:15) Who calls Greg Sankey more? Football or basketball coaches?
(7:05) What has empowered the SEC to invest in hoops at such a high level?
(9:10) The Protect College Sports Act and what happens if it doesn’t pass
Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
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 any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com
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Matt Norlander sits down with Arkansas head coach John Calipari at 2026 SEC Media Days.
(0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with Arkansas head coach John Calipari at 2026 SEC Media Day
(0:20) “I must've been on crack. I must’ve lost my mind” - John’s schedule is very difficult
(2:25) How does coaching keep you young?
(3:30) Why was John’s team so good at taking care of the ball last season?
(5:00) Jordan Smith Jr. - who is he? What kind of player is he?
(7:30) Who is the closest comparison to Jordan?
(8:45) Why has Calipari dedicated so much time to trying to bring sanity to college sports?
(14:00) Has John talked to Will Wade?
(16:00) Two things from Happy Hour Cal about coaches
(19:20) If the PCSA doesn’t pass … then what? + Putting caps on what players can learn
(27:30) Does John Calipari believe the SEC’s actions will hold up throughout the season?
(28:30) Being at the Knicks-Spurs game (and being intimidated by Taylor Swift)
Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
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 any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com
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Matt Norlander sits down with Georgia head coach Mike White at 2026 SEC Media Days.
(0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with Georgia’s Mike White at 2026 SEC Media Day
(0:45) Biggest takeaways from his roster thus far? + Most adult player
(2:00) How Blue Cain will be even better this season
(3:00) Avoiding another lopsided loss in the NCAA Tournament
(5:15) What is the benefit of being a basketball coach at a dominant football school?
(6:00) The defensive heart and soul for the Bulldogs
(7:20) The Georgia schedule
(8:30) Music. TV Shows. Naturally.
Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
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 any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com
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For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/

Matt Norlander sits down with Texas' Sean Miller and Isaiah Johnson at SEC Media Days.
(0:00) Matt Norlander sits down with Texas’ Sean Miller at 2026 SEC Media Day
(0:45) College football at Texas (and the Steelers trending in the right direction)
(2:40) Latest on Mikey Lewis’ injury
(4:10) Who is the most unique college player on the Texas roster?
(5:30) How deep could a healthy Texas team be?
(6:30) Isaiah Johnson joins the show
(6:55) Isaiah’s dad is an NBA Trainer: best work trip story?
(7:45) Something cool about Dwayne Wade (Isaiah’s godfather, no big deal) + advice from Lebron
(9:30) How Isaiah’s parents helped him on the court (and his dad’s scouting report)
(11:05) What goes into deciding to transfer?
(13:20) A long history of great guards at Texas
(14:00) What are practices like? + the best attribute for this Texas roster
(16:00) How does someone become good at getting to the free throw line? (gotta eat!)
(18:00) Is there a quiet confidence in the room right now at Texas?
Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster
Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_
Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.
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 any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com
Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠
For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/