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Time for a Peach Jam + July recruiting recap episode of the @EyeOnCBBPodcast! True inside scoop on the state of recruiting and intel on a bevy of five-star players, with @AdamFinkelstein hopping on the show to add insight. Watch the podcast live now: youtube.com/watch?v=YWv7d-…

Parrish and Norlander have done a terrific job of covering NCAA Tournament expansion, NIL Go, CSC, House, and all of that over the last few pods. Well reported, but also sharing their honest (and mostly correct) opinions on the situation.

Which 68 teams make our first 2026 Bracketology, and which teams may be hoping for NCAA Tournament expansion. ⁦⁦@CBSSportsCBB⁩ cbssports.com/college-basket…

"Do you prepare like it's going to be the way they said, or do you prepare like it's going to be the way it's always been?" Must-read from @MattNorlander: cbssports.com/college-basket…

There's also the fascinating development with the Big East, specifically that the league that isn't weighed down—or propped up—by football. This is not sitting well with some coaches at football-first schools, but that shouldn't be the Big East's problem.cbssports.com/college-basket…

College sports just had its wildest recruiting cycle ever. The House settlement is trying to curb chaos—and take untold millions off the table. "Going to be a total shit show." "I think collectives are going underground but they're not going away." Story:cbssports.com/college-basket…

Which teams are going to make a huge jump in 2026 compared to what they were in 2025? Our team goes around the table and gives their picks for @USC_Hoops, @BYUMBB, @UVAMensHoops and @PackMensBball. cbssports.com/college-basket…

Memphis basketball fined, put on probation after NCAA finds softball players were paid to help with coursework. Story: cbssports.com/college-basket…

This episode of the @EyeOnCBBPodcast with me and @MattNorlander opens on players associations urging congress to deny an antitrust exemption for the NCAA. 26:35: We randomly discuss "The Mortician" and our thoughts on cremation. youtube.com/live/BXNnGmhgu…

The @EyeOnCBBPodcast is LIVE with @GaryParrishCBS and @MattNorlander. They're talking about various players associations publicly urging congress to reject legislation to restrict players' payments, plus a mid-July primer on the recruiting trail. WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=BXNnGm…

This episode of the @EyeOnCBBPodcast with me and @MattNorlander opens on the NCAA still trying to figure out what to do about NCAA Tournament expansion. 30:24: You're not going to believe this -- but the House Settlement is already causing problems. youtube.com/live/Zm_WiWPXA…

The @EyeOnCBBPodcast with me and @MattNorlander will be live on @YouTube at 7:15 CT/8:15 ET. We'll discuss the lack of movement on NCAA Tournament expansion, coaches and fans already complaining about how NIL deals are being handled, so on and so forth. youtube.com/live/Zm_WiWPXA…

EARLY Friday morning podcast with @GaryParrishCBS and @MattNorlander. They'll open on the NCAA delaying (again) a decision about what to do with the NCAA Tournament. youtube.com/live/Zm_WiWPXA…

Update: The NCAA Tournament selection committee has wrapped its annual summer meeting and there is NO decision in on whether or not to expand the NCAA Tournament, source confirms to @CBSSports. An official update from the NCAA is expected shortly. @PeteThamel first here.

COLUMN: What's the best way for an Ivy League star to get the degree he desires while also maintaining a year of eligibility to eventually earn real money playing college basketball? Princeton's Caden Pierce has figured it out. cbssports.com/college-basket…

This episode of the @EyeOnCBBPodcast with me and @MattNorlander continues our countdown of the Top 25 Stories of the Past 25 Years. Among the topics discussed: Kris Jenkins' shot, George Mason's Final Four, UMBC over UVA, and UNC ending Coach K's career. youtu.be/WzzOdGXBxWU?si…

What are the biggest stories of the past 25 years in men's college hoops? The @EyeOnCBBPodcast has been counting them down and is now into the top 10. On the latest episode: UNC ends Coach K's career and Kris Jenkins wins it for Villanova. WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=WzzOdG…

A vote on NCAAT expansion is near. The biggest reason behind the push is "access." But that's a bogus selling point and I have the proof right here. One last clear-eyed case against messing with a beloved American treasure. Leave the tournament alone. cbssports.com/college-basket…

Big column and some shocking stats on the topic of the week in college sports.

𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭🏀 Mark your calendars-Memphis is set to host Baylor on December 6 on CBS🐅 This will be the 5th straight season Memphis will host a CBS telecast📺 🔗 theamerican.org/news/2025/7/7/… #AmericanWay x #AmericanHoops