SEC Power Rankings: Is Anyone Catching Florida?

SEC Power Rankings: Is Anyone Catching Florida?

Jon Rothstein breaks down the SEC heading into the 2026-27 season, starting with why Florida is in a class of its own thanks to an unprecedented level of roster retention. Plus, why Texas looks like the biggest challenger, what's holding back LSU, and his full preseason SEC power rankings from 1 through 16. Rothstein also reveals his preseason SEC awards, including Player of the Year, First Team All-SEC, sleeper picks, breakout candidates, and the freshmen who could make the biggest impact in 2026-27. Plus, Twitter questions and final thoughts on the nation's deepest conference. (0:00) Welcome Back (1:50) Florida's Ridiculous Retention (5:15) Texas Looks Like the Biggest Threat (9:00) LSU: The SEC's Mystery Team (13:40) SEC Preseason Power Rankings (25:20) SEC Preseason Awards (31:20) Twitter Questions (36:45) Final SEC Thoughts

Mickey McConnell on learning from Randy Bennett, Saint Mary's roster for next season and MORE

Jon Rothstein sits down with new St. Mary’s head coach, Mikey McConnell, to discuss working under Randy Bennett, the roster he put together and what WCC play is going to look like without Gonzaga. (0:00) - Intro (1:30) - McConnell on when he met Randy Bennett (2:15) - McConnell on how Randy Bennett achieved what he did at St. Mary’s over the years (4:30) - McConnell on when he was named head coach in waiting (5:00) - McConnell on conversation with Randy Bennett when he left for ASU (6:00) - McConnell on how he follows what Randy Bennett did as head coach (7:30) - McConnell on the biggest differences from being a head coach vs. an assistant coach (8:30) - McConnell on the roster he has put together (9:00) - McConnell on losing players due to financial reasons (10:00) - McConnell on which returning guy will make the biggest jump (11:44) - McConnell on what WCC play is going to look like without Gonzaga (12:45) - McConnell on if Gonzaga and St. Mary’s will keep a non-conference game (13:15) - McConnell on his non-conference schedule (15:40) - McConnell on a win and loss he holds on to

Jon Rothstein reacts to Dusty May leaving Michigan for the Mavericks

Unpacking the breaking news of Dusty May leaving Michigan following two seasons and a national championship for the Dallas Mavericks. What led to this decision? What happens with the Wolverines now? (0:00) Dusty May to NBA (15:03) Mike Boynton Promotion (17:00) Chat Questions (24:00) Closing Thoughts #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB [https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB] • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live [https://cbssports.com/live] • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6 [https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9lunf3agEif1kM8T?si=b4e091007c2545c6] • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye-on-college-basketball/id268800565] • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 [https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18] • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867] 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast [https://twitter.com/EyeOnCBBPodcast] • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ [https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/] • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en] ▶︎Gary Parrish: https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS [https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS] ▶︎Matt Norlander: https://twitter.com/MattNorlander [https://twitter.com/MattNorlander] ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein [https://x.com/JonRothstein]

This is what Bobby Cremins told Scott Cross about being the Georgia Tech head coach

Jon Rothstein sits down with first-year Georgia Tech head coach Scott Cross to talk about gettting the job in Atlanta, how to get the Yellow Jackets humming again and the goals for year one. (0:00) Intro + Scott Cross joins the show (0:15) First memories of Georgia Tech basketball & coming to a program with Final Four history (2:20) Reversing the NCAA tournament inconsistency at GT (3:25) Reaching out to previous head coaches for advice & home court advantage (5:20) Balancing the transfer portal and high school recruiting (6:45) The differences between leading a high-major and mid-major program (8:00) From the tournament to a new job in just a few days (8:45) How being fired from UT-Arlington changed his coaching career (9:51) Learning from Jamie Dixon at TCU (11:45) What upgrades do Georgia Tech need? (13:00) Moving to a multi-bid league after living in a single-bid league (14:50) First impressions of the roster & nonconference schedule (16:00) One win and one loss that stick (17:15) What are the goals and expectations for year one? 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB [https://www.youtube.com/@CBSSportsCBB] • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live [https://cbssports.com/live] • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18 [https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRmmslKzdQ5AtGlXiM?si=9443b63851324a18] • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-college-basketball-now/id1823022867] 📱FOLLOW • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/ [https://www.instagram.com/cbssportscbb/] • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?lang=en] ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein [https://x.com/JonRothstein] 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ [https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/] 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. 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.

Wes Miller reveals the advice Roy Williams gave him about coaching before taking Charlotte job

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