CBB Central

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin catch you up on the latest happenings in the transfer portal with the portal set to close shortly. The main aim of this show is to take stock of where each high-major team stands: Who's roster is coming along well, whose is in trouble and who we don't need to panic about just yet. Plus, some notes on the biggest commitments of the last two weeks and look ahead to some key decisions to come from the biggest names in the portal and draft processes.

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin begin portal discussions with the season officially in the rearview mirror. They give their takes on UConn locking up a second straight national championship, the seismic move for John Calipari to take Arkansas and the trickle-down from there, including Mark Pope to Kentucky and where BYU might turn from here. Plus, the guys dive into the portal, breaking down teams losing a lot, gaining early and some ideal fits for some of the biggest names in the sport.

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin break down the second weekend of the NCAA tournament and pivot to previewing the Final Four. They analyze how rare NC State's miracle run to becoming one of the last four teams standing and whether they have any chance against Purdue, Alabama's breakthrough, UConn's dominance, plus the direction for the teams that missed the cut like Duke and Arizona. Then, they break down the latest coaching carousel news and notes, including Pat Kelsey to Louisville and Steve Lutz taking the Oklahoma State job.

On this week's episode of the CBB Central podcast, Brad and Kevin break down the electric first weekend of the NCAA tournament and look ahead to the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight. They give their thoughts on John Calipari's disaster at Kentucky, the disappointment at Auburn, and an otherwise-chalky weekend of results. They then look ahead, break down their favorite matchups of the second weekend and who might advance to Phoenix. Plus, thoughts on a very active coaching carousel, sparked by Dusty May picking Michigan and Darian DeVries landing at West Virginia.

The final week before Selection Sunday is finally here! Brad and Kevin break down the latest from the first wave of conference tournaments and set the stage for what's left to happen, including thoughts on Indiana State's precarious bubble picture, whether Texas AM or Villanova deserve a spot in the field, other teams that could wreak havoc on the bubble picture, plus North Carolina beating Duke and Kentucky upsetting Tennessee on the road. They also get into some carousel and portal talk, as per usual.

The final week before Selection Sunday is finally here! Brad and Kevin break down the latest from the first wave of conference tournaments and set the stage for what's left to happen, including thoughts on Indiana State's precarious bubble picture, whether Texas AM or Villanova deserve a spot in the field, other teams that could wreak havoc on the bubble picture, plus North Carolina beating Duke and Kentucky upsetting Tennessee on the road. They also get into some carousel and portal talk, as per usual.

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin get you ready for conference tournament week as March officially gets underway. The guys break down Tennessee's big week and why the Volunteers are a legitimate threat to win it all, why Auburn hasn't been able to break through yet, why we need to get Virginia out of the NCAA tournament picture, whether the six-bid Mountain West is on life support and much more. Plus, notes from what Kevin is hearing about the latest in the coaching carousel.

The pod returns after missing last week with Brad out of town! The guys have plenty to get to, including whether the Mountain West's dream of six bids is realistic, who is emerging and who is fading in the Big East's bubble conversation, Wake Forest finally breaking through in the ACC and Virginia really struggling offensively. Plus, Brad finally gets his thoughts on G League Ignite's looming demise off his chest and some thoughts on the emerging coaching carousel, where Ohio State is the latest to be involved in a major job search.

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin break down the latest in college basketball with football season officially in the rearview mirror. Kevin blasts the ACC after a disappointing Monday showdown between Duke and Wake Forest. Brad commiserates a brutal Providence loss over the weekend, and the guys break down whether a four-big Big East is actually a possibility. Plus, thoughts on what would happen if Kentucky actually parted ways with John Calipari and which names might get mentioned to replace him.

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin break down a monster weekend of college basketball that featured four top-10 vs top-10 teams in the span of 24 hours. They hit on UConn's monster win over Saint John's, Purdue continuing to prove its worth, Alabama asserting itself as an SEC contender yet again under Nate Oats and South Carolina's rapid ascent. Plus, thoughts on scheduling, with the Big 12's bottom set to sneak into the Big Dance. And, after another devastating loss, is the end near at Ohio State for Chris Holtmann?

It's the last CBB Central pod of January, and the guys have plenty to get into. Brad and Kevin were both in Providence over the weekend for Ed Cooley's return, and they both set the scene of an unforgettable afternoon of basketball that saw Providence escape with a much needed win. Then, they dish on Villanova's recent struggles and whether they'll go dancing, the impressive job Kyle Smith has done at Washington State, Arizona's third bad loss in a month, and whether Texas Tech is a real contender in the crowded Big 12 conference title race.

On this week's episode of CBB Central, the guys recap a busy week. On the floor, they touch on Terrence Shannon's return to the floor, Michigan State's underwhelming wins, and who might emerge as a threat to the league's top four. They also break down the debacle at DePaul, which somehow gets worse by the week, whether there's reason for concern with Arizona, Dalton Knecht's monster week for Tennessee and much more. Plus, Kevin gives an update on things at Sports Illustrated and his plans moving forward.

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin do their weekly conference check-ins to break down the latest in the wild world of college basketball. In the Big East, the story remains Seton Hall, as the Pirates surge into conference title contention with yet another big win. The guys talk concern level with Miami and Virginia after rough weeks and take stock of the ACC's tournament hopes as a whole, identify a sleeper to make a push in the Big Ten, and wonder about the Pac-12's postseason viability. You won't want to miss this one.

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin get into the latest around the major conference races in college basketball. They start in the Big East, where Providence lost Bryce Hopkins for the year with a torn ACL, Seton Hall surged to two more big wins, Marquette raised some concerns and St. John's rolled on the road at Villanova. They then get into the Big Ten race, with Michigan slumping and Michigan State dropping one at Northwestern after they had appeared to turn the corner. Plus, thoughts on the Pac-12's bid situation, who could get left behind in the Big 12 and more.

Happy New Year! On this week's episode of CBB Central, the guys break down all that's new in college basketball. They start on the Big Ten, where Illinois has looked good so far after losing Terrence Shannon indefinitely, Michigan State appears to be finding its stride, and a bottom is forming as Michigan flounders and Maryland struggles to turn things around. They also touch on the struggles in Southern California for UCLA and USC, whether there's reason for concern at Arizona after three losses in five games, and if that league is trending towards another year with few NCAA tournament bids. Plus, how Wake Forest keeps emerging as the ACC's sleeper team.

On this week's episode of CBB Central, the guys wrap up recent nonconference results before Christmas, including last Saturday's loaded slate. They break down a chaotic few days in the Big East, including Seton Hall taking down UConn and Providence knocking off Marquette, as well as Duke and Michigan State's wins over Baylor. Plus, thoughts on the Big Ten's middle and who could emerge, how Arizona looks in the Pac-12, UCLA's woes and much more. Plus, a look ahead to early conference action and which teams are in the best positions to surprise.

The pod returns after a one-week hiatus to discuss all the latest college basketball happenings. First, they get into the situation at Michigan, where the rumor mill exploded Sunday night after an incident involving Juwan Howard. The guys sort out what's real, what's not and what's next in Ann Arbor. They then get into the games of last week and get to some big-picture takes, like the low-key strength of the Pac-12, the fizzling middle of the Big Ten and whether double-digit bids are in store for the Big 12. Plus, they preview next week's slate, headlined by Purdue vs. Arizona.

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin come with their best Feast Week takes after a week of watching basketball and eating food. The guys go tournament by tournament to break down everything you need to know, from the big stuff like the all-time loaded Maui Invitational and Villanova ripping through Battle 4 Atlantis to smaller events with big headlines, like Oklahoma's impressive run in San Diego, UConn re-establishing its national title candidacy, and FAU dominating at Disney World.

The pod returns to break down the first nine days of the college hoops season! We waited until after Champions Classic to deliver you some takes for the first time this season, given the frantic early schedule for the sport. You'll be glad we did. The boys break down the two matchups in Chicago, plus other key early games like Michigan routing Saint John's, Arizona winning on the road at Duke and Providence and Tennessee each handing Wisconsin early-season losses. Plus, it's time to preview Feast Week, with the guys giving their thoughts on the Maui Invitational, Battle 4 Atlantis and more.

It's our final preview pod before the start of the season! Known as our prop bets show, the guys put down on paper some predictions for the season, everything from some controversial leading scorer choices to rotations to KenPom finishes, we bet on it all. But before that, plenty to get into from the exhibition world. The guys pile on Louisville for its second straight year losing to a D2 school, then break down the big action from Illinois beating Kansas, Tennessee's offense showing out against Michigan State and Arkansas taking down Purdue in overtime.