Inside College Basketball Now

Jon Rothstein

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Booking Overview

Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein is a courtside look at NCAA hoops, anchored by deep reporting and high-level coach conversations. It’s a strong platform for PR teams representing elite college basketball talent who want nuanced media coverage beyond headlines.

Metrics

Episodes: 171

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 1.2M subscribers

Instagram: 2.0M followers

Contact Information

cbssportspodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Jon Rothstein - Jon Rothstein is a college basketball insider and CBS Sports reporter/host known for extensive knowledge of NCAA programs, roster dynamics, and coaching strategy. He anchors the show with in-depth,...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Current or newly appointed NCAA men’s basketball head coaches (often at major programs), notable assistant coaches moving into head roles, and high-visibility figures with direct responsibility for roster/build decisions.
Required Achievements:  
Head coaching appointment at Division I programs, Prior NCAA tournament/Final Four experience (as coaches or key figures), Track record of building competitive teams and recruiting pipelines

Recent Guest Discussions

Luke Murray - Transition From Uconn To Boston College; Lessons Learned From Dan Hurley; Building/program Rebuild; Recruiting And Roster Strategy; Ending The Tournament Drought

Ronald Nored - Career Path From Player To Coaching; Lessons From Brad Stevens; Impact Of NBA Experience; Butler’s Tournament Goals; Recruiting Approach (high School Vs Transfer Portal)

Justin Gainey - First Roster As Head Coach; Influence Of Rick Barnes And Tennessee; Building Culture And Consistency; Positioning NC State Among Major Rivals; Early Nonconference/tournament Outlook

Recent Topics

College Basketball, Ncaa, Coaching, Recruiting, Roster

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Inside College Basketball Now
:

Luke Murray explains why Boston College was the job that got him to leave UConn

May 28, 2026

Jon Rothstein sits down with new Boston College head coach Luke Murray to discuss leaving UConn, what he learned from Dan Hurley and the keys to ending the NCAA tournament drought at BC. (0:00) Intro + Luke Murray Joins the show (0:30) 2009 Boston College and the tournament drought since then (1:45) How to get the BC brand back & reinvigorate the campus (3:30) Why Murray chose BC as the opportunity to leave UConn for (4:30) From title games to rebuilding a program & how to implement ...

How Ronald Nored went from Final Four guard to head coach at Butler

May 26, 2026

Jon Rothstein sits down with new Butler head coach Ronald Nored ahead of his first season leading the Bulldogs. Nored discusses his playing time at Butler and going to consecutive Final Four's in 2010 and 2011. Then, he opens up about the impact Brad Stevens and other coaches have had on his career, how to get Butler back to the NCAA tournament and the roster for 2026-27. (0:00) Intro + Ronald Nored joins the show! (0:30) Remembering back-to-back Final Fours (1:45) Did the second run shock e...

"They're all winners" - NC State's Justin Gainey analyzes his first roster in Raleigh

May 21, 2026

Jon Rothstein sits down with Justin Gainey ahead of his first season as the head coach at NC State. Gainey discusses getting the job at his alma mater, what he'll take with him from Tennessee and Rick Barnes and how he's building a roster for year one in Raleigh. (0:00) Intro + Justin Gainey joins the show (0:20) Being the NC State head coach is surreal (1:00) The first person he called after getting the job (1:40) Balancing the interview process with tournament games (2:20) Leaving Tennesse...

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