Dusty May can’t go to NBA: Michigan-UConn rematch awaits in November; Mark Pope and UK fans; Players Era ups to 24 teams; HOF coaches don’t like NCAAT expansion

Dusty May can’t go to NBA: Michigan-UConn rematch awaits in November; Mark Pope and UK fans; Players Era ups to 24 teams; HOF coaches don’t like NCAAT expansion

Author: CBS Sports May 7, 2026 Duration: 52:29
Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss the latest in college basketball. UConn & Michigan will run it back in a title game rematch. Will Dusty May be there to coach it? Then, the latest from NCAA Tournament expansion -- big name coaches don't love it -- and more news about the 2026-27 season. Oh! And Mark Pope is copying us with a mailbag of his own. (0:00) Intro (1:00) the NBA is trying to flirt with Dusty May. That wouldn’t happen this offseason, right? (9:00) UConn-Michigan title game rematch on Nov. 6 in Boston (14:30) Is the Mark Pope mailbag a good idea? (23:00) Dan Issel talks candidly about why Kentucky’s recruiting has stalled (30:15) Players Era is loaded once again … and GP co-signs the format! (40:30) You’ll be shocked to hear the biggest names in coaching don’t love expansion 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/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

For fans who live and breathe college basketball, Eye On College Basketball is the audio companion that matches the pace and passion of the season. Hosted by Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander, this CBS Sports podcast operates with the rhythm of the sport itself-delivering multiple episodes each week to dissect the biggest games, emerging storylines, and the intricate details that define March Madness and the entire calendar. The conversation goes beyond mere scores, weaving together insider reporting, sharp commentary, and nuanced statistical analysis to explain the *why* behind the results. Listeners get a front-row seat to discussions on coaching strategies, player development, and the evolving landscape of the NCAA Tournament and NBA Draft. It’s a direct line to the heart of the sport, designed for those who want their analysis to be as deep and dynamic as the game itself. This podcast serves as a year-round destination for anyone invested in the narratives, controversies, and sheer excitement that make college basketball a constant topic of debate.
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