Inside College Basketball Now
Inside College Basketball Now
Podcast Description
Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein is your courtside seat to the inner workings of the sport. 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.
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The podcast focuses on key themes like coaching changes, team dynamics, and college basketball strategies with episodes featuring discussions on new coaching hires such as Ryan Odom at Virginia and Sean Miller at Texas, as well as exploring broader topics like recruitment and season expectations.
Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein is your courtside seat to the inner workings of the sport. 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.
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?
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