Best Back Classic Nba Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Top 25 CBB Stories of the Past 25 Years, Ep. 1: Jay Wright’s retirement, Stephen Curry shoots Davidson into the Elite Eight 1:11:51

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Welcome to a special five-episode offseason series of Eye on College Basketball. So much has happened in the sport over the past quarter-century, so it's time to look back and reflect on the things that mattered most. We're counting down the 25 biggest stories/events/moments in men's college basketball since the start of the 2000-01 season. On toda…

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Eps. 256 - 5⭐️ Kam Mercer Talks USA Basketball, Playing For Indy Heat, Balancing School + Basketball And Much More 13:39

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5⭐️ Kam Mercer, discusses making USA Basketball, his role in helping the Indy Heat achieve an 8-0 record in the EYBL to qualify for the Peach Jam, the challenges of guarding certain players, and how he balances basketball and school and much more.

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The Monthly 10 From the Land Episode 4 - A Long 10 is here as the Guys are talking MI-8, Guards, sad Cavs, Crows, Wallen, Browns OTAs, In Memorium, fading late night, flying cars and dumb days 1:44:34

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Long movie, long album… really long pod. Gerber, Danko and Chuck are back for another monthly show to say goodbye to May and welcome in June. The Guys start the 10 at the top with a look at the final (maybe?) Mission Impossible Movie – MI-8 the Final Reckoning- and talk for quite a while about Tom Cruise running, the history of the franchise, cameo…

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Eps. 255 - NIL Talks W/ Jim Dedelow, One Time Transfer Rule In Indiana, and much more 41:27

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DeJuan Marrero and Jim Dedelow catch up after being apart for a few weeks. During their conversation, Jim speaks with DeJuan about his recent work trips, the implications of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) and agreeing players should receive a commission for their contributions while representing a university and much more.…

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Ep 3262: Paris Reach Holy Grail, Just Doué It, Luis Love, Ken V German Police - 01/06/25 1:12:37

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PSG are the champions of Europe after crushing Inter 5-0 in the most one-sided final in European Cup history. The night was a complicated mix of emotions; awe at the sheer brilliance of PSG's performance, respect and affection for their charismatic coach Luis Enrique, sympathy for the hopelessly outclassed Inter, unease and foreboding at a second C…

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Bernie Sanders In Studio, John Egan Live In Cork, Champions League Final, Wedding Plans 23:32

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Bernie Sanders has been one of the most electrifying figures in American life for half a century, and is one of the most high-profile global political figures of the current moment. He joined us in our studio in Dublin this week for an exclusive interview, and we have a taster of the chat on today's best of show. In what was a massive week for Seco…

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Loren Woods: Former NBA Player 1:24:42

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Send us a text We have been wanting to have this conversation for a very long time. It is an absolute honor to have Loren Woods on the podcast! The former NBA player joins us to take us down memory lane in an episode we know you’ll love! Loren Woods was ahead of his time. From passing, putting the ball on the floor, scoring from the outside, protec…

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Draft deadline coups in SEC: Kentucky, Bama, Auburn all get star guards back on final day; why is RJ Luis passing up millions in NIL to be a late 2nd/undrafted player? 1:03:09

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The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline left us with no shortage of names COMING BACK to college basketball. Labaron Philon (surprise!), Tahaad Pettiford and Otega Oweh all returned to school, in addition to a few other key names. How will this impact the SEC? Which player's decision means the most? 01:06 - Labaron Philon returns to school 11:45 - Otega …

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Milos Uzan pivots back to Houston; Pop Isaacs defects to A&M: K-State surprisingly lands PJ Haggerty 53:33

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Milos Uzan is returning to Houston after flirting with the 2025 NBA draft. How high will Gary Parrish have the Houston Cougars ranked in his preseason Top 25 And 1? Plus: Mr. Haggerty goes to Manhattan ... Kansas. Find out if PJ can be the catalyst to make the Wildcats an NCAA Tournament team in a big year for Jerome Tang. AND Pop Isaacs makes his …

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Ep 3257: Parade Season - 26/05/25 1:09:07

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We're into the time of celebrations, drifting clouds of flare smoke, players grabbing mics and managers maybe dropping them. Palace, Liverpool and Tottenham all celebrated their big trophy wins in the last few days while Katie McCabe has been leading Arsenal's celebrations after winning the Women's Champions League. Spurs fans: we see you, we belie…

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Ep 3256: Clare Bow Out, Lines On A Map, Allez Les Verts, Bernie Chats Muhammad Ali - 26/05/25 48:25

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We have our provincial hurling final pairings, but Cork didn't exactly roar into the Munster final, enduring a nervy second half before finally putting Waterford away in Páirc Úi Chaoimh. They'll face Limerick in two weeks' time, and Jamie Wall and Liam Rushe say farewell to All-Ireland champions Clare, while looking ahead to Galway/Kilkenny in the…

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Ange Delivers, Amorim Sticks, Pope University, Chalamet Sings, Colin Healy Exclusive 30:20

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Welcome to our weekly World Service taster menu which this week includes an in-depth look at a Europa League final result that's produced so many talking points for both Spurs and Man Utd, US Murph on the New York sports fan and Pope University, Paul Flynn on Dublin's (surprise?) win over Galway, and Timothee Chalamet being a good sport. We also ha…

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After playing 138 games, Zakai Zeigler has filed a lawsuit for a fifth year in CBB. Should he get it? Boogie Fland's puts Gators in convo to be No. 1 57:18

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With Boogie Fland officially in the fold and Alex Condon on his way back to school, are the champs by default the No. 1 team headed into the 2025-2026 season? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down the case for the Gators. Also, Zakai Zeigler has filed a motion to play another year of college basketball, but should he? 00:00 - Start 00:45 - Zak…

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Will Florida land Boogie Fland? Champs are loading up. Plus: how coaches approach handling portal decisions; most intriguing stay-or-go NBA decisions on the board 1:08:01

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Boogie Fland is visiting the Florida Gators on Monday. Will he commit to Todd Golden's crew? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander predict where the rising sophomore will go. Plus will international phenom Dame Sarr become a Blue Devil and the guys update you on all the transfer portal news!.00:00 - Start00:45 - Boogie Fland is visiting Florida, does he …

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Ep 3250: Palace Make Wembley Shake, Peno Game Theory, Amorim V Glasner - 19/05/25 1:18:54

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The FA Cup: good when the underdogs actually win. We look at some key moments of Palace's epic and emotional victory. Why didn't the VAR send Dean Henderson off? Why did Erling Haaland let Marmoush take the penalty? And did Oliver Glasner get in Pep Guardiola's head when he warned him, you play that system against us again and we will solve it? And…

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Ep 3250: Limerick Quell Rebels, Naked Mountaineering, Maestro Lynch 48:51

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Limerick and Cork has been the marquee hurling rivalry of the recent past - but yesterday in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick sent out a fairly thundering message that they are the team to beat in this year's All-Ireland championship. Liam Rushe and Jamie Wall are in studio again to talk to us about Kyle Hayes' dominance, Cork's naive puck-out defence,…

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Brazil And Argentina's Football Cultures, Glorious GAA, The Great Kate, Ken's War - 15/05/25 45:10

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Welcome to our weekly World Service taster menu which this week includes the mighty Kate O'Connor live in Belfast on her incredible year of success, Ken on his US civil war ancestor, a brilliant GAA show with Paul Flynn and Oisin McConville, and fan favourite Tim Vickery on why Brazil and Argentina have such different football philosophies. For acc…

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In Loving Memory of Larry Miller: UNC, ACC & ABA Legend (Not In My House Classic) 47:12

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Send us a text This episode was recorded in Season 3, Episode 10 and is being reposted in loving memory of Larry Miller. What an honor it was to have one of the greatest players in ACC history and one of the best players to ever wear a UNC jersey on the podcast. Larry Miller joined us to share his basketball experiences from one of the more fascina…

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2025 Lottery Mock Draft: Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper are clear 1/2. Projecting teams for Tre Johnson, Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen + more 1:13:38

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Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander perform a post-NBA Draft Lottery Mock on today's episode of Eye On College Basketball. 00:00 - Start 00:50 - How do you feel about the Dallas Mavericks winning the number 1 pick? 11:25 - No. 1 Dallas Mavericks - Cooper Flagg (Duke) 19:51 - No. 2 San Antonio Spurs - Dylan Harper (Rutgers) 22:46 - No. 3 Philadelphia 76…

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Ep 3245: Can Clare Beat The Odds?, Skorts Saga Rumbles On, Cork & Limerick Go Again, Louth Take Leinster - 12/05/25 45:16

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The All-Ireland champions Clare are on the precipice after their defeat at home to Tipperary in a packed Cusack Park in Ennis on Saturday - but our analysts Liam Rushe and Jamie Wall reckon there's still a chance they survive. We also discuss the skorts issue that continues to rumble on inexplicably, John McGrath's late-career renaissance, Shane O'…

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Ep 3244: Trent's Bernaboo, Ruben Amorim Pundit Of The Season, The Moose Is Loose, Classic Classico 1:18:16

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The spectrum of football emotion runs wide. At one end, Trent Alexander-Arnold, once beloved and now accursed by his own people. At the other the Moose, surfing to his first LOI goal on a tidal wave of inexplicable love. Football can be a confusing place for footballers. We talk about another epic Clasico as Real Madrid fall apart in a comical firs…

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Marques Bragg: Former NBA Player 58:16

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Send us a text We know you Big East and Friar fans are going to be pumped for this one. Marques Bragg joins us for another great episode! The former Providence and NBA Player shares his hoops journey from start to finish in a conversation we know you’ll enjoy. Marques Bragg had a successful career at Providence where he co-led the Big East in field…

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Eps. 254 - Former Teammate Jaylin Airington Talks Success At Cal State Bakersfield, Coaching At Weatherford College (Juco), Lessons He Learned Playing In Europe, And His Journey In NWI 26:07

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Jaylin Airington joins DeJuan Marrero and Myron Jenkins on the podcast to share his journey at Cal State Bakersfield, where he helped secure the school's first NIT appearance and scored 500 points in a single season. Jaylin discusses the critical role redshirting played in his development, his experiences playing in Europe, and the teammates who sh…

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Second Captains Live at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery 42:42

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Join us live from the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Dublin City, with Gary Breen and Damien Delaney for a very special Second Captains football podcast, as we reflect on the Premier League season that was. Have Salah’s legs gone, what next for our boy Caoimhín and just why is Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca the anti-McIlroy? Plus Ken puts some working relat…

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Mailbag 📨CBB fantasy draft; extend the season; should computers replace selection committee; how fast can Parrish run a mile? 1:17:39

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Want one of your questions on a future episode? Email us: [email protected]. On today’s ep: A smorgasbord of listener questions, including: Which coach has the longest tenure without a Sweet 16? Will the college 3-point line move again? Which coach is most likely to use ChatGPT? Is Norlander the Ryan Reynolds of college sports podcasters? 16:24…

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Ep 3239: Leinster Lose Their Minds And Lose The Game, The Galactico Model, Nienaber's Defence, Jordie Benched - 05/05/25 1:13:32

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From the moment we saw the team-sheets, right through to the final moments when they chose not to kick at goal, this was a baffling display by the coaching staff and players, and it all ended with a defeat that will have repercussions far beyond the province of Leinster. We chat to Shane Horgan and Ruaidhrí O'Connor about the mental state of the pl…

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The Monthly 10 From the Land Episode 3 - Another Monthly 10 is here as the guys talk Cavs, Guardians, Browns Draft, memoriums, White Lotus , science, irrelevant topics and a HUGE trade 1:40:55

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Friday? More like Fry-Yay! Gerber, Danko and Chuck are back for another monthly show to close out April and welcome the month of May. The Guys start with the a fun look back at the Cavs and a dominant first round sweep of the Miami Heat before looking ahead to what looks to be a tough second round matchup against the Pacers. The Guys also get to di…

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Eps. 253 - Jack Smiley Joins The Show, NBA Playoffs, Aguirre Talks Chicago Cubs, & Jordan Brand Classic In DC 42:25

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In this episode of the DeJuan Marrero Podcast, recorded on April 16, 2025, Belmont commit Jack Smiley discusses his decision to join Casey Alexander and the Belmont Bruins, his experience playing for La Lumiere this season, and his most memorable game from Valparaiso High School. Rob shares his take on the Chicago Cubs’ season, and DeJuan recaps hi…

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Breaking news/quickie bonus pod! St. John’s replacing UCLA in CBS Sports Classic, meaning Rick Pitino will face Kentucky next season 12:31

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Pitino vs Pope! 🎵 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 @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe Visit the bett…

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Arteta's Psychobabble, Life In Gaza, Don Diego On Decay 27:26

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Welcome to our weekly World Service taster menu which this week includes Ken on Arteta's psycho babble and Lamine Yamal's greatness, Diego Torres on Arsenal's decay, Meath beating the Dubs, and Abubaker Abed came to our studio for a sit-down with Ken. Abubaker arrived in Dublin late last month having left the Gaza Strip for the first time in his li…

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UConn keeps Karaban, cements top-10 status; Coward picks Duke; Alijah Arenas update; Illinois’ Euro roster invasion; Shaq is GM at Sacramento St. 1:12:59

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UConn got a huge boost with the return of Alex Karaban on Tuesday. Huskies look top-10 good heading into next season, according Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander. Plus: How good is Duke's big portal get Cedric Coward? Will Brad Underwood's ploy to load up on Balkan-bred basketball players make Illinois a Final Four contender? Plus: How much is Shaqui…

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Taylor King: Former Pro Hooper 1:15:13

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Send us a text The real hoopers know just how special this one is. When you talk about one of the greatest high school basketball hoops resumes in the history of the state of California, this one ranks towards the top. Taylor King joins us to share his basketball story! Taylor King starred at Mater Dei High School where he had a legendary high scho…

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Ep 3234: Liverpool Champions, Slots Right In, Copa del Rüdiger - 28/04/25 1:24:20

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Liverpool are the 24-25 Premier League champions. We talk about their victorious campaign, why this should be regarded as one of the great coaching achievements in English football history, and why other Liverpool managers who came close in the past might feel a little envious of the circumstances in which Arne Slot won the Premier League at his fi…

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Ep 3233: Meath Storm The Capital, An Lu Abu, Armagh Take Tyrone In Thriller - 28/04/25 45:45

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15 years of hurt are over - the Royals have stormed the capital and are back in power, and back in a Leinster final. Some saw this coming, most didn't. We talk to the soothsayer Paul Flynn about where this shock lies on the GAA Richter Scale, how Meath did it, and where this leaves Dublin now. We also chat to Conor McManus about the Leinster final …

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Portal = closed🚪Analysis on St. John’s, Duke, Memphis, Kentucky, etc. and GP’s new Top 25. PLUS: Guster joins Norlander at the top and debuts our new theme song! 1:25:12

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Special episode here! Before we get to all the portal talk, you'll notice a surprise intro. Longtime listeners are aware that one of Matt Norlander’s all-time favorite bands is Guster. And after literal years of waiting, the pod has a new intro theme song. So, to commemorate this, Norlander invited on two Gusters to introduce the song. Entertaining…

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Canham's Final Deadline, Lovin' Football, Lovely Hurling 32:52

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Welcome to our weekly World Service taster menu which this week included Ken on Canham, making football great again. Bohs beating Rovers, Paul Flynn on fabulous football, Liam Rushe and Jamie Wall on hurling's hectic draws, and we have "fun and games" coming on Friday too. Get daily shows for just a fiver a month – no contracts, no sign-up fee, no …

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Ep 3228: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi - 21/04/25 54:25

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ope Francis, who died today aged 88, once told the players of Celtic FC that the essence of sport lay in 'gratuitousness', to give of yourself without expecting something in return. The idealism of his message doesn't resound widely in top-level football, where the contrasting experiences of two current stars expose the calculating self-interest th…

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World Service Rory Mania (And Other Less Important Sporting Events) 28:15

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Well, that was something. Rory McIlroy's Masters win rightly managed to make it into most of our conversations this week, and we're not even done yet - Lawrence Donegan is slated to do his victory lap tomorrow on the World Service after finally seeing his pre-tournament prediction line up with reality. Ken also sat down with Sol Campbell yesterday,…

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Coaching carousel recap and deep dive: Thoughts + intel on all 14 high-major changes, plus the most notable mid-major job swaps 1:23:02

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The dust has (almost entirely) settled with the coaching carousel in 2025. Now it's time to assess the new faces in new places ... and get some backstory on some of the most notable movers and shakers from the past month-plus. From Indiana to Texas, Xavier to Maryland, Iowa to Miami and much more, check in with Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander as go…