Podcasts about Pitino

This off-season has been an interesting one to say the least. The route to bring players on has been an unconventional one by St. John's standards but is becoming more common amongst the college ranks. Rick Pitino has completely reshaped the St. John's Red Storm roster with one of the most unique strategies in the sport: loading up on international professionals, overseas veterans, and experienced older players like Quinn Ellis, Djordije Jovanović, and Babacar Sane. Is this the blueprint for the future, or a dangerous gamble? That's the thematic question many are asking about St. John's. We break down the roster construction, fit alongside Ian Jackson, Ruben Prey and Donnie Freeman, and why Pitino may be building his most fascinating team yet.Plus what impact with the additions of incoming freshman Theo Edema, and Lazar Stojkovic in the front court make plus Avery Brown and Kyle Cuffe Jr. in the backcourt.A lot has been made of the players added, who was missed and what they'll do with the last two spots. We discuss the roster, what Rick Pitino said earlier this week and more as Kevin Connelly of StormThePaint joins for a little off-season recap.Follow the podcast on Twitter:@EyeonStormPod = Eye on the Storm Podcast#sjubb

Things Discussed: Spring Game standouts: Hiter obviously. Buchanan, Tatum looks like a safety, Patterson, Edokpayi, and Palepale. Concern about Bryce? Nah, the situation was not conducive to seeing what Bryce can do; if you play Cov2 back all day for real we'll run like 2021 Washington. It was a better situation to show off what Carr can do. QB run game: rehash last year's issues: tactically it was there; strategically they hadn't run it so they screwed it up). Hoops transfers: Juke Harris or John Blackwell? For this team: Harris. Needs work on defense but Juke makes his own shots. Craig: how do the pieces fit together? Craig thinks Juke is a three. Is he coming? Sam was close to a gut feeling, but why have things dragged out? NIL numbers? Tennessee numbers embellished. Is it a bidding war? Don't know. Sam thinks Liburd is good enough that they don't need all their eggs in that basket. Thiam? Going against Pitino for him so that's big boy battle. Rez: Opt-outs might be moving him up the Draft; the Florida guys coming back has bumped him. If he's in the teens he's in the Draft for sure. Landon DuPont: first-ever status (can play younger) player in CHL, #1 overall potential, Denver/Michigan battle. Michigan hockey summer: Hage is coming back.

Mike Repole joins the show to talk the UFL, Kings, horse racing and Pitino. Louie joins in the last segment to talk about Derby preps!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St. John's Athletic Director Eddie Kull joins Harlan on Sole Free to talk sneakers, Adidas, Rick Pitino, Queens culture, iconic St. John's throwbacks, and how the Red Storm is building one of the hottest brands in college sports. From The Garden to game-day superstition, this is New York basketball, fashion, and culture all in one conversation.#StJohns #CollegeBasketball #RickPitino #NYCBasketball #solefree EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna DrakePRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. AdamsFollow Harlan on Instagram and TikTok: theofficialharlanFor more on Harlan Friedman and Sole Free: www.solefreeradio.com

Seth and Sean react to Rick Pitino whining about postgame on-court interview scheduling, Faze Lacy being mad the Coogs lost, Charles Huff going a little far in a football-military analogy that's actually wrong, Dwyane Wade going after Pat Beverley for even having an opinion of him, and Mad Dog Russo taking issue with his son's take on UConn.

A loaded hour of New York sports starts with a deep dive into St. John's heartbreaking loss to Duke and the coaching decision that still doesn't sit right. The focus turns to Rick Pitino's choice to bench a red hot player at a crucial moment, sparking a bigger conversation about trusting rotations versus riding the hot hand when everything is on the line. From there, the discussion shifts to the Knicks and whether their recent play signals a lack of urgency heading toward the postseason, along with what their ideal playoff path should be. The hour also touches on early season Mets storylines, including lineup questions, player usage, and the overreactions that always come with the first few games of the year.

St. John's comes up short against Duke, but the conversation quickly turns to the decision everyone is questioning: why take out a player who was clearly having the game of his life? The focus is on Rick Pitino's rotation choice and whether sticking to a preset plan instead of riding the hot hand ultimately changed the outcome. Evan and Tiki debate coaching philosophy in high pressure moments, explore whether this was a simple oversight or a calculated risk, and dig into the emotional aftermath for fans. They also zoom out to what this loss means for the program, including how to define success and the reality that opportunities in March do not always come around again.

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We start with the NCAA tournament, covering St. John's loss to Duke and UConn beating Duke before previewing the Final Four. Jerry has sounds from the UConn victory, followed by reactions from Rick Pitino and Geno Auriemma's thoughts on playing in Texas. We recap the Mets' extra-innings loss involving Lovelady, then wrap up with Rick Pitino's extension at St. John's and a call about Dan Hurley at UConn.

St. John's incredible NCAA Tournament run comes to a heartbreaking end after an 80-75 Sweet 16 loss to Duke. We react to the Red Storm's magical season, ask whether Rick Pitino can sustain this level of success going forward, and discuss what this means for the future of the program. Plus, UConn is now one win away from yet another Final Four appearance. We also shift to Queens as the Mets prepare for Game 2 after an impressive Opening Day win. And yes… we debate the legendary 9-9-9 challenge at Citi Field. #StJohns #Mets #MarchMadness #LockedUpSports

Jerry returns and we heard from Carson Benge as he hit a HR in his MLB debut. We also heard from Freddy Peralta, who said he asked the offense for some runs. Jerry Seinfeld was on with Tommy Lugauer and they talked about Pete Alonso going to the Orioles. Larry David is in a new commercial for YES with Michael Kay. Rick Pitino talked about a particular time the team really came together this season. The Moment of The Day: McGonigle, McGonigle.

Jerry's got Dave Sims on the call as the Yankees beat the Giants with a huge second inning. We had the first official ABS challenge in baseball last night. Rob Manfred did an interview in the fifth inning and it was quick and trite. We heard from Rick Pitino as he was waiting for his flight to go play Duke.

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This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features former N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts, who currently works as a college basketball analyst for ESPN, to discuss the NCAA Tournament. Keatts served as an assistant coach under Rick Pitino on his Louisville staff that made the 2012 Final Four and won the 2013 national championship. He tells why he's not surprised Pitino has St. John's back in the Sweet 16. Keatts explains why he's for tournament expansion. And he weighs in on how the Mikel Brown Jr. injury played out.

On this episode of Combo's Court, Combo joins BBALLBREAKDOWN with Coach Nick to break down St. John's thrilling game winner and what their advancement to the sweet 16 means moving forward. The conversation then shifts to the Los Angeles Lakers' recent hot streak—what's fueling it, whether it's sustainable, and how dangerous they could be heading into the postseason. From there, Combo and Coach Nick dive into surprising losses by Florida and Kansas, analyzing how late-game coaching decisions—timeouts, substitutions, and overall game management—may have swung both outcomes. The episode also explores coaching philosophy, including the balance between intensity and player confidence, and whether a style like Rick Pitino's is still optimal. Tap in for sharp analysis, real basketball talk, and key takeaways across college and pro hoops. Listen to the full conversation on Combo's Court — available on Apple, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts.

THE SWEET 16 IS SET & THE BRACKETS ARE BUSTED!  The first weekend was a bloodbath. We saw the defending champs fall, buzzer-beaters that defied physics, and 16 teams left standing to fight for Indianapolis.#TopOfTheOrder: The Sweet 16 & Regional Semi-Finals. The field is set for a massive Thursday/Friday slate. We're looking ahead to the heavyweight battles:Thursday: (2) Purdue vs. (11) Texas | (1) Arizona vs. (4) ArkansasFriday: (1) Duke vs. (5) St. John's | (1) Michigan vs. (4) AlabamaCan Texas keep the Cinderella slippers on? Does Pitino have one more miracle left for the Red Storm against the Blue Devils? Biggest Surprises & Best Games: The Giant Killer: (9) Iowa takes down the defending champion (1) Florida Gators in a 73-72 heart-stopper! Pitino's Punch: (5) St. John's survives (4) Kansas 67-65 to return to the Sweet 16 for the first time since '99. Survival Mode: We recap (4) Nebraska edging out (5) Vandy 74-72 after that half-court heave that almost broke the internet.#ChoicesOfTheVoices: Buzzer Beater Classics"The SportsBros Podcast is ready for some down-to-the-wire, buzzer-beating Madness! We're asking you to let us know what your favorite buzzer-beater is. There's a long history of March Madness buzzer-beating shots—which one(s) stand out to you? ORRR if there's one that you found particularly heartbreaking, feel free to share with us as well."#WalkOffShot: Anything goes! The Bros are dropping their unfiltered takes on the news of the day. No scripts, no limits—just the final word.#SportsBros #MarchMadness2026 #Sweet16 #BuzzerBeater #CollegeHoops #NCAATourney #DukeBasketball #IowaHawkeyes #LiveStream #NFLFreeAgencyFollow Us On Social Media linktr.ee/sportsbros_pcast

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Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Softy to talk about the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, including Gonzaga losing and their future in the Pac-12, the top coaches left in the tournament and Rick Pitino possibly sitting at the top, Mick Cronin’s antics being UCLA’s black eye, Randy Bennett going to Arizona State, and UW football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Boyle and Brad Evans take a deep dive into the first game on Friday night's tournament slate, discussing why they are backing St. John's as six and a half point underdogs against Duke, thanks to the heroics of Rick Pitino and a lack of faith in the tournament's top seed.

Bomani Jones breaks down everything happening in March Madness. He starts with Bill Self in another classic Bill Self game, Rick Pitino back in the Sweet 16, and how Pitino suddenly has a chance to be the hero we need when St. John's takes on Duke.Later, he digs into the rumors that UNC might fire Hubert Davis after blowing a 19-point lead to VCU. Bomani explains how it fell apart, what that VCU loss reveals about Carolina's current reality, and why the way it's being handled says as much about the institution as it does about the coach.After the break, Bomani breaks down Tom Brady and NFL stars losing to Team USA in flag football, Pittsburgh not being able to handle the NFL Draft, Jay-Z's concert announcement, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Take begins with the St John's-Kansas dogfight! Pitino's Johnnies emerged victorious on a Dylan Darling buzzer beating layup. Darryn Peterson's college career came to an end, and his lackluster play throughout the season has Stephen A. and Jay-Will wondering if he should go top 5... (0:00) Next, basketball savant Jay-Will breaks down Iowa's game winner against Florida. (16:30) Then, which blue blood program's future are you most concerned about? (24:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

St. John's delivers a signature moment, knocking off Kansas in a game that had everything momentum swings, controversy, and a fearless finish. What looked like a potential collapse turned into one of the program's biggest wins in decades, fueled by confidence, composure, and a head coach who never blinked in the biggest moments. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down the sequence that changed everything, from Bryce Hopkins' crucial three to Dylan Darling demanding the ball and delivering the game-winner despite struggling all night. They also dive into Rick Pitino's influence on the team's mentality, Kansas' late-game mistakes, and what this gutsy win means as St. John's prepares for a heavyweight showdown with Duke.

St. John's looked headed for disaster before delivering one of the program's biggest wins in decades, and Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down every twist from the dramatic victory over Kansas. From late-game panic to full-on euphoria, they dig into why this wasn't just a thrilling finish, but a defining moment for Rick Pitino's turnaround of the Red Storm. They spotlight Dylan Darling's fearless game-winner, Bryce Hopkins' enormous late three, and the calm Pitino projected as Kansas erased a double-digit lead. Evan and Tiki also get into the coaching decisions, the emotional reaction from St. John's fans, and what this escape could mean with Duke waiting next in a massive Sweet 16 matchup.

Tom Izzo's legacy at Michigan State and Rick Pitino's transformation of St. John's. Jerry's update features the St. John's buzzer-beater over Kansas with reactions from Pitino and Dylan Darling. Also, the Knicks dominate the Wizards, Jameis Winston joins Netflix's MLB coverage, and Matt Fitzpatrick wins the Valspar. The hour concludes with the Boozer brothers, Kevin Harlan's commentary, and Nate Burleson's work leading into a talk on network news anchors.

A brief conversation about Tom Izzo leads to a discussion about the Red Storm when Pitino got here versus the team now.

St. John's advances to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999 behind a buzzer-beater, featuring reactions from Rick Pitino & Dylan Darling. The Knicks have a dominant win over the Wizards. Gio slams Tom Brady's flag football game as an "icky money grab" while we cover Iowa's upset of Florida, Tyler Reddick's victory, and the "bad teammate" friction with Brandon Tierney. The tournament talk continues with Tom Izzo's legacy and Pitino's time in NY. Also, Jameis Winston joins Netflix's MLB coverage and Matt Fitzpatrick's Valspar win. Finally, Boomer addresses "ghost plates" & Canal St. counterfeits before the show wraps with Joe B's confusion, Mets opener weather, a tribute to Chuck Norris, and Sal Licata's spring training encounter with Jerry Seinfeld.

On tonight's show we discuss a MONSTER weekend in college hoops! St. John's wins at the buzzer, and what's Bill Self's future after another disappointing tourney showing. Florida falls and what's next at Kentucky after the end of a catastrophic season? Plus, thoughts on UConn and Arizona! Finally, a look back at Saturday and Arkansas' thrilling win over High Point Timestamps: St. John's wins a thriller + is Pitino the best coach in college hoops history (2:00) Bill Self's future (16:40) Florida falls (34:00) UConn's mega win (44:00) What's next at Kentucky (59:00) Acuff and the Hogs roll to the Sweet 16 (1:15:00) Thank you to our partners at BetUS - you get a 150% deposit match on up to $2,000 ⁠⁠⁠by clicking HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to watch your favorite team or get tickets to ANY big game - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Mike and Abe open up the show with Braves talk as they react to news of Spencer Strider set to start the season on the IL with a strained oblique and as they discuss, Mike reiterates his stance in which he believes the team can "never have enough pitching" and the news of Strider validates is stance as he joins Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schewllenbach, Joey Wentz and A.J. Smith Shawver on the IL. As they discuss, they share thoughts on if the Braves should move Didier Fuentes to the starting rotation. :20 – Mike and Abe get into some Hawks talk and share thoughts on the team splitting their last two games as they lost to the Rockets on Friday and picked up a win over the Warriors on Saturday. As they discuss they agree the Hawks will have a tough road ahead for the remainder of the season, however believe the Hawks can actually move into the fifth seed in the Easter conference if they continue to take care of business against teams they should beat. :40 – Mike and Abe get into some college hoops talk as they share thoughts on Georgia and Georgia Tech needing to better invest in their basketball programs and debate if coaches like Rick Pitino are the type of moves they would have to make, however do not appear to be in a place in which they want to make the type of investment into brining in a coach with the pedigree of Pitino.

Mike and Abe get into some college hoops talk as they share thoughts on Georgia and Georgia Tech needing to better invest in their basketball programs and debate if coaches like Rick Pitino are the type of moves they would have to make, however do not appear to be in a place in which they want to make the type of investment into brining in a coach with the pedigree of Pitino.

Mike recaps the third day of the NCAA Tournament and breaks down Sunday's St. John's-Kansas Round of 32 matchup. 00:00 Sweet 16 Setup 02:39 Today's Game Results 06:09 Tomorrow's Matchups 08:01 Saint John's vs. Kansas 12:11 Pitino's Coaching Journey

Brandon Tierney joins Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber for a full breakdown of St. John's heading into the tournament, diving into expectations, pressure, and what a deep run would mean for the program and its fanbase. The conversation opens with a debate every New York fan can relate to—Jets Super Bowl or St. John's title—before shifting into why this moment feels especially significant under Rick Pitino. Tierney analyzes the matchup with Northern Iowa, explaining the stylistic clash that could either play into St. John's strengths or slow them down into an uncomfortable game. He also unpacks the team's culture, the impact of transfers, and how Pitino has molded the roster into a contender, while addressing criticism about their résumé and what success truly looks like this season.

Jerry returns with sounds of Siena almost beating Duke, but they ran out of gas. We heard from the Wisconsin head coach after getting upset by High Point University. We heard from Rick Pitino talking about Northern Iowa. Jerry plays ‘What The Hell Is That?' Sal Licata talked about sitting at a Mets spring training game with Jerry Seinfeld. Carlos Mendoza was asked about Kodai Senga.

First Take resumes with legendary head coaches. Would you rather have Izzo, Hurley, Pitino, or Bill Self in the NCAA Tournament? (0:00) Then, Windy and Stephen A. rhapsodize over the advisory council partially formed by Tom Brady and Dwyane Wade to council athletes in financial literacy. (14:40) Next, Joe FortenBets picks 5 first round upsets on the Men's side! (25:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best time of the year. What more is there to say? DUKE, KANSAS, NORTH CAROLINA, HIGH POINT, UCONN, CALIPARI, PITINO, DYBANTSA, IOWA STATE, STIRTZ. LET'S GO.

Ryan Hammer joins Stripe Sports for a full March Madness deep dive—breaking down who can actually cut down the nets… and who's just noise. We start by dissecting the contenders outside of Hammer's “Trapezoid of Excellence” (Duke, Michigan, Gonzaga, Arizona, Iowa State), diving into how they win and how they lose—including UConn, Kansas, Purdue, Houston, Michigan State, and more. Then we get into a big-picture debate: Is the mid-major Cinderella run officially dead in the NIL + portal era? True or False. From there, it's classic Stripe Sports segments: Sports Scantron: Which Coach Cal freshman guard (Wall, Fox, Tyreke, Acuff) would you trust to lead a title run? Who Would You Rather Have: Cam Boozer vs a gauntlet of college legends (Zion, AD, Edey, Flagg, Banchero & more) Coach Edition: Jon Scheyer vs some of the biggest names in March (Izzo, Pitino, Hurley, Calipari, Painter) We close by identifying 5 non-lottery players who can explode their NBA Draft stock with a big March Madness run—next names up before they skyrocket. If you're filling out a bracket, betting futures, or scouting the next wave of NBA talent—this is your edge. Tap in for elite analysis, bold takes, and everything you need before the madness tips off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest segment brings plenty of laughs and sharp banter as the crew revisits old social posts in another round of “Posted and Toasted.” From Saint John's and Rick Pitino discourse to surprise admissions about past takes, the episode taps into the fun of watching personalities react to their own internet history in real time. The conversation then shifts into baseball, where Jorge Posada and Francisco Cervelli spark a bigger discussion about the Yankees' future in the dugout. With Aaron Boone's long-term outlook hovering in the background, the hosts dig into which former Yankees could eventually emerge as managerial candidates, mixing humor, nostalgia, and real debate about what comes next.

Jerry's first update starts with the sounds of Venezuela beating Italy to head to the WBC championship game. Carlos Mendoza has ‘mixed feelings' about Nolan McLean starting tonight for Team USA. Chris Russo didn't like the WBC being on FS1 as ‘Craig Carton ruined that'. We heard from Rick Pitino as they get ready for the tournament.

Jerry final update of the day and starts with the sounds of Venezuela beating Italy yesterday & Chris Russo didn't like the WBC being on FS1 as ‘Craig Carton ruined that'. Team USA manager Mark DeRosa talked about the game against the Dominican Republic. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was asked about McLean pitching and how Alvarez is doing. Rick Pitino talked about getting ready for the tournament. A little NBA stuff too. The Moment of The Day: Boomer smells like garlic.

First Take resumes with Coach Cal's best guard ever? Darius Acuff shined during the SEC Tournament, leading Arkansas to March glory with a win over Vandy in the finals. Can he continue this dominant stretch into the NCAA Tournament? (0:00) Then, Stephen A. is NOT happy with his New York Knicks after an embarrassingly close victory against the Steph-less Warriors. (17:20) Next, which legendary coach had the more impressive season: Pitino or Calipari? (34:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

C-Lo with the sounds of Team USA beating the Dominican Republic and Aaron Judge who talked about the atmosphere being bigger and better than the World Series. We heard from Rick Pitino after winning the Big East. Eddie Scozzare got a mention on an ESPN college hoops broadcast.

A look at the Knicks' playoff outlook and their favorable schedule to catch Detroit, followed by a discussion on why the NBA won't shorten its season. C-Lo has sounds from Team USA's WBC win over the Dominican Republic, featuring Aaron Judge's praise for the tournament atmosphere, plus, Rick Pitino's post-Big East title comments. Also, an ESPN shoutout to Eddie Scozzare. The hour concludes with Gio's update from his nine-hour airport ordeal and a caller's theory that the NCAA is intentionally slighting St. John's due to Rick Pitino.

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March is here and there's never a more important time in basketball than now. Playing for Rick Pitino takes a special type of character. Learning under Rick Pitino has benefits well beyond the basketball court. Joining the show today is someone who knows intimately what is going on in Queens right now. On the heels for the Big East Tournament and the NCAA Tournament, St. John's is ready to go on a run. But the work that goes into it is often hidden. We take a peak behind the curtain with someone that has been there, done that, as a player and as a coach. He played under Rick Pitino at Kentucky and led the way as point guard - then he was the head coach at UMass, Oklahoma State and St. Louis. Travis Ford is here to tell us what it takes to play for Rick Pitino, win under Rick Pitino and be ready for the rigors of March!Follow the podcast on Twitter:@EyeonStormPod = Eye on the Storm Podcast#sjubb

We start the hour with the Atlanta's Magic City strip club, noting the Hawks' upcoming promotional night and Luke Kornet's disapproval, followed by remembering John Minko's accidental strip club commercial. Jerry's update features Rick Pitino's plea to St. John's students, Boomer's refusal to fund Maryland athletes, and Noah Eagle's future broadcasting goals. Sports news wraps up with potential trades for Maxx Crosby and the Islanders, Jack Hughes' appearance on Jimmy Fallon, and Aaron Judge's World Baseball Classic plans. Finally, Gio recounts his vacation proximity to Epstein Island.

Jerry's first update has got Giannis returning for the Bucks in their loss against the Celtics. Rick Pitino wants St. John's students to show up at MSG. Bruce Pearl is not a believer in Miami of Ohio's basketball team. Also, Kenny Albert on the call as the Rangers almost make a great comeback.

Hollywood's Headlines covers the biggest off-field and pop culture sports stories from the weekend. WWE's Elimination Chamber delivered a shocker as Randy Orton pulled off a major upset, while UConn Huskies women's basketball finished their regular season undefeated. Over in racing, Michael Jordan's NASCAR team claimed another victory, and Villanova coach Kevin Willard opened up about working with Rick Pitino, offering some blunt reflections. Hockey highlights include Jack Hughes's golden goal puck and the game-winning puck from the Women's Team being enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Canada.

Jim Rome's Daily Jungle 2/26/26 No one was playing better than St John's, at least until Rick Pitino ran into Dan Hurley and the UCONN Huskies. Then, it's Thursday so that means there's What's Your Beef. Today's Guests include former NFL WR Robert Woods and The Athletic Senior NBA Writer Sam Amick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jerry has Ryen Russillo explaining how naked breasts ended up on his Instagram. The Hornets and Pistons got into a fight last night on the court. Rick Pitino beat his son again.

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander recap the best freshman day of all time. Illinois' Keaton Wagler, Houston's Kingston Flemings and BYU's AJ Dybantsa shine on a loaded Saturday. Let's recap an incredible Saturday in college basketball. (0:00) Intro + GP's been at the Kennel all day and oh my what a day! (4:45) Three 40-point freshman performances on the SAME DAY! (7:00) Oh my Keaton Wagler!! Illinois beats Purdue, another loss for Boilers in Mackey Arena (15:45) The Kingston Flemings show! But it's Texas Tech that beats Houston (20:00) AJ Dybantsa got in on the 40-point party against Utah (32:05) A whole lot happened in the SEC on Saturday, let's start with UT over Bama (36:47) Auburn beat Florida in Gainesville…wasn't expecting that (39:50) Texas puts up a 57 ball in the 2nd half, beats Georgia by 20 (40:30) Mizzou hits not one, but two buzzer beaters! (43:45) Vandy avoids a swoon, Kentucky wins five straight (47:40) Big time Saturday Whiparound (40:00) We have three 20-0 teams! (54:35) UNC beats Virginia on the road (56:30) UConn escapes Nova in overtime (57:50) Kansas cruises over K-State without Darryn Peterson (1:01:55) Some final whiparound: Iowa State, Michigan State, 900 for Rick and Ed Cooley back at Providence (1:12:20) AP Poll Predictions and looking ahead to the next few days 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices