Ole Miss' Chris Beard feels the excitement and energy around Oxford as he prepares for a new season with his new team. What was the four months in between not coaching at Texas and getting the Ole Miss job like? Are rebuilding tasks less daunting when he's been through them before? Thoughts on the existing roster. Biggest needs for the season? Why depth is key to sustaining success. Can he get Ole Miss consistently into the NCAA Tournament? The major shift happening in the SEC... Not just all about football anymore! Staff. Schedule. And biggest year one goal? Plus, find out which blue bloods are rebuilding via the transfer portal.

Syracuse's Adrian "Red" Autry is the first head coach since the mid 1970's other than Jim Boeheim to lead the Orange and it's a dream come true for coach. How would he describe the last few weeks? Does he feel any pressure? Will we see a different style of play at Syracuse? What are some of the biggest things he will apply from Coach Boeheim's teachings? Navigating the NIL and transfer world. What are the biggest roster needs still? The importance of a challenging early season schedule. Regional rivalries continued? And what will be the biggest thing that he hopes to establish next season? Plus, the storylines are constantly changing due to the transfer portal... but the Big East is trending up! Find out why on this episode of the College Hoops Today Podcast with Jon Rothstein!

Texas' Rodney Terry describes the range of emotions over the last few months where he went from assistant to head coach and led the Longhorns all the way to the Elite-8! How does it feel to officially be the new head coach of Texas basketball? What were the immediate goals once he stepped in mid-season? How did he keep the team together? How he's a different head coach now versus his final game with UTEP. Main areas of need this off-season? Scheduling. Staff. And the potential impact of incoming freshman, Ron Holland. Plus, let "Portal Kombat" begin! And reflections on UConn winning its 5th National Championship... One of the most dominant runs we've seen in recent memory?

Jon gives you a National Championship game preview and prediction!

Jon discusses and breaks down the Final Four!

Jon provides analysis and perspective into the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Talking Sweet 16 and potential Elite 8 match ups!

Jon's 2023 NCAA Tournament Picks & Bracket Breakdown!

Houston's Kelvin Sampson and the Cougars are ready to embark on a national title run. First, they must navigate a tough AAC Conference tournament. The importance of taking it one game at a time this time of year. Does momentum gained by winning a conference tournament directly correlate with winning in the NCAA Tournament? Staying true to who you are as a team. Dealing with the "elephant in the room"... The Final Four is in Houston... How does he manage that? The importance of Jamal Shead. Who are the x-factors? And why it's really all about health. Plus, expect anarchy... THIS IS MARCH!

Kansas State's Jerome Tang can do more than just recruit, he can coach! The Wildcats are in position to earn a top seed in this year's NCAA Tournament in his first season as a head coach. How did he turn the program around so quickly? The value of great personnel. Why he believes Keyontae Johnson and Markquis Nowell are having All American type seasons. X-Factors. Is this the best the Big 12 has ever been? Learning from his brother and friend, Scott Drew. And the biggest key to make a deep run in the tournament this year? Plus, we're preparing for an unpredictable tournament season! Why Brandon Miller is part of the story now for Alabama. And selection Sunday on the horizon... Take your pick!

UCLA's Mick Cronin has the Bruins in great position heading into March but knows they must improve in key areas to be able to win it all. Why he couldn't be prouder of his seniors. How their athletic freshman have helped them play elite defense. Why seeding isn't everything. Ignoring criticism and deflecting praise. The secret to March. And the beauty of evolving throughout the season. Plus, it's tough to be #1. National Coach of the Year talk. And TCU Final Four caliber?