CBB Central

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204 episodes
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Date created
2019/07/27
Latest episode
2024/02/14
Average duration
97 min.
Release period
10 days

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A pair of college basketball writers and fans who met through the all-powerful world that is college basketball Twitter, Kevin and Brad have established the best show for the 365-day-a-year hoops fan. The show focuses on analyzing the game at a high level and breaking down the biggest news in the college basketball world. Kevin's work can be found on Twitter at @CBB_Central and online on his website CBBCentral.com. Brad can be found on Twitter at @BradCav2. For advertising opportunities on this show, or any of the other shows on our network, contact us at: [email protected]

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College Hoops Takes Center Stage
2024/02/14
On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin break down the latest in college basketball with football season officially in the rearview mirror. Kevin blasts the ACC after a disappointing Monday showdown between Duke and Wake Forest. Brad commiserates a brutal Providence loss over the weekend, and the guys break down whether a four-big Big East is actually a possibility. Plus, thoughts on what would happen if Kentucky actually parted ways with John Calipari and which names might get mentioned to replace him.
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Holtmann's Hot Seat
2024/02/07
On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin break down a monster weekend of college basketball that featured four top-10 vs top-10 teams in the span of 24 hours. They hit on UConn's monster win over Saint John's, Purdue continuing to prove its worth, Alabama asserting itself as an SEC contender yet again under Nate Oats and South Carolina's rapid ascent. Plus, thoughts on scheduling, with the Big 12's bottom set to sneak into the Big Dance. And, after another devastating loss, is the end near at Ohio State for Chris Holtmann?
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A Weekend in Friartown
2024/01/31
It's the last CBB Central pod of January, and the guys have plenty to get into. Brad and Kevin were both in Providence over the weekend for Ed Cooley's return, and they both set the scene of an unforgettable afternoon of basketball that saw Providence escape with a much needed win. Then, they dish on Villanova's recent struggles and whether they'll go dancing, the impressive job Kyle Smith has done at Washington State, Arizona's third bad loss in a month, and whether Texas Tech is a real contender in the crowded Big 12 conference title race.
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Shannon's Return and a Life Update
2024/01/23
On this week's episode of CBB Central, the guys recap a busy week. On the floor, they touch on Terrence Shannon's return to the floor, Michigan State's underwhelming wins, and who might emerge as a threat to the league's top four. They also break down the debacle at DePaul, which somehow gets worse by the week, whether there's reason for concern with Arizona, Dalton Knecht's monster week for Tennessee and much more. Plus, Kevin gives an update on things at Sports Illustrated and his plans moving forward.
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Conference Check-Ins
2024/01/17
On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin do their weekly conference check-ins to break down the latest in the wild world of college basketball. In the Big East, the story remains Seton Hall, as the Pirates surge into conference title contention with yet another big win. The guys talk concern level with Miami and Virginia after rough weeks and take stock of the ACC's tournament hopes as a whole, identify a sleeper to make a push in the Big Ten, and wonder about the Pac-12's postseason viability. You won't want to miss this one.
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Big East Shakeups
2024/01/10
On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin get into the latest around the major conference races in college basketball. They start in the Big East, where Providence lost Bryce Hopkins for the year with a torn ACL, Seton Hall surged to two more big wins, Marquette raised some concerns and St. John's rolled on the road at Villanova. They then get into the Big Ten race, with Michigan slumping and Michigan State dropping one at Northwestern after they had appeared to turn the corner. Plus, thoughts on the Pac-12's bid situation, who could get left behind in the Big 12 and more.
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New Years Hoops
2024/01/04
Happy New Year! On this week's episode of CBB Central, the guys break down all that's new in college basketball. They start on the Big Ten, where Illinois has looked good so far after losing Terrence Shannon indefinitely, Michigan State appears to be finding its stride, and a bottom is forming as Michigan flounders and Maryland struggles to turn things around. They also touch on the struggles in Southern California for UCLA and USC, whether there's reason for concern at Arizona after three losses in five games, and if that league is trending towards another year with few NCAA tournament bids. Plus, how Wake Forest keeps emerging as the ACC's sleeper team.
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Pre-Christmas Madness
2023/12/21
On this week's episode of CBB Central, the guys wrap up recent nonconference results before Christmas, including last Saturday's loaded slate. They break down a chaotic few days in the Big East, including Seton Hall taking down UConn and Providence knocking off Marquette, as well as Duke and Michigan State's wins over Baylor. Plus, thoughts on the Big Ten's middle and who could emerge, how Arizona looks in the Pac-12, UCLA's woes and much more. Plus, a look ahead to early conference action and which teams are in the best positions to surprise.
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College Basketball Saturdays Are Here
2023/12/12
The pod returns after a one-week hiatus to discuss all the latest college basketball happenings. First, they get into the situation at Michigan, where the rumor mill exploded Sunday night after an incident involving Juwan Howard. The guys sort out what's real, what's not and what's next in Ann Arbor. They then get into the games of last week and get to some big-picture takes, like the low-key strength of the Pac-12, the fizzling middle of the Big Ten and whether double-digit bids are in store for the Big 12. Plus, they preview next week's slate, headlined by Purdue vs. Arizona.
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Feast Week Thoughts
2023/11/28
On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin come with their best Feast Week takes after a week of watching basketball and eating food. The guys go tournament by tournament to break down everything you need to know, from the big stuff like the all-time loaded Maui Invitational and Villanova ripping through Battle 4 Atlantis to smaller events with big headlines, like Oklahoma's impressive run in San Diego, UConn re-establishing its national title candidacy, and FAU dominating at Disney World.
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Early Recap and Maui Invitational Preview
2023/11/15
The pod returns to break down the first nine days of the college hoops season! We waited until after Champions Classic to deliver you some takes for the first time this season, given the frantic early schedule for the sport. You'll be glad we did. The boys break down the two matchups in Chicago, plus other key early games like Michigan routing Saint John's, Arizona winning on the road at Duke and Providence and Tennessee each handing Wisconsin early-season losses. Plus, it's time to preview Feast Week, with the guys giving their thoughts on the Maui Invitational, Battle 4 Atlantis and more.
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Prop Bets and Preseason Overreactions
2023/11/01
It's our final preview pod before the start of the season! Known as our prop bets show, the guys put down on paper some predictions for the season, everything from some controversial leading scorer choices to rotations to KenPom finishes, we bet on it all. But before that, plenty to get into from the exhibition world. The guys pile on Louisville for its second straight year losing to a D2 school, then break down the big action from Illinois beating Kansas, Tennessee's offense showing out against Michigan State and Arkansas taking down Purdue in overtime.
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4.5 out of 5
34 reviews
Bracketologist3 2023/10/11
Excellent CBB offseason content
Come for the deep dive content, which is deeper than anyone else. Stay for Brad hammering the national media for their lazy takes.
Bald on 2021/10/31
Most informative, detailed CBB podcast
Kevin and Brad know their stuff arguably more than any other college basketball analysts in the country. There are other good CBB podcasts out there, ...
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Tfreeman665 2021/06/25
One of the best
Kevin and Brad are awesome together and know more about college basketball than almost anyone. A favorite sports podcast that is a must-listen.
comish2020 2021/03/25
5 Stars
Awesome podcast by Brad and Kevin, especially if you’re looking for a thorough pod that talks about all aspects of college basketball
CraigForth 2020/08/20
Good show when talking hoops
I love this show... when they guys are actually talking about basketball. With a longer show it’s already sometimes difficult to make time to get thro...
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