5 College Basketball Teams Ready to BREAK OUT in 2026-27

Jon Rothstein reveals his five teams on the rise entering the 2026-27 college basketball season. Why should you be buying stock in USC, Texas, Villanova, Missouri and Oklahoma State before the season tips off?

Rothstein breaks down what changed for each program, the players who could fuel their rise and just how high each team’s ceiling could be this season.

(0:00) Intro

(1:02) USC

(6:47) Texas

(13:27) Villanova

(20:00) Missouri

(25:07) Oklahoma State

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We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. 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.