What do coaches actually think? Every year, Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander ask coaches a series of questions about the landscape of college basketball. Anonymously, coaches around the country give their honest thoughts about the sport on a range of topics. On today's show, GP and Norlander will break down what they heard about things ranging from best teams, players and hires to the sport's most powerful person in 2026.
(0:00) Intro + the live shows are back!
(1:00) GPâs recording spot & a Gregg Doyel story
(5:40) Should 2026 seniors be grandfathered into five-in-five?
(15:00) Best player and best team in 2026-27?
(22:45) Who was the best coaching hire in the offseason?
(33:00) Does a 76-team tournament mean more job security or less?
(43:35) Have you ever seriously wondered about a player compromised by gambling?
(57:05) How many games should there be in CBBâs regular season?
(1:03:55) Best menâs CBB team of the 21st century?
(1:12:10) Who is college basketballâs most powerful person?
Theme song: âTimothy Leary,â written, performed and courtesy of Guster
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