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Matt Norlander
CBS Sports college basketball writer and podcaster
Matt Norlander is a sports journalist and podcaster who covers college basketball for CBS Sports. He has been writing for the publication since 2013 and has also hosted several podcasts, including the CBS Sports College Basketball Podcast. Norlander is known for his in-depth analysis and opinionated commentary on college basketball.
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Associated podcasts
GuestThe College Experience: Basketball1367 eps
HostGeaux247: A LSU Tigers athletics podcast577 eps
HostRoll Pod: An Alabama sports show from Bama247830 eps
GuestThe Bobby Bones Show5810 eps
GuestLocked On Zags - Daily Podcast On Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball619 eps
HostLocked On UConn - Daily Podcast on University of Connecticut Huskies Football and Basketball532 eps
HostEye On College Basketball1486 eps
HostWith the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports529 eps
HostThe First Cut Golf1565 eps
GuestThe Jim Rome Show1613 eps
HostThe Early Edge: A Daily Sports Betting Podcast2893 eps
HostCountry Roads Confidential: A WVU Mountaineers podcast778 epsChronological feed
Recent appearances
Summer Shootaround: Can you guess Mystery School No. 3 before Norlander? An extra-long, fun 2026 Shootaround finaleEye On College BasketballSep 3, 202649:44GuestSummer Shootaround: Mystery school No. 2 has one of the most consistent coaches in CBB. Can you guess it?Eye On College BasketballSep 1, 202633:52HostSummer Shootaround: Mystery Auction Winner No. 1 REVEALED! 💵💵💵Eye On College BasketballAug 28, 202634:06HostSummer Shootaround: We can’t wait to see what will become of North Carolina under Michael (or is it Mike?) MaloneEye On College BasketballAug 24, 202630:43Guest🗣️ Quick Shootaround Update! 👨⚖️Eye On College BasketballAug 18, 20261:50HostSummer Shootaround: Tyler Tanner might be the most interesting player in CBB. Can Vandy’s PG also be the sport’s best?Eye On College BasketballAug 17, 202632:14HostSummer Shootaround: “Come on, Duke!” Blue Devils won’t have a third straight NPOY, but they do have all the makings of another 1-seed seasonEye On College BasketballAug 14, 202635:20HostSummer Shootaround: An old friend stops by the show to talk about the overwhelming pick to be preseason No. 1: Florida 🐊Eye On College BasketballAug 5, 202629:58HostSummer Shootaround: Ken Pomeroy talks Michigan St. and its quest to make a ninth F4 under IzzoEye On College BasketballAug 4, 202652:24HostSummer Shootaround: Arizona just made its first F4 in 25 years. Here’s why the Wildcats should again be the Big 12’s bestEye On College BasketballJul 31, 202631:55HostSummer Shootaround: Sean Miller joins EOCBB to discuss his Texas team that has legit Final Four hopes 🐂Eye On College BasketballJul 29, 202655:00HostSummer Shootaround: Frenemy of the pod Tom Fornelli stops by to discuss Illinois’ case as the best team in CBB 🟠🔵Eye On College BasketballJul 27, 202636:28HostSummer Shootaround: Dan Hurley tips off our 2026 series with an hour-long in-depth chat about all things UConn … and Dan HurleyEye On College BasketballJul 23, 202656:06Host🗣️ 2026 Summer Shootaround schools revealed!Eye On College BasketballJul 22, 20262:31GuestRecruiting Special: Recapping Cayden Daughtry’s insane July, intel on top 2027 prospects and our fav memories as Peach Jam turns 30 🍑Eye On College BasketballJul 20, 20261:16:45HostWhy 2027 recruits are the losers of 5-for-5; Donovan Dent 🤝 Gonzaga? Mike Boynton's new assistant + moreEye On College BasketballJul 16, 202648:12HostGP & Norlander in Sin City 🎰 Stories from Nike’s return to Vegas + all big headlines from the past four days in 🏀Eye On College BasketballJul 12, 20261:05:13Guest📪JULY MAILBAG! Ranking last 20 NCAA champs; NIL blue bloods; GP’s 20-year CBS anniversary + moreEye On College BasketballJul 7, 202657:34GuestSt. John’s loses key player; latest on Michigan roster/coaching situation; NBA Cup to Hinkle; remember the great Kenny KleinEye On College BasketballJul 2, 20261:04:24HostLATE NIGHT NBA Draft Round 1 Recap: A chalk top 8, Michigan bigs dominate the late lottery + Surprise picks & draft night intelEye On College BasketballJun 24, 20261:00:34Host