EOCBB on CBSSN: Why history suggests Florida will match the hype; most surprising players in the conf. finals; Will Wade is daring the NCAA to stop him (again)

EOCBB on CBSSN: Why history suggests Florida will match the hype; most surprising players in the conf. finals; Will Wade is daring the NCAA to stop him (again)

From Eye On College Basketball by CBS Sports, College Basketball, Basketball, March Madness, NCAA Tournament, NBA Draft

May 22, 2026 · 44 min

About this episode

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss the Florida Gators, the Diamond Cup, surprising former college players in the NBA playoffs, and Will Wade's challenges with the NCAA.

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander sit down for a late-May college hoops debrief on CBS Sports Network. Rueben Chinyelu is back and the Florida Gators are a problem, the Diamond Cup is coming and plenty more from around the sport! (0:00) Intro + EOCBB on CBSSN! (1:00) Reuben Chinyelu is back & Florida is a big, big problem (12:38) What is the Diamond Cup: What is it, who is involved, when is it coming? (23:00) Can you believe they’re on this stage? Former college players with massive NBA playoff roles. Which one is most surprising? (35:00) Let’s talk about Will Wade (41:18) NBA Draft withdrawal deadline is coming … who should we keep an eye on? Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com ⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest…

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