Summer Shootaround: Arizona just made its first F4 in 25 years. Here’s why the Wildcats should again be the Big 12’s best
Podcast: Eye On College BasketballPublished On: Fri Jul 31 2026
Description: On today's Summer Shootaround, Matt Norlander and CBS Sports' Cameron Salerno discuss Arizona on the heels of a Final Four. Tommy Lloyd is back, the Arizona roster should be very good and the Wildcats are likely the team to beat in the Big 12. All that and more on the 'Zona edition of Summer Shootaround. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Cameron Salerno joins the show to talk Arizona hoops(3:30) Fresh off a Final Four, the Tommy Lloyd era is firing on all cylinders(10:45) Roster Breakdown: A lot to replace, two proven pieces & a 5-star freshman(18:00) Is Arizona the Big 12 preseason favorite?(24:15) The non-conference schedule is very good, very toughAuction Links (Bookmark these! Auctions will go live in August)1 - https://tilt.fyi/MNlmHxqdr12 - https://tilt.fyi/l4NL2zwjTP3 - https://tilt.fyi/WheUISAkS4Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye 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 episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7IjilwFor more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/
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