Matt Norlander

CBS Sports college basketball writer and podcaster

Chicago, USA

About Matt

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.

Associated Podcasts

Eye On College Basketball

Host

The First Cut Golf

Host

The Bobby Bones Show

Guest

Country Roads Confidential: A WVU Mountaineers podcast

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Recent Appearances

2026 Final Four preview from Indianapolis! Tommy Lloyd staying put at Arizona; Where does UNC go next?

Eye On College Basketball•Apr 3, 2026•49:30•host

25W: Bobby's New Dad-Fluencer Segment Idea + Eddie Gets Vulnerable with His Bets + CBS Sports Reporter Matt Norlander's Thoughts on Dan Hurley as a Person

The Bobby Bones Show•Apr 3, 2026•53:03•guest

Matt Norlander

About Matt

Associated Podcasts

Eye On College Basketball

The First Cut Golf

The Bobby Bones Show

Connect

Recent Appearances

2026 Final Four preview from Indianapolis! Tommy Lloyd staying put at Arizona; Where does UNC go next?

25W: Bobby's New Dad-Fluencer Segment Idea + Eddie Gets Vulnerable with His Bets + CBS Sports Reporter Matt Norlander's Thoughts on Dan Hurley as a Person

Country Roads Confidential: A WVU Mountaineers podcast

Geaux247: A LSU Tigers athletics podcast

Roll Pod: An Alabama sports show from Bama247

The Jim Rome Show

The Early Edge: A Daily Sports Betting Podcast

Locked On Zags - Daily Podcast On Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball

The College Experience: Basketball

With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports

Locked On UConn - Daily Podcast on University of Connecticut Huskies Football and Basketball

Key Topics

Sweet 16 Preview! Ranking all eight games, teams on upset alert. Plus: Why UNC’s taking so long with Hubert Davis

2026 March Madness Round 2 Sunday Recap! Iowa ends Florida repeat bid; A tournament Darling for St. John's; Grading Mark Pope at Kentucky + more

2026 March Madness Round 1 Thursday Recap! UNC crumbles in VCU comeback; Duke's serious Siena scare; High Point! Chase Johnston! + a first Nebraska tournament W & more

🏀Men’s March Madness Bracket Preview Extravaganza: Picks, predictions for ALL 67 games ✍️

🏀Men’s March Madness Bracket Preview Extravaganza: Picks, predictions for ALL 67 games ✍️

🏀Men’s March Madness Bracket Preview Extravaganza: Picks, predictions for ALL 67 games ✍️

🏀Men’s March Madness Bracket Preview Extravaganza: Picks, predictions for ALL 67 games ✍️

Ronda Reaction, College Hoops

WARNING: Oklahoma is a BIGGER Threat to UConn Than You Think!

🏀✏️NCAA Tournament preview/mega-pod spectacular: Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander pick every March Madness game and reveal their brackets!

🏀✏️NCAA Tournament preview/mega-pod spectacular: Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander pick every March Madness game and reveal their brackets!

🏀✏️NCAA Tournament preview/mega-pod spectacular: Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander pick every March Madness game and reveal their brackets!

College Hoops, ATP's

Which Programs Have The Most NIL? College Basketball Coaches Tell CBS Sports | TCE Trims (Ep. 664)

Mark Few and Gonzaga vs Scott Drew and Baylor in Vegas? Sign me up! | Zags non-con games remaining?

🏀 NCAA Tournament preview spectacular 🔥 Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander pick every game in their brackets - Eye on College Basketball podcast

🏀 NCAA Tournament preview spectacular 🔥 Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander pick every game in their brackets - Eye on College Basketball podcast

🏀 NCAA Tournament preview spectacular 🔥 Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander pick every game in their brackets - Eye on College Basketball podcast