🗣️ 2026 Summer Shootaround schools revealed! - Eye On College Basketball

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Eye On College Basketball – Episode Summary

Title: 🗣️ 2026 Summer Shootaround schools revealed!

Release Date: July 22, 2026

Hosts: CBS Sports (Matt Norlander solo)

Episode Overview

The episode kicks off the annual "Summer Shootaround" series on Eye On College Basketball. As host Matt Norlander (solo, with Gary Parrish on vacation) explains, this season will feature deep-dive episodes on 15 predetermined college basketball programs, with additional bonus episodes available via charity auctions. All proceeds will go to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The overall aim is to provide fans with offseason content tailored to their favorite programs and an opportunity to support a good cause.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Summer Shootaround Returns (00:14)

Norlander sets the tone for midsummer content, referencing past PSA-style intros.
Quote (00:20): “Summer Shootaround time has returned here on the Eye On College Basketball podcast.”
This year, Norlander introduces the episode solo since Gary Parrish is on vacation.

2. Structure of the 2026 Series

Fifteen predetermined programs will each get their own special episode.
Quote (00:45): “We are doing 15 predetermined programs and we will have three auctions with all of the money raised for those auction episodes going to charity.”
Over the next six weeks, episodes will drop for fans of these featured schools.

3. School List Revealed (01:10)

The 15 schools scheduled for focused episodes are:
- Arizona, Arkansas, UConn, Duke, Illinois, Florida, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan State, Michigan, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vanderbilt, Virginia
If a listener’s school isn’t listed, they still have a chance via the charity auction for bonus episodes.

Notable Quote (01:35):

“If you do not hear the name of your school mentioned here upcoming, then rally your friends… and we will send you the link for the auction early and often in August.”

4. The Charity Angle (01:55)

All auction proceeds go directly to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
The auction is open to any men’s Division I basketball school.

5. Upcoming Content & Special Guests (02:10)

The first “coaching interview” episode is coming later in the week.
Future episodes will also blend in special guests and feature the regular team of Norlander and Parrish.

Notable Quote (02:20):

“We will have a couple of coaching interviews including our first episode which is coming later this week…”

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

“Summer Shootaround time has returned here on the Eye On College Basketball podcast.” — Matt Norlander [00:20]
“We are doing 15 predetermined programs and we will have three auctions with all of the money raised for those auction episodes going to charity.” — Matt Norlander [00:45]
“If you do not hear the name of your school mentioned here upcoming, then rally your friends… and we will send you the link for the auction early and often in August.” — Matt Norlander [01:35]
“All of the money that is raised goes directly to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.” — Matt Norlander [01:55]
“We will have a couple of coaching interviews including our first episode which is coming later this week…” — Matt Norlander [02:20]

Timestamps for Key Segments

[00:14] – Introduction and solo PSA (Gary Parrish on vacation)
[00:45] – Format of the Summer Shootaround and introduction of the charity auction
[01:10] – Announcement of the 15 featured schools
[01:35] – Auction rules and encouragement for other school fans to participate
[01:55] – Emphasis on donation recipients (St. Jude’s)
[02:10] – Preview of upcoming coaching interviews and guest appearances

Tone

The episode is brisk, informal, and community-focused, with Norlander speaking directly and enthusiastically to listeners about what’s ahead for the podcast’s offseason content and how fans can engage—both for entertainment and to support a charitable cause.

Summary for New Listeners:
This concise episode sets the stage for Eye On College Basketball’s beloved summer tradition, reassuring fans their favorite programs will be covered and encouraging engagement, all while reiterating the podcast’s ongoing support for St. Jude's Children’s Hospital. Tune in over the next six weeks for deep dives, auctions, coaching interviews, and more.

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[00:14]
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Midsummer is here, thick of the off season is back. And yes, Summer shoot around time has returned here on the Ion College Basketball podcast. We did a thing a year ago where we did this PSA and it was me and GP going back and forth. Maybe it was scripted, maybe it was off the top of our head. Regardless, he has already left for vacation. I am not bothering this man to do this PSA about the shoot around so you're getting me solo. I'll make it quick here we are doing 15 predetermined programs and we will have three auctions with all of the money raised for those auction episodes going to charity. So if you're a fan of one of these 15 schools, guess what? Good news. You're going to have a special summer shoot around episode landing at some point over the next six weeks and in this feed. In fact, a couple of those are coming in just a few days. If you do not hear your name of your school mentioned here upcoming, then rally your friends and we will send you the link for the auction early and often in August. We'll make you all too aware. Those are always fun ones to do, but here are the ones that are definitely on the books. Arizona, Arkansas, Yukon, Duke, Illinois, Florida, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan, State, Michigan, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vanderbilt and Virginia. Those 15 are automatic. And then we will do three more additional bonus episodes. Doesn't matter how big the school is, how small the school is, it's got to be a men's Division 1 program. And yes, like usual, like always, all of the money that is raised goes directly to to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. So happy to have you back on board. We will have a couple of coaching interviews including our first episode which is coming later this week, but then we'll bring in some special guests and GP and I of course will combo up for some of these as well. Appreciate you always for dialing in. Look forward to having you for our Summer Shoot around series over the next six weeks here on the POD. Paramount podcasts.