BEMD: Richard Pitino dishes on being under oath, 18 months at Xavier and BE expectations

Matt Norlander sits down with Xavier head coach Richard Pitino at 2026 Big East Media Day.(0:00) Matt Norlander with Richard Pitino at Big East Media Day(0:15) Remember, Richard, you are under oath(2:00) Why knowing everyone’s budget might fix some stuff(2:25) Eligibility questions - what’s up with Filip Borovicanin’s current status?(4:00) Let’s talk about the roster(5:35) The reality of the first 18 months at Xavier relative to expectations(8:40) Is the tournament the clear expectation this year for the Musketeers?(10:10) How is the conference safeguarding from another down year?(12:05) Pitino is all over Norlander’s still-gotta-get-there list - what makes those places special?Theme 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: [email protected] 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/