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The Hoops Cap Pod

The Hoops Cap Pod

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Hosted by Mark Zanetto 🎙 The Hoops Cap — only daily podcast For UConn men’s & women’s basketball. part of Big East EnergyNetwork2025 - Big East Energy Basketball Relationships Social Sciences
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  • UConn STUNS Duke with MullinsMania, Punch Their Ticket to the Final Four

    UConn STUNS Duke with MullinsMania, Punch Their Ticket to the Final Four
    Mar 30 2026
    36 years later, the debt is paid. Down 19 points to the #1 overall seed, UConn looked dead in the water. Then, MullinsMania happened. We break down the greatest comeback in Huskies history, capped off by a 45-foot miracle at the buzzer that sent Duke home and UConn to the Final Four. This wasn't just a win; it was an exorcism of the 1990 Christian Laettner ghost. 00:00 Freshman-led teams in championships 03:17 UConn's resilience and comeback story 06:49 Excited for basketball venture 11:21 Emotional reaction to a game 15:25 Talking UConn's potential championship 19:28 Discussing player growth and passing 19:57 Staying true to himself 24:14 Getting hyped for UConn game 28:05 Watching the game with family 32:34 Talking basketball strategy with Mike 33:46 Analyzing a player's decision-making 38:20 Planning content and game coverage 39:36 Duke's future and recruiting class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Big East Bounces Back: NCAA Tournament Wins, NIL Insights with a Sweet 16 Preview

    Big East Bounces Back: NCAA Tournament Wins, NIL Insights with a Sweet 16 Preview
    Mar 27 2026
    The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is heating up, and we're here to break down all the action! In this special episode of the Big East Energy Network, we discuss how UConn Basketball and St. John's are making waves, punching their tickets to the Sweet 16. Join our sports podcast as we dive into our March Madness predictions, what we got right, and what we got wrong, and look ahead to the exciting matchups to come in college basketball. Join Mark Zanetto and Jason Meyer For all things College Basketball 00:00 "NIL Dynamics and Upsets" 06:10 "Alex’s Legacy Game Cemented" 10:09 "Leadership Amid the Michigan Test" 12:29 "Gutsy Play Call Delivers Win" 15:46 "Coaching Matchups and NCAA Storylines" 18:15 "Pressure and Gameplay Decisions" 21:57 "John's Final Four Journey" 24:42 NCAA Tournament Losing Its Joy 28:03 Investing Resources Drives Program Success 32:19 Building Teams with Patience 34:36 "Debating College Team Rankings" 38:49 "Building Mid-Major Basketball Success" 42:46 "Transfers: Money vs. Fit" 46:25 "Referee Pay and Accountability" 48:31 "Basketball Picks and Reverse Jinxes" 50:17 "Let's Go, Peace." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Breaking Down UConn's Rd32 Destruction and Elite Eight Odds

    Breaking Down UConn's Rd32 Destruction and Elite Eight Odds
    Mar 27 2026
    We recap UConn's dominant performance against Syracuse, securing their spot in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. This episode dives into the upcoming college basketball matchup, offering predictions for their game against the Tar Heels. Tune in for all the latest sports news and analysis as we head towards the Elite 8! 00:00 "Cold Takes and ESPN Critique" 04:29 Women's College Basketball Narrative Shift 07:48 Coach Critiques UConn Bracket Placement 10:37 "Debating Tournament Seeding Logistics" 15:42 "Smaller Venues for NCAA Women" 19:11 "What Could Have Been" 22:29 "UConn's Transfer Portal Advantage" 25:50 "NIL Impact on Mid-Majors" 28:56 "NIL Impact on College Athletes" 31:46 "Ohio State vs Vanderbilt Analysis" 35:05 "Sole Custody and Reflections" 37:16 "Her Arc and Sweet 16" Thank you to Homefield Apparel for their Sponsorship. Visit their website at Homefieldapparel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
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