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On this week’s Big East Energy Weekly, Casey Matthews and Mark Zanetto discuss how Villanova is reloading under Kevin Willard — and why the Wildcats may not be done in the transfer portal just yet. With one of the most calculated offseasons in the Big East, Nova is quietly building something serious, especially with the addition of star Freshman Acaden Lewis.

They also dive into the heavyweight non-conference matchups that could shift the national narrative: St. John’s vs. Kentucky, UConn vs. Florida, and Marquette vs. Purdue — and close the show by asking a critical question: Can Seton Hall survive the NIL era?

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Alex Karaban might be coming back to UConn… but is that actually the biggest Big East news of the week? St. John’s just landed a monster portal class under Rick Pitino — and we brought in New York Post’s Zach Braziller to break it all down.

In this episode of Big East Energy, we debate which storyline moves the needle more: Karaban’s potential return or St. John’s portal power moves that could reshape the Big East and have them repeating as Big East champions?

We dive deep into what Karaban means for UConn’s 3rd title in four years, and how Pitino’s additions could finally make the Johnnies a legitimate national title contender. Don’t miss this sharp, fast-paced episode loaded with Big East insight.

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0:00 Intro: Transfer portal madness in Big East

5:09 St. John's roster transformation under Rick Pitino

10:28 Impact of powerhouse programs on Big East

15:43 Analyzing St. John's new roster additions

20:22 Xavier and Villanova's transfer portal moves

24:20 All-Portal team discussion begins

28:23 Final All-Portal team picks and DePaul mention

30:59 Closing remarks and sponsor shoutout

Can the St. John's Red Storm's "Mega Hall" of transfers reshape the Big East basketball landscape? With the college basketball transfer portal buzzing, St. John's, led by coach Rick Patino, is making waves with key additions like Ian Jackson and Bryce Hopkins. The episode explores how these moves could redefine the team's strategy and impact the league's power dynamics. Mark Zanetto and Casey Matthews dive into the transfer activities of Big East teams, spotlighting Xavier's aggressive portal strategy and Creighton's strategic acquisitions, including Josh Dix and Owen Freeman. The discussion also features an "All-Portal Team" selection, highlighting players poised to make significant impacts.

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The Big East is the most competitive, well-coached conference in college basketball — and the rest of the country knows it. On this episode of The Hoops Cap Pod, we break down why the top coaches in America are all in the Big East right now. From Dan Hurley’s titles to Shaka Smart’s system, Richard Pitino's recruiting, Ed Cooley’s cultural rebuild at Georgetown, and Greg McDermott’s offensive genius at Creighton, the league is absolutely loaded. Then it’s onto transfer portal madness, as Big East programs reload with high-level talent and position themselves to run it back in March. UConn, Creighton, Marquette, and others are quietly dominating portal strategy and reshaping their rosters fast.

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The transfer portal is officially wide open, and UConn men’s basketball is feeling the ripple effect. In this emergency episode of The Hoops Cap, we break major portal news regarding Solo Ball, Jayden Ross, Aidan Mahaney, and Tarris Reed Jr. — including who’s testing the NBA Draft, who’s 50/50 on transferring, and who’s expected to enter the portal soon. We discuss how Dan Hurley and the staff are navigating a volatile portal landscape while preparing to supplement their monster freshman class for 2025-26. Whether it’s draft waters or transfer rumors, one thing is clear: the portal is now a prominent part of UConn’s future, and Hurley is built for it.

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On today’s episode of The Hoops Cap, Co-Host's Mark Zanetto and Tee Baker dive into the emotional and cultural impact of JuJu Watkins’ heartbreaking ACL injury and what it means for the future of women’s college basketball, especially in comparison to Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark. We preview UConn’s Sweet 16 showdown with Oklahoma, a dominant rebounding team and home to Raegan Beers, who famously chose OU over the Huskies. Can UConn’s frontcourt hold up? And in our final segment, we break down UConn’s evolving roster strategy as Geno pivots toward size, with portal targets like Serah Williams and international standouts Gandy Malou Mamel and Blanca Quiñonez. The Huskies are going big, and the women’s game might be shifting. Part of the Big East Energy Podcast Collective.