Devin Askew’s college basketball journey has been anything but ordinary. Once a five-star prospect, Askew is now on his fifth school in six years and hoping for a storybook ending with Villanova Basketball. From his rocky start at Kentucky, tough stop at Texas, injury setbacks at Cal, and bounce-back season at Long Beach State, Askew has experienced it all. Now, in his final season, can he carve out the fairy tale finish he’s been chasing? In this episode of Holy Nova on the Big East Energy Network, Matt Janus and David White dive deep into: 🏀 Askew’s rollercoaster career and the adversity he’s faced 🏀 Why Villanova could be the perfect fit for his final year 🏀 How he can impact Kevin Willard’s system and mentor Acaden Lewis 🏀 The challenges of translating mid-major success to the Big East 🏀 The evolving landscape of college basketball: transfers, NIL, and the Big 5 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Villanova basketball insights and Big East coverage! #Villanova #NovaNation #DevinAskew #transferportal #bigeastbasketball 00:00 – Introduction & setup for Devin Askew profile 02:10 – Devin Askew’s long journey: 5 schools in 6 years 05:45 – Kentucky years: reclassifying, high expectations, and early struggles 12:20 – Transfer to Texas: tough fit and shooting woes 16:55 – Cal chapter: breakout moments, injuries, and setbacks 23:40 – Long Beach State redemption: 19 points per game 28:30 – Breaking down Askew’s strengths & weaknesses 34:10 – Fit with Villanova: leadership, role in Kevin Willard’s system 41:20 – Mentoring Caden Lewis & building Nova’s backcourt 47:00 – Big East transition: can Askew’s game hold up? 52:15 – Broader picture: NIL, transfer portal, and Big 5 shakeups 59:30 – Final thoughts on Askew’s last chance & Villanova’s future Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more Villanova Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube Subscribe and check out more episodes of Holy Nova on the go with Apple Podcasts: Holy Nova - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: Holy Nova | Podcast on Spotify Follow Us on Twitter/X: Holy Nova Podcast (@HolyNovaPodcast) / X Sponsor:Try Gruns!: Gruns is a health and wellness company that helps with Gut Health, Focus, Energy and Comprehensive nutritionComprehensive Daily Nutrition | Save Up to 31% On Our Site – GrünsLegendz.com A trailblazing Social Casino and Sportsbook brand, combining cutting-edge technology with innovative gameplay to create an unparalleled free-to-play experience. We entertain and engage players across the U.S. with a diverse portfolio of high-quality games. https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101511713-17135744/Energy Fiverr is a global leader in the freelance marketplace, revolutionizing how businesses and independent professionals collaborate. Our platform connects companies of all sizes with talented freelancers offering digital services across 500+ categories in 8 key verticals, including graphic design, digital marketing, programming and video animation. Whether you’re a startup or an enterprise, Fiverr makes it easy to find the expertise you need to bring your projects to life. https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101511713-13144771/energyhttps://www.dpbolvw.net/click- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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