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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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  • Life After Geno? UConn’s Future Stars & Starting Five Breakdown

    Life After Geno? UConn’s Future Stars & Starting Five Breakdown
    Sep 5 2025
    Don’t forget to like and subscribe to all things @BigEastEnergyNetwork — your home for UConn hoops, Big East basketball, and the conversations shaping the future of the game. UConn women’s basketball faces big questions — and big opportunities. In this episode, we talk about the state of college basketball, life after Geno Auriemma in Storrs, and break down who could make up UConn’s starting lineup of the future. From Jana El Alfy’s international pedigree to Serah Williams’ All-Big Ten dominance, KK Arnold’s leadership, and Ashlynn Shade’s sharpshooting, here’s how the Huskies could be built to contend for years to come. Video Chapters 0:00 – Intro: State of college basketball 2:00 – Breaking down UConn’s bigs and guards 7:45 – Who’s the odd player out? (Ashlynn Shade or Jana El Alfy) 15:00 – Serah Williams’ impact & Ohio State’s rise in women’s hoops 19:00 – Ohio State making moves in women’s basketball 21:30 – Could a relegation model work in college sports? 26:00 – Life after Geno: lessons from the Kevin Ollie era 28:30 – Predicting UConn’s starting lineup (with one surprise) 29:30 – Outro Gruns: Gruns is a health and wellness company that helps with Gut Health, Focus, Energy and Comprehensive nutrition Legendz.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/energy https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101511713-14026625/energy #UConn, #UConnNation, #UConnWBB, #UConnBasketball, #WomensCollegeBasketball, #NCAAW, #CollegeBasketball, #LifeAfterGeno, #GoHuskies, #BigEast, #WNBAFuture, #UConnStrong, #SerahWilliams, #KKArnold, #AshlynnShade, #JanaElAlfy, #BigEastEnergy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Can Dan Hurley Land This 5-Star Freshman?

    Can Dan Hurley Land This 5-Star Freshman?
    Sep 5 2025
    🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your favorite moment from the interview! You can also follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and socials... @BigEastEnergy 🎙️ Presented by the Big East Energy Podcast Network – your home for all things Big East basketball. Check out https://bigenergymediapods.com/bigeas... for more! Download the show wherever you get your podcasts: Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com › show Podbean https://www.podbean.com › podcast-detail › The-Hoop... Audacy https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-ho... Can Dan Hurley and UConn keep their recruiting hot streak alive by landing another 5-star freshman? We dive into the player’s profile, the Huskies’ roster fit, and what this commitment could mean for the future of UConn basketball. Don’t miss this breakdown of one of the most important recruiting battles of the year. #UConn, #UConnNation, #HuskyHoops, #GoHuskies, #DanHurley, #CollegeBasketball, #UConnBasketball, #NCAAB, #5StarRecruit, #CollegeHoops, #MarchMadness, #BigEast, #Recruiting, #UConnPride, #HuskyTime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Why Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong Can Lead UConn to Perfection

    Why Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong Can Lead UConn to Perfection
    Sep 3 2025
    🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your favorite moment from the interview! You can also follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and socials... @BigEastEnergy 🎙️ Presented by the Big East Energy Podcast Network – your home for all things Big East basketball. Check out https://bigenergymediapods.com/bigeastenergynetwork for more! Download the show wherever you get your podcasts: Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hoops-cap-pod/id1807170108 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com › show Podbean https://www.podbean.com › podcast-detail › The-Hoop... Audacy https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-hoops-cap-pod-a7ad3 UConn women’s basketball enters the 2025–26 season chasing perfection. Host Mark Zanetto previews two of the most important Huskies: Azzi Fudd, stepping into a bigger leadership role, and Sarah Strong, the superstar sophomore already regarded as one of the best players in the country. What’s expected, what they’ve already accomplished, what they need to improve, and why this team could realistically go 40–0 and capture its 13th national championship. And don't forget to go subscribe to @BigFootballEnergy Chapters 0:00 – Intro 1:20 – Azzi Fudd Player Preview 8:30 – Transition 9:30 – Sarah Strong Player Preview 18:00 – Outro #UConn, #UConnBasketball, #GoHuskies, #azzifudd , #SarahStrong, #BigEast, #CollegeBasketball, #MarchMadness, #BigEastEnergy #hoopscappod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
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