Hoops Cap Pod

Welcome back to The Hoops Cap podcast! In today’s episode, host Speaker A sits down with UConn Huskies starting point guard, Silas Demary Jr. Hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina, Silas has made waves in college basketball as an SEC All-Freshman at Georgia before making a major impact at UConn—starting 39 games, earning All-Big East First Team and All-Defensive Team honors, and landing on the Nais...

UConn has built a dynasty on elite rim protection and versatile bigs—now, The Chinese Standout (Xin Xu): 22 yr old is 7 Ft 5 and already making waves in the CBA with Guangdong, Xin Xu is the defensive force everyone is talking about. We break down his elite shot-blocking (averaging nearly 2 blocks in limited minutes) and how his mobility fits the Hurley system. The Australian Mystery (JK Mach):7ft...

UConn Transfer Portal LIVE Update – Huskies Reload the Frontcourt for 2026-27! Dan Hurley and staff have been busy in the portal after losing Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed Jr., and others. Latest adds Wofford SG Nils Machowski, rim-protecting bigs Najai Hines (Seton Hall), and international 6-10 big Oskar Giltay (Stanford), couple that with versatile forward Nikolas Khamenia (Duke),. UConn is still hu...

Welcome back into The Hoops Cap pod! We're diving deep into the world of UConn men's basketball, breaking down their latest Portal details. If you want the news first and without the fluff, The Hoops Cap is for you. Join Mark Zanetto and his special guest, Brian Rauf of Basket Under Review, as they analyze the team's roster composition for upcoming seasons, offering insights into the next year's t...

Welcome to 'The Hoops Cap' podcast, where we dive deep into the current state of college basketball. Join host Mark Zanetto as we discuss the ongoing chaos of the transfer portal basketball season. We bring you the latest sports news and engaging sports talk, all powered by the Big East Energy Network. We’ll talk cutthroat roster moves, NIL deals, the impact of boosters, and how coaches and player...

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 champi...

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 excitin...

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 N...

Welcome to The Hoops Cap! In this episode, we’re setting the stage for a fascinating NCAA Tournament showdown as UConn prepares to face the Southern Conference champions, the Furman Paladins. Host Mark Zanetto brings together two distinct voices from both sides of the bracket: Andre Gray, associate head coach at Western Carolina University with inside knowledge of the SoCon and Furman’s strategies...

UConn Women's Basketball is entering the postseason as the undisputed No. 1 team in the nation! In this video, we break down the 2025-26 BIG EAST Postseason Awards where the Huskies swept the major honors. From Sarah Strong making history as both Player and Defensive Player of the Year to Blanca Quiñonez’s breakout freshman campaign, we analyze why UConn is the heavy favorite to win the BIG EAST T...

What a way to close out the regular season at Gampel Pavilion! In this episode, we break down No. 6 UConn’s gritty 71–67 victory over a relentless Seton Hall squad. It was an emotional afternoon in Storrs as Alex Karaban made history, becoming the first active player added to the Huskies of Honor before putting up a game-high 23 points to lead the comeback. Joining the show for a live reaction is...

Join Mark Zanetto and Tee Baker as they dive into 'The Hoops Cap' and 'Big East Energy Network', discussing all things college basketball. They analyze the UConn Huskies, highlighting their performance and what it means for upcoming Ncaa games. Get ready for some insightful March Madness predictions! A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible! First, a shout-out to Homefield...

The Huskies just put on a defensive masterclass. In this live reaction show, we break down UConn’s absolute 72-40 beatdown of St. John's. From the opening tip to the final buzzer, it was total dominance. In this episode, we discuss: The Defensive Wall: How UConn held the Red Storm to just 40 points. Key Performers: Which Huskies stepped up and controlled the tempo. Big East Implications: What this...

Welcome to The Hoops Cap! In today's episode, Mark Zanetto dives into UConn's commanding 76-63 victory over Villanova, a statement win that puts the Huskies back in the national conversation. Mark breaks down how Dan Hurley’s squad found their defensive identity again after recent struggles, and he doesn’t shy away from questions about coaching decisions, bench contributions, and the team's tourna...

Welcome to another episode of The Hoops Cap, where we dive deep into the latest debates and stories in college basketball. Hosted by Mark Zanetto and joined by Tee Baker, this episode explores the heated conversation around Sarah Strong’s candidacy for National Player of the Year and whether her dominance is overshadowing the incredible season from AZ Fudd. The team takes a historical look at UCon...

Can the Huskies fix the cracks before March? 🏀 In this condensed 10-minute breakdown of The Hoops Cap, Mark Zanetto dives into UConn's defensive struggles following their surprising 91-84 loss to Creighton. While the Huskies' offense showed flashes of brilliance, the defensive end left fans with more questions than answers. In this episode: The Defensive Breakdown: Why UConn struggled to contain...

A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this episode of The Hoops Cap possible! Shout out to HomeFieldApparel.com—the premier vintage apparel company for college alumni and fans. If you want to show off your school pride with authentic, ultra-comfortable gear, Home Field has you covered. A big thanks to Vancord.com as well. For all your cybersecurity needs, be sure to call 855-VANCORD. Their t...

Short on time? We’ve cut the latest episode of The Hoops Cap down to the absolute essentials. Get the full breakdown of the week’s Big East madness in just 10 minutes. In this episode: Georgetown’s Identity Crisis: We dive into the current state of the Hoyas and what needs to change. The UConn Atmosphere: Why the Huskies have the most intimidating home-court advantage in the country right now. The...

Thank you to our sponsors and Partners Sponsor: Shop the best vintage collegiate threads at Homefield Apparel: homefieldapparel.com Local Sponsor: For world-class cybersecurity and infrastructure, visit Vancord: vancord.com Community Partner: Support the CT Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs and their mission at: ctbgc.org This episode of The Hoops Cap delivers an unfiltered, expert take on the shifti...

You’re listening to a special 10-minute “best of” edition of The Hoops Cap, where we shine the spotlight on our incredible community partners: The Connecticut Boys & Girls Club. In this condensed episode, host Mark Zanetto welcomes guest Don Maleto for a fast-paced, heartfelt look at the vital work these clubs do across Connecticut. Hear how 14 organizations and 57 club sites team up to serve over...

UConn bounces back with an 80-70 win over Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse! Solo Ball drops 24, Braylon Mullins goes off in his homecoming, and Demary dishes 10 assists. We break it all down. Then we sit down with Don, Executive Director of the Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs in Connecticut, to talk about the incredible work being done for youth across the state — and why that pipeline matters for the f...

UConn survives at Hinkle Fieldhouse, beating Butler 80-70. The Huskies move to 23-2 (13-1 Big East) but the complete effort remains elusive. We give Butler credit for showing up after a brutal stretch, break down UConn's inconsistency problem, and explain why you might just need to embrace the chaos . Presented by Homefield Apparel and Sponsored locally by Vancord. Homefield Apparel — homefieldapp...

The Huskies take on the Musketeers in a massive Big East clash! Join us LIVE as we react to every bucket, big stop, and momentum swing in real-time. Can UConn maintain their dominance, or will Xavier pull off the upset at home? 🗣️ Join the conversation: Drop your score predictions in the chat and let us know who you've got! #UConn #Xavier #BigEast #CollegeBasketball #LiveReaction We are powered by...

Brought to you by Homefield Apparel. Get your premium, vintage-inspired Huskies gear at Homefield and download the app for 15 pct off your first purchase. 23-0. The streak continues! Welcome back to Big East Energy for a live reaction to #1 UConn’s dominant 96-66 victory over the Tennessee Lady Vols in Hartford. It was a tale of two halves at PeoplesBank Arena. After a back-and-forth first half th...

The CHI Health Center is a sea of pink! 🎀 We’re watching #2 UConn take on Creighton in a massive Big East showdown. UConn enters at 20-1, led by the veteran presence of Alex Karaban and the explosive scoring of Solo Ball. Creighton is looking for a signature Top-10 win behind local star Jasen Green and sharpshooter Josh Dix. We’re breaking down every play and taking your questions LIVE. Join the...