The State of the Nova Nation podcast

Emma and Pat break down all of the action from Villanova's disappointing weekend at the PK85 Invitational in Portland. The duo discuss the stagnant offense, the overwhelming defensive woes, including three-point defense, gameplanning from Kyle Neptune's perspective and the rotation. Lastly, they talk about Brendan Hausen's emergence as a key contributor and Eric Dixon's continued dominance down lo...

Emma and Pat recap Villanova's exciting game at Michigan State last Friday night. Despite a two-point loss, the duo discuss the many positives that they took from the game, including Eric Dixon's dominant performance, Angelo Brizzi's extended minutes, Brandon Slater's aggressiveness and 'Nova's comeback in the second half. Then, they talk about the weaknesses from the game, including a slow start...

Emma and Pat preview Villanova's first marquee match-up of the season, a Friday night game at Michigan State in East Lansing, Michigan. The duo discuss the Spartans' strong start to the season, their core of veterans and how the leadership of coach Tom Izzo has helped the team exceed expectations so far. Then, they talk about what Villanova needs to do to win this tough road game, including playin...

Emma and Pat break down a busy week of Villanova basketball as the 'Cats drop their first game of the season to Temple and win a nail biter against Delaware State. The duo discuss takeaways from both games, including Brendan Hausen's breakout game, Villanova's tempo problem and its shooting woes. They finish with a conversation about how expectations have changed for this team after a 2-1 start in...

Emma and Pat preview Villanova's next two match ups against Temple and Delaware State. The duo discuss the test 'Nova's defense will face against Temple's top scorers, question whether Kyle Neptune's Game One rotation will change as the non-conference slate continues, and pick out what to watch for as 'Nova looks to be 3-0 after the first week of play. Then, they answer another batch of listener q...

Emma and Pat discuss Villanova's season-opening 81-68 win over La Salle at the Finneran Pavilion on Monday night. The duo talk about the similarities and differences between Jay Wright and Kyle Neptune's styles of play, Caleb Daniels' big leap offensively, the depth on the roster and impressions from the young players on night one. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave us a rating on follow us o...

Emma and Pat break down each player on this season's new-look roster. First, the duo talk about the impact Kyle Neptune will have on the squad and whether expectations are too low for his first year. Then, they discuss each player's background, strengths and weaknesses from the highly touted Cam Whitmore to this year's team leaders, Brandon Slater and Caleb Daniels. Lastly, Emma and Pat list their...

In the first episode of Season 8, Emma and Pat break down Villanova's entire 2022-23 non-conference and Big East Schedule. The duo discuss strengths and weaknesses of the Big 5 teams and notable match-ups across the non-conference slate. Then, they answer pressing questions around the Big East including, is Creighton overrated? Which new coaching hire faces the most pressure in Year 1? And, which...

Emma and Pat are joined by Chris and Eugene to react to the stunning retirement by Jay Wright earlier this week. The group shares their experience with learning the news before expanding on what may have gone into coach's decision to retire. The discussion then shifts to defining Wright's legacy at Villanova and what his exit means for the near future of the program. The episode ends with the team...

This episode is sponsored by Homefield, be sure to use promo code “VUHOOPS” at checkout for a discount on homefieldapparel.com to let them know we sent you. Emma and Pat reminisce about the '21-'22 Villanova season that led to an incredible Final Four run. The duo debate their best moments, most important games, most memorable storylines and more. Then, they look ahead to the 2022-2023 season by a...

This episode is sponsored by Homefield, be sure to use promo code “VUHOOPS” at checkout for a discount on homefieldapparel.com to let them know we sent you. Emma and Pat recap Villanova's final game of the season against Kansas, 81-65. The duo break down Kansas' hot start, David McCormack's superior paint play, Villanova's gameplan without Justin Moore and Bill Self's perfectly executed strategy....

This episode is sponsored by Homefield, be sure to use promo code "VUHOOPS" at checkout for a discount on homefieldapparel.com to let them know we sent you. Emma and Pat welcome on special guest and Villanova legend Allan Ray to preview Villanova's Final Four match-up against 1 Kansas on Saturday. First, the duo break down Kansas' resume along with their key players. Then, Emma, Pat and Allan (00;...

This episode is sponsored by Homefield, be sure to use promo code “VUHOOPS” at checkout for a discount on homefieldapparel.com to let them know we sent you. Emma and Pat revel in the excitement of Villanova's Final Four appearance! The duo recap Villanova's gutsy wins over Michigan and Houston by talking about Jermaine Samuels' excellence, Collin Gillespie's clutch factor and Caleb Daniels' strong...

This episode is sponsored by Homefield, be sure to use promo code "VUHOOPS" at checkout for a discount on homefieldapparel.com to let them know we sent you. Emma and Pat get you ready for Villanova's Sweet 16 matchup by breaking down the Michigan Wolverines. The duo dissect Hunter Dickinson's gameplan, Michigan's perimeter shooters, and the team's strengths and weaknesses. They answer key question...

This episode is sponsored by Homefield, be sure to use promo code "VUHOOPS" at checkout for a discount on homefieldapparel.com to let them know we sent you. Emma and Pat break down the crazy weekend of action in the NCAA Tournament. First, the duo recap Villanova's dominant win over Delaware and its clutch win over Ohio State. They discuss Jermaine Samuels' stellar play, Jordan Longino's injury an...

This episode is sponsored by Homefield, be sure to use promo code "VUHOOPS" at checkout for a discount on homefieldapparel.com to let them know we sent you. Emma and Pat do a deep dive into the South Region of the 2022 NCAA Tournament. The duo talk key points to know about the top six teams in the region, and then preview Villanova's Round of 64 matchup against 15 seed Delaware on Friday afternoon...

This episode is sponsored by Homefield, be sure to use promo code "VUHOOPS" at checkout for a discount on homefieldapparel.com to let them know we sent you. Emma and Pat recap 'Nova's thrilling Big East Tournament victory over the weekend. The duo talk about the heroes of each game before discussing some takeaways from the team's overall play. Then, they break down the full NCAA Tournament bracket...

This episode is sponsored by Homefield, be sure to use promo code "VUHOOPS" at checkout for a discount on homefieldapparel.com to let them know we sent you. Emma and Pat give you a full preview of the 2022 Big East Tournament starting with the games on Wednesday. The duo discuss the teams most likely to make noise, which top seeds are the most dangerous, and what 'Nova can expect in its potential...

This episode is sponsored by Homefield, be sure to use promo code "VUHOOPS" at checkout for a discount on homefieldapparel.com to let them know we sent you. Emma and Pat discuss Villanova's clean sweep over Providence after beating the Friars at the Finn on Tuesday night. They talk PC's momentum, Caleb Daniels' impressive all-around performance and 'Nova's continued free-throw shooting prowess. Th...

This episode is sponsored by Homefield, be sure to use promo code "VUHOOPS" at checkout for a discount on homefieldapparel.com to let them know we sent you. Emma and Pat preview the last home game of the season when the Friars come to the Main Line. The duo ask the important questions, like how Eric Dixon will rebound against Nate Watson and whether Collin Gillespie and Justin Moore will be able t...

This episode is sponsored by Homefield, be sure to use promo code “VUHOOPS” at checkout for a discount on homefieldapparel.com to let them know we sent you. Emma rejoins the show after the conclusion of Olympic duty to recap Villanova's loss to UConn with Pat during the 200th edition of State of the Nova Nation. The duo talk through what went wrong during the final minute as well as share their th...

This episode is sponsored by Homefield, be sure to use promo code "VUHOOPS" at checkout for a discount on homefieldapparel.com to let them know we sent you. Pat is joined by VU Hoops senior writer and editor Brendan Reilly (@BrendanReilly37) to discuss Villanova's disjointed win over the Georgetown Hoyas on senior day. The duo center their discussion around what needs to be cleaned up for the Wild...

Pat recaps Villanova's thrilling 89-84 victory at the Dunk against the Providence Friars. He discusses the implications of Nova's win and how the Big East regular season title race will be impacted. The show expands on Collin Gillespie's monumental 33 point performance, the Wildcats' ability to hit from beyond the arc as well as how Villanova was able to close out the Friars. Other topics include...

Pat breaks down the nail-biting win over the Seton Hall Pirates this past weekend at the Wells Fargo Center. He focuses on Villanova's successful comeback and close out in the final ten minutes, something that this Villanova team has struggled with throughout the season. He also keys in on Seton Hall's defensive gameplan, Nova's ability to score in the paint and the impact made by Jermaine Samuels...

Pat is joined by Eugene Rapay to review Villanova's nail-biting 75-69 win over Saint John's at Madison Square Garden after shouting out the Women's huge victory over UConn. The duo reflects what went wrong in the final four minutes which led to the Johnnies cutting a 20 point deficit to 3 before discussing the impact of injured guards Collin Gillespie and Justin Moore. Eugene and Pat then analyze...