Host Bryan DeNovellis begins his "Back to School" podcasts as colleges prepare to begin the 2023-24 academic calendar.Sacred Heart Coach Antony Latina discusses his 18-year tenure as an assistant and head coach of the Pioneers program. With eight players on the roster with at least 3 years playing experience, Sacred Heart will be one of the most experienced teams in the country and the likely preseason favorite in the NEC.
Aug 18, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 1
New Jersey College Basketball Writer Jerry Carino breaks down Rutgers 13-man roster on the heels of the addition of transfer Austin Williams on August 6th. How will the transfers fit in? Why Oskar Palmquist returned to Rutgers after transferring to Elon? What's Rutgers depth chart and who are the projected starting 5? Jerry also talks about Rutgers non-conference schedule and international trip to Africa and Portugal, AND gives his thoughts on the possibility of Rutgers landing a commitment from...
Aug 09, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 32
John Fanta of Fox Sports and the Big East Digital Network, joins host Bryan DeNovellis to talk the state of the Big East Conference on June 8th, 2023. John ranks the Big East teams 1 through 11 and dives into UConn, St. John's and Seton Hall. John also gives his thoughts on the reports of the possibility of UConn joining the Big 12.
Jun 08, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Zach Braziller of the New York Post joins host Bryan DeNovellis to discuss and analyze Rick Pitino's first two months at St. John's: *11 new players on the roster *the future of the program under Pitino *predictions for St. John's in the Big East and NCAA Tournament *and the future looks bright for all of the college basketball programs in NYC including St. John's, Hofstra, Fordham and Iona
May 19, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Tobin Anderson joins host Bryan DeNovellis to talk about:*the state of recruiting at Iona, as he fills 12 new roster spots. 6 have signed with 6 more to come*winning the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Coach of the Year Award*how he handles NIL opportunities at Iona, and his thoughts on the transfer portal*the 2023-24 schedule*and meeting President Bill Clinton (who's apparently a fan of Anderson!)
May 11, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Fresh off leading UConn to its 5th National Title in men's basketball, Dan Hurley joins host Bryan DeNovellis to talk about: *Ringing the Opening Bell on the NYSE *Winning his first national championship as a head coach *His personal feelings about Seton Hall (spoiler alert...he doesn't hate his alma mater) *Reshaping UConn's roster to make a run at a repeat
Apr 13, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Bill Raftery joins host Bryan DeNovellis to talk about UConn winning a 5th National Championship, its status as a Blue Blood, Dan Hurley's greatness as a coach, and sitting alongside Jim Nantz for his final college broadcast at the Final Four
Apr 07, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 27
UConn beat writer David Borges of ctinsider.com joins host Bryan DeNovellis to preview UConn's Final Four matchup with Miami.Dave breaks down the backcourt and front court matchups; the head coaches - Dan Hurley vs Jim Larranaga, x-factors and provides his prediction.
Mar 29, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 26
16:00 - 43:00 Former Rutgers head coach, Fred Hill, Jr, who was also an assistant at Seton Hall (2x), Villanova, FDU and Rider, joins host Bryan DeNovellis to talk about his 2nd annual "Basketball Reunion" at the Prudential Center on Monday, April 3rd honoring some of the greatest coaches, players and teams in New Jersey basketball history. :00 - 16:00 Bryan also recaps UConn's win over Arkansas in the Sweet 16 and the Huskies matchup with Gonzaga in the Elite 8
Mar 24, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 25
:00 - 23:00 Princeton Associate Coach Brett MacConnell joins host Bryan DeNovellis to recap Princeton's upset wins over Arizona and Missouri, and preview the Tigers Sweet 16 matchup vs Creighton 23:00-35:40 Bryan recaps FDU's historic upset of Purdue and near win over Florida Atlantic 35:40- 42:40 UConn is back in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2014 after wins over Iona and St. Mary's
Mar 20, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 24
:00- 24:00 UConn Head Coach Dan Hurley joins host Bryan DeNovellis to preview the Huskies' NCAA first round matchup with Iona. Hurley also comments on a record-setting Day 1 of the Transfer Portal "It's become in some ways like a version of the G-League." 24:00-33:00 Bryan also breaks down Princeton's matchup with Arizona in 15 vs 2 1st round game 33:00-42:00 The NIT with Rutgers and Seton Hall
Mar 14, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 23
New Jersey college basketball writer, Jerry Carino joins Bryan DeNovellis to talk Seton Hall and Rutgers in the Big East and Big Ten Tournaments. What does each team need to do to have a chance to dance? Plus FDU is one of the best stories in all of college basketball, as the Knights have qualified for the NCAA Tournament one year after winning just 4 games. And who will NJIT hire as its next basketball coach? Jerry has 3 names to consider.
Mar 07, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 22
:00 Bryan DeNovellis recaps Seton Hall's loss to Villanova; plus post-game comments from Shaheen Holloway, Tyrese Samuel and Femi Odukale 16:30 First-year Fordham Head Coach, Keith Urgo joins host Bryan DeNovellis to talk about his surprising Rams who have taken the A-10 by storm. Fordham is enjoying its best season in 32 years, and Urgo is a big reason why.
Mar 03, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 21
:00-19:40 Host Bryan DeNovellis interviews Rutgers Play by Play Announcer, Jerry Recco on Rutgers 19-point comeback at Penn State, Rutgers biggest comeback since overcoming a 20-point deficit at PITT in 1996. 19:40-30:00 Plus Bryan recaps UConn's win over St. John's at MSG. You'll also from UConn Head Coach Danny Hurley on his bench and the UConn fans in the Garden.
Feb 28, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 20
#18 UConn dominates #20 Providence on 2-Dollar Miller Lite Night; Ed Cooley has a message for spoiled UConn fans; Dan Hurley says UConn will be "a tough out for anybody" in March; and Bryan DeNovellis talks with Rider Men's Basketball Coach Kevin Baggett about the Broncs season and quest for a MAAC Title
Feb 24, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 19
UConn men's basketball play-by-play announcer, Mike Crispino, joins Bryan DeNovellis to talk about the state of the Huskies, their matchup versus Seton Hall, and his personal broadcasting career as a kid from East Catholic High School to Connecticut Sportscaster, to Boston, to New York and back to Connecticut at UConn. Plus Bryan also recaps: (1:00) Seton Hall's win over Georgetown (7:00) Rutgers stunning loss to Nebraska (43:50) St. John's win at DePaul in 2OT (49:30) Rider (51:00) Fordham...
Feb 15, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 18
New Jersey City University's Jason Battle and teammate Ryan Savoy hit 3-pointers in the final 5.2 seconds to lift NJCU to an improbable victory over #23rd ranked Rowan University, 73-71. It's one of the greatest finishes in college basketball history. Jason and NJCU Head Coach Marc Brown join host Bryan DeNovellis to talk about this miraculous victory by the Gothic Knights.
Feb 10, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Rutgers Basketball Writer, Chris Iseman, joins Bryan DeNovellis to recap Rutgers win over Michigan St. at Madison Square Garden, and preview Rutgers upcoming games at Indiana and Illinois. Plus Bryan goes "Around the Tri-State" with: UConn Seton Hall Princeton Rider Fairleigh Dickinson
Feb 07, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 16
CBS Sports Broadcaster, Andrew Catalon, joins Bryan DeNovellis to assess both Seton Hall and St. John's following Seton Hall's 84-72 win over the Red Storm at Carnesecca Arena. Catalon was court side with the call on CBS Sports Network alongside his partner, former Villanova and Manhattan Head Coach, Steve Lappas.
Feb 02, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 15
From 4 wins a year ago, to first place in the Northeast Conference, Fairleigh Dickinson is the surprise of the Northeast Conference. First year head Coach Tobin Anderson joins Bryan DeNovellis to talk about his team's meteoric rise and his personal journey from a D3 player and coach, to D2 success at St. Thomas Aquinas, and now to the D1 level at FDU. Plus Bryan recaps wins for St. John's and Seton Hall, and previews their upcoming matchup at Carnesecca Arena.
Jan 31, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Bryan DeNovellis interviews Sacred Heart Coach Anthony Latina on the Pioneers recent wins over St. Francis (PA) and Fairleigh Dickinson. Latina also talks about the wide-open race in the Northeast Conference. Bryan recaps the previous week for: St. John's loss to Villanova - 28:00 Seton Hall's upset of UConn and loss to Marquette - as Shaheen Holloway sounds off on the status of Power Forward Alexis Yetna - 34:00 UConn's win over Butler - 43:00 Princeton's wins over Penn and Dartmouth - 45:30...
Jan 24, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Host Bryan DeNovellis is joined by Rutgers radio analyst and former player Austin Johnson to recap Rutgers thrilling wins over Northwestern on a Cam Spencer 3, and Ohio State in Overtime. Johnson has high praise for the work ethic of Spencer and teammate Mawot Mag, and also discusses the commitment of 5-star 2024 recruit, Airious "Ace" Bailey to Rutgers.
Jan 16, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Host Bryan DeNovellis interviews Seton Hall's Women's Basketball Coach Tony Bozzella about his team's 11-1 stretch; The Pirates have one of the most electrifying players in the country in 5 foot 3 PG Lauren Park-Lane, who's on the Nancy Lieberman Watch List for the best point guard in the country. Bryan also recaps the week for Rutgers, UConn, Seton Hall and Princeton men's teams.
Jan 10, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Host Bryan DeNovellis interviews ESPN's Seth Greenberg on Rutgers upset of Number One and undefeated Purdue at Mackey Arena. It's the second straight year Rutgers has beaten the top-ranked Boilers. Greenberg calls Rutgers a "second-weekend team." Plus Bryan also recaps St. John's loss to Marquette at Carnesecca Arena and Seton Hall's loss at Creighton.
Jan 04, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Host Bryan DeNovellis provides a full recap and analysis of Seton Hall's 88-66 win over St. John's on New Year's Eve. Plus you'll hear postgame reaction from St. John's head coach Mike Anderson, Seton Hall head coach Shaheen Holloway and Pirates players. Is Mike Anderson on the hot seat? Bryan gives his opinion and possible successors should Anderson not return next season. Bryan also looks ahead to an important week for UConn, Rutgers, Seton Hall and St. John's.
Jan 02, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Host Bryan DeNovellis recaps UConn vs Villanova, St. John's vs Xavier and Seton Hall vs Marquette. UConn improves to 14 and Oh for just the third time in program history. Meanwhile, St. John's loses at home to Xavier while Seton Hall gets throttled at Marquette. This sets up a "must-win" for both Seton Hall and St. John's when the Pirates host the Red Storm on New Year's Eve. Bryan previews the matchup and offers 3 keys for both teams.
Dec 30, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Host Bryan DeNovellis and Joey Wahler of ABC News Radio, break down Seton Hall's 45-43 upset of Rutgers at Jersey Mike's Arena. Joey and Bryan discuss what went well for Seton Hall and what went wrong for Rutgers, and where do both teams go from here.
Dec 12, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Host Bryan DeNovellis is joined by former Rutgers great and current Stetson assistant coach, Jonathan Mitchell. "J-Mitch" discusses Stetson's upsets over Florida State and South Florida this season. And he relives his memories of the Rutgers-Seton Hall rivalry, and his infamous 4-point play to upset No. 10 Villanova in 2011.
Dec 08, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Host Bryan DeNovellis is joined by Seton Hall Radio Broadcaster, Dave Popkin who breaks down the Pirates back-to-back losses to Oklahoma and Siena to close out the ESPN Orlando Invitational. Dave also discusses Coach Shaheen Holloway's critical comments about his team following the Siena loss during his post-game radio interview. Bryan goes around the Tri-State as well, recapping UConn's championship performance in the Phil Knight Invitational, St. John's 7-0 start behind the play of Joel Sorian...
Nov 29, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Host Bryan DeNovellis goes around the Tri-State, highlighting St. John's 6-0 start, Rutgers bounce back win over Rider and previewing UConn's and Seton Hall's Feast Week Tournaments. Plus an interview with Wagner Head Coach Donald Copeland who breaks down his team's 3 and 2 start and life as a first-year head coach.
Nov 23, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 4
