Tri-State College Basketball Podcast

UConn falls to Michigan in the National Championship Game; The Huskies bid for a 3rd national championship in four years falls short as Michigan was bigger, stronger, taller and more athletic. Plus the Transfer Portal is officially open.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:24:57 GMT

UConn's bid for a 3rd national championship in four years falls short. Analysis of the game, and post game reaction from Dan Hurley and Alex Karaban.

Plus how much did the officiating play a role in this title game?

And the transfer portal is officially open. How is it affecting teams in the Tri-State?

CBS Sports Announcer Ian Eagle discusses UConn's stunning comeback over Duke, calling the game-winner by Braylon Mullins, it's place in NCAA Tournament lore, and previews the Final Four matchups in Indianapolis.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:55:28 GMT

Ian Eagle, CBS Lead Play-By-Play Announcer for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, discusses his call on Braylon Mullins game-winning 3-pointer versus Duke; how he described it, where the play and the shot rank among the greatest moments in NCAA Tournament history, and previews the Final Four matchups.

Braylon Mullins hits the shot heard 'round the country to shock Duke and propel UConn into the Final Four for the 3rd time in four years; plus St. John's Sweet 16 is soured by Duke

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:22:09 GMT

Braylon Mullins hits one of the greatest shots in NCAA Tournament history, and the biggest shot in UConn history. Breaking down UConn's historic comeback over Duke in the Elite Eight

St. John's Sweet 16 is soured by Duke; Duke played "bully ball" while Ruben Prey sat on the bench.

Rick Pitino re-signs with St. John's. What's next?

Sportswriter Adam Zagoria "Zags" of nj.com, breaks down the NCAA Tournament draw for St. John's and UConn; No respect for the Big East again; Seton Hall turns down the Crown. What's Next? Plus can Hofstra or LIU pull off an upset in the NCAAs?

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:30:01 GMT

4:00 Adam Zagoria analyzes the draw for St. John's. Were the Johnnies under seeded and why is the East the toughest bracket? How far can St. John's go?

20:00 Zagoria analyzes the draw for UConn. Why are they in the same East Region as St. John's? How far can the Huskies go?

29:30 Why did Seton Hall turn down the College Basketball Crown? And what's next for the players and Shaheen Holloway?

42:00 Plus...can Hofstra or LIU pull off an upset in the NCAA Tournament?

Sportswriter Brian Fonseca of nj.com breaks down the hiring of Gary Redus as Rutgers women's basketball coach, and shares his thoughts on what's on tap for the Rutgers MBB team; plus my Big East Tournament preview, the MAAC, CAA and LIU in the NEC.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:00:27 GMT

3:00 Brian Fonseca of nj.com explains why Rutgers hired Gary Redus II as the new head coach of the women’s basketball program. Plus what’s the future for the Rutgers men’s basketball program now that Steve Pikiell will be retained as head coach for at least another year.

And…as the Big East Tournament begins, my thoughts on:

32:40 St. John’s

38:50 UConn

45:40 Seton Hall

And, I’ll preview:

55:40 MAAC Championship: Merrimack vs Siena. Will Joe Gallo be a hot commodity on the coaching market?

59:00 CAA: Hofstra vs Monmouth?

1:02:30 NEC: LIU punches its ticket

Stevens Head Coach Bobby Hurley on qualifying for the DIII NCAA Tournament; Alex Karaban leads UConn over Seton Hall on senior day; Zuby's triple-double helps St. John's rout Villanova; Rutgers wins at Maryland; MAAC Tournament Preview in A.C.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:18:27 GMT

4:30 Interview with Stevens Head Coach Bobby Hurley; The Ducks are MAC Freedom Tournament Champions

20:40 UConn makes the plays late to top Seton Hall; A salute to the ultimate UConn Husky, Alex Karaban. Dan Hurley on Karaban’s career at UConn.

33:40 Where does Seton Hall go from here? How can they get a bid to the NCAAs?

34:40 St. John’s drubs Villanova; A triple-double for Zuby and Ian Jackson comes alive. Zuby on staying at St. John’s. Rick Pitino on coaching Zuby for 3 years.

43:50 Rutgers hangs on to win at Maryland. What players should Rutgers retain? Will Steve Pikiell or Rick Pitino go after Seton Hall big man Najai Hines?

49:30 Rutgers fires Women’s Basketball Coach Coquese Washington

51:30 MAAC Tournament Look Ahead

New York Post sports writer Zach Braziller on St. John's 13-game winning streak and previews St. John's vs UConn Part II; Road Trip - Virginia vs Miami; Seton Hall wins "The Seton Hall Way" Last week in the MAAC; and NJIT locks up a Top 4 seed

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:24:36 GMT

4:00 Zach Braziller breaks down St. John’s 13-game winning streak and previews St. John’s vs UConn in Hartford

24:45 Road Trip to UVA: Thoughts on Virginia vs Miami

28:45 Seton Hall defeats Georgetown “The Seton Hall Way”

34:50 Final week of the regular season in the wild MAAC; Merrimack Coach Joe Gallo could be a hot commodity; Look out for Fairfield and Iona

43:00 NJIT loses to Vermont but secures a top 4 seed in the America East

NYU Women's Coach Meg Barber on NYU's record-breaking 82-game win streak. Plus UConn gets back on track vs Butler; Seton Hall bounces back with a win over Providence; Monmouth and Hofstra rise in the CAA; NJIT is building bricks; and CCSU in the NEC

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:39:23 GMT

4:00 NYU Women’s Coach Meg Barber on NYU’s 82-game winning streak

23:40 UConn tops Butler. Solo Ball was balling. Dan Hurley reaction.

32:50 Seton Hall shows resilience in beating Providence. Shaheen Holloway reaction.

46:00 Monmouth and Hofstra rise to the Top 4 in the CAA thanks to Kavion McClain and Cruz Davis

51:25 NJIT is building bricks in the Brick City in a record-setting season

55:45 CCSU has won 3 straight to start February

Montclair State Coach Justin Potts. The Red Hawks are #1 in DIII for the 1st time. St. John's tops UConn then squeaks past Xavier. How will UConn respond? An epic collapse by Seton Hall vs Creighton. And is Fairfield this year's Mount St. Mary's?

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:58:34 GMT

2:30 - Montclair State Coach Justin Potts

30:00 St. John’s knocks off UConn and squeaks past Xavier in OT

32:00 The X-Factor Dylan Darling; no one has bigger church bells. Rick Pitino praises his son.

41:00 UConn looks to regroup after losing to St. John’s. Dan Hurley reaction.

50:00 Seton Hall’s epic collapse in the final minute vs Creighton

1:07:00 MAAC - Merrimack, St. Peter’s and is Fairfield this year’s Mount St. Mary’s?

Jaden Daly from A Daly Dose of Hoops talks UConn's rout of Creighton, previews St. John's and UConn Round One at MSG, Seton Hall is back on track with back to back wins, and a look inside the MAAC Conference.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:42:55 GMT

One on one with Jaden Daly

2:30 UConn wins its 17th straight, with an exclamation over Creighton

10:00 St. John’s vs UConn preview with predictions from Jaden and Bryan

20:30 Seton Hall is back on track

26:50 Around the MAAC

38:00 NYU Women have won 80 straight games, one shy of the DIII record

Merrimack Coach Joe Gallo on his first place Warriors; plus Around the MAAC; UConn has won 15 straight, St. John's returns to the Top 25; Shaheen Holloway calls out his players; Rutgers shows no fight; Big wins for D-III Wesleyan and Montclair St.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:42:37 GMT

3:30 One on one with Merrimack Coach Joe Gallo

31:00 Around the MAAC: Iona, Quinnipiac and Sacred Heart

36:30 UConn wins its 15th straight; Dan Hurley reaction

49:00 St. John’s wins its 6th straight, Rick Pitino reaction

59:30 Seton Hall has hit a wall, losing its 4th straight

1:10:00 Rutgers showed little fight versus Indiana; Steve Pikiell reaction

1:16:00 D-III Hoops: Wesleyan and Montclair St.

Former Coach now broadcaster Greg Herenda analyzes St. John's and Seton Hall following the Johnnies comeback win at MSG; Plus St. Peter's physicality wears down Iona; Around the MAAC and NEC.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:20:26 GMT

3:15 Greg Herenda gives his analysis of both Seton Hall and St. John’s

5:45 Seton Hall played terrific for 25 minutes but fell apart the last 15.

20:00 St. John’s "had to pull a Seton Hall to win this game." They were more physical and outworked the Hall. Stellar play from Dylan Darling and Dillon Mitchell

36:20 Around the MAAC - St. Peter’s imposed its will on Iona. Reaction from Dan Geriot and Bashir Mason

45:20 Around the NEC

"Backs to the Wall" St. John's is back on track with 4 straight wins; Seton Hall can't shoot straight and loses 2 straight; All UConn does is win, but their fans still nitpick; and Around the NEC and Ivy League

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:32:34 GMT

:00 Opening Monologue

3:20 St. John’s wins at Villanova for their 4th straight win; Rick Pitino reaction

15:00 Seton Hall loses 2nd straight home game after falling behind by double-digits for the 6th straight game; Shaheen Holloway reaction

29:30 UConn just keeps winning…barely…but they’re winning; Dan Hurley reaction

“Around the Tri-State”

42:30 NEC - LIU, CCSU and New Haven

48:00 Ivy League - Princeton collapses vs Harvard, Yale routs Cornell, parity in the league

The Boys from Big East Bar Room pull up a stool to talk Seton Hall's 14-2 start; UConn's 6-0 start in the Big East; St. John's turns it around with a 2-0 week; and Around the Big East: Georgetown, Villanova, Providence and Marquette

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:57:01 GMT

Big East Bar Room with Tyler and Ryan Cassidy

2:15 Seton Hall

10:00 UConn

18:30 UConn vs Seton Hall Preview

26:50 St. John’s

33:30 Around the Big East: Georgetown - When will Ed Cooley win? Surprising Villanova and Kevin Willard, Would you fire Kim English? What happened to Marquette?

Rutgers wins its first Big Ten game over Oregon in OT; Seton Hall rallies from 16 down to stun Creighton; UConn wins its 10th straight; St. John's blows another 2nd half lead; Princeton, Yale and Columbia win and Around the MAAC

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 23:27:02 GMT

2:40 - Rutgers wins its first Big Ten Game over Oregon in OT; Steve Pikiell postgame

15:40 - Seton Hall is for real as the Pirates rally from 16 down to stun Creighton; Shaheen Holloway postgame

23:40 - UConn wins its 10th straight convincingly over Marquette

30:20 - St. John’s collapses again; Are the Johnnies sinking? Rick Pitino says "our backs are to the wall"

40:15 - Around the Ivy League - Princeton, Yale and Columbia all win

47:00 - MAAC Roundup

Princeton's Madison St. Rose on the Tigers' 12-1 start and Top 25 ranking; Plus Seton Hall storms back to stun Marquette; St. John's shoots past Georgetown; UConn rolls over Xavier and Princeton snaps an 8-game losing streak

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:08:44 GMT

3:40 - Madison St. Rose Interview - Princeton Senior Guard

Around the Tri-State

22:50 - Seton Hall storms back to stun Marquette

32:00 - St. John’s tops Georgetown on New Year’s Eve; Rick Pitino praises Zuby Ejiofor

40:15 - UConn rolls over Xavier; Dan Hurley on Alex Karaban

51:25 - Princeton snaps 8-game losing streak with OT win over Vermont

Hofstra Head Coach Speedy Claxton on beating Pitt and Syracuse, and the team's strong start. Plus how good is Seton Hall? The Pirates are 11-1 after grinding out a Big East road win in Providence; And Around the MAAC Conference

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 18:25:48 GMT

2:00 Speedy Claxton Interview - on beating Pitt and Syracuse, Cruz Davis and NIL. And I ask Speedy would he have played at Hofstra all four years if NIL was around.

19:40 Seton Hall wins at Providence in Big East opener to improve to 11-1

35:50 Around the MAAC Conference: Quinnipiac, Fairfield, Iona, Marist, St. Peter’s, Sacred Heart and Siena

St. John's "Little Darling" leads the Johnnies over DePaul; UConn's Bite is bigger than Butler's Bark as Big East Play Tips off; Plus Dylan Wanagiel - Prudential Center Executive and Vice President talks about Seton Hall and college hoops at the Rock

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:00:57 GMT

:00 Interview with Dylan Wanagiel - Executive and Vice President of Sports Properties and Special Events at the Prudential Center discusses Seton Hall vs Rutgers, plus upcoming games at the Rock like Arkansas vs Houston in the Never Forget Tribute Classic

25:30 Jayden Ross and Solo Ball lead UConn over Butler

35:00 Dylan Darling is the "Darling of Carnesecca Arena" as St. John's tops DePaul

Seton Hall routs Rutgers to regain bragging rights in the Garden State; Extensive analysis and postgame reaction from both coaches; plus St. John's thumps Iona heading into Big East play; UConn hooks the Longhorns and Hofstra shocks Pitt and Syracuse

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:39:07 GMT

2:40 Seton Hall wins the Garden State Hardwood Classic

3:00 Seton Hall analysis and Shaheen Holloway reaction

15:30 Rutgers analysis and Steve Pikiell reaction

27:40 St. John’s routs Iona and Rick Pitino postgame

39:10 UConn ends non-con strong with a win over Texas

48:00 Hofstra stuns Pitt and Syracuse in 6 days

Quinnipiac Head Coach Tom Pecora on his team's 2-0 start in the MAAC and recent victory over Pitt. The Bobcats are the team to beat once again in the MAAC. Plus UConn tops Florida at MSG and a preview of Seton Hall/Rutgers in a Saturday showdown

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:30:01 GMT

1:15 Interview with Quinnipiac Coach Tom Pecora who talks about roster retention, NIL, recruiting, and his team's 7-3 start to the season.

26:30 UConn vs Florida recap, analysis and post game from Dan Hurley

38:00 Seton Hall vs Rutgers preview; breakdown of both teams, key matchups, x-factors and prediction

Dave Popkin, Seton Hall Basketball Radio Announcer, recaps the Pirates trip to Maui and surprising 7 and 1 start; plus UConn tops Illinois again, St. John's defensive woes and lack of point guard play, and Rutgers leaves Vegas with a dub

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:51:43 GMT

1:45 Dave Popkin Interview about Seton Hall’s performance in Maui and 7-1 start

32:50 UConn

43:30 St. John’s

51:45 Rutgers

Central Connecticut State Coach Patrick Sellers joins the podcast fresh off CCSU's upsets of Rutgers and Boston College; It could be a long season for Rutgers; Seton Hall heads to Maui; Iona storms back vs Oregon St; Plus UConn & St. John's

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 02:43:55 GMT

Central Connecticut State Head Coach Patrick Sellers talks about the Blue Devils upsets of Rutgers and Boston College, rebuilding the program and building his culture

Around the Tri-State

28:00 Rutgers

36:00 Seton Hall

41:10 Iona

46:15 UConn

51:45 St. John’s

UConn has found its next great point guard in Silas Demary, Jr; Dylan Darling might be the key to St. John's success; This year Seton Hall rallies past Monmouth; Dylan Grant leads Rutgers over Lehigh; and Iona is back in the New York groove.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 02:44:01 GMT

3:00 UConn beats BYU in Boston behind Silas Demary, Jr.

12:15 St. John's has found its PG in Dylan Darling

19:00 Seton Hall rallies past Monmouth

26:20 King Rice says Monmouth can win the CAA if their PG becomes eligible

29:20 Dylan Grant is a rising star at Rutgers

36:00 Dan Geriot and Iona are 3-o

NJIT Coach Grant Billmeier on the Highlanders' buzzer-beating win over Loyola, MD, and NJIT's 2-1 start which also includes a win at Fordham. Plus how our Tri-State teams look in the first week: UConn, St. John's, Seton Hall, Rutgers and Central CT

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:11:56 GMT

2:30 Interview with NJIT Coach Grant Billmeier

Around the Tri-State:

22:40 UConn

27:40 St. John’s vs Alabama

29:10 St. John’s

35:40 Seton Hall

42:00 Rutgers

47:00 Central Connecticut beats Boston College for the 1st Time

My MAAC Basketball Preview with Jaden Daly of A Daly Dose of Hoops. Jaden offers his predictions and analysis of one of college basketball's most unpredictable conferences. Plus why MAAC POY Amarri Monroe turned down NIL $ and returned to Quinnipiac

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:32:59 GMT

3:50 Overall Top Teams

5:50 Manhattan's Will Sydnor suspended indefinitely

7:30 Manhattan

10:00 Why Amarri Monroe turned down Rutgers

12:00 Quinnipiac

14:10 Siena

16:30 Sacred Heart

20:00 Fairfield

21:50 Iona

24:15 Rider

25:35 St. Peter's

27:00 Predictions: Who wins the MAAC?

UConn Coach Dan Hurley on the Huskies outlook this season; why defense matters; the health of his team heading into their opener vs New Haven; plus his new book "Never Stop" and why he turned down the Rutgers job twice.

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:04:14 GMT

Dan Hurley chats about his 2025-26 UConn team and more

2:00 - Learning about life and basketball from his Dad, HOF Coach Bob Hurley, Sr.

6:00 - "Never Stop" - Chapter 11 Why he turned down Rutgers twice

9:50 - The effect "Never Stop" has had on others

14:40 - Hurley's assessment of his team's preseason performance

16:50 - Exhibition game vs Michigan St.

21:30 - UConn's schedule

25:20 Defense, Tarris Reed, Silas Demary and Braylon Mullins

College Basketball writer Jerry Carino previews our New Jersey teams (Rutgers, Seton Hall, Princeton and more). Predictions and players to watch. It could be another long winter in the Garden State, but there's hope for the future.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:06:36 GMT

Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press and mycentraljersey.com previews the 2025-26 college basketball season in New Jersey for Rutgers, Seton Hall, Princeton and more.

Rutgers - 3:00

Seton Hall - 15:25

The rest of New Jersey - 22:00

UConn adds two international players in August. Huskies' beat writer Dave Borges evaluates Uros Paunovic and Rrezon Elezaj and how they fit into Dan Hurley's plans for this season. Plus Dave breaks down UConn's roster and non-con schedule.

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:10:35 GMT

Dave Borges on:

Uros Paunovic and Rrezon Elezaj - 1:40

UConn's 15 scholarship players - 7:30

Braylon Mullins and Eric Reibe (McDonald's All-Americans) - 11:10

Players who stood out during summer workouts - 15:15

Who will challenge UConn and St. John's in the Big East? - 20:00

UConn's non-con schedule - 22:45

Dave Borges' book "Hurley's Heroes" - 27:00

Rutgers Insider Richard Kent discusses the hiring of Keli Zinn as Rutgers' new Athletic Director, as well as Rutgers NIL revenue sharing

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:59:26 GMT

*Rutgers alumnus and insider, Richard Kent, joins host Bryan DeNovellis to discuss Rutgers hiring of Keli Zinn as Athletic Director.

*What's at the top of Zinn's "To-Do List,"

*And what is the status of Rutgers NIL revenue sharing?

San Diego St. Point Guard Nick Boyd and his uncle/agent Fred Hill discuss the transfer portal process and why he chose to transfer to Wisconsin. Plus Bryan analyzes the recent portal moves for UConn, Rutgers, Seton Hall and St. John's

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:33:07 GMT

3:20 Nick Boyd and (uncle/agent) Fred Hill on Boyd's transfer from San Diego St. to Wisconsin. Boyd was undersized and under recruited out of St. Mary's High School in Rutherford. Now he's heading to Wisconsin and the Big Ten for his final season of college ball.

Bryan analyzes the recent offseason additions for...

41:45 UConn adds Malachi Smith

45:30 Rutgers adds Tariq Francis

49:15 Seton Hall adds Budd Clark and TJ Simpkins

52:40 St. John's pursues Xaivian Lee

CBS Sports Announcer Ian Eagle previews the Final Four matchups in San Antonio "All Chalk in the Riverwalk"; plus St. John's signs Bryce Hopkins and Seton Hall lands PG Budd Clark

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 02:25:06 GMT

:00 Ian Eagle previews the Final Four

27:15 St. John's signs Bryce Hopkins

31:00 Seton Hall lands Point Guard Budd Clark from Merrimack

NYU Women's Coach Meg Barber on winning back-to-back D3 Championships and the Violets' 62-game win streak; St. John's upset by Arkansas in the 2nd round; UConn's streak of 13-straight NCAA wins ends; and Iona's new head coach

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:41:57 GMT

3:20 Interview with NYU Women’s Coach Meg Barber who’s program won a 2nd straight D3 Championship after going undefeated at 31-0 again. The Violets have won 62 straight games

26:00 St. John’s falls to Arkansas in 2nd Round of NCAAs

43:26 and what’s next as the portal opens?

47:30 UConn loses to Florida in the 2nd Round of NCAAs, snapping the Huskies 13-game win streak in the NCAA Tournament

55:00 Where does UConn go from here?

59:15 Iona welcomes Dan Geriot while Tobin Anderson is a candidate at Drake and Navy

Sportswriter Zach Braziller from the New York Post breaks down St. John's historic season and previews the NCAA Tournament, plus Podcaster Jim Maisano talks about the stunning and unexpected firing of Tobin Anderson at Iona

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 23:58:08 GMT

2:50 New York Post sportswriter Zach Braziller on St. John’s historic season. Zach also previews the Red Storm's first-round matchup versus Omaha, and predicts how far St. John's will go in the NCAA Tournament.

26:40 Jim Maisano of College Hoops Chat Podcast discusses the sudden and unexpected firing of Tobin Anderson at Iona, why the move was made, who made it, and where Iona goes from here.

Jaden Daly of Daly Dose of Hoops previews the MAAC Tournament; Central CT shoots for its first NEC Championship since 2007; St. John's ties UConn with 18 Big East wins; UConn wins its 4th straight; Ivy League Madness Preview & Rutgers tops Minnesota

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:23:07 GMT

3:45 - Interview with Jaden Daly (Daly Dose of Hoops) previewing the MAAC Tournament

26:35 - MAAC Postseason Awards and NIL

32:30 - NEC Championship Preview between Central CT and St. Francis (PA)

36:00 - St. John’s ties UConn’s Big East record with 18 regular season win

42:30 - UConn ends the regular season with 4 straight wins

48:45 - Ivy League Tournament Preview; Princeton earns the 4th and final spot

56:30 - Rutgers tops Minnesota in OT in final regular season game

NYU Men's and Women's BB are both No. 1 in D3; Coaches Dave Klatsky and Meg Barber talk about their unprecedented success; St. John's wins the outright Big East regular season title; Plus Bryan previews the NEC Tournament

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:01:38 GMT

4:45 Interview with Dave Klatsky (NYU Men) and Meg Barber (NYU Women). Both teams are Number 1 in Division 3

36:30 St. John’s wins the outright Big East regular season title for the 1st time in 40 years

47:45 NEC Tournament Preview; can anyone beat Central Connecticut?

Drew University Coach Michael McSloy talks about Drew's record-breaking 18-0 season in the Landmark Conference; plus St. John's sweeps UConn for the 1st time in 25 years, Rutgers wins a pair, Yale clinches the Ivy League, and Quinnipiac keeps winning

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:13:40 GMT

3:00 - Interview with Drew University Coach Michael McSloy

25:00 - St. John’s sweeps UConn for 1st time in 25 years

37:50 - UConn does not look like a Final Four contender

43:40 - Rutgers wins 2 games it had to have

51:05 - Yale clinches Ivy League regular season title. Princeton still has work to do to make the Ivy League Tournament

55:55 - Quinnipiac keeps pace with Marist atop the MAAC standings

Wesleyan University Head Coach Joe Reilly has the Cardinals ranked No. 1 in D3 Hoops at 24-0; Plus St. John's is closing in on the Big East Regular Season Title; Seton Hall stuns UConn (again); and Yale bullies Princeton (again)

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 02:59:46 GMT

3:00 Wesleyan University Coach Joe Reilly has his program No. 1 in D3 at 24-0

34:35 St. John’s tops Creighton for 2-game lead in Big East

43:20 Seton Hall stuns UConn and beats the Huskies for the 4th straight time at home

52:30 UConn remains inconsistent in the month of February

58:50 Yale clinches a spot in Ivy Madness while Princeton goes 0-2 and may miss the tournament altogether

ESPN's Fran Fraschilla talks St. John's resurgence and how the Red Storm have won back NYC; Uconn fizzles at home; Rutgers is on life support; Yale's Big 3 soar again; and Sacred Heart and Iona surge in the MAAC

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:44:04 GMT

2:25 ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla talks St. John’s resurgence and their relentless Head Coach, Rick Pitino

31:40 What’s going on with UConn?

38:20 Rutgers is on life support

45:50 Yale has a stranglehold on the Ivy League

50:40 Sacred Heart and Iona are hot in the MAAC

CBS Sports Announcer Andrew Catalon talks St. John's following their last-second win over Providence; UConn rides Solo to an upset win at Marquette; Yale flexes its muscles in the Ivy League; and the Road Warriors from Central Connecticut

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:41:51 GMT

4:40 1st Place St. John’s analysis with CBS Announcer Andrew Catalon

23:15 UConn’s huge road win at Marquette

30:00 Yale bullies Princeton to seize control of the Ivy League

39:40 Central Connecticut takes over 1st place in the NEC

What's gone wrong with Rutgers? Brian Fonseca of NJ.com says there's plenty of blame to go around beginning with the coaches. But is there any hope? Plus St. John's is partying like it's 1999, & Quinnipiac remains atop the MAAC with 5th straight win

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 23:24:53 GMT

3:00 Rutgers beat writer Brian Fonseca of NJ.com discusses Rutgers woes after their latest loss to Michigan State, why they've underperformed, and is there any glimmer of hope?

28:50 St. John's is back in the Top 25 and atop the Big East standings

41:20 1st Place Quinnipiac has won 5 straight in the MAAC

Faith Masonius buzzer-beater propels the Seton Hall women to a 4-0 start in the Big East. Masonius talks about the shot and the Pirates hot start. UConn has won 8 straight; St. John's survives Butler; Seton Hall's a no-show and Rutgers woes continue

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 01:05:48 GMT

2:25- UConn comes back to beat Providence for its 8th straight win

12:50 St. John’s second half surge gets past Butler

26:20 Seton Hall is a no-show at Xavier

31:10 Rutgers is no match for Indiana

40:10 Interview with Seton Hall’s Faith Masonius who was named Big East Player of the Week on January 6

Central Connecticut Coach Patrick Sellers on the Blue Devils 8-4 start; Princeton stuns Rutgers behind Pierce and Lee; St. John's and Zuby Ejiofor shoot down Providence at the buzzer; Seton Hall stumbles vs Georgetown; & UConn wins its 6th straight

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:19:25 GMT

2:00 Central Connecticut Head Coach Patrick Sellers talks about his team's 8-4 start, beating Fairfield and Quinnipiac and his "core four" seniors

29:50 Princeton upsets Rutgers again thanks to the late heroics of Caden Pierce

47:10 Zuby Ejiofor and St. John's stun Providence at the buzzer

55:45 Seton Hall's comeback falls short against Georgetown

1:06:40 UConn wins its 6th straight game to improve to 2-0 in the Big East

Dylan Harper adds to his legacy and shoots down Seton Hall at the buzzer; Positives for Seton Hall despite the loss; UConn is back! Huskies zig past the Zags at MSG; and Around the NEC with Wagner and Central CT

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:41:07 GMT

2:30 - Rutgers stuns Seton Hall on Dylan Harper’s 3-pointer at the buzzer

16:00 - Seton Hall's worst non-con since 1983, but Shaheen Holloway remains positive

30:40 - UConn takes down Gonzaga for its 4th straight win as Liam McNeeley stars

43:20 - NEC Central Connecticut and Wagner are the teams to beat

Columbia Head Coach Jim Engles on the Lions' 10-1 start; Rutgers fights off Penn State thanks to double-doubles from Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey; Princeton survives a scare from Monmouth; and Around the MAAC

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:03:09 GMT

2:00 Columbia Head Coach Jim Engles discusses the Lions 10-1 start, roster retention, upsetting Villanova and his coaching career from Wagner to Rider to Columbia to NJIT and back to Columbia

34:05 Princeton grinds out a win over Monmouth

39:45 Rutgers holds off Penn State to snap a 3-game losing streak. Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper combine for 39 points and 27 rebounds

55:05 Around the MAAC with Quinnipiac, Sacred Heart, Iona and St. Peter's

Don't throw dirt on UConn just yet - the Huskies rise up to beat Baylor and Texas; St. John's honors Louie with their best performance of the season; Seton Hall remains consistently inconsistent vs OSU; and Rutgers remains winless at Ohio State

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:06:35 GMT

3:25 UConn tops two Texas teams in four days

15:40 St. John’s rallies past Kansas State to honor Lou Carnesecca

30:30 Seton Hall lays an egg vs Oklahoma State

41:35 Rutgers drops Big Ten opener at Ohio State

Remembering Lou Carnesecca; St. John's and UConn flip the calendar to December; Seton Hall hits rock bottom; Rutgers preps for Big Ten play and Ohio St; Princeton's Xaivian Lee makes history; and previewing MAAC play

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:01:39 GMT

2:30 Remembering Lou Carnesecca

9:00 St. John’s regroups from the Bahamans

14:40 UConn puts Maui behind them

19:25 Seton Hall suffers first loss ever to Monmouth

25:30 Rutgers takes positives from Las Vegas and begins Big Ten play

33:30 Ivy League: Princeton's Xaivian Lee makes history with a triple-double, and Columbia is 8-0 for the first time since 1969

41:00 MAAC conference play begins

Hofstra's Jaquan Sanders talks about beating his former Seton Hall team; Father knows best as Rick Pitino and St. John's topple Richard Pitino and New Mexico at MSG; A record-breaking day for Seton Hall's defense; and Rutgers is coming up Aces

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 03:07:54 GMT

Hofstra's Jaquan Sanders was full of pride after upsetting his former team, Seton Hall. Sanders speaks with host Bryan DeNovellis about the victory.

Plus Rick Pitino improved to 3-1 against his son Richard, as #22 St. John's defeated New Mexico 85-71 at MSG; Meanwhile, Seton Hall did something it hadn't done since 1947, and #24 Rutgers routs Monmouth despite a record 38 points by Abdi Bashir.

2:40 Jaquan Sanders Interview + Hofstra is 4-0

23:00 St. John’s

39:40 Seton Hall

47:30 Rutgers

54:10 Abdi Bashir/Monmouth

St. John's cracks the Top 25 for the 1st time since 2019; Big 2nd half propels UConn; Seton Hall gets rammed by Fordham at the buzzer; and the cardiac kids from Princeton rally late to win all 3 games.

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 22:32:07 GMT

St. John's storms back in the 2nd half to beat Quinnipiac and now the Red Storm crack the Top 25 for the first time since 2019; Meanwhile UConn shakes off a ragged 1st half to rout New Hampshire; Seton Hall falls to Fordham for the first time in 34 years; and Princeton comes from behind to win all 3 of their games.

1:55 St. John’s

15:10 UConn

23:50 Seton Hall

37:10 Princeton

44:35 Central Connecticut

UConn and Big East season preview with writer, Dave Borges. Can UConn 3-peat? Can anyone unseat the Huskies in the Big East? Plus St. John's and Seton Hall forecasts and predictions.

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:41:34 GMT

UConn beat writer Dave Borges previews the Huskies and Big East Conference. Can UConn 3-peat as national champions? Who are UConn's biggest challengers in the Big East Conference? Plus Bryan offers his predictions and analysis of St. John's and Seton Hall.

5:00 - Dave Borges on UConn and Big East

Bryan's Breakdown:

34:00 - St. John's analysis and prediction

43:30 - Seton Hall analysis and prediction

56:20 - Tri-State Games of the Week

St. John's defeats Rutgers 91-85 in an exciting exhibition game. Recap, analysis and comments from Rick Pitino and Steve Pikiell.

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 15:13:45 GMT

Bryan DeNovellis recaps an exciting exhibition game between Rutgers and St. John's, won by St. John's 91-85. Bryan gives his analysis of both team's performances and individual players, plus post game comments from Rick Pitino and Steve Pikiell.

Podcast Topics

3:40 - 21:30 St. John’s

3:50 Zuby Ejiofor

7:50 RJ Luis

11:00 Kadary Richmond, Simeon Wilcher, Deivon Smith

18:25 Aaron Scott

21:35 - 37:15 Rutgers

22:40 Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey

26:40 PJ Hayes and Jordan Derkack

29:15 Jeremiah Williams

31:00 Rutgers offense vs defense

32:50 Center Platoon

Jaden Daly from "A Daly Dose of Hoops" previews the MAAC with team by team analysis, predictions, players to watch and more.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:39:16 GMT

Jaden Daly from "A Daly Dose of Hoops" has been covering the MAAC men's basketball for 14 years. He knows the league better than anyone and offers his team by team breakdown of (Quinnipiac, Iona, St. Peter's, Marist, Fairfield, Sacred Heart, Merrimack and Manhattan) predictions, players to watch, surprise teams and more.

Coverage and Analysis of Rutgers MBB Media Day, practice and 1 on 1 Interview with Captain Jeremiah Williams.

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 12:56:00 GMT

Full coverage of Rutgers MBB Media Day and observations from open practice. Comments from Steve Pikiell and Bryan's 1 on 1 interview with senior captain Jeremiah Williams (29:00 - 39;00)

Other topics include: Impact of freshmen Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, Rutgers length and depth, Center battle between Emmanuel Ogbole and Lathan Sommerville, transfers Tyson Acuff, Zach Martini, PJ Hayes and Jordan Derkack, and predictions for Rutgers in the Big Ten.

Princeton's Caden Pierce, the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year, returns for another run at an Ivy League Title.

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:21:52 GMT

Ivy League Player of the Year, Caden Pierce, joins the podcast to preview the Tigers season. Caden also discusses why he ultimately returned to Princeton and turned down NIL opportunities elsewhere. He and fellow junior, Xaivian Lee, promise to be one of the best 1-2 junior tandems in the country, as Princeton tries to regain the Ivy League Title won by Yale last season.

Author and Yale Color Commentator, Richard Kent talks about his latest book "The Madness of Ivy Basketball" chronicling the 2023-24 Ivy League men's and women's basketball seasons, and previews the upcoming season.

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:27:08 GMT

Author Richard Kent joins Bryan to talk about his latest book, "The Madness of Ivy Basketball" which chronicles a wild season of men's and women's basketball in the Ivy League. Richard, who grew up in New Haven, CT as a fan of Yale and Princeton too, is currently a color commentator for Yale basketball. He offers plenty of anecdotes and insight into the players, coaches and teams from Bill Bradley in the 1960s to Caden Pierce and Bez Mbeng from today.

Rutgers Coach Steve Pikiell assesses his team as summer workouts begin. Pikiell addresses his team's expectations, talent, depth, experienced portal additions, incoming freshmen class, schedule and more.

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:15:15 GMT

As summer workouts are underway at Rutgers, Head Coach Steve Pikiell assesses his most talented roster ever. Pikiell talks about:

dealing with high expectations

adding experienced players through the portal

addressing free throw woes

incoming freshman class

team size, depth and versatility

what the offense will look like

2024-25 schedule and more!

UConn Coach Dan Hurley covers everything from the return of Alex Karaban, to the Huskies' 2024-25 roster, why he engages opposing fans at PC and Creighton, next year's schedule and UConn's quest to 3-peat

Fri, 31 May 2024 16:08:57 GMT

UConn Head Coach Dan Hurley joins Bryan DeNovellis in the wake of Alex Karaban's announcement that he's returning to Storrs. Hurley covers a number of topics including:

Karaban's return

His "deepest roster ever"

Incoming transfers (Reed and Mahaney) and freshman McNeeley

Why he engages opposing fans

Next Year's non-conference schedule

Quest to 3-Peat

Dave Popkin, Seton Hall Basketball Radio Announcer, recaps Seton Hall's win over Indiana State in the NIT Championship, and 25-win season. Plus Bryan breaks down UConn's dominating 75-60 win over Purdue in the NCAA Championship Game

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:42:12 GMT

Seton Hall Radio Announcer Dave Popkin joins Bryan to discuss Seton Hall's thrilling win over Indiana State to claim the program's 2nd NIT Championship and recap the Hall's 25-win season.

Plus Bryan analyzes UConn's dominating win over Purdue to claim their 2nd straight NCAA Title and 6th in program history. Hear Bryan's thoughts along with postgame sound from Head Coach Dan Hurley.

:00-22:30 UConn

22:30-45:00 Interview with Dave Popkin

45:00-52:00 Seton Hall's Dre Davis enters the portal

ESPN Broadcaster Fran Fraschilla previews the NIT Final Four with Seton Hall and the NCAA Final Four with UConn as both Big East teams try to win national titles.

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 02:43:59 GMT

Fran Fraschilla previews the NIT Final Four and the NCAA Final Four as Seton Hall and UConn both try to win national titles. Fraschilla will broadcast the NIT Final Four and Title Game on ESPN. He breaks down Seton Hall's road as the Pirates try to win what would be their 2nd NIT Title in program history (1953). And Fraschilla also breaks down UConn's historic quest to win back to back NCAA Championships.

1:30 Seton Hall and the NIT Final Four

17:50 UConn and the NCAA Final Four

CBS Play By Play Announcer Ian Eagle previews the NCAA Tournament, first round matchups in Brooklyn, and his promotion to lead play by play announcer for March Madness. Plus Bryan recaps Wagner's win over Howard and preview's St. Peter's and Yale

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:40:46 GMT

Veteran CBS Broadcaster Ian Eagle previews the NCAA Tournament, first round matchups in Brooklyn, and his promotion to lead play by play announcer. Ian also recounts a story of when NBA center, Rick Mahorn, gave him a "wedgie" on an airplane! Yes, it really happened! Plus Bryan recaps Wagner's win over Howard and preview's St. Peter's and Yale

:00 Bryan DeNovellis talks about Seton Hall and St. John's being snubbed

7:30 Interview with Ian Eagle

32:30 Wagner beats Howard in First Four

37:45 St. Peter’s NCAA Preview=

42:45 Yale NCAA Preview

Wagner Head Coach Donald Copeland talks about winning the NEC Championship and qualifying for the NCAA Tournament. It's just the 2nd time in Wagner program history. Plus Bryan breaks down the St. John's/Seton Hall Big East Quarterfinal Game

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:28:15 GMT

Donald Copeland joins Bryan to discuss Wagner's historic NEC Championship run and automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. It's just the 2nd time in program history. It's even more amazing Copeland did it with 7 healthy players for 2 and a half months.

Plus Bryan breaks down the St. John's win over Seton Hall in the Big East Tournament. What went right for St. John's and wrong for Seton Hall?

Quinnipiac Coach Tom Pecora talks about QU's first-ever MAAC Regular Season Title, how the Bobcats are preparing for the MAAC Tournament, and shares stories from his 40 years of coaching; plus Bryan previews St. John's vs Seton Hall and Ivy Madness

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:34:59 GMT

Quinnipiac Coach Tom Pecora joins Bryan to talk about QU's first-ever MAAC Regular Season Title and how his team is preparing for the MAAC Tournament in Atlantic City. Plus the MAAC Coach of the Year shares stories from his 40 years of coaching in high school, JUCO, and schools like UNLV, Hofstra, Fordham and Quinnipiac.

Plus Bryan goes Around the Tri-State

32:30 MAAC Tournament Preview and Predictions

39:40 Big East All-Conference Awards and Tournament Preview

45:00 St. John’s vs Seton Hall preview - 3 Keys and X-Factors

55:35 Ivy Madness Preview

Central Connecticut Coach Patrick Sellers on winning the NEC Regular Season Title. In just his 3rd season, Sellers has brought CCSU back to the top of the NEC. Plus Bryan goes Around the Tri-State with UConn, Seton Hall, Princeton & the MAAC

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:23:55 GMT

Central Connecticut Coach Patrick Sellers joins Bryan to talk about CCSU's NEC Regular Season Championship - the Blue Devils 1st since 2007. Sellers also shares stories from his days as an assistant under head coaches like Howie Dickenman, Jim Calhoun, Greg McDermott and Greg Herenda.

Plus Bryan goes Around the Tri-State

29:46 UConn

35:50 Seton Hall

43:40 MAAC

49:30 Princeton

UConn Coach Dan Hurley on the Huskies' 78-54 bounce-back win over Villanova and pursuit of the Big East Regular Season Title; plus Bryan recaps St. John's 82-59 win at Butler and Seton Hall's 85-64 defeat at Creighton

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:51:01 GMT

UConn Coach Dan Hurley discusses the Huskies' 78-54 win over Villanova, his team's pursuit of a Big East Regular Season Title, and a preview of UConn's final home game vs. Seton Hall.

Plus Bryan recap's St. John's big win at Butler, as the Red Storm are back in contention for an NCAA Tournament at-large bid, and Seton Hall's no-show at Creighton

Jaden Daly, of A Daly Dose of Hoops, breaks down the wild race in the MAAC for the regular season title with 2 weeks to go. Plus Bryan DeNovellis goes "Around the Tri-State with UConn, Seton Hall, St. John's, Rutgers and Princeton.

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:38:12 GMT

Jaden Daly, of A Daly Dose of Hoops, covers the MAAC like no other journalist. He breaks down the wide open race in the MAAC with host Bryan DeNovellis. With two weeks to go in the regular season, as many as 5 teams have a shot to win the regular season title.

Plus Bryan goes "Around the Tri-State"

33:00 UConn

39:30 Seton Hall

45:20 St. John's

50:10 Rutgers

53:10 Princeton

ESPN's Seth Greenberg talks about Seton Hall's comeback vs St. John's and the Pirates' resilience; Rick Pitino's post-game rant and St. John's struggles; and UConn's dominance under Dan Hurley; plus Around the Tri-State with FDU and Rutgers

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 23:25:24 GMT

ESPN's Seth Greenberg joins Bryan DeNovellis to discuss:

1:40 Seton Hall's 19-point comeback win over St. John's and the Pirates' toughness

6:45 St. John's struggles and Rick Pitino's postgame rant about his players and team facilities

10:25 and UConn's 14-game win streak and dominance under Dan Hurley.

17:40 FDU's players getting stuck in a freight elevator at LIU

Plus...Bryan goes "Around the Tri-State"

20:00 More on Rick Pitino's postgame comments

35:00 Rutgers loss to Minnesota

NJIT Coach Grant Billmeier talks about the Highlanders upsets of Vermont and UMass Lowell, the stellar play of freshman Tariq Francis and how the team has won 3 of 4; plus Bryan goes Around the Tri-State with St. John's and Rutgers

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:07:33 GMT

NJIT Coach Grant Billmeier joins Bryan DeNovellis to break down the Highlanders recent upsets of Vermont and UMass Lowell, the stellar play of freshman Tariq Francis and how the team has won 3 of its last 4. Plus Bryan goes Around the Tri-State with

18:20 St. John's

33:00 Rutgers

Mike Crispino, UConn Radio Broadcaster, talks about the Huskies 21-2 start, the play of Cam Spencer and Donovan Clingan, the remaining schedule and quest to repeat; plus Bryan goes "Around the Tri-State" with Seton Hall, St. John's and Rutgers

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:44:51 GMT

UConn Play by Play Announcer, Mike Crispino, joins Bryan to talk about the Huskies' 21-2 start, their 11-game Big East winning streak, the play of Cam Spencer and Donovan Clingan, the remaining schedule, UConn's quest to repeat as National Champs and which team would win if the 2023 UConn team played the 2024 team?

Around the Tri-State

33:00 Seton Hall

38:50 St. John’s

43:40 Rutgers

Monmouth Coach King Rice talks about the comeback win vs Hofstra, career win #200, coaching his son Xander and Beer Garden Saturdays in West Long Branch; plus Bryan goes Around the Tri-State with Rutgers, UConn, Seton Hall, Quinnipiac, NJIT & CCSU

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 22:39:50 GMT

Monmouth Coach King Rice talks with host Bryan DeNovellis about the Hawks come-from-behind win over Hofstra, career win #200, coaching his son Xander (who's leading the MAAC in scoring), and the prospects of having "Beer Garden Saturdays" at home games.

Around the Tri-State

25:20 - Rutgers

32:50 UConn

36:40 Seton Hall

42:25 Quinnipiac

46:05 NJIT

48:55 Central Connecticut

#1 UConn tops #18 Creighton & Villanova; Seton Hall falls to Creighton 97-94 in 3OT; St. John's loses 3rd straight; Rutgers road woes continue at Illinois; plus Around the Tri-State with Quinnipiac, Fairfield and Sacred Heart

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:57:20 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis recaps a wild weekend in the Tri-State as...

:00 UConn beats up Creighton and grinds out a win at Villanova '

10:35 Seton Hall falls short against Creighton in Triple Overtime (but the officials stole the spotlight)

27:30 St. John's comeback falls short in another one-point loss to Marquette

37:50 Rutgers road woes continue with a loss at Illinois

41:05 Quinnipiac stuns Iona to win its 5th straight

44:00 Fairfield has won 11 of its last 12

46:30 Sacred Heart holds off Wagner for its 3rd straight win

New York Post's Zach Braziller recaps the Seton Hall St. John's game, won by SHU 80-65. St. John's played its worst game of the season, while Seton Hall played its best. Plus Bryan goes Around the Tri-State with UConn, Central Conn, & St. Peter's

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 02:19:00 GMT

New York Post Sportswriter Zach Braziller joins Bryan DeNovellis to recap Seton Hall's 80-65 win over St. John's. The Johnnies played without Coach Rick Pitino or Guard Dana Dingle who both had COVID. Seton Hall improved to 12-1 vs St. John's all-time at the Prudential Center.

Plus Bryan goes "Around the Tri-State"

34:50 UConn

39:40 Central Connecticut

43:15 St. Peter’s

Princeton Forward Zach Martini talks about the Tigers 13-1 start, their recent win over Harvard, his recovery from a collapsed lung, his 3-point shooting and also plays "Guess that Country's Flag" with host Bryan DeNovellis

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 00:43:18 GMT

Princeton Forward Zach Martini joins host Bryan DeNovellis to talk about the Tigers 13-1 start, their recent win over Harvard, his recovery from a collapsed lung, his 3-point shooting, being a "Princeton student-athlete" and then plays "Guess that Country's Flag" with host Bryan DeNovellis :00 - 27:00

Plus Bryan Goes Around the Tri-State with:

Seton Hall - 28:00

St. John's - 37:40

UConn - 43:10

Rutgers - 48:50

To watch this full podcast on YouTube, go to this link on my YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAMbDaYvrxI

Seton Hall Center Jaden Bediako on the Pirates upsets of #7 Marquette and #23 Providence. How has Seton Hall turned its season around? Bediako answers that question and offers his philosophy on rebounding and defending Big East big men.

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 23:43:24 GMT

Seton Hall Center Jaden Bediako joins Bryan DeNovellis to talk about the Pirates upsets of #7 Marquette and #23 Providence. Bediako also discusses: playing for Shaheen Holloway, Seton Hall's defense, the bench, offensive rebounding and playing against big men in the Big East.

Plus Bryan goes Around the Tri-State with:

26:15 - St. John’s

31:00 - UConn

36:45 Rutgers

43:15 Fairfield

49:15 Princeton

ESPN's Fran Fraschilla breaks down Seton Hall's upset of #23 Providence and St. John's win over Butler; plus Fraschilla talks about his coaching tenure in the Big East at both St. John's and Providence and what it was like recruiting in New York

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:50:59 GMT

Former St. John's coach and current ESPN Broadcaster, Fran Fraschilla joins Bryan DeNovellis to talk Seton Hall, St. John's, the Big East, and his coaching days at St. John's. Plus a post-game brawl between Providence and Villanova from the 80s involving Rick Barnes you won't believe!

2:00 Seton Hall upsets #23 Providence

15:20 St. John's beats Butler

27:30 Rick Barnes and Providence Brawl at Villanova

29:45 Coaching career at St. John's

Rutgers survives a scare from Stonehill; St. John's fights off Hofstra; Fairfield and Iona streak into the New Year; Princeton wraps up a 12-1 Non-Con; Plus my Hope for 2024 in the Tri-State

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:38:45 GMT

Derek Simpson's late 3-pointer helps Rutgers survive a scare from Stonehill, plus Daniss Jenkins leads St. John's to a win over Hofstra despite 47 points from Tyler Thomas and Dstone Dubar; and Bryan goes "Around the Tri-State" with Fairfield, Iona, Monmouth and Princeton

Rutgers - 2:27

St. John's - 17:10

Around the Tri-State - 32:30

My Wish for the Tri-State in 2024 - 37:50

Seton Hall stuns #5 UConn 75-60 handing the defending National Champions their worst loss in 11 months. Host Bryan DeNovellis recaps the game from both benches, plus hear what Shaheen Holloway and Dan Hurley said after the game

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 22:40:40 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis recaps the performance of both teams.

:4:00 Seton Hall analysis and reaction from head coach Shaheen Holloway and Forward Dre Davis

21:20 UConn analysis and reaction from head coach Dan Hurley

36:00 Around the Tri-State

John Fanta of Fox Sports gets you ready for the start of Big East play as he grades UConn, St. John's and Seton Hall in the non-conference, as well Providence and Marquette, as we look ahead to the opening week of Big East play

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 22:57:26 GMT

Fox Sports Play-By-Play Announcer John Fanta is my guest as we grade the performances of UConn, St. John's and Seton Hall in the non-conference and look ahead to their opening week of Big East Play. John will also be on the microphone for Marquette and Providence and previews both teams.

1:40 - Providence and Marquette

7:50 UConn

15:40 St. John's

22:40 Seton Hall

Fairfield Interim Coach Chris Casey talks about his team's 3-game win streak, the Stags' outstanding guard play, his 38-seasons as a college coach, and a letter he once received from Dean Smith about a coaching position

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:02:29 GMT

Fairfield Interim Coach Chris Casey joins host Bryan DeNovellis to talk about the Stags 3-game win streak over Rider, Yale and Sacred Heart. Other topics include, Fairfield's elite backcourt, the status of transfer Alexis Yetna, his 38-year coaching career at stops like St. John's Niagara, Central CT, LIU Post and Rutgers-Newark, and a letter he once received from HOF Coach Dean Smith

Rutgers tops Seton Hall 70-63 for its first win at the Hall in 10 years. Bryan DeNovellis has analysis from both sides of the court, plus post game comments from Steve Pikiell and Shaheen Holloway, and a recap of St. John's loss to Boston College

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:43:12 GMT

:00 Rutgers upsets Seton Hall 70-63, and wins at the Prudential Center for the first time in 10 years. The return of Mawot Mag provided a huge lift for Rutgers. Cliff Omoruyi was named MVP and the Scarlet Knights hit 12 3s, their most in nearly 2 years!

20:30 Meanwhile Seton Hall was sulking after the loss and has one last shot to beat a Power 5 opponent in Missouri, before the start of Big East Play. The Pirates aren't starting strong and aren't shooting well. It's a recipe for an "L"

33:00 Plus St. John's trips up against Boston College as the Johnnies blow a 10-point second half lead. Rick Pitino rips into his team's performance and lack of defense following the loss.

Sportswriter Jerry Carino previews the Rutgers/Seton Hall Garden State Hardwood Rivalry and discusses Dylan Harper's decision to commit to Rutgers, giving the Scarlet Knights the #2 recruiting class in the nation behind only Duke

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 02:57:54 GMT

Sportswriter Jerry Carino previews the Rutgers/Seton Hall Garden State Hardwood Rivalry and discusses the impact of Dylan Harper's decision to commit to Rutgers. Thanks to Harper, Rutgers currently owns the #2 recruiting class in the country behind only Duke.

Jerry and host Bryan DeNovellis break down the keys for both Seton Hall and Rutgers in the matchup, and make their predictions.

Fred Hill, Jr relives the Rutgers vs Seton Hall rivalry from both sides of the bench. And the former Rutgers and Seton Hall Coach is also gearing up for a Summer 2024 College Basketball Cruise & Tour of Croatia with a team of New Jersey college stars

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:26:51 GMT

Former Rutgers and Seton Hall Coach Fred Hill relives his memories of the Rutgers/Seton Hall rivalry and also promotes a 2024 Summer Basketball Cruise and Tour of Croatia with a team of New Jersey college stars.

Plus Bryan goes Around the Tri-State

37:40 Princeton

45:10 St. John's

50:50 St. Peter's

Austin Johnson, Rutgers radio broadcaster and former player, analyzes Rutgers 5-game winning streak, previews their Big Ten opener against Illinois and talks about his new radio podcast "Crashing the Boards" with broadcaster Dave Popkin

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:14:01 GMT

Austin Johnson, Rutgers radio broadcaster and former player joins Bryan DeNovellis to analyze Rutgers 5-game winning streak heading into their Big Ten opener against Illinois. Johnson also talks about his new radio podcast "Crashing the Boards" with broadcaster Dave Popkin. Plus Austin and Bryan rank New Jersey's D1 teams 1 through 7.

Bryan also goes "Around the Tri-State" with

39:30 - St. John's

45:25 - UConn - Hear Dan Hurley's rant on the officiating

56:00 - MAAC Play begins

57:30 - Princeton

59:30 - Hofstra

UConn Beat Writer David Borges talks Husky Hoops following UConn's wins over No. 15 Texas and Indiana in the Empire Classic at MSG as the Huskies remain unbeaten and rise to No. 5 in the AP Top 25. Plus Bryan goes around the Tri-State.

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 02:59:04 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis interviews UConn Beat Writer David Borges on the Huskies dominant performance over Texas and Indiana to win the Empire Classic at Madison Square Garden,

Bryan goes Around the Tri-State with:

Rutgers - 25:40

Princeton - 30:40

Seton Hall - 33:50

St. John's - 43:00

Princeton Associate Coach Brett MacConnell talks about the Tigers 2 and 0 start with wins over Rutgers and Hofstra, senior leadership and coaching at Princeton under Mitch Henderson. Plus Bryan recaps St. John's loss to Michigan at MSG

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:39:46 GMT

Princeton Associate Head Coach Brett MacConnell joins Bryan to talk about the Tigers 2 and Oh start with wins over Rutgers and Hofstra. Other topics include, Caden Pierce's rebounding, senior leadership of Matt Allocco and Zach Martini, preview of the Duquesne game and MacConnell's time as an assistant under head coach Mitch Henderson.

26:35 Bryan goes Around the Tri-State

UConn defeats Mississippi Valley St.

29: 30 St. John's loses to Michigan - with Rick Pitino reaction

39:45 Monmouth upsets West Virginia

40:30 Iona beats Sacred Heart

42:25 Sacred Heart defeats Holy Cross

Tri-State Basketball Recap November 6 and 7: Princeton upsets Rutgers including reaction from Steve Pikiell and Mitch Henderson; UConn, Seton Hall, St. John's, Fairleigh Dickinson, Iona and Sacred Heart

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 23:01:31 GMT

The 23=24 College Basketball Season has tipped off. The Tri-State College BB Podcast was in Trenton for Rutgers and Princeton.

Bryan recaps Princeton's 68-61 upset of Rutgers. You'll hear from both coaches, Mitch Henderson and Steve Pikiell in the post game. Plus, analysis of UConn, Seton Hall, FDU, St. John's Iona and Sacred Heart.

2:00 Rutgers vs Princeton Recap/Analysis and Coaches interviews

22:00 UConn

27:25 Seton Hall

32:00 Fairleigh Dickinson

33:30 St. John’s

37:05 Iona

40:00 Sacred Heart

My Big East Basketball Season Preview with Big East Bar Room Podcast Co-Founders, Tyler and Ryan Cassidy. Tyler, Ryan and Bryan discuss the Big East's best front courts, backcourts, Player of the Year candidates, Games of the Year and more

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:55:55 GMT

The founders of the Big East Bar Room Podcast, Tyler and Ryan Cassidy, join Bryan DeNovellis to preview the Big East Conference Basketball Season. Among the topics they discuss are the Big East's:

Best Front Courts
Best Backcourts
Player of Year Candidates
Predictions for UConn, St. John's and Seton Hall
Big East Games of the Year
How Many Big East Teams in the NCAA Tournament

NJIT Head Coach Grant Billmeier discusses life as a first-year head coach, his plan to bring a winning culture back to NJIT, what he's learned from Kevin Willard, Louis Orr and Kevin Boyle, and NJIT's charity game vs. Seton Hall

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 23:02:23 GMT

NJIT Coach Grant Billmeier sits down with host Bryan DeNovellis as he prepares for his first season as a collegiate head coach. Billmeier has played or coached under some great head coaches like Kevin Willard (Seton Hall/Maryland), Louis Orr (Seton Hall) and Kevin Boyle (St. Patrick High School). All 3 have influenced and shaped Billmeier's coaching and life philosophies.Billmeier talks about his roster, schedule and his plan to bring a winning culture back to NJIT

To watch this full interview on YouTube, click this link on my YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoDtPVvu5A4

"Back to School" with Seton Hall Head Coach Shaheen Holloway. As Holloway begins his 2nd year with the Hall, he says his team has more more depth, more size and more shooters. Will it translate into more wins?

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 01:59:51 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis continues his "Back to School" podcasts on the campus of Seton Hall University with Shaheen Holloway. After missing out on the NCAA Tournament in his first season coaching his alma mater, Holloway has brought in a number of new players who give his team more depth, more size and more shooters. Will it be enough to win in the rugged and loaded Big East Conference?

To watch this full podcast, click this link on my YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHbyJhzexes&t=8s

"Back to School" with Rutgers Head Coach Steve Pikiell. After losing his starting backcourt, Pikiell has brought in key replacements while keeping All-Big Ten Center, Cliff Omoruyi. The early returns point to a more up-tempo, better shooting team.

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:39:15 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis continues his "Back to School" episodes on the campus of Rutgers University with Scarlet Knights Head Coach Steve Pikiell. After an offseason that saw the program lose DPOY Caleb McConnell to graduation and Cam Spencer and Paul Mulcahy to the Portal, Pikiell has brought in some key replacements with Noah Fernandes, Austin Williams and Top 50 Freshman, Gavin Griffiths. The results should produce a higher-temp and better shooting team.

NOTE: This interview was recorded prior to the passing of Rutgers legend, Phil Sellers.

To watch this full podcast interview, click this link on my YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reVrPj0iOC8&t=1182s

"Back to School" with Iona Head Coach Tobin Anderson. After leading FDU to unprecedented success, Anderson takes over for Rick Pitino at Iona as he looks to continue the Gaels' rich tradition in the MAAC with 12 new scholarship players.

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:42:32 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis continues his "Back to School" episodes on the campus of Iona University with first-year head coach Tobin Anderson. Fresh off his success at Fairleigh Dickinson, where he led the Knights to an historic upset of #1 Purdue in the NCAA Tournament, Anderson takes the baton from Hall of Fame Head Coach Rick Pitino at storied Iona. With 12 new scholarship players and only 1 returning player in 7-footer Osborn Shema, Anderson talks about his new team, summer workouts, and the challenges of molding the Gaels into a MAAC Championship contender.

"Back to School" with Sacred Heart Head Coach Anthony Latina. As one of the most experienced teams in the country, the Pioneers should be the preseason favorites in the Northeast Conference.

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 01:37:05 GMT

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.

Sportswriter Jerry Carino breaks down Rutgers 13-man roster, new additions, and the Scarlet Knights international trip to Africa and Portugal

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:38:56 GMT

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 Dylan Harper, the No. 1 rated prospect in the Class of 2024.

College Basketball Broadcaster, John Fanta offers his "way too early" analysis of the Big East Conference and ranks the teams 1 through 11; John also talks to host Bryan DeNovellis about the possibility of UConn moving to the Big 12

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:30:00 GMT

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.

Zach Braziller of the New York Post talks the state of St. John's as Rick Pitino overhauls his roster with 11 new players in 55 days. Zach's analysis of the new roster and predictions for next season in the Big East and NCAA Tournament for SJU

Fri, 19 May 2023 16:12:19 GMT

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

Iona Coach Tobin Anderson talks about his first seven weeks at Iona: recruiting 12 new players to the Gaels roster, winning the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Coach of the Year Award, NIL at Iona, the 2023-24 schedule, and meeting Bill Clinton

Thu, 11 May 2023 17:13:37 GMT

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!)

UConn Head Coach Dan Hurley talks about winning his first National Championship, being a basketball lifer, shaping next year's roster and trying to repeat, and how he REALLY FEELS about Seton Hall (hint: he doesn't hate it)

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:08:27 GMT

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

Legendary Broadcaster, Bill Raftery talks UConn's National Championship, its status as a Blue Blood, Dan Hurley's greatness as a coach, and calling one last Final Four with Jim Nantz

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 15:37:40 GMT

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

UConn beat writer David Borges of ctinsider.com talks Huskies hoops as they prepare to play Miami in the Final Four; Dave breaks down the matchups between the players and coaches - Dan Hurley vs Jim Larranaga, x-factors and prediction

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:57:14 GMT

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.

Fred Hill, Jr (former Rutgers, Seton Hall and Villanova coach) talks about his 2nd Annual Basketball Reunion at the Prudential Center on Monday, April 3rd to benefit the Team Hill Foundation; and host Bryan DeNovellis recaps UConn's win over Arkansas

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 22:13:23 GMT

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

Princeton Associate Coach Brett MacConnell talks about Princeton's upset wins over Arizona and Missouri en route to the Sweet 16; plus Bryan DeNovellis recaps FDU's historic upset of Purdue & UConn returns to the Sweet 16 for the 1st time since 2014

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 21:35:05 GMT

: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

UConn Head Coach Dan Hurley previews the Huskies' NCAA 1st round matchup vs Iona, and matching Xs and Os with Rick Pitino; plus host Bryan DeNovellis previews Princeton-Arizona; and Rutgers disappointment of being left out of the NCAA Tournament

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 23:09:52 GMT

: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

Jerry Carino, New Jersey College Basketball writer for app.com, breaks down Seton Hall and Rutgers' chances in the Big East and Big Ten Tournaments; plus one year after going 4-22, FDU has punched its ticket; and who will NJIT hire as its next coach?

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:38:52 GMT

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.

Fordham is having its best season in 32 years; Rams Head Coach Keith Urgo talks about his first season at the helm in "Rose Thrill"; plus Seton Hall suffers a close loss to Villanova...again

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 02:58:34 GMT

: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.

Rutgers Play by Play Announcer, Jerry Recco talks about Rutgers 19-point comeback at Penn State, Rutgers biggest comeback in 27 years; plus Bryan DeNovellis recaps UConn's win vs St. John's at MSG; and hear from Dan Hurley on his bench and UConn fans

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 22:37:35 GMT

: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.

#18 UConn dominates #20 Providence on 2-Dollar Miller Lite Night; Ed Cooley has a message for spoiled UConn fans; and Bryan DeNovellis talks with Rider Men's Basketball Coach Kevin Baggett about the Broncs season and quest for a MAAC Championship

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:52:30 GMT

#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

Mike Crispino, the voice of UConn men's basketball, talks about UConn's mercurial season, the matchup versus Seton Hall, and his personal sports broadcasting career from his hometown in Connecticut, to Boston, to New York and back to Connecticut

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 23:09:53 GMT

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

New Jersey City University's Jason Battle and Head Coach Marc Brown talk about NJCU's miracle finish against Rowan, scoring 6 pts in the final 5.2 seconds to stun Rowan University 73-71

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:12:25 GMT

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.

Chris Iseman of northjersey.com talks Rutgers win over Michigan St. at Madison Square Garden, and previews Rutgers week ahead at Indiana and Illinois. Plus Bryan DeNovellis goes "Around the Tri-State" with UConn, Seton Hall, Princeton, Rider and FDU

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:06:33 GMT

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

Andrew Catalon of CBS Sports talks Seton Hall and St. John's following Seton Hall's 84-72 win at Carnesecca Arena. Catalon called the game court side alongside his partner, Steve Lappas on CBS Sports Network

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 22:07:49 GMT

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.

Fairleigh Dickinson University is the surprise of the Northeast Conference. Head Coach Tobin Anderson talks about his team's rise from worst to first, and his journey from a D3 player, to a D3 Coach, to a D2 Coach and now to a D1 Coach at FDU

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 03:48:41 GMT

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.

Sacred Heart Coach Anthony Latina talks about his surging Pioneers in the Northeast Conference, coming off a week in which SH beat St. Francis (PA) and FDU; plus Bryan goes around the Tri-State with St. John's, Seton Hall, UConn & Princeton

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:57:19 GMT

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

Rutgers Radio Analyst and former player Austin Johnson recaps Rutgers 2-0 week (wins at Northwestern and OT vs Ohio State) Johnson has high praise for Cam Spencer, Mawot Mag and Rutgers "Corporate Mentality"

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 19:31:30 GMT

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.

Seton Hall Women's Basketball Coach Tony Bozzella talks about his team's 11-1 stretch and beating two Top 25 teams; Host Bryan DeNovellis also recaps the week for Rutgers, UConn, Seton Hall and Princeton men

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:48:58 GMT

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.

ESPN College Basketball Analyst Seth Greenberg joins Bryan DeNovellis to analyze Rutgers 65-64 victory at #1 Purdue. Greenberg calls Rutgers a "second-weekend team" Plus Bryan recaps St. John's loss to Marquette and Seton Hall's loss at Creighton

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 20:41:51 GMT

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.

Analysis and Recap of Seton Hall's 88-66 win over St. John's on New Year's Eve, including postgame reaction from Mike Anderson, Shaheen Holloway and Seton Hall players. Plus a big week ahead for UConn, Rutgers, Seton Hall and St. John's

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 23:32:46 GMT

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.

UConn tops Villanova 74-66 to Remain Unbeaten at 14 and oh while Seton Hall and St. John's Fall Flat Following Christmas. Now the Pirates and Red Storm Face Must-Wins on New Year's Eve

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 01:54:45 GMT

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.

Bryan DeNovellis recaps Seton Hall's 45-43 upset of Rutgers in the Garden State Hardwood Classic, and breaks down both sides with Joey Wahler of ABC News Radio and former Seton Hall University Play by Play Announcer at WSOU

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 22:58:34 GMT

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.

Former Rutgers great Jonathan Mitchell shares his favorite memories and moments of the Rutgers/Seton Hall rivalry, and discusses life as an assistant coach at Stetson, including the Hatters' upset wins over Florida State and South Florida

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:57:06 GMT

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.

Dave Popkin, Seton Hall Radio Broadcaster analyzes the Pirates back to back losses to Oklahoma and Siena in the ESPN Orlando Invitational and discusses Shaheen Holloway's critical remarks about his team during his postgame interview.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 01:05:34 GMT

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 Soriano, and Rutgers' perfect 2-oh week.

Wagner Head Coach Donald Copeland reflects on his team's 3-2 start, his first few months as a head coach, facing his alma mater Seton Hall, and his thoughts on NIL

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:29:19 GMT

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.

Sportswriter David Borges recaps UConn's 2-0 opening week and entrance into the Top 25 poll; plus host Bryan DeNovellis breaks down the Gavitt Games matchups for Seton Hall/Iowa and St. John's/Nebraska

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:10:46 GMT

David Borges, who covers UConn men's basketball for the New Haven Register and the Hearst Media Group, breaks down the Huskies 2 and 0 start, and looks at their remaining non-conference matchups with Florida, Oklahoma State and potential opponents in the Phil Knight Invitational at Thanksgiving.

Host Bryan DeNovellis will also preview the Gavitt Games matchups between Seton Hall and Iowa, and St. John's and Nebraska.

Rutgers Preview - Includes recap of exhibition vs. Fairfield; 1 on 1 interviews with Cliff Omoruyi & Paul Mulcahy, quotes from Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell and Fairfield Coach Jay Young, as well as Bryan's predictions for Rutgers and Fairfield

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 22:54:29 GMT

Along with a preview of the Rutgers men's basketball season for 2022-23, host Bryan DeNovellis previews Fairfield and recaps the Scarlet Knights exhibition game against the Stags. You'll also hear from both head coaches, plus Bryan talks one on one with Rutgers Cliff Omoruyi and Paul Mulcahy.

Big East Preview 2022-23 including interviews with St. John's Mike Anderson and Seton Hall's Shaheen Holloway at Big East Media Day at MSG

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:33:34 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis previews the 2022-23 Big East men's basketball season including capsules of Creighton, Xavier, Villanova, UConn, Providence, St. John's and Seton Hall. Bryan also goes one on one with St. John's Mike Anderson and Seton Hall's Shaheen Holloway at Big East Media Day at Madison Square Garden.

Princeton Coach Mitch Henderson on the life and influence of Hall of Famer Pete Carril

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:59:34 GMT

Princeton Coach Mitch Henderson joins Bryan DeNovellis to share his thoughts and anecdotes on legendary Coach Pete Carril who died on August 15 at the age of 92. Henderson played for Carril at Princeton and was a starter on the Tigers team that upset UCLA 43-41 in the 1996 NCAA Tournament.

New York Post Basketball Writer Zach Braziller discusses the impact of transfers David Jones and Andre Curbelo at St. John's; plus Al-Amir Dawes transfers to Seton Hall

Thu, 05 May 2022 01:00:33 GMT

:00 Zach Braziller from the New York Post, joins Bryan DeNovellis to discuss the impact of transfers David Jones and Andre Curbelo to St. John's. Zach also gives is "Way Too Early" Big East rankings.

21:12 Newark's Al-Amir Dawes transfers from Clemson to Seton Hall, giving Shaheen Holloway his 2nd transfer of the spring.

College basketball writer Jerry Carino discusses the latest transfer portal news and coaching changes in NJ and NY. Is the portal hurting college basketball?

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:36:51 GMT

Jerry Carino shares his thoughts on what's wrong with the transfer portal and how it could actually hurt college basketball. Plus Jerry also discusses the transfer news on Rutgers and Seton Hall and the firing of Greg Herenda at Fairleigh Dickinson and who could replace him as the Knights men's basketball coach.

Tony Bozzella, Seton Hall Women's Basketball Coach on his team's run to the WNIT Championship Game; and St. Peter's has 3 players enter the transfer portal

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:11:59 GMT

Seton Hall women's basketball coach Tony Bozzella joins Bryan DeNovellis to talk about the Pirates historic run to the WNIT Championship game as well as the team's 24-win season; plus three St. Peter's players enter the transfer portal - Daryl Banks III, Doug Edert and Matthew Lee.

Shaheen Holloway's Introductory Press Conference at Seton Hall; Interviews with Holloway, Terry Dehere, Marcus Toney-El and SHU AD Bryan Felt

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:26:11 GMT

Shaheen Holloway's introductory press conference as men's basketball coach at Seton Hall; Bryan DeNovellis interviews Coach Holloway, Seton Hall Director of Athletics Bryan Felt, and former Seton Hall greats, Terry Dehere and Marcus Toney-El on the hiring of Holloway

Jersey City's Jim Spanarkel discusses St. Peter's historic run to the Elite 8; and the two-time Duke All-American handicaps the Final 4 including Coach K's chances of winning a 6th NCAA Championship

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:50:00 GMT

College Basketball Analyst and two-time Duke All-American, Jim Spanarkel joins Bryan DeNovellis to discuss St. Peter's magical run to the Elite 8 in the NCAA Tournament.

As a Jersey City native who grew up 3 blocks from St. Peter's, Jim knows the history of the Peacocks program and the significance of their wins over Kentucky, Murray State and Purdue. Plus Jim also breaks down the Final Four matchups between Duke and North Carolina and Villanova and Kansas.

Shaheen Holloway on St. Peter's making the Sweet 16, and J.P. Pelzman discusses Kevin Willard's prognosis at Maryland and his legacy at Seton Hall

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 02:33:52 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis speaks with St. Peter's Coach Shaheen Holloway on advancing to the Sweet 16 and his matchup with Purdue. Then Forbes.Com writer, J.P. Pelzman who covers Seton Hall, joins Bryan to discuss Kevin Willard's introduction as Maryland Head Coach and his legacy at the Hall.

3:30 - Shaheen Holloway Interview

13:00 - Bryan's 3 Keys for St. Peter's vs Purdue

17:30 J.P. Pelzman on Kevin Willard's move to Maryland and his legacy at Seton Hall

Seton Hall's Jared Rhoden and Myles Cale look ahead to the NCAA Tournament; Bryan DeNovellis previews 1st Round games for Rutgers, Seton Hall, UConn, St. Peter's and Yale

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 01:45:20 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis goes 1 on 1 with Seton Hall senior Jared Rhoden to preview the Pirates 1st round matchup with TCU in the NCAA Tournament; Bryan also breaks down the 1st round games for Rutgers, Seton Hall, UConn, St. Peter's and Yale; plus, Bryan reveals his choices for which double-digit seeds will pull off a 1st round upset.

1:00 - Rutgers/Notre Dame preview

5:20 - Seton Hall/TCU preview including interviews with Jared Rhoden and Myles Cale

16:10 - UConn/New Mexico St. preview

21:05 - St. Peter's/Kentucky AND Yale/Purdue preview

Chris Iseman - Rutgers basketball writer previews the Big Ten Tournament; Rutgers prediction and Steve Pikiell's contract extension

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 23:50:58 GMT

Chris Iseman, who covers Rutgers basketball for northjersey.com and app.com, joins host Bryan DeNovellis to preview the 2022 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament. Chris offers his predictions for Rutgers as well as his pick to win the Tournament, and discusses Steve Pikiell's contract extension.

Bill Raftery, CBS and Fox Sports College Basketball Analyst previews the Big East Tournament

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 22:21:11 GMT

Hall of Fame College Basketball Analyst Bill Raftery joins Bryan DeNovellis to preview the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden.

Andrew Catalon - CBS Sports Play By Play Announcer talks Big East Basketball - Seton Hall, UConn, St. John's, Providence and Georgetown

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 01:15:20 GMT

Andrew Catalon gives his analysis of Seton Hall's 73-68 victory over Georgetown. He and host Bryan DeNovellis talk UConn, St. John's, Providence and Georgetown. Plus Andrew provides his picks for First-Team All Big East, Conference Coach of the Year and which teams can win the Big East Tournament.

UConn Coach Dan Hurley joins Bryan DeNovellis to talk about the Huskies emotional comeback win over #8 Villanova

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:14:22 GMT

UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley was ejected in the first half of the Huskies game against Villanova, but that didn't stop his #21 Huskies from pulling out a dramatic come-from-behind victory in the final minute.

Coach Hurley discusses his double-technical/ejection in the first half. He has high praise for his associate head coach Kimani Young and his entire coaching staff, and he breaks down the Huskies game-winning plays in the final 26 seconds.

UConn Men's Basketball Beat Writer David Borges Previews the matchup between #21 UConn and #8 Villanova

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 02:28:25 GMT

Tri-State College Basketball Podcast Season 2/Episode 17

Host Bryan DeNovellis interviews David Borges, UConn men's basketball beat writer for the New Haven Register and the Hearst Connecticut Group. David and Bryan preview Tuesday's matchup between No. 21 UConn and No. 8 Villanova at the XL Center. With two weeks left in the regular season, David also gives his "early" selections for Big East Player of the Year and First-Team All Big East, as well as his favorites to win the Big East Tournament.

Jerry Recco, Rutgers Men's Basketball Play-By-Play Announcer, recaps Rutgers first win ever versus Wisconsin in Madison.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 23:03:22 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis interviews Rutgers Men's Basketball Play-By-Play Announcer, Jerry Recco following the Scarlet Knights first win ever in Madison, Wisconsin over the Badgers. Jerry and Bryan talk about Rutgers historic run of defeating 3-straight Top 25 opponents (#13 Michigan State, #16 Ohio State and #14 Wisconsin) - a streak that's placed Rutgers firmly in the discussion of earning an at large bid for the NCAA Tournament.

Dave Popkin, Seton Hall Radio Color Commentator, recaps the Pirates win over #25 Xavier; and Bryan reviews Rutgers stunning comeback over #16 Ohio State.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 01:23:14 GMT

Tri-State College Basketball Podcast Season 2/Episode 15

Host Bryan DeNovellis recaps Rutgers stunning comeback vs #16 Ohio State at Jersey Mike's Arena. The Scarlet Knights outscored the Buckeyes 10-0 over the final 3:48 to win 66-64 and keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. It marked the first time Rutgers beat a ranked opponent in back to back games since 2008.

Bryan also interviews Seton Hall Basketball Radio Color Commentator, Dave Popkin following the Pirates 73-71 victory over #25 Xavier. The win improved Seton Hall's record to 15-7 overall, 6-6 in the Big East.

:00-12:30 - Rutgers' win over Ohio State

12:30-42:00 - Interview with Dave Popkin and Seton Hall's win over Xavier

ESPN College Basketball Analyst Seth Greenberg talks Big East and Big Ten with Bryan DeNovellis

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 20:07:25 GMT

Tri-State College Basketball Report Season 2/Episode 14

Host Bryan DeNovellis is joined by ESPN College Basketball Analyst and former College Basketball Head Coach, Seth Greenberg.

With 5 weeks left in the regular season, Coach Greenberg provides his analysis of UConn, Seton Hall, St. John's, Rutgers and Iona. Plus he also shares his memories of playing at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Hackensack, for legendary coach Al LoBalbo.

St. John's stunning win at Seton Hall; reaction from Mike Anderson, Kevin Willard and Myles Cale;Seton Hall wins at St. John's

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 03:04:02 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis recaps St. John's stunning and decisive 84-63 win over Seton Hall at Walsh Gymnasium, just two days after Seton Hall beat the Red Storm at Madison Square Garden 66=60. It's St. John's first Quad 1 win of the season. You'll also hear post game reaction from both Mike Anderson and Kevin Willard on their team's performance, as well as Seton Hall post-grad, Myles Cale.

Former Rutgers and Seton Hall Coach Fred Hill, Jr; plus host Bryan DeNovellis recaps Rutgers 48-46 win over Iowa

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:51:43 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis recaps Rutgers grind 'em out 48-46 victory over Iowa that included an incredible defensive effort by the Scarlet Knights and a controversial foul on Purdue's Keegan Murray with 1.9 seconds remaining. Includes interviews with Ron Harper, Jr. and Head Coach Steve Pikiell. With the win, Rutgers improves to 11-6 and 5-2 in the Big Ten.

Plus Bryan interviews former Rutgers head coach and 2x Seton Hall assistant coach, Fred Hill, Jr. who created a basketball academy for under recruited high school players and a one-of-a-kind Basketball Reunion for the state of New Jersey!

:00 Analysis and Interviews from Rutgers win over Iowa

18:00 Interview with Fred Hill, Jr.

Zach Braziller (NY Post college basketball writer) on St. John's, Seton Hall and the Big East; plus Mark Corino (Caldwell University) becomes NJ's all-time winningest coach

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:22:38 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis interviews Zach Braziller from the New York Post about St. John's, Seton Hall and the Big East Conference. St. John's dropped to 1-2 in the Big East following an 86-78 loss to UConn in OT.

And Bryan also interviews Caldwell University Head Coach Mark Corino, who became the winningest men's basketball coach in the state of New Jersey (Division I, II or III) when the Cougars defeated Holy Family University 61-55 on January 8, 2022.

:00 - Interview with Zach Braziller

25:30 - Interview with Mark Corino

Princeton guard Matt Allocco talks about his game-winning 3-point shot to stun Cornell at the buzzer; Bryan recaps Seton Hall's 90-87 OT win over UConn

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 01:26:43 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis recaps a Big East thriller between Seton Hall and UConn, won by the Pirates 90-87 in overtime. Includes post-game reaction from coaches Kevin Willard and Dan Hurley, as well as Seton Hall players, Kadary Richmond and Jared Rhoden.

22:00 - Bryan interviews Princeton Sophomore Guard Matt Allocco whose 3-point shot at the buzzer stunned Cornell 72-70.

Recap of Rutgers first-ever win over Michigan, and Seton Hall's win at Butler

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 01:22:51 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis recaps big wins for Rutgers over Michigan and Seton over Butler. Bryan also speaks with Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell, Geo Baker and Ron Harper, Jr. following the program's first-ever victory over Michigan.

Monmouth University Coach King Rice on the Hawks 10-2 start - best in program's D-1 history

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:35:00 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis interviews Monmouth University Head Coach King Rice who has his team off to a 10-2 start. It's the Hawks best start ever since upgrading their athletics to Division 1 in 1983. Monmouth currently has 7 road wins - the most of any Division 1 men's program.

Recap of Garden State Hardwood Classic: Seton Hall 77 Rutgers 63; postgame comments from both teams; and Monmouth's win at PITT

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 03:04:40 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis recaps the 2021 Garden State Hardwood Classic won by Seton Hall over Rutgers, 77-63. With the win, the Hall improved to 9-1 and moved up to number 16 in the AP Poll, while Rutgers drops to 5-5. Bryan analyzes the Pirates victory and what went wrong for the Scarlet Knights. You'll also hear postgame press conference thoughts from both teams, plus Monmouth picks up another high-major victory over Pitt on the road.

Rutgers 70 Purdue 68 - 1st time Rutgers beats the #1 ranked team; and Seton Hall's Marcus Toney-El relives the Seton Hall/Rutgers rivalry

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 13:04:38 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis recaps an historic Thursday for New Jersey college basketball as Rutgers takes down Number 1 Purdue while Seton Hall was knocking off Number 7 Texas. And former Seton Hall great Marcus Toney-El joins Bryan to preview the Seton Hall/Rutgers game and relive some of the memorable moments in this Garden State rivalry.

Monmouth University's Shavar Reynolds on the Hawks 7-1 start; and his amazing journey from Seton Hall walk-on to scholarship player

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:29:38 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis interviews Monmouth University PG Shavar Reynolds on the Hawks 7-1 start, including their upset at Cincinnati. Reynolds talks about his rise from walk-on to scholarship player and starter at Seton Hall, to becoming Monmouth's starting PG and second-leading scorer.

College basketball writer Jerry Carino and Bryan DeNovellis discuss Feast Week - Rutgers, Seton Hall, UConn, St. John's and Monmouth

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 21:39:52 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis recaps "Feast Week" in College Hoops with college basketball writer and AP voter, Jerry Carino from the Asbury Park Press. Bryan and Jerry discuss Rutgers, Seton Hall, St. John's, UConn and Monmouth's upset of Cincinnati during Thanksgiving week.

Host Bryan DeNovellis breaks down Seton Hall's 67-65 upset of 4th-ranked Michigan in Ann Arbor, with former 89.5 WSOU Play-By-Play Announcer, and Seton Hall basketball aficionado, Joey Wahler

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:33:33 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis breaks down Seton Hall's 67-65 upset of 4th-ranked Michigan in Ann Arbor, with former 89.5 WSOU Play-By-Play Announcer, and Seton Hall basketball aficionado, Joey Wahler.

Host Bryan DeNovellis recaps the first week of the college basketball season as Rutgers, UConn, St. John's and Seton Hall all begin the season at 2 and oh

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 03:46:14 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis recaps the first week of the college basketball season as Rutgers, UConn, St. John's and Seton Hall all begin the season at 2 and oh.

1:20 Rutgers

7:00 UConn

14:00 St. John's

18:50 Seton Hall

Seton Hall beat writer J.P. Pelzman joins host Bryan DeNovellis to preview UConn, Seton Hall, St. John's and the rest of the Big East Conference for the 2021-22 college basketball season.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 01:44:59 GMT

Bryan DeNovellis previews the Big East Conference 2021-22 season with an emphasis on UConn, Seton Hall and St. John's. Bryan's guest is J.P. Pelzman who covers Seton Hall basketball for Rivals.com

Tri-State College Basketball Podcast Season 1/Episode 10

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 03:42:42 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis interviews Rutgers Men's Basketball Coach Steve Pikiell. Pikiell talks about the significance of the return of Ron Harper, Jr and Geo Baker; the signing of graduate transfer, Ralph Agee from San Jose St; the state of the current Rutgers roster and the 2021-22 schedule.

Tri-State College Basketball Report Season 1/Episode 9

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 02:01:27 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis interviews the 2021 Co-Big East Player of the Year, Sandro Mamukelashvili, as he prepares for the NBA Draft. Mamu discusses the Draft Combine, his workouts for NBA Teams, as well as his journey from the Republic of Georgia to Seton Hall University to potential NBA Draft pick.

Tri-State College Basketball Report Season 1/Episode 8

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:35:34 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis interviews Seton Hall women's basketball head coach, Tony Bozzella. Coach Bozzella discusses his recovery from Covid, the 2020-21 basketball season, the 2021 SHU recruiting class and why Seton Hall is so special to him.

Rutgers Coach Steve Pikiell reviews the Scarlet Knights historic 2020-21 season, shares his thoughts on the incoming Class of 2021 and his playing days at UConn at St. Paul H.S. in Bristol, CT

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 21:12:01 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis interviews Rutgers men's basketball head coach, Steve Pikiell about the Scarlet Knights historic 2020-21 season, and recruiting for the incoming Class of 2021. Pikiell also shares memories of his playing days at UConn and St. Paul high school in Bristol, CT.

Tri-State College Basketball Report Season 1/Episode 6

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 01:34:25 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis interviews the men's and women's basketball coaches at New Jersey City University, Marc Brown and Pat Devaney. The NJCU women's team won the New Jersey Athletic Conference Championship for the first time in the program's 51-year history, while the men's team won the NJAC Championship for a record 13th time.

Tri-State College Basketball Report Season 1/Episode 5

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 01:14:52 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis is joined by former NBA and Seton Hall Head Coach and current broadcaster, P.J. Carlesimo. P.J. breaks down Baylor's dominant performance versus Gonzaga in the NCAA Championship game, and looks back at his 1991 Seton Hall team which won its first Big East Championship and advanced to the Elite Eight.

Tri-State College Basketball Report Season 1/Episode 4

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 22:36:02 GMT

Host Bryan DeNovellis interviews former Seton Hall University star Jerry Walker, on the 30th Anniversary of the 1991 Big East Championship Team - Seton Hall's 1st Big East Championship in program history. Later Bryan talks about the non-foul call in the final seconds of the UConn vs. Baylor game in the Elite 8 of the Women's NCAA Tournament.

Tri-State College Basketball Report Season 1/Episode 3

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 23:19:25 GMT

In this episode, Bryan DeNovellis is joined by Rutgers Men's Basketball Play By Play Announcer, Jerry Recco. Bryan and Jerry break down Rutgers loss to Houston in the 2nd Round of the NCAA Tournament, and look ahead to next season. Jerry also remembers his radio partner, and former Rutgers Associate Head Coach Joe Boylan who passed away on March 21. Following the interview with Jerry, Bryan recaps UConn's loss to Maryland in the 1st Round of the NCAA Tournament and talks about Rick Pitino's future at Iona.

Tri-State College Basketball Report - Season 1/Episode 2

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 23:07:03 GMT

In this podcast, host Bryan DeNovellis is joined by Sacred Heart University Men's Basketball Coach, Anthony Latina. Bryan and Coach Latina preview all four NCAA Tournament games involving teams from the NY Tri-State area: Rutgers vs Clemson, UConn vs. Maryland, Hartford vs Baylor and Iona vs. Alabama

Tri-State College Basketball Report Season 1/Episode 1

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:28:40 GMT

This is the first episode of the Tri-State College Basketball Report with Bryan DeNovellis. In this episode, Bryan talks Rutgers, St. John's, Seton Hall and UConn basketball as each program wraps up the regular season and prepares for the upcoming Big Ten and Big East Tournaments.