Built to Ball w/ Tee Baker

This week’s episode is all about Providence guard Sabou Gueye, who dominated with a double-double to lead the Friars to a big win! We also break down UConn’s Sarah Strong earning Player of the Week, freshman Blanca Quiñonez’s Freshman of the Week honors, and other top BIG EAST performers including Volker, Eads, Bascoe, and Noel. #SabouGueye #ProvidenceBasketball #BIGEASTWBB #UConnBasketball #SarahStrong #BlancaQuinonez #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball #NCAAWBB #BasketballPodcast 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 3 PM ET  👉 Subscribe for all things BIG EAST women's basketball  👉 Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more Big East insights and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network — YouTube  👉 Subscribe and check out more episodes of Built to Ball on the go with Apple Podcasts & Spotify  Follow Tee: ⁠https://linktr.ee/teebaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Built to Ball, we break down everything you need to know from around BIG EAST women’s basketball. UConn sophomore Sarah Strong headlines our top performers after a dominant week, while DePaul’s redshirt freshman Ally Timm turns heads with a breakout shooting display. We take a deep dive into a BIG EAST contender built on chemistry and toughness — returning every player from last season under Cara Consuegra — and explore how their continuity could fuel a deep NCAA Tournament run. Plus, a full scouting report on two marquee matchups: Princeton vs. Villanova, a clash of tempo and precision, and Ohio State vs. UConn, a national-stage test between offensive firepower and defensive excellence. 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 3 PM ET 👉 Subscribe for all things BIG EAST women's basketball 👉 Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more Big East insights and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network — YouTube 👉 Subscribe and check out more episodes of Built to Ball on the go with Apple Podcasts & Spotify Follow Tee: https://linktr.ee/teebaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Built to Ball, Tee Baker breaks down how UConn women’s basketball measures up against the rest of the BIG EAST Conference heading into the 2025-26 season. From standout players and preseason rankings to the teams most likely to challenge the Huskies, Tee analyzes what sets UConn apart—and where the competition might close the gap. 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 3 PM ET 👉 Subscribe for all things BIG EAST women's basketball 👉 Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more Big East insights and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network — YouTube 👉 Subscribe and check out more episodes of Built to Ball on the go with Apple Podcasts & Spotify Follow Tee: https://linktr.ee/teebaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UConn women's basketball hosted a 90-minute open session at Sacred Heart that featured drills, positional work, and a 30-minute Blue vs. White scrimmage. On today's episode host Tee Baker and guest Colleen Morrissey-Colon outline how the coaching staff staged the practice, which players got more reps, and what that suggests about roster priorities. Don't Forget to Like and Subscribe to all things ‪@BigEastEnergyNetwork‬ Try Gruns!: Gruns is a health and wellness company that helps with Gut Health, Focus, Energy and Comprehensive nutrition Comprehensive Daily Nutrition | Save Up to 31% On Our Site – Grüns Thank you to Asabasa Spice Co, our Sponsor: Go to http://www.asabasaspice.com/bee for 15 percent off and use promo code BigFlavor15 at checkout Legendz.com A trailblazing Social Casino and Sportsbook brand, combining cutting-edge technology with innovative gameplay to create an unparalleled free-to-play experience. We entertain and engage players across the U.S. with a diverse portfolio of high-quality games.https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-10151171... is a global leader in the freelance marketplace, revolutionizing how businesses and independent professionals collaborate. Our platform connects companies of all sizes with talented freelancers offering digital services across 500+ categories in 8 key verticals, including graphic design, digital marketing, programming and video animation. Whether you’re a startup or an enterprise, https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1015117... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big East isn’t just a college conference—it’s a WNBA pipeline. From Breanna Stewart’s dominance to Skylar Diggins-Smith’s leadership, Jewell Loyd’s scoring power, and Tiffany Hayes’ veteran presence, former Big East standouts are shaping today’s WNBA. This episode dives into their college highlights, pro journeys, and the lasting impact of the Big East on women’s basketball at the highest level. Don't forget to like and subscribe to all things ‪@BigEastEnergyNetwork‬ #BigEastEnergy, #BigEastBasketball, #CollegeBasketball, #UConn, #NotreDame, #Xavier, #wnbaplayoffs #RecruitingNews, #NCAABasketball, #CollegeHoops, #Creighton, #Marquette, #BigEastRecruiting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like, Share, Subscribe ‪@BigEastEnergyNetwork‬ Georgetown women's basketball head coach Darnell Haney built an impressive high school coaching resume before ultimately arriving at Georgetown. Heading into his second official season as head coach, Haney has eight newcomers on his roster, each ready to shake up the BIG EAST. In this episode of Built to Ball on Big East Energy Network, Tee Baker interviews Coach Haney about the upcoming 2025-26 season. Don't miss this one! #BigEast, #CollegeBasketball, #BigEastEnergy, #MarchMadness, #CollegeHoops, #BasketballPodcast, #Georgetown #Hoyas Follow on Social Media: • Big East Energy Network: Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube Support Big East Energy Network through sponsors: Try Gruns!: https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-10151... LEGENDZ is a trailblazing Social Casino and Sportsbook brand, combining cutting-edge technology with innovative gameplay to create an unparalleled free-to-play experience. We entertain and engage players across the U.S. with a diverse portfolio of high-quality games. https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-10151171... FIVERR is a global leader in the freelance marketplace, revolutionizing how businesses and independent professionals collaborate. Our platform connects companies of all sizes with talented freelancers offering digital services across 500+ categories in 8 key verticals, including graphic design, digital marketing, programming, and video animation. Whether you’re a startup or an enterprise, Fiverr makes it easy to find the expertise you need to bring your projects to life. https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1015117...https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1015117... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe and like all things @BigEastEnergyNetwork In this episode of Built to Ball, host Tee Baker spotlights the rising wave of leadership reshaping BIG EAST women's basketball. The conversation centers on three standout head coaches—Erin Batth (Providence), Darnell Haney (St. John’s), and Cara Consuegra (Marquette)—each bringing fresh energy and vision to their programs. Tee dives into their unique coaching journeys, leadership philosophies, and what it means to step into the Big East spotlight at a time of transition and opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe and Like all things @BigEastEnergyNetwork https://linktr.ee/bigeastenergy Tee Baker explores the Big East Conference's new multi-year deal with ESPN, rekindling a historic partnership. The agreement enhances visibility for women's basketball, providing national coverage across various platforms. Baker discusses the deal's significance with Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman, highlighting its impact on revenue sharing, recruiting, and the conference's competitive edge. The podcast examines the Big East's evolution, its basketball-centric focus, and how this deal positions the conference in the changing landscape of college sports. Baker emphasizes the potential benefits for women's hoops and the conference's strategic approach to media rights in an era of increasing revenue importance. 0:00 Intro: Big East signs deal with ESPN 3:35 ESPN partnership complements existing TV deals 7:11 Val Ackerman on deal's significance for visibility 10:14 Revenue sharing impact on Big East basketball #BigEastWomensHoops, #ESPNDeal, #WBBMediaRights, #CollegeSportsRevenue, #ValAckerman, #StreamingPartnership, #WomensBasketballCoverage, #BigEastConference, #TVBroadcastRights, #CollegeBasketballGrowth, #ESPNPlus, #NCAAUnits, #RevenueSharing, #BasketballCentricConference, #MediaRightsDeal, #WBBVisibility, #CollegeHoopsLandscape, #BigEastRebirth, #WomensBasketballEcosystem, #SportsBroadcasting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tee Baker hosts "Built to Ball," a new podcast dedicated to women's basketball in the Big East Conference. As a seasoned beat reporter and historian, Baker aims to spotlight the conference's rich history, current dynamics, and future challenges. The podcast promises to cover player profiles, team rivalries, and behind-the-scenes stories from all 11 Big East schools. Baker emphasizes the conference's unique position as a basketball-centric league and plans to explore how recent changes in college sports, such as NIL and revenue sharing, impact the Big East. With a mix of historical context, current analysis, and future projections, "Built to Ball" seeks to give Big East women's basketball the coverage it deserves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices