The Hoops Cap Pod

Mullins Mania has arrived! This episode dives into the thrilling UConn vs Kansas game, where the Huskies showed their dominance, solidifying their championship status This episode goes deep into: • Why Mullins’ movement shooting + gravity are exactly what NBA teams draft early • His competitive edge and defensive instincts (that block!) • Passing feel and on-ball maturity beyond his age • The “Landman” analogy — UConn just struck recruiting oil • How this breakout reshapes UConn’s offense and closing lineups • Solo Ball and Eric Reibe’s key contributions in the Kansas win • Why UConn’s culture continues to travel anywhere in America This wasn’t just a win — this was UConn discovering another game-decider. 📲 Follow us @BigEastEnergy @markzanettocbb 💥 Subscribe for more UConn and Big East basketball content! #UConn, #UConnBasketball, #BraylonMullins, #CollegeBasketball, #NCAAB, #BigEast, #KansasBasketball, #AllenFieldhouse, #DanHurley, #MarchMadness, #NBAProspects, #BigEastEnergy, #TheHoopsCap, #GoHuskies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UConn walks into Allen Fieldhouse and leaves with its most impressive win of the season. Solo Ball dropped 17, Braylon Mullins matched him with a breakout 17 of his own — including the game-sealing block and free throws — as No. 5 UConn rallied from seven down in the second half to beat No. 21 Kansas 61–56. Eric Reibe added 12, Alex Karaban had 11, and the Huskies held Kansas to two field goals over a 12-minute stretch to completely flip the momentum. Despite missing Tarris Reed Jr., UConn’s defense and poise late were the difference. Kansas was led by Flory Bidunga’s 11 points and 12 boards, but the Jayhawks never got the tying shot they needed — thanks to Mullins’ massive defensive stand in the final 10 seconds. A battle between two six-time national champions lived up to the hype. Another ranked win. Another moment for UConn’s freshmen. Another night where Dan Hurley’s program shows its resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UConn looked unbelievable against Xavier — but these dominant performances are expected. The real question? What actually matters when the competition jumps back up to Iowa, USC, Notre Dame, and Tennessee. Mark Zanetto breaks down Allie Ziebell’s breakout, Ashlynn Shade snapping out of her slump, KK Arnold’s elite defense, Sarah Strong’s all-around brilliance, and why Big East play will inflate UConn’s numbers in ways that don’t translate to March. Are the Huskies truly title-ready… or did Sunday tell us something different? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow us on X: @markzanettocbb @bigeastenergy @thehoopscap On IG: @markzanetto @thehoopscappod @bigeast_energy #UConnWBB, #UConn, #Huskies, #BigEast, #NCAAW, #WomensCollegeBasketball, #GenoAuriemma, #AllieZiebell, #AshlynnShade, #AzziFudd, #SarahStrong, #KKArnold, #UConnBasketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UConn heads into The Phog looking to do something no Connecticut team has ever done — beat Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse. We break down Tarris Reed’s game-time decision, the Darryn Peterson factor, Kansas’ offensive tendencies, UConn’s half-court advantages, and why this matchup may come down to Silas, Braylon Mullins, and elite execution. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and download The Hoops Cap — your daily home for UConn Men’s and Women’s Basketball. #UConn, #UConnNation, #UConnBasketball, #RockChalk, #KansasBasketball, #AllenFieldhouse, #BigEast, #TheHoopsCap, #NCAAB, #CollegeBasketball, #huskies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UConn vs. Illinois from Madison Square Garden — aka Storrs South. Can the Huskies take over MSG again and capitalize on the big-stage energy? Instant reactions, momentum shifts, standout performers, and everything we learned from this heavyweight showdown. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join the Big East Energy community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more Big East Energy. ⁨@BigEastEnergyNetwork⁩ . Follow Mark Zanetto on X @MarkZanettoCBB and IG @markzanetto and Follow BIg East Energy on X @bigeastenergy and on IG @bigeast_energy UConn escapes Michigan, Azzi Fudd delivers in the clutch, and Sarah Strong posts a monster effort on the glass. Plus: Utah win reactions, Blanca rising as a third scorer, and the big question — who steps up next: Ashlynn? Allie? KK? And what Sarah Strong’s NIL move says about UConn’s market power. 00:00 — Cold Open 00:18 — UConn’s Close Win vs Michigan 02:10 — 4-Point Third Quarter: What Happened? 04:05 — Bench Production Concerns 05:12 — Sarah Strong’s Monster Rebounding Night 06:25 — Azzi Fudd: Certified Clutch 07:48 — Utah Win Reaction 09:10 — Is America Sleeping on Azzi Fudd? 10:22 — Blanca Emerging as a Legit Third Scorer 11:45 — Offensive Vulnerabilities 13:00 — Will Ashlynn Shade or Allie Ziebell Become Consistent Shooters? 14:15 — Does KK Arnold Need To Score More? 15:40 — The Sarah Strong NIL Deal Explained 17:00 — Aligning With the GOAT: UConn’s Market Power 18:15 — Elite Company: Boozer Twins & Kiyan Anthony 19:20 — Final Thoughts & What’s Next for UConn WBB #UConnWBB, #AzziFudd, #SarahStrong, #BlancaThomas, #UConnHuskies, #NIL, #CollegeBasketball, #BigEast, #WomensHoops, #genoauriemma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UConn fans are feeling the panic after a flat performance — and today we break down why the “we’ll be fine” narrative might be masking deeper issues. From Silas’ quiet triple-double, to Alex and the J’s disappearing, to Solo’s slump and the pressure building on Braylon Mullins… this short-form rant hits everything UConn fans are arguing about today. Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and follow us on social media: X/Twitter: @markzanettocbb @bigeastenergy @thehoopscap Instagram: @bigeast_energy #UConn #UConnBasketball #BigEast #SilasDemary #DanHurley #BraylonMullins #CollegeBasketball #NCAAB #BigEastHoops #Huskies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Mark Zanetto & Tee Baker, The Hoops Cap — on the Big East Energy Network UConn WBB lands elite Serbian guard Jovana Popovic — the 2024 U18 EuroBasket All-Star, Basketball Without Borders Europe MVP, and one of Europe’s most skilled young playmakers. We break down what she brings to Geno Auriemma’s program, how she fits next to Olivia Vukosa, and what her commitment means for UConn’s growing international pipeline. We also react to Addison Bjorn committing to Texas, and dive into a full UConn–Michigan preview ahead of Friday night’s Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase at Mohegan Sun — including Syla Swords, Kim Barnes Arico vs Geno, and why this might be UConn’s toughest non-conference test of the year. #UConnWBB, #JovanaPopovic, #GenoAuriemma, #UConnBasketball, #MichiganWBB, #WomensCollegeBasketball, #BigEast, #NCAAW, #BasketballRecruiting, #eurobasket2017 👍 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to the Big East Energy Network 📲 Follow on X: @markzanettocbb | @bigeastenergy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UConn Football is officially on the national radar — eight wins, their first AP Top-25 vote since 2010, and a massive chance to hit nine wins this weekend against FAU and one of the top quarterbacks in the country. Mark Zanetto and Joey Bailbonds break down the rebuild, the culture shift under Jim Mora, David Benedict’s role in the resurgence, the power of that AP vote, and what a win over FAU would mean for recruiting, NIL perception, and UConn’s national trajectory. Plus Joe Fagnano, what are his chances of being in NYC for the Heisman Presentation? This is The Hoops Cap x Rent’s Due crossover — and UConn Football just kicked the door into the national conversation. #UConnFootball, #JimMora, #CollegeFootball, #GroupOfFive, #FAUFootball, #APTop25, #RentDue, #HoopsCap, #BigEastEnergy, #UConn, #NCAAF, #CollegeSports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UConn fans, women’s hoops fans, and analytics truth-seekers — this is the conversation. Mark Zanetto sits down with Kevin Clancy of HOOPS HQ to break down one of the biggest debates in basketball: When do metrics stop telling the full story? We dive into why formulas have Sarah Strong at No. 3, why analytics spit out Azzi Fudd at No. 39, and whether advanced stats are missing the intangibles. #womenscollegebasketball, #UConnWBB, #AzziFudd, #SarahStrong, #CollegeBasketball, #WBB, #Analytics, #BasketballRankings, #BigEastEnergy, #HoopsCap, #KevinClancy, #BasketballMetrics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Top-5 battle with real Final Four energy — and we’re breaking down every possession. Arizona outlasts UConn 71–67 inside a hostile Gampel Pavilion, powered by a +20 rebounding edge (43–23), a 42–24 domination in points in the paint, and monster nights from Jaden Bradley (21 pts), Koa Peat (16 & 12) and Motiejus Krivas (9 & 14). We react to every momentum swing, matchup adjustment, and late-game sequence — including Eric Reibe’s career-high 15 points, Solo Ball’s 14-point effort, and how UConn’s frontcourt depth was tested without Tarris Reed Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Faigus of @Bleav Arizona joins us to break down this massive Top-5 showdown from the Wildcats’ perspective — and why this might be a must-watch Final Four preview in mid-November. Is No. 3 UConn vs No. 4 Arizona really a March matchup disguised as a non-conference game? We go inside Gampel Pavilion and break down every angle — Arizona’s elite freshmen, Koa Peat and Braden Burries, UConn’s 3 pt ability, Karaban causing mismatches, who guards SOLO? IS Silas Demary Jr the new closer? And the coaching chess match between Dan Hurley and Tommy Lloyd. We dive into KenPom numbers, X-factors, lineup advantages, and what this heavyweight battle actually reveals about both teams’ March ceilings. Who wins and why. #UConn, #ArizonaBasketball, #CollegeBasketball, #NCAAB, #MarchMadness, #FinalFour, #BigEast, #UConnHuskies, #ArizonaWildcats, #DanHurley, #TommyLloyd, #CBB, #BleavNetwork, #Top5Matchup, #GampelPavilion Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow us on X: @markzanettocbb @bigeastenergy @thehoopscap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Support the show and the network by smashing that like button, subscribing to the channel, and turning on notifications so you never miss an episode. 📲 Follow us on X: • Mark Zanetto: @MarkZanettoCBB • Big East Energy Network: @BigEastEnergy • The Hoops Cap: @TheHoopsCap The UConn men’s basketball team just delivered their most complete, terrifying performance of the season — and on this episode of The Hoops Cap, Mark Zanetto breaks down how Dan Hurley has weaponized this roster. We dive into the 3-headed monster of Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed Jr., and Silas Demary Jr., the Jayden Ross breakout, Braylon Mullins’ looming return, and why UConn now looks like the most complete team in college basketball. Plus: Mark’s full comment on gambling, NCAA regulation, and why open betting protects athletes more than the shadows. Presented by the Law Offices of James E. Sulick. #UConn, #UConnNation, #CollegeBasketball, #BigEast, #GoHuskies, #DanHurley, #CBB, #NCAAB, #BasketballAnalysis, #BigEastEnergy, #UConnMBB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Strong is not from this planet — and her performance against Ohio State proved it. In UConn’s 100–68 domination, the sophomore delivered one of the most complete games we’ve seen in years: 29 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals, 3 blocks, +41, and a full-court Wes Unseld–style outlet pass that only a generational player makes. In this episode, Mark Zanetto breaks down why Sarah Strong is already the best player in women’s college basketball, why it’s not particularly close, and why Geno Auriemma says the things she does are “not normal” — even though she’s starting to make them look routine. We also dive into the hottest debate in UConn Nation: Blanca Quiñónez vs. Ashlynn Shade and how Geno manages his rotations. Blanca was electric (18 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals in her second game), but her 5 turnovers show why Geno leans on experience and consistency. Starting spots don’t matter — minutes do, and Blanca is already playing like a future star. Additional breakdowns include: • How UConn avenged the 2023 Sweet 16 loss • The 23–6 second-quarter explosion • UConn’s 30 assists on 39 made shots • 37 points off turnovers • Azzi Fudd’s bounce-back after a slow start • Serah Williams’ frontcourt dominance • Why UConn’s depth is real — and why Geno trusts eight players • What to expect in the huge matchup with Top-15 Michigan This is everything you need to know about UConn’s statement win, the evolution of this roster, and why Sarah Strong is separating herself from every other player in college basketball right now. #UConnWBB, #UConnHuskies, #UConnBasketball, #NCAAWBB, #SarahStrong, #GenoAuriemma, #BlancaQuinonez, #WomensBasketball, #CollegeBasketball, #bigeastenergy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Zanetto goes live with instant reactions to UConn vs BYU — breaking down momentum swings, standout performances, coaching decisions, and what this matchup means for the Huskies moving forward. Tap in and join the conversation *live* on the Big East Energy Network. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6451210116530176 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices