The In The Circle Fall Ball Tour continues in the Big East. On today’s episode, powered by SixFour3, we chat with last year’s regular-season and tournament champions.

First, we welcome St. John’s Head Coach Michelle DePolo to the show. After a 2025 season in which the program set new records for total wins (39) and BIG EAST victories (19), the Red Storm look to finish the story in 2026. Coach DePolo reflects on the season that was and the keys to make 2026 even more successful.

Next, you’ll hear from UConn Head Coach Laura Valentino, who leads the reigning NFCA East Region Coaching Staff of the Year. The Huskies, fresh off their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2001, are primed to make another run to the title in 2026. Coach Valentino reflects on their breakthrough 2025 and what it will take to do it again.

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