Big East Beat

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Big East Beat is a fast-paced, weekly dive into everything Big East basketball. Hosted by Matt Janus and Bryan Webster, this show tackles the league’s hottest topics with sharp opinions, infectious en... more

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December 18, 2025 BIG EAST POWER RANKINGS: UCONN'S Year? Rick Pitino under fire? Hall for real? Georgetown in trouble?
Welcome to Big East Beat, the top-notch debate show for the best college basketball conference in the nation, the Big East!
Hosts Matt Janus, David White, and Bryan Webster dive deep into the latest Big East Basketball news and deliver their highly anticipated Big East Power Rankings heading into the start of conference play. We answer the burning questions every fan is asking about the 2023-2024 season!
Don't miss our fiery debate on the biggest storylines:
UCONN BASKETBALL: Is this finally the year the Huskies win it all? The crew breaks down their chances against the toughest competition.
ST. JOHN'S RED STORM: Rick Pitino's squad has the hype, but will St. John's get better enough to challenge the top of the conference?
SETON HALL PIRATES: Are the Seton Hall Pirates for real? We analyze their early success and predict their conference trajectory.
XAVIER MUSKETEERS: Will Xavier continue its climb and be a dark horse contender?
BUTLER BULLDOGS: Can the Dawgs keep marching forward?
CREIGHTON BLUE JAYS: Can Doug McDermott turn it around in Omaha?
And More....
HOT SEAT DEBATE: Is Ed Cooley on the hot seat at Georgetown? We compare his situation to Kim English at Providence and ask who has the higher pressure to perform.

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November 19, 2025 Big East Beat | UConn vs BYU Review | Who’s the Turkey in the Big East? | Who is the Stuffing?
Big East Beat — Game of the Week Review: UConn vs BYU
Review the big matchup, then dig into our Thanksgiving-themed team breakdown: which Big East squad is the turkey, who’s the ham, is Villanova a specialty dish, and who ends up as the Green Bean Casserole?
We also break down Feast Week matchups — will Seton Hall top NC State? Can Xavier travel to the Lowcountry and hold it down? Tune in for game analysis, trash talk, and a full conference feast.
What’s in this video
• Game of the Week: UConn vs BYU review
• Thanksgiving Team Matchups: Every Big East school compared to a Thanksgiving dish.
• Feast Week Outlook: Arizona vs UCONN, Seton Hall vs NC State, Xavier in the Lowcountry, and other must-watch games.
• Hot takes and predictions for the week.
Thanksgiving Dishes used in this video:
Turkey, Gravy, Mac & Cheese, Ham, Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, Stuffing/ Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce and Spirits.
Join the conversation
Like if you agree with our turkey pick, subscribe for weekly Big East coverage, and comment which team you think is the real Green Bean Casserole or which matchup you’re most hyped for.
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November 12, 2025 BIG EAST CHAOS: St. John’s EXPOSED? UCONN The Best? and "I DO DECLARE" STATEMENTS - Big East Beat
The Big East Beat crew dives into a wild week of Big East basketball! We break down every team’s performance, with the spotlight on St. John’s tough loss to Alabama. Bryan flexes as Seton Hall surges to the top, Matt goes off about TVs in restaurants, and David brings the energy as always. Plus, our “Segment of the Week” delivers bold, fact-based declarations that shake up the Big East narrative.
🔥 Full Big East coverage
🏀 Game of the Week: St. John’s vs Alabama
TV: Wrap Around Coverage of Every Squad
📢 Segment of the Week: Bold truths revealed
🎙️ Rants, reactions, and real talk
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#BigEastBasketball #SetonHall #StJohns #CollegeHoops #BigEastBeat #MarchMadness #BasketballPodcast #NCAAHoops #PirateVibes #InsideTheKingdom
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November 05, 2025 Big East Beat - Overreactions: UConn’s Missing Piece, Xavier’s Flat Start & St. John’s Power Surge!
The Big East Beat is back with a loaded episode! We break down BYU’s gritty win over Villanova in Vegas and recap every Big East opener — from St. John’s explosive debut to Providence’s stumble and Seton Hall’s culture-driven win over Saint Peter’s.
🔥 New Segment Alert: Robo Calls Overreaction Line — is it panic time for Xavier and Marquette?
🔹 BYU vs Villanova: Dybantsa delivers, Nova fights back
🔹 St. John’s looks elite — but are they ready for Bama?
🔹 UConn missing a key piece — how much does it matter?
🔹 Providence flounders, Xavier flatlines, Marquette misfires
🔹 Seton Hall’s culture hunt begins with a statement win
🔹 Looking ahead:
• Georgetown vs Maryland — DMV bragging rights
• Virginia Tech vs Providence — bounce-back or breakdown?
• Creighton vs Gonzaga — national spotlight showdown
📌 Subscribe for weekly Big East breakdowns, hot takes, and fan-fueled analysis. Drop your overreactions in the comments and call in next week to join the Robo Calls line!
#BigEastBeat #CollegeBasketball #StJohns #SetonHall #Villanova #UConn #Creighton #Xavier #Marquette #BYU #MarchMadness #BigEastHoops #NCAAB00:00 BYU/Villanova - Game of the Week
11:50 Matt's Hot Topic - Broadcast
20:17 UCONN Victory
21:41 St John's Full Speed
22:58 Hoyas Bear Down
24:25 Seton Hall with Hines
25:43 DePaul gets a Dub with Lunch
27:43 Friars Go On a Crusade
29:34 Comment of the Week
31:40 Robo Rants- Villanova
33:49 Robo Rants - Xavier
37:00 Robo Rants - Marquette
40:55 What to Watch For
54:10 Closing
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November 04, 2025 Big East Top Newcomers Preview - Is Braylon Mullins a McMansion? Is Hopkins overpriced? Buy or Sell
Matt and Bryan pitch a wild challenge to David as they try to sell one newcomer from every Big East team like they’re properties on the market.

Is Braylon Mullins the McMansion in Connecticut? Is Duncan Powell a timeless, undervalued gem? And is Bryce Hopkins just overpriced because of the zip code?
We break down every Big East roster, debate NCAA Tournament bids, and make our picks for March Madness. Plus:
• 🏠 Real estate metaphors meet college hoops scouting
• 🔥 Matt Janus kicks off the show with a classic rant
• 🤔 David’s deep question that needs answering
• 💬 KB Brand’s YouTube comment sets the bar—can anyone top it?
Big East Roundtable - Join US - https://x.com/i/spaces/1mrGmBAVLgkJy
00:00 Big East Roundtable
03:33 Matt's Rant - Scrimmages
08:57 Bryce Hopkins - St John's
12:55 Nigel James Jr - Marquette
15:41 Austin Swartz - Creighton
20:01 Braylon Mullins - UCONN
23:58 Duncan Powell - Providence
27:49 Xavier - Which One?
32:27 Comment of the Week
34:55 Acaden Lewis - Villanova
37:52 Budd Clark - Seton Hall
43:41 Kaleb Banks - Depaul
50:52 KJ Lewis - Georgetown
56:44 The Leader Matt Janus
57:26 David's Pondering Thought - 1 or 2?
1:01:07 National Championship Picks
1:02:30 How Many Bids for Big East Conference
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October 24, 2025 Big East Judgment Day - Is Sarah Strong POTY in Big East? Over/Under UCONN defeats? Gtown back?
Welcome to Big East Beat, where hoops meet heated debate — and this week, the courtroom is in session. In this special episode, hosts Matt Janus and Bryan Webster face off on the most pressing questions in Big East Women’s Basketball, presided over by the Honorable Judge David White of the Holy Nova Podcast.
🔥 Topics on trial:
• Will UCONN lose more than two games this season?
• Is Sarah Strong destined to be Big East Player of the Year?
• Can Villanova punch a ticket to the NCAA Tournament?
• Is Georgetown built for a top-three finish?
• Will Creighton fall out of the Big East top five?
👨‍⚖️ Verdicts are delivered. Arguments get intense. And the Big East landscape may never be the same.
00:00 Intro and All Rise
03:07 UCONN Over/Under 2 Defeats?
08:13 Georgetown Capable of Top 3?
14:14 Creighton falling from Top 5?
23:04 Sarah Strong Big East Player of the Year?
28:14 Is Nova a Tourney Team?
37:22 Final Ruling
39:35 Comment of the Week
41:39 David's Question of the Week
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October 23, 2025 Big East Preseason Poll Breakdown Overhyped, Underhyped, or Just Right? Pitino Love or Hate?
Welcome to Big East Beat on the Big East Energy Network! 🏀
Matt Janus and Bryan Webster dive deep into the 2025–26 Big East Preseason Poll and debate whether your favorite team is overhyped, underhyped, or perfectly rated. It’s a Goldilocks-style preview with sharp analysis, bold takes, and plenty of Big East energy.
🎙️ Topics Covered:
• Full breakdown of the Big East Preseason Poll
• Which teams are getting too much love?
• Who’s flying under the radar?
• Are the rankings spot-on for title contenders?
• Sleeper Picks
00:00 Intro
02:48 Matt's Hot Topic
06:48 Villanova
11:30 Seton Hall
18:24 UCONN
23:01 St John's
28:20 Xavier
35:26 Butler
39:34 Bryan's Comment of the Week
41:16 DePaul
46:04 Providence
50:30 Georgetown
52:35 Marquette
55:39 Creighton
59:59 David's Ponder of the Week
🔥 Whether you're a Seton Hall Pirate or bleeding blue for Creighton, this episode sets the tone for the season. Drop your thoughts in the comments — is your squad getting the respect it deserves?
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October 23, 2025 DEBATE: Who is the Big East Class Couple? Who is most likely to succeed? Big East Beat Superlatives
🏀 Big East 2026 Superlatives Debate Class Couple, MVPs & Coach’s Pets
Get ready for a heated, hilarious, and high-stakes debate as we hand out Yearbook-style superlatives to the stars of the Big East 2026 season! From “Class Couple” duos lighting up the court to “Most Likely to Succeed” contenders chasing March glory, we break down the biggest personalities, rivalries, and breakout stories in college hoops on your new All Big East Beat - Debate Big East Style!
🎓 Superlatives Covered:
• Class Couple
• Most Likely to Succeed
• Best Quote for 2026
• Teacher’s Pet
00:00 Intro
02:20 Class Couple
05:23 Most Likely To Succeed
09:33 Teacher's Pet
13:31 Most Likely To Never Change
21:48 Best Quote
26:05 World Changer
31:30 Who Will Be a Multi-Millionaire
38:16 Exit
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October 08, 2025 Big East Beat Trailer
Big East Beat is a fast-paced, weekly dive into everything Big East basketball. Hosted by Matt Janus and Bryan Webster, this show tackles the league’s hottest topics with sharp opinions, infectious energy, and a sense of fun that sets it apart. From debates about the best coach and most overachieving program to which player strikes fear into opposing fans — no topic is off-limits. Think of it as college basketball’s most entertaining conference, broken down by two hosts who bring the same spirited back-and-forth as Kornheiser and Wilbon. If you love unique takes, bold debates, and Big East hoops, this is your show.

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