Villanova is off to a strong start, and The Full 40 crew breaks down what’s clicking early and what still needs sharpening. From lineup combos to defensive intensity to what we’re seeing from the freshmen, this episode lays out the foundation for where the Wildcats are headed. A fun, positive, big-picture look at the opening stretch of the season.

00:00 – Intro & Setting the Tone

02:15 – First Impressions of Villanova’s Start

06:28 – What’s Working: Offense, Spacing, Rhythm

12:40 – Defensive Identity & Effort Level

18:55 – Lineup Combos That Make Sense

24:22 – Impact Players Early On

29:35 – Freshmen & Newcomer Contributions

34:18 – Areas That Need Sharpening

39:42 – Big-Picture Outlook Moving Forward

44:10 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

The Full 40 is back for Season 9, and the Villanova basketball world looks a little different. In the first episode of the Kevin Willard era, Willie, Brian, and Tommy break down a wild offseason, a new coaching staff, and a completely retooled roster.

The crew reflects on Villanova’s transition under new leadership, what Willard brings from Maryland, the continuity he’s maintaining with traditions like Summer Jam, and how the program is resetting after a few turbulent years. They also dive deep into roster talk, from standout freshman Chris Jeffrey (Mount Zion Prep) to Temple transfer Zion Stanford and Bryce Lindsay, the former JMU guard poised to make an early impact.

The Full 40 is BACK to discuss the new head Coach Kevin Willard & wrapping up the team’s performance in the Crown tournament.

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The Full40 + The Godfather Chris discusses the official start of Villanova’s search for a new basketball coach.

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In this episode of The Full 40, hosts Willy and Trevor delve into Villanova’s recent struggles on the court as March approaches. They analyze the team’s performance, discuss potential strategies for improvement, and assess what these challenges mean for their postseason aspirations. Tune in for an in-depth conversation on the Wildcats’ journey through adversity and their path forward.

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With just one game left in the regular season, the Full 40 crew breaks down how things should play out for Villanova. In the first half of the episode, they dive into next year’s roster, imagining what the team could look like if every eligible player returns.

They also discuss the Big East Tournament and the Crown Invitational, analyzing what’s at stake for the Wildcats.

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The Full 40 talks about the Uconn fiascio and than the Marquette boat racing. The bubble hasn’t full popped but some of us wish it had.

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The Full40 breaks down the blowout loss to Providence and the what seems like ages ago win vs #9 ranked St Johns.

What is to come? Likley more of the the same. Consistently inconsistent play

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Trevor and Willie return (without Brian 😢) to recap the wild scenes on Broad Street after Villanova’s big win over Xavier and explore the connection between Eagles Super Bowl victories and Nova basketball success. They break down a rough loss to Creighton, a gritty win over Xavier, and the flat performance against DePaul. With seven games left, they discuss player dynamics, team strategy, and the critical stretch ahead. Plus, they preview matchups with St. John’s and Providence, talk Eric Dixon’s scoring chase, and weigh in on Kyle Neptune’s future. Expect laughs, analysis, and plenty of Villanova hoops optimism!

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The Full 40 BREIFLY discusses the predictable loss to Marquette, but Trevor, Willy and Brian make the second half of the episode more fun with two different snake drafts

- Favorite Villanova Moment (Not March Madness)

- Favorite player who’s number likely won’t be in the rafters.

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