Hosts Mark Zanetto and Tee Baker check in on UConn women's basketball; there's excitement around their prospects for this season, like every year, especially with stars like Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd leading the charge. The team's upcoming college basketball season and the NCAA basketball season are fast approaching, which has fans eager for the start of the season. We also discuss the "unanimous" rookie of the year, Paige Bueckers..

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In this episode, the hosts discuss three new players joining the UConn women's basketball team. Blanca Quinonez, Kayleigh Heckel, and Gandy Malou Mamel..and their potential impact on the team's championship hopes. They analyze how these additions could elevate the team to an unbeatable force in college basketball and the NCAA.

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0:00 – 2:00 | Intro & Episode Overview

2:00 – 10:00 | Spotlight on Blanca Quinonez: skills, fit & impact

11:00 – 17:00 | Kayleigh Heckel breakdown: strengths & potential role

20:00 – 28:00 | Gandy Malou Mamel analysis: game style & championship impact

28:00 – 31:14 | Fun closing game: Famous women’s coaches in history

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In this episode, we break down the recruitment of four-star forward Cole Cloer from Hillsborough, NC, and why his decision may come down to the UConn Huskies and the NC State Wolfpack.

We explore:

• Why UConn makes sense for Cloer, including Dan Hurley’s championship pedigree, NBA pipeline, and the Alex Karaban connection.

• Why NC State is a contender, with Will Wade offering Cloer the chance to be a hometown hero and centerpiece of the Wolfpack rebuild.

• The Hurley vs. Wade coaching battle, and what it means for Cloer’s future.

If you follow UConn Basketball, NC State Basketball, or ACC/Big East recruiting, this is a must-listen.

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Why the next few months are huge for UConn men’s basketball. Before the 2025 season tips off, Dan Hurley and his staff face potential turnover of 8–10 players, with five guaranteed departures. We break down the recruiting board — Junior County, Qayden Samuels, Dylan Mingo, Abdou Toure, Cole Cloer, Colsten Landrew, and Bryson Howard — and reveal who’s the true priority and who may likely be wearing UConn Blue next season.

Video Chapters – UConn Recruiting Chessboard

0:00 – Intro / Why the Next Few Months Are Critical

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0:50 – The Big Picture: Roster Reset in Storrs

2:00 – Who’s Guaranteed to Leave (Smith, Millender, Koromo, Reed, Karaban)

4:30 – Who Could Leave Too (Solo, Jaylin, Silas, Braylon, Reibe)

6:30 – Junior County Scouting Report

8:30 – Qayden Samuels Scouting Report

10:30 – Dylan Mingo Scouting Report

12:30 – Abdo Toure Scouting Report

14:30 – Cole Cloer Scouting Report

16:30 – Colben Landrew Scouting Report

18:30 – Bryson Howard Scouting Report

20:30 – Closing Monologue & Predictions

24:00 – Final Thoughts / Go Huskies

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UConn women’s basketball faces big questions — and big opportunities. In this episode, we talk about the state of college basketball, life after Geno Auriemma in Storrs, and break down who could make up UConn’s starting lineup of the future. From Jana El Alfy’s international pedigree to Serah Williams’ All-Big Ten dominance, KK Arnold’s leadership, and Ashlynn Shade’s sharpshooting, here’s how the Huskies could be built to contend for years to come.

Video Chapters

0:00 – Intro: State of college basketball

2:00 – Breaking down UConn’s bigs and guards

7:45 – Who’s the odd player out? (Ashlynn Shade or Jana El Alfy)

15:00 – Serah Williams’ impact & Ohio State’s rise in women’s hoops

19:00 – Ohio State making moves in women’s basketball

21:30 – Could a relegation model work in college sports?

26:00 – Life after Geno: lessons from the Kevin Ollie era

28:30 – Predicting UConn’s starting lineup (with one surprise)

29:30 – Outro

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Can Dan Hurley and UConn keep their recruiting hot streak alive by landing another 5-star freshman? We dive into the player’s profile, the Huskies’ roster fit, and what this commitment could mean for the future of UConn basketball. Don’t miss this breakdown of one of the most important recruiting battles of the year.

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UConn women’s basketball enters the 2025–26 season chasing perfection. Host Mark Zanetto previews two of the most important Huskies: Azzi Fudd, stepping into a bigger leadership role, and Sarah Strong, the superstar sophomore already regarded as one of the best players in the country. What’s expected, what they’ve already accomplished, what they need to improve, and why this team could realistically go 40–0 and capture its 13th national championship.

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Chapters

0:00 – Intro

1:20 – Azzi Fudd Player Preview

8:30 – Transition

9:30 – Sarah Strong Player Preview

18:00 – Outro

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Welcome to The Hoops Cap Pod! In this latest basketball podcast, Host Mark Zanetto breaks down why the UConn Huskies' quest to win 3 national championships in 4 years hinges on two key players: Alex Karaban and Solo Ball. We dive into what’s expected, the success they’ve already achieved, their prospects for the season, and what each needs to improve for the Huskies to stay at the top of college basketball. We provide in-depth basketball analysis of the Huskies and the entire Big East as a whole.

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0:00 – Intro

1:30 – Alex Karaban Player Preview

14:00 – Solo Ball Player Preview & End of Show

21:02:Outro

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Mark Zanetto and Tee Baker break down Paige Bueckers’ historic 44-point game, UConn’s new championship banners, and Sue Bird’s legacy in this episode. They analyze Paige’s record-setting efficiency and what it means for her WNBA future, explore how UConn’s banner tradition builds culture while spotlighting underrated Huskies like Ashley Battle and Tiffany Hayes, and reflect on Sue Bird’s statue unveiling in Seattle, her impact at UConn, her four WNBA titles, and her role as a trailblazer who paved the way for stars like Paige Bueckers.

0:00 – Paige Bueckers’ 44-Point Performance & WNBA Rookie Scoring Record

10:38 – UConn’s New Banners & Most Underrated Huskies in Program History

21:15 – Sue Bird’s Statue & Legacy in UConn, WNBA, and Sports

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