Mark Zanetto gives his live reaction to UConn vs Michigan State — instant analysis, key takeaways, and what it means for the Huskies moving forward.

UConn comes way with a hard fought victory over Tom Izzon and his Michigan State Spartans in the last preseason game heading into the regular season.

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Tonight’s preseason matchup between the UConn Huskies (ranked #5) and the Michigan State Spartans (KenPom #25 / EvanMiya #22) isn’t about the fastest pace—it’s a calculated war of structure. UConn ranked 353rd in tempo last season, MSU came in at 231. Expect half-court sets, position battles, and big decisions in the paint.

In this episode, I’m joined by Andrew Talks Hoops of Spartans Illustrated to peel back the layers:

• ✅ What Michigan State’s identity looks like this year

• 🔍 Player matchups to watch: Coen Carr, Jeremy Fears Jr.

• 🏥 UConn’s rotation changes: missing Tarris Reed (hamstring), Braylon Mullins (ankle), but the return of Silas Demary Jr

• 🎯 Why tonight is a measuring stick for both programs

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro & context

2:15 MSU identity & tempo breakdown

5:30 Player spotlights & key matchups

10:00 UConn injury update & rotation impact

14:20 Final takeaways & what to watch

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UConn continues to build for the future — and this recruit might be the cornerstone of what’s next in Storrs. Mark Zanetto and Tee Baker dive into what makes this player a potential culture-setter, how he fits Dan Hurley’s system, and why this could be the start of another championship run.

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UConn women’s basketball is back — and no one covers the Huskies like Chelsea Sherrod of SNY. In this episode of The Hoops Cap Pod (part of the Big East Energy Network), we dive deep into the preseason polls, national expectations, and all the storylines shaping the 2025–26 season.

We go over the 5 topics ever UConn fan needs to know. Chelsea shares her insight on Sarah Strong’s rise into the National Player of the Year conversation, Azzi Fudd’s return, and how this team handles the pressure of another title run without Paige Bueckers. We also break down Geno Auriemma’s leadership, Caroline Ducharme’s importance to team chemistry, and the biggest threats standing in UConn’s way — from South Carolina and LSU to the rest of the Big East. And is this the quietest team Geno has ever had?

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UConn Basketball is back! The Hoops Cap Pod breaks down UConn’s exhibition win over Boston College — the good, the bad, and the phenomenal. From Braylon Mullins’ instant impact to Malachi’s energy and Alex Karaban’s leadership, we dive into early takeaways, defensive intensity, and what it all means heading into the 2025–26 season. Plus, the latest on Colben Landrew’s recruitment and Big East Media Day preview.

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The biggest question in women’s college basketball recruiting right now —

Where will Olivia Vukosa play next season?

We break down every angle in this episode of Big East Energy:

🏀 The Coaches — Geno Auriemma’s UConn legacy, Dawn Staley’s modern dynasty at South Carolina, Kim Mulkey’s NIL empire at LSU, Vic Schaefer’s rise at Texas, and Kevin McGuff’s Ohio State rebuild.

🌆 The Campuses — Austin’s lifestyle, Columbia’s charm, Baton Rouge’s buzz, Storrs’ basketball heartbeat, and Columbus’ consistency.

💰 The Factors — NIL, exposure, player development, and who can build Olivia into the next superstar of women’s hoops.

We’ve got predictions, context, and perspective — all leading to one big question:

Who Gets BIG O?

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We sit down with Ian O’Connor, co-author of Never Stop, to unpack Hurley’s Lakers flirtation, burnout, Geno Auriemma’s “Band-Aid” talk, and the edge that drives UConn’s next era.

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Jake Weingartner joins the Hoop Cap to discuss UConn recruiting and the latest news surrounding potential players. Hear the latest on Connecticut basketball and what to expect for the upcoming recruiting class.

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The Hoops Cap Pod host, Mark Zanetto, discusses the UConn Women and whether or not they can be stopped. Maggie Vanoni offers her insights following the open practice and assessing UConn's strengths heading into the Start of the Season. Who looked good? Who has the potential to start? How's Geno Auriemma going to handle having 15 healthy players? Is losing Paige Bueckers to the pros too big a loss to stay dominant? Who fills the leadership she left behind? ARE they destined to win another NCAA tournament, Lucky No. 13? Or will another contender take the crown?

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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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