Ryan Arcidiacono and Kyle Lowry will officially be G.O.A.T.ed when they have their jerseys retired in February. Huge shoutout to the iconic Wright era point guards. There are plenty of opinions regarding the next pair to receive the honor, and we weigh in. Afterwards, we look at the DePaul Blue Demons game and the overtime escape act. Then, we gear up for a final showdown with the American Conference edition of the UConn Huskies, before they move to the Big East next year. Wouldn't it be great to sweep the three-year series? Lastly, there's a crowded mailbag, including pineapples on pizzas, inbounds plays, a would-you-rather Duke or Kentucky question, and much more!

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Being the Georgetown Hoyas just never gets old. Saddiq Bey exploded for a highly efficient 33-point performance against the Hoyas, leading the way in the Villanova Wildcats' victory. It was another solid defensive performance against opposing key players, and it looks like the 'Cats aren't sleeping in the streets anymore with a solid team-wide shooting performance. Next up for the 'Cats is a showdown with the DePaul Blue Demons, who are hungry for their first Big East win.

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The Villanova Wildcats pulled off their first road victory in Big East play this season, doing it in come-from-behind fashion. After a real slow start, Villanova turned it on in the second half, raising the intensity defensively. It also helped having a 24-point performance from Collin Gillespie, some crucial plays in the closing minutes, and a clutch offensive rebound by Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. It was certainly an impressive win for the 'Cats, who continue to elevate their play on the defensive end. Offensively, is Villanova's recent shooting woes just a rough patch or a sign of more troubling things down the road? Also, we discuss the WIldcats' slick new alternative jersey that's pitch blue -- not black -- and where they stand among the others, as well as take a look ahead to Saturday's game against the Georgetown Hoyas.

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Happy New Year! The State of the Nova Nation is back after a holiday hiatus, and there a couple of games to look back upon, with showdowns against the Xavier Musketeers and Marquette Golden Eagles. It's early in conference play, but across the conference it's looking like road wins are going to be even harder to come by than usual. Can AP Coach of the Decade Jay Wright get his Villanova Wildcats to regroup in time for their trip to Omaha?

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The Villanova Wildcats got an early Christmas present, as they were able to hang on for a one-point upset victory over the visiting Kansas Jayhawks. It was a back-and-forth game, and while 'Nova was able to hit the big shots in crucial moments, its defensive effort is what stole the show. The 'Cats had their best showing on that end of the court so far this season. Is this a sign that things are going to turn the corner? We also take a look ahead to next week's Big East opener with the Xavier Musketeers and preview the first conference game of the season. We also discuss the new uniforms, Maddy Siegrist's new record, Coach of the Decade, and more!

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The Villanova Wildcats might have dodged a bullet. After the game against the Delaware Blue Hens, Dylan Painter made his official debut with his new squad on Tuesday night and killed it off the bench, supplying a team-high 19 points in 18 minutes in a win over in-state rival Delaware State. After starting up the Dylan Painter CAA Player of the Year campaign, we dive into the upcoming clash with No. 1-ranked Kansas Jayhawks. We preview Saturday's big game, from on the court matchups, to crowd sizes, key players to watch for, and everything else in between. We finish things off with another loaded mailbag at the end of the show.

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The Villanova Wildcats were able to successfully fend off the Delaware Blue Hens in their late comeback attempt for their teammate Dylan Painter. No revenge was had, but now the 'Cats can turn their eyes to the upcoming matchup with the No. 1-ranked Kansas Jayhawks. We look back at the Never Forget Tribute Classic showdown, as well as the new edition of the polls.

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We've got a lot to catch up on! Chris Lane joins the show, as we recap the Penn Quakers and Saint Joseph's Hawks Big 5 matchups. The Villanova Wildcats are now 3-0 in Big 5 play, and there's been a lot of free time with huge gaps in between games, so we take a look back at some of the younger guys and some impressions of the team from their previous two wins. Also, we preview the upcoming game against the Delaware Blue Hens, reminisce on some cold, and good Villanova basketball games of the past, sift through a full mailbag of questions, and more!

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Justin Moore was shifted over to a bench role for Sunday's game against La Salle. Regardless, he came in and had a large impact, helping guide the Villanova Wildcats to a victory over Big 5 foes, the La Salle Explorers. The freshman guard had a game-high 25 points in the win, catching fire early. Despite the win, 'Nova has dropped one spot on the polls. It will look to prepare for a rematch against the Penn Quakers. The 'Cats will look to reclaim the Big 5 crown and avenging last season's upset loss would put them a step closer to attaining that goal.

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The Villanova Wildcats' early-season tournament streak has come to an end. 'Nova defeated the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders and Mississippi State Bulldogs, but fell to the Baylor Bears during the Myrtle Beach Invitational. We discuss some takeaways from the weekend. Also, the Athletic's Dana O'Neill released her college basketball all-decade team selections and it's missing a very prominent Wildcat, a two-time champion and consensus National Player of the Year. The conversation also has us thinking of a potential Villanova all-hero and all-villain decade team. We also preview the upcoming La Salle Explorers game, which will be the first Big 5 game for the 'Cats. We wrap things up by answering fan questions, covering topics such as Thanksgiving, turkey, minutes, rotation, panic buttons, and more!

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