Vu Hoops: For Villanova Wildcats Fans

Jermaine Samuels went off against the Georgetown Hoyas, posting a career-high 32 points in the Villanova Wildcats' win on Sunday. The Wildcats got back on track with the win over the Hoyas and now they will turn their attention to the Marquette Golden Eagles and Creighton Bluejays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Villanova Wildcats took their first loss in Big East play on Wednesday night. They struggled with turnovers and a poor shooting night against a suffocating St. John's Red Storm defensive effort and their "40 Minutes of Hell" mentality. What went wrong? How can the Wildcats regroup? Is there reason to panic? After another round of scheduling musical chairs, the Wildcats will now play Georgetown this Sunday. (Good thing that Gonzaga game didn't work out, right?) The Hoyas are coming in fresh off of an upset of No. 15 Creighton. Can 'Nova bounce back? Also, if you need a Super Bowl rooting interest, go for Villanova alumnus Tanoh Kpassagnon and the Kansas City Chiefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Villanova Wildcats have extended their winning streak to nine games, after completing the sweep of the Seton Hall Pirates. Now, the Wildcats are gearing up for their meeting with the St. John's Red Storm, who are heating up after picking up their fourth-straight win in a close one over Marquette. We recap the Seton Hall game, preview the Johnnies, and take a quick look at Collin Gillespie, whose offensive efficiency rating is currently higher than 2016 Ryan Arcidiacono and 2018 National Player of the Year Jalen Brunson (!) We also take a deep dive into the mailbag, talking Fr. John Stack, Blue Blood Status, cereal mascots, and can 'Nova go undefeated in Big East play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the game against the UConn Huskies postponed, the Villanova Wildcats turn their attention towards a rematch with the Seton Hall Pirates on Saturday. It was a close one the last time out, what's in store for Round 2? Also, Big East commissioner Val Ackerman received a contract extension through 2024. Head coach Jay Wright provides a few snippets, some insight and a glimpse into Bryan Antoine's situation, Trey Patterson's first few days on campus, and the upcoming game against Seton Hall. We also express our condolences to the basketball program and D&B Tailors for the passing of Gabriele "Gabe" D'Annunzio, Jay Wright's and the basketball team's tailor. And of course, we end the episode with mail time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Villanova Wildcats won in classic Villanova fashion -- a second half surge. The Wildcats beat the Providence Friars and a sun delay for a 71-56 win over the weekend. We discuss some takeaways and thoughts on the game. We also take a look at the polls, and celebrate Collin Gillespie's journey (again) from a not-so-heralded recruit nationally to one of 10 midseason finalists for the Bob Cousy Award, an accolade given to the nation's top point guard in college basketball. Once again, if you're not on the 'Gillespie is legit' bandwagon, you're late, but still plenty of room to join! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Villanova Wildcats had some rust to shake off on Tuesday night, but they managed and survived a close one against the Seton Hall Pirates to remain undefeated in Big East play. Collin Gillespie and Jermaine Samuels dialed up some big performances, and Brandon Slater and Cole Swider stepped up in the starting five. Now, the 'Cats turn their attention to the Providence Friars, who are coming off of an upset of the Creighton Bluejays in Omaha. A recap and a preview, plus the mailbag! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The day is finally here! After back-to-back COVID-related pauses, the Villanova Wildcats are returning to the court with a clean bill of health and a game against the Seton Hall Pirates. It'll be Villanova's first game in nearly a month--since it last beat Marquette on Dec. 23. The Wildcats had a few injuries during the pause, but is expected to have everyone back, including Bryan Antoine. To add to the good news, 4-star commit Trey Patterson has decided to enroll at Villanova early, making him eligible for play and practice when the spring semester begins. Hopefully, that will be the last COVID pause for the 'Cats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Villanova Wildcats were dealt another tough bit of news. After undergoing a COVID-related shutdown shortly after the Marquette game, the Wildcats returned for practice on Sunday, only to be back on hiatus less than 24 hours later, after two players tested positive for the coronavirus. Head coach Jay Wright shared some thoughts and insight on the situation, as he manages the team from afar and goes through the final day of his personal quarantine. As a result of the postponement, the Wildcats will miss their next three games and may return in time for their Jan. 15 game against the UConn Huskies. Also, the NCAA announced that the entire men's college basketball championship tournament will be played entirely in Indiana, a move that it contemplated doing earlier in the season, but has confirmed it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the game against Virginia was cancelled, the Villanova Wildcats were able to bring back Big 5 foe St. Joe's onto the schedule. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl led a strong, balanced, all-around effort by the 'Cats, as Villanova won by 20 points. Maybe his facemask is filled with good luck? Now, the Wildcats are refocusing back on Big East play, as they prepare for a trip to Milwaukee to take on the Marquette Golden Eagles. Also, we react to social media reactions to the Villanova-St. John's game on Dec. 30 being postponed. We top things off with a crowded mailbag before going on a holiday hiatus. See you in 2021! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Villanova Wildcats head coach Jay Wright picked up his 600th win on Wednesday night against the Butler Bulldogs. Villanova tempered the flames from a hot Butler start, took the lead, and eventually pulled away late to win 85-66 in the Wildcats' home opener. Before and after the game, Wright was pretty low-key about his milestone achievement and his players were taken by surprise. Also, there's a funny story about Fr. Peter in there as well. Now, the Wildcats are searching for a replacement game since they are unable to play against the Virginia Cavaliers. We get an update on how that search is going, and toss a few ideas. We also have a wide-ranging mailbag of questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Comeback 'Cats were at it in their Big East opener, as the Villanova Wildcats used a couple of massive runs in the second half to overcome a big deficit against their rival Georgetown Hoyas. Villanova heated up from long range, then clamped down on the defensive end to go ahead and ultimately win, 76-63. With the DePaul Blue Demons undergoing a COVID-related shutdown, the 'Cats now turn their attention to the Butler Bulldogs in their first true home game at Finneran Pavilion on Wednesday night. It's a new-look Butler team that has also faced its share of COVID-related shutdowns and will be playing its first game since Nov. 25. Also, we can now (tentatively) look forward to the rest of the Big East schedule! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Villanova Wildcats begin conference play with a showdown against the Georgetown Hoyas. We take a look at the Wildcats' rivals, who enter Friday 2-2. There are also some more scheduling changes and potentially more matchups on the horizon. Aside from the scheduling scramble, we discuss Coach K's latest comments, and Jay Wright opens up about he feels about suits and basketball games. Does he want a more casual style moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

V's up, horns down! The Villanova Wildcats picked up a big 68-64 win over the Texas Longhorns in a contest between two top 25 ranked teams. We discuss some takeaways and standouts, as well as go through a crowded mailbag, where we discuss Jay Wright's hypothetical cowboy hat, early report card grades, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After an extended stay in Mohegan Sun, the Villanova Wildcats will finally say good bye to Bubbleville. Before leaving, they managed to pick up a lopsided win over the Hartford Hawks. While they were heavy favorites to emerge victorious, there were plenty of positives from the game -- from the bench production to the balanced scoring. Now, they'll gear up for a much tougher opponent in the Texas Longhorns, who are currently undefeated at 4-0. We preview Texas, and discuss the confirmed Dec. 19 game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. We top off the episode with a crowded mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apologies! Some technical issues caused by the recording device affected the final audio, so as a way to protect your ears from static and blown out audio, the best compromise was to make it sound like AM radio...which you'll see what we mean. This episode focuses on the Villanova Wildcats' season-opening early-season tournament win at the 2K Empire Classic, followed by a disappointing loss to Virginia Tech in overtime. With St. Joe's shutting down for COVID-related reasons, the Wildcats have scheduled a new impromptu opponent in Bubbleville: the Hartford Hawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time in eight months, college basketball is back! Wednesday marks opening day for the 2020-21 season. The Villanova Wildcats open up things with the Boston College Eagles, a rematch of the 2006 Sweet 16. Afterwards, the Wildcats will take on the Arizona State Sun Devils or the Rhode Island Rams. The Baylor Bears had to drop out of the tournament due to their head coach testing positive for COVID-19, leading to the Rams to take their place. We preview and take another look at the teams that will be competing alongside 'Nova at the 2K Empire Classic. Back at Villanova, the school announced that it will be limiting its fan attendance policy even further, only allowing families of players to attend home games. Also, the One Bite Pizza Review for Campus Corner came out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saddiq Bey is headed for Detroit, after the Pistons picked him up with the 19th overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft. We take a moment to congratulate the Villanova Wildcats standout. With Villanova players taken in four straight years, is it time for the world to stop sleeping on Jay Wright's ability to send players to the NBA? (Yes.) We also wrap up our look around the Big East with the second half of our 2020-21 season preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Normally we'd have an episode devoted to non-conference and then another for Big East play, but with the shortened season, we decided to preview all of Villanova's non-conference games and a couple of Big East teams. We'll hit the rest of the Big East teams on Thursday. Before we dive into the 2020-21 schedule, the NCAA announced that it will be bubbling up for the NCAA Tournament, with all rounds taking place in Indianapolis. Also, Barstool's Dave Portnoy made a visit to Campus Corner, one of the greatest establishments of all time. And Villanova Wildcats alum Maalik Wayns is a basketball coach now! Lastly, best of luck to Saddiq Bey in the NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Lane joins the State of the Nova Nation's Season 6 Premiere, where we discuss the team's high ceiling, preseason buzz, take a look at some Villanova Wildcats coming off of redshirt years. We also attempt to begin to piece together what the potential rotation looks like. It's a close to impossible task to truly project the rotation with the abundance of talented returners. Seems like a good problem for the 'Cats, as they've already received plenty of preseason buzz. With virtually everyone back and no freshmen to break in, Villanova is primed for a big season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The college basketball season has come to an abrupt end. There's a different kind of March Madness, and it's not the NCAA Tournament. Live from self-quarantine zones, we discuss the end of the season and the shutdown of sports across the country. We recap the end of the Big East Tournament, the final AP poll, what could have been for the Villanova Wildcats, and what's in store for the future. Is everyone coming back? We also answer one last mailbag, with questions ranging from recruiting to Saddiq Bey, which players would you quarantine with, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices