VU Hoops - The State Of The Nova Nation PodcastVillanova Wildcats Sports, News, & Informationhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49451/vuhoops_FAV.png2024-03-26T05:00:00-04:00http://www.vuhoops.com/rss/stream/178588102024-03-26T05:00:00-04:002024-03-26T05:00:00-04:00State of the Nova Nation Podcast: 2023-24 Season In Review
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<p>Wrap up the season with Emma and Pat on the season 9 finale</p> <p id="7VSKc0">The State of the Nova Nation podcast releases new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning.</p>
<p id="dM7wsx">You may also listen to the podcast for free on a variety of platforms, including <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?xcust=___sb__p_23869394__t_w__r_vuhoops.com__d_D&id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-nova-nation/id1164456274?mt=2" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><strong>iTunes/Apple Podcasts</strong></a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3t8RRnanBh37qqyGNZKLGu?si=SDbakSmFSCmmBZ39lplPhA"><strong>Spotify (a bit later in the day)!</strong></a></p>
<p id="2iG45d"><strong>Episode Description: </strong>Emma and Pat bring you the season 9 finale of State of the Nova Nation by answering a variety of key questions about the season. How do you look back on the season? What was the best moment? Who was the most disappointing and many more questions are answered. The crew also takes a look at the incoming recruiting class and outlines priorities in the transfer portal for this spring. They both discuss Mark Jackson’s comments on Kyle Neptune and the university’s decision to retain the coach for year 3. They then finish the episode answering your questions in the final mailbag of the season. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod. </p>
<p id="5rOuUN">Thank you for listening this season! </p>
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https://www.vuhoops.com/2024/3/26/24112032/state-of-the-nova-nation-podcast-2023-24-season-in-reviewPatrick Zeng2024-03-19T05:30:00-04:002024-03-19T05:30:00-04:00State of the Nova Nation Podcast: Here We Go Again
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<p>Nova is headed back to the NIT after their season ended at MSG</p> <p id="7VSKc0">The State of the Nova Nation podcast releases new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning.</p>
<p id="dM7wsx">You may also listen to the podcast for free on a variety of platforms, including <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?xcust=___sb__p_23856945__t_w__r_vuhoops.com__d_D&id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-nova-nation/id1164456274?mt=2" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><strong>iTunes/Apple Podcasts</strong></a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3t8RRnanBh37qqyGNZKLGu?si=SDbakSmFSCmmBZ39lplPhA"><strong>Spotify (a bit later in the day)!</strong></a></p>
<p id="2iG45d"><strong>Episode Description: </strong>Emma and Pat discuss <a href="https://www.vuhoops.com">Villanova</a>’s week at Madison Square Garden which culminated in their defeat to Marquette on Thursday night. They then move into the NCAA Tournament selection results and analyze what went wrong for the Big East. They finish the show with a <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nit-tournament">NIT</a> preview ahead of Nova’s date with VCU at the Finn on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod. </p>
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https://www.vuhoops.com/2024/3/19/24105353/state-of-the-nova-nation-podcast-here-we-go-again-villanova-wildcats-nit-college-basketballPatrick Zeng2024-03-12T05:00:00-04:002024-03-12T05:00:00-04:00State of the Nova Nation podcast: 2024 Big East Tournament Preview
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<p>A comprehensive preview of each team’s chances in this year’s Big East Tournament.</p> <p id="7VSKc0">The State of the Nova Nation podcast releases new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning.</p>
<p id="dM7wsx">You may also listen to the podcast for free on a variety of platforms, including <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?xcust=___sb__p_23856945__t_w__r_vuhoops.com__d_D&id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-nova-nation/id1164456274?mt=2" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><strong>iTunes/Apple Podcasts</strong></a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3t8RRnanBh37qqyGNZKLGu?si=SDbakSmFSCmmBZ39lplPhA"><strong>Spotify (a bit later in the day)!</strong></a></p>
<p id="2iG45d"><strong>Episode Description: </strong>Emma and Pat are joined by the great Eugene Rapay (@erapay5) to preview the Big East Tournament. The trio break down each game throughout the Tournament by debating keys to victory and important performers. They predict the outcome of each session and finally, Emma, Pat and Eugene discuss Villanova’s chances this week and how the team’s performance will lead to a NCAAT bid.</p>
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https://www.vuhoops.com/2024/3/12/24098136/state-of-the-nova-nation-podcast-2024-big-east-tournament-previewEmma Houghton2024-03-07T05:30:00-05:002024-03-07T05:30:00-05:00State of the Nova Nation podcast: Layup Lines
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<p>Villanova’s at large NCAA Tournament took a huge hit on Wednesday night</p> <p id="7VSKc0">The State of the Nova Nation podcast releases new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning.</p>
<p id="dM7wsx">You may also listen to the podcast for free on a variety of platforms, including <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?xcust=___sb__p_23854399__t_w__r_vuhoops.com__d_D&id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-nova-nation/id1164456274?mt=2" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><strong>iTunes/Apple Podcasts</strong></a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3t8RRnanBh37qqyGNZKLGu?si=SDbakSmFSCmmBZ39lplPhA"><strong>Spotify (a bit later in the day)!</strong></a></p>
<p id="D2eNuE"><strong>Episode Description:</strong> Emma and Pat give you their instant reaction from <a href="https://www.vuhoops.com">Villanova</a>’s defeat in New Jersey at the hands of the Seton Hall Pirates. They debate the ramifications to this loss for Nova’s tournament hopes, highlight the unforced errors that cost the Cats’ the game and take a look ahead to the impending visit from Creighton on Saturday. They finish the show by answering your questions in the mailbag. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod. </p>
<p id="xeQ3AL"><em>If the embedded player doesn’t load below, you may also listen to the episode by </em><a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/state-of-the-nova-nation"><em><strong>clicking here.</strong></em></a></p>
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https://www.vuhoops.com/2024/3/7/24092904/state-of-the-nova-nation-podcast-layup-lines-villanova-basketballPatrick Zeng2024-03-05T05:00:00-05:002024-03-05T05:00:00-05:00State of the Nova Nation podcast: Step One
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<p>Villanova gets a huge Quad 1 win against Providence and is one more win away from potentially sealing its NCAAT fate.</p> <p id="7VSKc0">The State of the Nova Nation podcast releases new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning.</p>
<p id="dM7wsx">You may also listen to the podcast for free on a variety of platforms, including <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?xcust=___sb__p_23850243__t_w__r_vuhoops.com__d_D&id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-nova-nation/id1164456274?mt=2" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">iTunes/Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3t8RRnanBh37qqyGNZKLGu?si=SDbakSmFSCmmBZ39lplPhA">Spotify (a bit later in the day)!</a></p>
<p id="D2eNuE"><strong>Episode Description:</strong> Emma and Pat break down Villanova’s 71-60 win over Providence on Saturday afternoon. But first, the duo discuss how this win impacts the NCAA Tournament chances of ‘Nova, PC and other Big East teams. They talk about Villanova’s dynamic defense over the course of the last month and how Justin Moore has turned back into the leader of this team. Lastly, Emma and Pat preview Villanova’s next “play-in” game against Seton Hall on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.</p>
<p id="xeQ3AL"><em>If the embedded player doesn’t load below, you may also listen to the episode by </em><a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/state-of-the-nova-nation"><em>clicking here.</em></a></p>
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https://www.vuhoops.com/2024/3/5/24090358/state-of-the-nova-nation-podcast-step-oneEmma Houghton2024-02-29T05:30:00-05:002024-02-29T05:30:00-05:00State of the Nova Nation: Quad 1 Season
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<p>Villanova handled their business on Tuesday night, but a big week for the Cats’ is just getting started </p> <p id="onh9iX">The State of the Nova Nation podcast releases new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning.</p>
<p id="845T82">You may also listen to the podcast for free on a variety of platforms, including <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?xcust=___sb__p_23843794__t_w__r_vuhoops.com__d_D&id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-nova-nation/id1164456274?mt=2" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><strong>iTunes/Apple Podcasts</strong></a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3t8RRnanBh37qqyGNZKLGu?si=SDbakSmFSCmmBZ39lplPhA"><strong>Spotify (a bit later in the day)!</strong></a></p>
<p id="K20iTP"><strong>Episode Description: </strong>Pat breaks down Villanova’s comprehensive takedown of the Georgetown Hoya’s on Tuesday night at the Pavilion. He spotlights the Wildcat’s recent dominance in the series, the combination of Eric Dixon and Justin Moore as well as the enhanced ball movement which was on display. He then previews the Cats’ drip north to the AMP on Saturday before finishing with the mailbag. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod. </p>
<p id="Fu4n7i"><em>If the embedded player doesn’t load below, you may also listen to the episode by </em><a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/state-of-the-nova-nation"><em><strong>clicking here.</strong></em></a></p>
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https://www.vuhoops.com/2024/2/29/24086202/state-of-the-nova-nation-quad-1-seasonPatrick Zeng2024-02-27T05:30:00-05:002024-02-27T05:30:00-05:00State of the Nova Nation podcast: Missed Opportunity
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<p>The Cats were blown away in the 2nd half by the Huskies </p> <p id="onh9iX">The State of the Nova Nation podcast releases new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning.</p>
<p id="845T82">You may also listen to the podcast for free on a variety of platforms, including <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?xcust=___sb__p_23841873__t_w__r_vuhoops.com__d_D&id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-nova-nation/id1164456274?mt=2" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><strong>iTunes/Apple Podcasts</strong></a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3t8RRnanBh37qqyGNZKLGu?si=SDbakSmFSCmmBZ39lplPhA"><strong>Spotify (a bit later in the day)!</strong></a></p>
<p id="lO1Djv"><strong>Episode Description: </strong>Pat takes you through <a href="https://www.vuhoops.com">Villanova</a>’s 78-54 defeat at the hands of the <a href="https://www.theuconnblog.com">UConn</a> Huskies. He dissects the offensive approach, focuses on Nova’s tendency to allow for kill shots and compares the styles of Brendan Hausen vs Cam Spencer. He then discusses the upcoming Georgetown game before analyzing what is needed down the stretch from Nova to keep a NCAA Tournament bid alive. Be sure to follow the show on X @SoNNpod, subscribe wherever you listen and leave us a rating. </p>
<p id="I7eSH5"><em>If the embedded player doesn’t load below, you may also listen to the episode by </em><a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/state-of-the-nova-nation"><em><strong>clicking here.</strong></em></a></p>
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https://www.vuhoops.com/2024/2/27/24084291/state-of-the-nova-nation-podcast-missed-opportunityPatrick Zeng2024-02-22T05:00:00-05:002024-02-22T05:00:00-05:00State of the Nova Nation: Moore Progress
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<p>Villanova gets another bubbly win as the stakes for a NCAA Tournament bid continue to rise.</p> <p id="onh9iX">The State of the Nova Nation podcast releases new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning.</p>
<p id="845T82">You may also listen to the podcast for free on a variety of platforms, including <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?xcust=___sb__p_23841873__t_w__r_vuhoops.com__d_D&id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-nova-nation/id1164456274?mt=2" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">iTunes/Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3t8RRnanBh37qqyGNZKLGu?si=SDbakSmFSCmmBZ39lplPhA">Spotify (a bit later in the day)!</a></p>
<p id="K20iTP"><strong>Episode Description: </strong>Emma and Pat break down Villanova’s bubbly 72-62 win over Butler on Tuesday night. The duo discuss Justin Moore’s resurgent performance, the team’s strong offensive night and Butler’s questionable decisions on guarding Eric Dixon. Then they debate Nova’s future in the NCAAT with five games left in the regular season before answering questions from a fan mailbag. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.</p>
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https://www.vuhoops.com/2024/2/22/24079753/state-of-the-nova-nation-moore-progressEmma Houghton