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Hoops Cap Pod

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Welcome to the Hoops Cap Pod — your essential fix for everything UConn Men’s and Women’s Basketball. Hosted by Mark Zanetto, the Hoops Cap Pod is the only show bringing you year-round coverage, insider analysis, and passionate storytelling from the Hoops Capital of the World. From game previews and postgame breakdowns to transfer portal news, recruiting, and exclusive interviews — this is your fro... more

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Catch the latest episode of The Hoops Cap as Mark Zanetto returns to break down the current state of Big East basketball. Get analysis on the teams powering the conference today.

This episode of The Hoops Cap focuses on the latest updates from aroun... more

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Welcome back to The Hoops Cap podcast! In today’s episode, host Speaker A sits down with UConn Huskies starting point guard, Silas Demary Jr. Hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina, Silas has made waves in college basketball as an SEC All-Freshman at G... more

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UConn has built a dynasty on elite rim protection and versatile bigs—now,

The Chinese Standout (Xin Xu): 22 yr old is 7 Ft 5 and already making waves in the CBA with Guangdong, Xin Xu is the defensive force everyone is talking about. We break dow... more

UConn Transfer Portal LIVE Update – Huskies Reload the Frontcourt for 2026-27! Dan Hurley and staff have been busy in the portal after losing Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed Jr., and others.

Latest adds Wofford SG Nils Machowski, rim-protecting bigs Naj... more

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Silas Demary Jr.
Starting point guard for the UConn Huskies, led team in big games and recognized for defensive prowess
UConn Huskies
Episode: Silas Demary Jr on UConn, Big East Battles, and Building a Championship Culture
Kenny Freeze
Tallest man at the Final Four event, UConn supporter appearing on the live show
UConn fan community / AVI Athlete Value Index (mentioned)
Episode: UConn STUNS Duke with MullinsMania, Punch Their Ticket to the Final Four
Andre Gray
Associate head coach at Western Carolina University (SoCon)
Western Carolina University
Episode: Can Furman Pull Off the Upset vs UConn?
Rasheen Davis
Assistant coach at Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University
Episode: Can Furman Pull Off the Upset vs UConn?
Bryan DeNovellis
Guest analyst from Tri-State College Basketball Podcast
Tri-State College Basketball Podcast
Episode: Seniors, Honors, and a Big East Battle: UConn Edges Seton Hall + Live Reaction with Bryan DeNovellis
Don Maleto
CEO of the Connecticut Boys & Girls Club and former basketball coach
Connecticut Boys & Girls Club
Episode: Behind UConn’s Victory and Empowering Connecticut Youth: A Deep Dive with Don Maleto
Tyrone Burson
Comedian and UConn basketball fan
Burston with Comedy
Episode: 10-0 IN THE BIG EAST! UConn Survives Providence Battle | Live Reaction & Analysis
Ryan Boatright
Former UConn Basketball Player, National Champion, and one of UConn's all-time leading scorers
University of Connecticut
Episode: The Boat Breakdown | Ryan Boatright on if UConn Will Keep It Rolling this season
Katie Sharp
Basketball stats expert and analyst, former Connecticut resident.
Sports Reference
Episode: UConn Huskies: NCAA Tournament Scenarios & Metrics Deep Dive with Katie Sharp the "Queen of Stats"

Host

Mark Zanetto
Host of The Hoops Cap Pod and primary analyst for UConn basketball coverage.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • 5 Star Quality

    Mark gives you the honest truth about Huskies basketball whether good or bad. Great content to keep you up to date on all things UConn Basketball.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MCatt22
    United States6 months ago
  • UConn

    I enjoy Mark’s passion for UConn. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coach spang
    United Statesa year ago
  • LFG

    Mark is a great job. You should definitely check this out if you want any UConn related content.

    And also the big East shows that he’s bringing to big East energy soon!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Great UC show
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best UConn Pod

    Mark is excellent and knows UConn inside and out. I look forward to each and every time a pod drops. Locked On will miss him. Go Huskies!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jdipollina
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise host's passion and knowledge about UConn history and players.
Great Texas-level attention to detail in Huskies coverage, with clear takeaways.
Gives fans a sense of community and timely updates beyond game recaps.
Consistent production and deep dives make it a must-listen for UConn fans.

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Silas Demary Jr on UConn, Big East Battles, and Building a Championship Culture
Q: What was it like stepping into UConn's offensive system, and how did your past experiences help you adapt?
Silas explained that his NBA camp experiences with complex plays helped him read and adapt to UConn's offense quickly, allowing him to learn and execute on the fly.
Silas Demary Jr on UConn, Big East Battles, and Building a Championship Culture
Q: How did the portal process feel, and what were the deciding factors to commit?
He described it as a hectic, speed-dating-like process where he weighed comfort, fit with the system, and the potential for a lead role on a winning team.
Silas Demary Jr on UConn, Big East Battles, and Building a Championship Culture
Q: What drew you to UConn, and how did the coaching staff impact your decision?
Silas cited the program's big-stage reputation, the coaching staff's tough but supportive approach, and the All-Access videos showing the staff's high standards, which made UConn feel like the right environment for growth.
Seniors, Honors, and a Big East Battle: UConn Edges Seton Hall + Live Reaction with Bryan DeNovellis
Q: What are the main concerns moving forward into the NCAA tournament?
Turnovers and free-throw efficiency were the key concerns, especially in tight games; guard play and the ability to close out late in games will be crucial, along with how officiating is called in different venues.
Seniors, Honors, and a Big East Battle: UConn Edges Seton Hall + Live Reaction with Bryan DeNovellis
Q: Two-part question: what contributed to the slow start on senior night, and how did that affect the game flow?
The emotional pomp around the ceremony seemed to pull focus, causing a measured start; once the team settled, the game tightened and UConn found its rhythm, led by Karaban and timely plays from others.

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5. Bryan DeNovellis
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8. Ryan Boatright

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