Jaden Daly from "A Daly Dose of Hoops" has been covering the MAAC men's basketball for 14 years. He knows the league better than anyone and offers his team by team breakdown of (Quinnipiac, Iona, St. Peter's, Marist, Fairfield, Sacred Heart, Merrimack and Manhattan) predictions, players to watch, surprise teams and more.…

UConn beat writer Dave Borges previews the Huskies and Big East Conference. Can UConn 3-peat as national champions? Who are UConn's biggest challengers in the Big East Conference? Plus Bryan offers his predictions and analysis of St. John's and Seton Hall. 5:00 - Dave Borges on UConn and Big East Bryan's Breakdown: 34:00 - St. John's analysis and p…

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Hi ladies and gents, Welcome to episode 25 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with Kelsey Fuller, a current player for Southeastern Louisiana University. Among other things, we talk about her experience playin…

Bryan DeNovellis recaps an exciting exhibition game between Rutgers and St. John's, won by St. John's 91-85. Bryan gives his analysis of both team's performances and individual players, plus post game comments from Rick Pitino and Steve Pikiell. Podcast Topics 3:40 - 21:30 St. John’s 3:50 Zuby Ejiofor 7:50 RJ Luis 11:00 Kadary Richmond, Simeon Wilc…

Hi ladies and gents, Welcome to episode 24 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with Hla Ku Gay, a former player for Niagara University. Among other things, we talk about his experience adjusting to America as a…

Hi ladies and gents, Welcome to episode 23 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with Troy Brady, a former player for Canisius University. Among other things, we talk about his decision not to play academy soccer…

Full coverage of Rutgers MBB Media Day and observations from open practice. Comments from Steve Pikiell and Bryan's 1 on 1 interview with senior captain Jeremiah Williams (29:00 - 39;00) Other topics include: Impact of freshmen Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, Rutgers length and depth, Center battle between Emmanuel Ogbole and Lathan Sommerville, trans…

Ivy League Player of the Year, Caden Pierce, joins the podcast to preview the Tigers season. Caden also discusses why he ultimately returned to Princeton and turned down NIL opportunities elsewhere. He and fellow junior, Xaivian Lee, promise to be one of the best 1-2 junior tandems in the country, as Princeton tries to regain the Ivy League Title w…

Author Richard Kent joins Bryan to talk about his latest book, "The Madness of Ivy Basketball" which chronicles a wild season of men's and women's basketball in the Ivy League. Richard, who grew up in New Haven, CT as a fan of Yale and Princeton too, is currently a color commentator for Yale basketball. He offers plenty of anecdotes and insight int…

Hi ladies and gents, Welcome to episode 22 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with Bryce Tramuta, a professional soccer player for FC Buffalo. Among other things, we talk about his experience winning the State…

Hi ladies and gents, Welcome to episode 21 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with Nuukele Gboe, a professional soccer player for Georgia FC. Among other things, we talk about his experience leaving Liberia at…

As summer workouts are underway at Rutgers, Head Coach Steve Pikiell assesses his most talented roster ever. Pikiell talks about: dealing with high expectations adding experienced players through the portal addressing free throw woes incoming freshman class team size, depth and versatility what the offense will look like 2024-25 schedule and more!…

Hi ladies and gents, Welcome to episode 20 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with Ernest Bawa, a current player at Syracuse University. Among other things, we talked about his experience growing up in Accra, …

UConn Head Coach Dan Hurley joins Bryan DeNovellis in the wake of Alex Karaban's announcement that he's returning to Storrs. Hurley covers a number of topics including: Karaban's return His "deepest roster ever" Incoming transfers (Reed and Mahaney) and freshman McNeeley Why he engages opposing fans Next Year's non-conference schedule Quest to 3-Pe…

Hi ladies and gents, Welcome to episode 19 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with Alex Grattarola, a former player for both Wayland Baptist University and Canisius University. Among other things, we talk abou…

Hi ladies and gents, Welcome to episode 18 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with Michael Leon, a current player for The University of Michigan. Among other things, we talk about his experience growing up in …

Hi ladies and gents, Welcome to episode 17 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with Matt Freese, a professional soccer player for NYCFC and the USMNT. Among other things, we talk about his trial experience at L…

Hi ladies and gents, welcome to episode 16 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with Filippo Tamburini, a former player at Canisius University and The University of Rhode Island. Among other things, we talk abou…

Seton Hall Radio Announcer Dave Popkin joins Bryan to discuss Seton Hall's thrilling win over Indiana State to claim the program's 2nd NIT Championship and recap the Hall's 25-win season. Plus Bryan analyzes UConn's dominating win over Purdue to claim their 2nd straight NCAA Title and 6th in program history. Hear Bryan's thoughts along with postgam…

Fran Fraschilla previews the NIT Final Four and the NCAA Final Four as Seton Hall and UConn both try to win national titles. Fraschilla will broadcast the NIT Final Four and Title Game on ESPN. He breaks down Seton Hall's road as the Pirates try to win what would be their 2nd NIT Title in program history (1953). And Fraschilla also breaks down UCon…

Hi ladies and gents, welcome to episode 15 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with KK Baffour, a current player for Notre Dame men's soccer. Among other things, we talk about his experience growing up in Kumas…

Veteran CBS Broadcaster Ian Eagle previews the NCAA Tournament, first round matchups in Brooklyn, and his promotion to lead play by play announcer. Ian also recounts a story of when NBA center, Rick Mahorn, gave him a "wedgie" on an airplane! Yes, it really happened! Plus Bryan recaps Wagner's win over Howard and preview's St. Peter's and Yale :00 …

Donald Copeland joins Bryan to discuss Wagner's historic NEC Championship run and automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. It's just the 2nd time in program history. It's even more amazing Copeland did it with 7 healthy players for 2 and a half months. Plus Bryan breaks down the St. John's win over Seton Hall in the Big East Tournament. What went righ…

Quinnipiac Coach Tom Pecora joins Bryan to talk about QU's first-ever MAAC Regular Season Title and how his team is preparing for the MAAC Tournament in Atlantic City. Plus the MAAC Coach of the Year shares stories from his 40 years of coaching in high school, JUCO, and schools like UNLV, Hofstra, Fordham and Quinnipiac. Plus Bryan goes Around the …

Central Connecticut Coach Patrick Sellers joins Bryan to talk about CCSU's NEC Regular Season Championship - the Blue Devils 1st since 2007. Sellers also shares stories from his days as an assistant under head coaches like Howie Dickenman, Jim Calhoun, Greg McDermott and Greg Herenda. Plus Bryan goes Around the Tri-State 29:46 UConn 35:50 Seton Hal…

UConn Coach Dan Hurley discusses the Huskies' 78-54 win over Villanova, his team's pursuit of a Big East Regular Season Title, and a preview of UConn's final home game vs. Seton Hall. Plus Bryan recap's St. John's big win at Butler, as the Red Storm are back in contention for an NCAA Tournament at-large bid, and Seton Hall's no-show at Creighton…

Jaden Daly, of A Daly Dose of Hoops, covers the MAAC like no other journalist. He breaks down the wide open race in the MAAC with host Bryan DeNovellis. With two weeks to go in the regular season, as many as 5 teams have a shot to win the regular season title. Plus Bryan goes "Around the Tri-State" 33:00 UConn 39:30 Seton Hall 45:20 St. John's 50:1…

Hi ladies and gents, welcome to episode 14 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with Leah Pais, a professional soccer player for Throttur FC. Among other things, we talk about her experience playing in League 1 …

ESPN's Seth Greenberg joins Bryan DeNovellis to discuss: 1:40 Seton Hall's 19-point comeback win over St. John's and the Pirates' toughness 6:45 St. John's struggles and Rick Pitino's postgame rant about his players and team facilities 10:25 and UConn's 14-game win streak and dominance under Dan Hurley. 17:40 FDU's players getting stuck in a freigh…

NJIT Coach Grant Billmeier joins Bryan DeNovellis to break down the Highlanders recent upsets of Vermont and UMass Lowell, the stellar play of freshman Tariq Francis and how the team has won 3 of its last 4. Plus Bryan goes Around the Tri-State with 18:20 St. John's 33:00 Rutgers

Hi ladies and gents, Welcome to episode 13 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with Chris Rindov, a professional soccer player for Sporting Kansas City in the MLS. Among other things, we talk about his experien…

UConn Play by Play Announcer, Mike Crispino, joins Bryan to talk about the Huskies' 21-2 start, their 11-game Big East winning streak, the play of Cam Spencer and Donovan Clingan, the remaining schedule, UConn's quest to repeat as National Champs and which team would win if the 2023 UConn team played the 2024 team? Around the Tri-State 33:00 Seton …

Monmouth Coach King Rice talks with host Bryan DeNovellis about the Hawks come-from-behind win over Hofstra, career win #200, coaching his son Xander (who's leading the MAAC in scoring), and the prospects of having "Beer Garden Saturdays" at home games. Around the Tri-State 25:20 - Rutgers 32:50 UConn 36:40 Seton Hall 42:25 Quinnipiac 46:05 NJIT 48…

Hi ladies and gents, welcome to episode 12 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with Nikkye DePoint, a former professional and U.S. Youth National team player. Among other things, we talk about his experience wi…

Host Bryan DeNovellis recaps a wild weekend in the Tri-State as... :00 UConn beats up Creighton and grinds out a win at Villanova ' 10:35 Seton Hall falls short against Creighton in Triple Overtime (but the officials stole the spotlight) 27:30 St. John's comeback falls short in another one-point loss to Marquette 37:50 Rutgers road woes continue wi…

New York Post Sportswriter Zach Braziller joins Bryan DeNovellis to recap Seton Hall's 80-65 win over St. John's. The Johnnies played without Coach Rick Pitino or Guard Dana Dingle who both had COVID. Seton Hall improved to 12-1 vs St. John's all-time at the Prudential Center. Plus Bryan goes "Around the Tri-State" 34:50 UConn 39:40 Central Connect…

Hi ladies and gents, welcome to episode 11 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with Carissima Cutrona, a former player of The University at Buffalo and MedKila IL, a professional team in Norway. Among other thi…

Princeton Forward Zach Martini joins host Bryan DeNovellis to talk about the Tigers 13-1 start, their recent win over Harvard, his recovery from a collapsed lung, his 3-point shooting, being a "Princeton student-athlete" and then plays "Guess that Country's Flag" with host Bryan DeNovellis :00 - 27:00 Plus Bryan Goes Around the Tri-State with: Seto…

Seton Hall Center Jaden Bediako joins Bryan DeNovellis to talk about the Pirates upsets of #7 Marquette and #23 Providence. Bediako also discusses: playing for Shaheen Holloway, Seton Hall's defense, the bench, offensive rebounding and playing against big men in the Big East. Plus Bryan goes Around the Tri-State with: 26:15 - St. John’s 31:00 - UCo…

Former St. John's coach and current ESPN Broadcaster, Fran Fraschilla joins Bryan DeNovellis to talk Seton Hall, St. John's, the Big East, and his coaching days at St. John's. Plus a post-game brawl between Providence and Villanova from the 80s involving Rick Barnes you won't believe! 2:00 Seton Hall upsets #23 Providence 15:20 St. John's beats But…

Derek Simpson's late 3-pointer helps Rutgers survive a scare from Stonehill, plus Daniss Jenkins leads St. John's to a win over Hofstra despite 47 points from Tyler Thomas and Dstone Dubar; and Bryan goes "Around the Tri-State" with Fairfield, Iona, Monmouth and Princeton Rutgers - 2:27 St. John's - 17:10 Around the Tri-State - 32:30 My Wish for th…

Hi ladies and gents, welcome to episode 10 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with Shakur Mohammed, a professional soccer player for Orlando City in the MLS. Among other things, we talk about his experience le…

Host Bryan DeNovellis recaps the performance of both teams. :4:00 Seton Hall analysis and reaction from head coach Shaheen Holloway and Forward Dre Davis 21:20 UConn analysis and reaction from head coach Dan Hurley 36:00 Around the Tri-State

Fox Sports Play-By-Play Announcer John Fanta is my guest as we grade the performances of UConn, St. John's and Seton Hall in the non-conference and look ahead to their opening week of Big East Play. John will also be on the microphone for Marquette and Providence and previews both teams. 1:40 - Providence and Marquette 7:50 UConn 15:40 St. John's 2…

Fairfield Interim Coach Chris Casey joins host Bryan DeNovellis to talk about the Stags 3-game win streak over Rider, Yale and Sacred Heart. Other topics include, Fairfield's elite backcourt, the status of transfer Alexis Yetna, his 38-year coaching career at stops like St. John's Niagara, Central CT, LIU Post and Rutgers-Newark, and a letter he on…

:00 Rutgers upsets Seton Hall 70-63, and wins at the Prudential Center for the first time in 10 years. The return of Mawot Mag provided a huge lift for Rutgers. Cliff Omoruyi was named MVP and the Scarlet Knights hit 12 3s, their most in nearly 2 years! 20:30 Meanwhile Seton Hall was sulking after the loss and has one last shot to beat a Power 5 op…

Sportswriter Jerry Carino previews the Rutgers/Seton Hall Garden State Hardwood Rivalry and discusses the impact of Dylan Harper's decision to commit to Rutgers. Thanks to Harper, Rutgers currently owns the #2 recruiting class in the country behind only Duke. Jerry and host Bryan DeNovellis break down the keys for both Seton Hall and Rutgers in the…

Former Rutgers and Seton Hall Coach Fred Hill relives his memories of the Rutgers/Seton Hall rivalry and also promotes a 2024 Summer Basketball Cruise and Tour of Croatia with a team of New Jersey college stars. Plus Bryan goes Around the Tri-State 37:40 Princeton 45:10 St. John's 50:50 St. Peter's

Austin Johnson, Rutgers radio broadcaster and former player joins Bryan DeNovellis to analyze Rutgers 5-game winning streak heading into their Big Ten opener against Illinois. Johnson also talks about his new radio podcast "Crashing the Boards" with broadcaster Dave Popkin. Plus Austin and Bryan rank New Jersey's D1 teams 1 through 7. Bryan also go…