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 Holy Nova is your all-access pass to Villanova basketball. Hosted by Matt Janus and David White, this twice-weekly show dives deep into both the men’s and women’s programs—breaking down games, spotlighting players, and delivering sharp, insider-driven analysis from the heart of Nova Nation. Whether it’s a clutch win at the Pavilion or a rising star on the women’s roster, Holy Nova brings the energy, insight, and passion every Wildcat fan deserves.2025 - Big East Energy
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  • How Does Kevin Willard get Villanova Headed in the Wright Direction?

    How Does Kevin Willard get Villanova Headed in the Wright Direction?
    Jun 18 2025
    After three rocky years and growing frustration post-Jay Wright, Villanova basketball enters a bold new chapter with Kevin Willard taking the helm. In this episode, Matt Janus and David White break down what Willard brings to the Main Line — from his deep coaching roots and fresh roster-building philosophy to a faster-paced style of play and a reimagined version of Villanova’s famed culture. Willard’s honesty, adaptability, and vision could be just what the Wildcats need to find their edge again. Plus, the guys tackle NIL realities, Jay Wright’s presence and the challenges of modern college basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 m
  • Holy Nova Episode 1: The Expectation Game. Nova's New Normal

    Holy Nova Episode 1: The Expectation Game. Nova's New Normal
    Jun 13 2025
    🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your favorite moment from the show! You can also follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and socials... @BigEastEnergy 🎙️ Presented by the Big East Energy Podcast Network – your home for all things Big East basketball. Check out https://bigeastenergy.com/ for more! Welcome to the debut episode of Holy Nova! Hosts Matt Janus and David White dive into the national media’s criticism of Villanova basketball fans and their expectations in the post–Jay Wright era. Is Nova Nation being unfairly targeted? Plus, we break down Kevin Willard’s first season outlook, Villanova’s NIL and HOUSE settlement advantages, and whether Jay Wright will ever return to the sidelines. Spoiler: Josh Hart has thoughts. 👉 Weekly coverage of Villanova Men’s & Women’s Basketball 💬 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more Big East energy! #Villanova #CollegeBasketball #HolyNova #BigEast #JayWright #NIL00:00 – Intro: Are Villanova fans’ expectations too high? 03:08 – Kyle Neptune vs. Craig Esherick: Georgetown parallels 05:20 – National media vs. fanbase patience 06:45 – Why it’s fair for Nova fans to expect greatness 08:15 – Comparing post-Calhoun UConn to post-Wright Nova 09:40 – Long-term expectations: Top Big East, Sweet 16s 11:25 – Villanova’s historical coaching success 13:50 – Outlook for Kevin Willard’s first season 15:30 – Massive roster turnover and transfer portal strategy 17:05 – Fan expectations: short-term vs long-term goals 18:25 – HOUSE settlement explained 20:00 – Why Villanova benefits as a basketball-centric school 21:40 – Title IX concerns and NIL distribution 23:15 – Strategic Excellence Fund vs Friends of Nova 24:50 – Will the $20M cap hold—and what if it doesn’t? 26:35 – The NIL arms race and Big East survival 28:15 – Meet the hosts: Matt Janis & David White 30:20 – Jay Wright is not going to the Knicks. Are we sad about it? 31:30 – Wright's legacy: preserved by staying retired 32:45 – Outro: Like, subscribe & Big East Energy Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 m
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