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Holy Nova
by Big East Energy
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.
Episodes
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Denise Dillon & Kennedy Henry Break Down Nova WBB’s Season + Geno’s Thoughts
Welcome to another episode of Holy Nova! In this episode, we break down all the big takeaways for Villanova from Big East Media Day. Our focus is on women's basketball, but we open discussing Kevin Willard telling the media he isn't recruiting any high schoolers this year. The rest of the show is...
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Villanova Basketball Preview: Chuck Everson on Luigi Suigo, Roster Size, & Barkley Stories
In this episode of Holy Nova, Matt Janus is joined by Villanova legend and "Mr. Villanova" Chuck Everson to break down the latest surrounding Nova Basketball! Chuck gives his firsthand impressions of 7'3" Italian freshman center Luigi Suigo and senior guard Tyler Perkins following his recent...
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What Does Landing Luigi Suigo Mean For Villanova? Holy Nova Instant Reaction
Luigi Suigo is officially a Villanova Wildcat! In this Holy Nova instant Reaction show, Matt Janus breaks down why the "Italian Wemby" choosing college over the NBA draft completely changes the upcoming season and shifts Villanova's ceiling from a bubble team to a Sweet 16 contender or better. 🔔...
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Can Villanova Culture & the "Nova Knicks" Stop Wemby & the Spurs
The "Nova Knicks" Vie to Make NBA Finals History! 🏀 | Can Villanova Culture Stop Wemby & The Spurs? The New York Knicks are on the precipice of NBA history, and the entire basketball world can’t stop talking about Villanova! With Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart making up three-fifths...
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The Luigi Suigo Gamble: Why Villanova Is Betting Big on a Shot at Landing the Italian Standout
🏀 Villanova Basketball Transfer Portal Update | Will Luigi Suigo Commit to the Wildcats? | Holy Nova Podcast Villanova’s offseason may come down to one decision… and one name: Luigi Suigo. On this episode of Holy Nova, Matt Janus and David White break down Villanova basketball’s aggressive…
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Villanova Transfer Portal Update: The Search for a Big Man Continues
🏀 Villanova Transfer Portal Update: We’ve hit a lull in the NCAA Transfer Portal season, making it the perfect time to take stock of the Villanova Wildcats' roster for the 2026-27 season. In this episode, Matt Janus and David White break down Kevin Willard’s "net positive" portal haul, including...
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Did Villanova Go From Portal Disasters to Portal Masters?
Villanova Basketball: Portal Madness & The New-Look Wildcats 🏀 The transfer portal has been a rollercoaster for Nova Nation, swinging from a week of "utter disaster" to a bounty of new talent committing to the Wildcats. In this edition of Holy Nova, host Matt Janus breaks down the roster…
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Villanova's Portal Pain: Reaction to Acaden Lewis and Bryce Lindsay Leaving the Cats
The "modern reality" of college basketball just hit the Main Line like a freight train. On this edition of Holy Nova, we break down a gloomy Easter Sunday that saw the Villanova program rocked by the departures of Acaden Lewis and Bryce Lindsay to the transfer portal. Host Matt Janus is joined by...
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Villanova’s Season Ends in Heartbreak & the Interview Quote That Melted the Internet
Villanova Season Over: Disaster in the First Round & Kevin Willard’s Viral "Fire the Staff" Quote Villanova’s season ended in heartbreak with an 86-76 loss to Utah State in the NCAA Tournament's opening round. Despite holding a 10-point lead early in the second half and shooting a blistering...
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Villanova vs. Utah State: NCAA MBB Tournament First Round Preview & Predictions 🏀
Villanova vs. Utah State: NCAA Tournament First Round Preview & Predictions 🏀 The drought is over! For the first time in four years, Villanova Basketball is back in the Big Dance. But the road doesn't get any easier as Kevin Willard and the Wildcats prepare to face a dangerous Utah State team in...
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Villanova vs Texas Tech: Preview WBB NCAA Tournament First Round Predictions & Analysis
Villanova vs. Texas Tech: WBB NCAA Tournament First Round Preview 🏀 The bracket is out, and the task gets real for Denise Dillon and the Wildcats. After what some call a "slap in the face" 10-seed—despite finishing second in the Big East—Villanova prepares to face a tough Texas Tech squad in the...
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Villanova Star Jasmine Bascoe Talks Her Game, Her Teammates' Growth & Cats' Postseason Potential
Villanova’s sophomore sensation, Jasmine Bascoe, joins Matt Janus on this edition of Holy Nova to discuss the Wildcats’ incredible 23-win regular season and their upcoming run in the Big East Women’s Basketball Tournament. As the second seed in the tournament, Villanova is heading into the...
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St John's vs. Villanova Preview: Red Storm REDEMPTION or Wildcat BREAKTHROUGH
In this episode of Holy Nova, host Matt Janus is joined by St. John’s expert Jay Holahan from the Johnnies Report to preview the high-stakes Saturday night rematch between Villanova and St. John’s at Madison Square Garden. The discussion centers on whether the Red Storm can bounce back from a...
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Big East Battle: Villanova vs. UConn Preview & Predictions | Energy Exchange
The Big East is heating up as Villanova (21-5) prepares to host UConn (24-3) in a massive Saturday night showdown at XFinity Mobile Areana in Philly. In this episode of Energy Exchange, Matt Janus (Holy Nova Podcast) and Mark Zanetto (The Hoops Cap) break down why this has become a "must-win" for...
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Villanova SURVIVES Overtime Thriller at Xavier! | UConn Week Preview
Villanova survives an absolute thriller in the Queen City!. After a "hair-pulling" overtime victory against the Xavier Musketeers, UConn week has officially arrived on the Main Line. We preview both the men's and women's programs' bid to upset the Huskies. In this edition of Holy Nova, Matt Janus...
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Villanova-Georgetown Preview: Key Matchups, Stats & Predictions for Saturday's Big East Rematch
In this edition of Energy Exchange on the Big East Energy Network, hosts Matt Janus (Holy Nova podcast) and Rasheen Carbin (Bleeding Blue and Gray podcast) preview the upcoming Saturday rematch between Villanova and Georgetown in Washing DC. Coming off a four-game winning streak, the Hoyas look…
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Villanova Sweeps Seton Hall: What do Malachi Palmer & Tyler Perkins' Performances Mean?
Villanova took care of business at home, sweeping the season series against Seton Hall and building crucial leeway in the Big East standings. In this edition of Holy Nova, Matt Janus and David White are joined by Bryan Webster of Pirate Vibes for a postmortem on a game that was much more dominant...
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Villanova Beats Georgetown: Why are These Two Programs Headed in Opposite Directions?
Villanova runs away from Georgetown in the second half and the crews from the Holy Nova Podcast and Bleeding Blue and Gray break down the two distinctly different places these programs currently reside. While it was a close game at the half, the second half saw Villanova pull away for a dominant...
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A Conversation with Nova WBB Head Coach Denise Dillon
This edition of Holy Nova features host Matt Janus sitting down with head coach Denise Dillon to discuss the Wildcats’ impressive 14-3 start, their defensive identity, and the upcoming challenge of facing the top-ranked and undefeated UConn Huskies. 🏀 In This Episode: The Big East Grind: Coach...
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Villanova Has a Night! Wildcat Men Reach Big 5 Title Game, Women DESTROY Top 25 Opponent!
What. A. Night. Villanova fans — this one had EVERYTHING. The men’s team battles through an uneven first half, responds with grit, and punches their ticket to the Big Five Championship, while the women’s team goes on the road and dominates a Top-25 opponent in one of the most complete…
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Cult Hero in the Making? Duke Brennan’s 20 Rebound Night Fuels Villanova's Win...How good is he?
🏀 Villanova Basketball Bounces Back! | Duke Brennan Dominates, Acaden Lewis Responds & Queens Recap | Holy Nova Villanova earned its first win of the Kevin Willard era with a statement performance against Queens! Matt Janus and David White break down everything from the Wildcats’ bounce-back...
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Did Villanova Blow It or Prove Something? Full Reaction to the BYU Loss
Villanova basketball came this close to pulling off a huge upset over No. 8 BYU — but did the Wildcats let one slip away? 🏀 On this episode of Holy Nova, Matt Janus and David White break down Villanova’s season opener from every angle: what went right, what went wrong, and why there’s still…
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SURPRISING UPSET Villanova Women’s Basketball Falls to Fairfield--Hear From Head Coach Denise Dillon
Villanova Women’s Basketball suffered a surprising early-season upset at the Finneran Pavilion, falling to Fairfield, 75-63. On this episode of Holy Nova — part of the Big East Energy Network — Matt Janus and David White break down what went wrong for Denise Dillon’s Wildcats, from the defensive...
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Will Top 40 Recruit Chase Foster Choose Villanova & What KenPom Rankings Reveal About Wildcats
🏀 Will Villanova Land Top-40 Recruit Chase Foster? | Holy Nova Podcast A major recruiting decision is on the horizon for Villanova Basketball — Top-40 national prospect Chase Foster is set to announce his college choice, and the Wildcats are in the mix. Matt Janus and David White break down…
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Villanova Still Commands Respect? Big East TV Breakdown & Big Ten Private Capital Bid Fallout
The Big East just dropped its 2025–26 men’s basketball TV schedule, and Villanova fans have plenty to talk about. From national TV exposure on FOX and TNT to streaming games on ESPN+ and Peacock, Matt Janus and David White break down what the new broadcast deal says about the Wildcats’ brand…
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Significant Injury Hits Villanova Already! Ripple Effects on Roster & Impact on Big East/NCAA hopes
Villanova Basketball just took a tough hit with its first major injury of the season — and the ripple effects could reshape the Wildcats’ 2025-26 outlook. In this episode of Holy Nova, Matt Janus and David White break down what the injury means, how it shifts expected roles for players like…
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Devin Askew’s Last Chance: Can the 5 Star Find a Fairy Tale Finish at Villanova?
Devin Askew’s college basketball journey has been anything but ordinary. Once a five-star prospect, Askew is now on his fifth school in six years and hoping for a storybook ending with Villanova Basketball. From his rocky start at Kentucky, tough stop at Texas, injury setbacks at Cal, and...
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Seton Hall Insider Shares With Villanova Fans What to Expect From Kevin Willard’s Coaching Style
🚨 Villanova Basketball fans — the Kevin Willard era is officially here! But what does it really mean to root for a Kevin Willard–coached team? On this episode of Holy Nova, we break it all down with special guest Bryan Webster, Seton Hall fan and host of the Pirates Vibes Podcast on the Big East...
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Is Acaden Lewis Villanova's Next Great Guard?
Is Villanova about to unleash its next superstar? 🚨 In this episode of Holy Nova, we take a deep dive into freshman guard Acaden Lewis — a player already drawing NBA buzz and whispers of maybe even being a potential one-and-done. We break down what makes Lewis special, how he fits into…
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Is Villanova or Georgetown Better Positioned for Return to Big East Glory?
Villanova Basketball and Georgetown Basketball are two of the most storied programs in the Big East. But which team is better positioned to climb back to the top of the conference? In this video, we break down both programs—analyzing recent struggles, roster moves, recruiting wins, and coaching...
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From Rollie to Jay to Willard. The Villanova Stories You've Never Heard with Chuck Everson
Relive one of the most iconic moments in college basketball history with Villanova legend Chuck Everson. As a key role player on the 1985 Villanova Wildcats, Chuck helped the Wildcats shock the world by defeating Georgetown in the NCAA Championship Game—a moment that remains one of the greatest...
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Should the Big East and ACC Actually Merge?
Should the Big East & ACC Merge? | Villanova Basketball, Conference Realignment & College Hoops Talk The college sports landscape is changing fast – but should the Big East and ACC actually merge? Matt Janus and David White dive deep into the slowly growing chatter around a potential Big East-ACC...
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How the New Villanova Coaching Staff is WINNING on the Recruiting Trail
Recruiting is the lifeblood of college basketball, and Villanova’s new coaching staff is proving they can compete with the best. In this episode of Holy Nova, Matt Janus welcomes 247 Sports Villanova Analyst Leader Johnson to break down how Kevin Willard and his staff are dominating the…
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The Best and Worst Case Scenarios for Villanova This Season in the Big East
The dawn of the Kevin Willard era is here, and Holy Nova is looking at what success and failure might look like in Year One! In this episode, Matt Janus and David White dive into the best and worst case scenarios for Villanova Basketball in the 2025-26 Big East season. Can the Wildcats surprise...
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Recruiting Expert: Villanova Can Absolutely Land Prospect Chris Washington Jr.
🚨 Holy Nova Offers a Villanova Recruiting Update! 🚨 Villanova is back in the mix for elite high school talent — and recruiting insider Jake Weingarten of StockRisers.com says Chris Washington Jr. is a perfect fit for the Wildcats. In this episode of Holy Nova, we dive into Villanova's top 2026...
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What Impact WIll Mike Brown Have on Nova Knicks
🎥 What Impact Will the Mike Brown Have on the Nova Knicks? After a dramatic and twist-filled search process, the New York Knicks have announced Mike Brown as their new head coach. In this video, we break down what this hire means for the "Nova Knicks" and whether it could signal any potential...
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Who Are the Top 5 Most Underrated Villanova Players of the Last 25 Years?
🏀 Who Are the Top 5 Most Underrated Villanova Basketball Players of the Last 25 Years? | Holy Nova Podcast It's time to show some love to the overlooked legends of Villanova Basketball! On this episode of Holy Nova, Matt Janus and David White dive deep into the last quarter century of Nova hoops...
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Eric Dixon Injury News & Who are the Top 1 on 1 Players in Villanova History?
On this edition of Holy Nova, we discuss the latest summer storylines around Villanova Basketball: 🏀 Eric Dixon Injury Update — What does Villanova’s all-time leading scorer’s setback mean for his future with the Los Angeles Lakers? 🏀 Big 5 Pod Shuffle — How Nova’s new Big 5 Pod partners will...
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Temple Insider Thinks Transfer Zion Stanford Has Chance to Thrive at Villanova
🚨 Temple Expert Thinks Zion Stanford Is the Real Deal 🚨 Temple insider and Philly radio voice Ray Dunne joins Holy Nova to break down why Zion Stanford's transfer to Villanova is such a big deal for the Wildcats and the Big East. From his Philly roots to his explosive growth at Temple, Stanford...
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The Godfather of Villanova Women's Basketball Harry Perretta
🏀 The Godfather of Villanova Women’s Basketball | Harry Perretta Talks Portal Additions, the Return of Jasmine Bascoe, and Life After Coaching Legendary coach Harry Perretta, the winningest coach in Villanova Women's Basketball history, joins Holy Nova to talk about retirement, staying involved…
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How Does Kevin Willard get Villanova Headed in the Wright Direction?
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...
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Holy Nova Episode 1: The Expectation Game. Nova's New Normal
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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.
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