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Three Point Play
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Three Point Play with Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia is a weekly college basketball podcast which will cover the biggest storylines, upsets, and teams in the world of college basketball leading up to The Big Dance.Contact us on Instagram: instagram.com/threepointplaypod, Twitter: @threepoint_playE-mail: [email protected]
Episodes
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The Big Ten Curse is OVER - Michigan Wins the Natty
For one last time this season, Justin Nicosia and the VICTORIOUS Patrick Cowger are back, this time to talk about Michigan's 69-63 victory in the National Championship game over the UConn Huskies. The two also discuss some offseason news. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: Instagram: @threepointplaypod Twitter:...
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The 2026 National Championship Preview
Patrick Cowger and Justin Nicosia recap the 2026 March Madness Final Four matchups in which the UConn Huskies and Michigan Wolverines were victorious over the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Arizona Wildcats, respectively. They also deliberate who will be victorious in the National Championship...
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BRAYLON MULLINS HITS THE BEST SHOT IN NCAA TOURNAMENT HISTORY | SWEET 16 / ELITE EIGHT RECAP & FINAL FOUR PREVIEW
That. Just. Happened. Patrick Cowger and Justin Nicosia react to a WILD second weekend of the 2026 Division I NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, including what may be the greatest shot in March Madness history by UConn’s Braylon Mullins to down Duke. Yes, they also recap the rest of the weekend...
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The Sweet 16 Has Arrived
Patrick Cowger and Justin Nicosia recap a fantastic first weekend of the 2026 Men's March Madness Tournament, and decide which teams are worthy of making the Final Four. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: Instagram: @threepointplaypod Twitter: @threepoint_play Justin's Twitter: @justinnicosia20 Patrick's…
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2026 March Madness Tournament Preview
Patrick Cowger and Justin Nicosia make their (not so) grand return with a preview of the sure-to-be-exciting 2026 NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Tournament. March Madness begins this week, and (despite some technical difficulties that we profusely apologize for), we're here with over two and a...
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And Then There Were Four... Will Auburn, Florida, Duke, or Houston Cut the Nets?
Justin Nicosia and Patrick Cowger discuss the first two weekends of the 2025 Division I NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. They talk about how the first two weeks of the tournament went, the implications of NIL and conference realignment, and go in-depth on the journeys Duke, Houston, Florida, and...
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We Have A Bracket... Best 1 Seeds Ever?
The GRAND return of the Three Point Play Podcast with Justin Nicosia and Patrick Cowger is all about the 2025 March Madness Bracket. The two break down the entire bracket, giving upset picks as well as their national champions. Enjoy! FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: Instagram: @threepointplaypod Twitter:...
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UConn is The 2nd Most Dominant Team EVER, and John Calipari is the new Arkansas Coach
In this episode of Three Point Play, Jack Heenan, Justin Nicosia, and Patrick Cowger react to UConn being the first repeat champions since 2006-07 Florida with their 75-60 win over Purdue in the 2024 National Championship Game. Also, the college basketball world was shook when former Kentucky…
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2024 Final Four Preview: Does UConn Repeat?
In this episode of Three Point Play, Jack Heenan, Justin Nicosia, and Patrick Cowger react to the second round games of the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, as well as preview the Final Four matchups between NC State and Purdue, and UConn and Alabama. They also give their picks to cut down...
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The 2024 Sweet 16 Preview
With the first weekend of the 2024 NCAA Tournament in the books, Jack Heenan, Justin Nicosia , and Patrick Cowger are here to reflect on the Rounds of 64 and 32 as well as preview the rest of the tournament. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: Instagram: @threepointplaypod Twitter: @threepoint_play Justin's...
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The ULTIMATE 2024 March Madness Preview
It's March Madness at Three Point Play, and Jack Heenan, Justin Nicosia, and Patrick Cowger have you covered with selection reactions, game picks, and everything in between. It's a long one, so buckle up, grab some popcorn, and enjoy this special edition of TPP. JOIN OUR BRACKET CHALLENGE:...
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2024 CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT PREVIEWS!
In this episode of Three Point Play, Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia discuss the teams that have already clinched bids in the NCAA Tournament by winning their conferences. They also give their championship picks and sleeper teams for the Big 12, ACC, Big East, Big Ten, SEC…
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THIS. IS. MARCH. Let's Talk About The Bubble
Jack Heenan makes his grand return to the podcast with Patrick Cowger and Justin Nicosia, as the three react to some of the big results from the past week, including Wake Forest's win over Duke which ended in a controversial court storm. After, the three talk extensively about the validity of the...
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Top 16 Seed Reveal, Rick Pitino said WHAT??, and UConn's dominance
In this episode of Three Point Play, Patrick Cowger and Justin Nicosia react to the NCAA Selection Committee's top 16-seed reveal, Rick Pitino's postgame press conference, and UConn's continued dominance this season, as well as some other big storylines in the world of college basketball. FOLLOW...
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Four Top-10 Matchups, Who Are the 1-seeds? Plus Some Crazy Thursday Finishes
In this episode of Three Point Play, Patrick Cowger and Justin Nicosia talk about the top-10 matchups between #4 Houston and #8 Kansas, #7 Duke and #3 UNC, #5 Tennessee and #10 Kentucky, and #2 Purdue and #6 Wisconsin. They also give who they think are deserving of the 1-seeds in the NCAA...
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Who Will Win the Big 12? UNC is Elite, and the Pac-12 Reeks
In this episode of Three Point Play, Patrick Cowger and Justin Nicosia take a look at the biggest storylines from each of the power six conferences, as well as the Big East. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: Instagram: @threepointplaypod Twitter: @threepoint_play Justin's Twitter: @justinnicosia20 Patrick's...
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The Cannibalistic Big 12, Surprising Big East, and Disappointing Pac-12
In this episode of Three Point Play, Patrick Cowger and Justin Nicosia discuss some of the surprising results from the past week of college basketball, including the in-fighting in the Big 12, some surprises (and blowouts) in the Big East, and the disappointment that is the final iteration of the...
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Bedlam in the Top 5 and Seton Hall is the Team of the Week
Patrick Cowger and Justin Nicosia discuss the impressive week for the Seton Hall Pirates, as they defeated Providence on the road and Marquette at home en route to a 4-1 start in the Big East. They also discuss the shocking results within the AP Top Five, as FOUR teams fell in the last two days…
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Memphis is a Good Basketball Team, and so is Purdue
Patrick Cowger and Justin Nicosia talk about this past week in college basketball. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: Instagram: @threepointplaypod Twitter: @threepoint_play Justin's Twitter: @justinnicosia20 Patrick's Twitter: @patrick_cowger Jack's Twitter: @JackHeenan1
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Is It Time To Worry About Villanova? Duke, Purdue, Kentucky, and Marquette also fall
Patrick Cowger and Justin Nicosia break down some of the crazy results in college basketball from the past week, including Northwestern's 92-89 overtime upset over #1 Purdue, Drexel's 57-55 victory over #18 Villanova, Georgia Tech's 72-68 win over #7 Duke, Wisconsin's 75-64 triumph over #3...
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Kansas Holds on, Michigan State Falls to 1-2, And The FINAL Gavitt Games Are Here
Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia are BACK with the FIRST reaction podcast of the 2023-24 College Basketball season. We talk about the Champions Classic games between Michigan State and Duke, and Kansas and Kentucky, as well as the losses by Michigan State and Duke against James...
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2023-24 Men's College Basketball Preview
It's a new season in NCAA Men's College Basketball, and Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia have you covered with an extensive preview! In this episode, we react to the AP Top 25, and Justin gives HIS top 25 teams in the country. Additionally, the boys preview each of the Power Six...
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THE FINAL FOUR IS HERE | Previewing the Action in Houston
The Final Four is here, with three teams (Miami, FAU, and San Diego State), who haven't ever won a tournament before. The favorite? #4-seed UConn. Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia discuss each team and who has the best chance to cut down the nets FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: Instagram:...
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NO #1 SEEDS REMAIN!!! Previewing the CRAZIEST Elite Eight of All-Time
For the first time EVER, no 1-seeds have made it to the Elite Eight!! Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan and Justin Nicosia discuss what might be the WILDEST Elite Eight ever. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: Instagram: @threepointplaypod Twitter: @threepoint_play
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Rick Pitino and Ed Cooley Get New Jobs and Previewing the Exciting Sweet 16
On this episode of Three Point Play, Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia discuss the recent hirings in the Big East and discuss the Sweet 16 (with a surprise appearance from Dylan Nazari)! This is an episode you won't want to miss! TIMESTAMPS: Rick Pitino/Ed Cooley (0:25) East Region...
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FDU AND PRINCETON KNOCK OFF PURDUE AND ARIZONA - Recapping a WILD First Round of March Madness, and Previewing the Round of 32
In what might have been the CRAZIEST Round of 64 in March Madness HISTORY, a 1-seed fell for just the second time EVER, a 2-seed lost, AND three other double-digit seeds advanced to the second round. Will Saturday and Sunday be able to build off of the absurdity of the first round? Find out in…
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MARCH MADNESS IS HERE: Full Bracket Breakdown + Mailbag Episode
March Madness is FINALLY here! With the NCAA Tournament Bracket having released just a few hours ago, Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia have all YOU need to know about The Big Dance. JOIN OUR FREE BRACKET CHALLENGE:...
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Power Six Conference Tournament Preview
Jack Heenan and Justin Nicosia discuss teams who have already clinched auto-bids in the NCAA Tournament, as well as preview the Power Six tournaments that have yet to tip off. (TIME STAMPS: BIDS ALREADY CLINCHED: 1:10 ACC: 12:02 P12: 33:36 B12: 45:43 B10: 1:01:03 BE: 1:12:35 SEC: 1:27:18)…
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Are Tennessee and St. Mary's FRAUDS? A Serious Conversation About the Bubble, and SUPER BOWL picks
On this episode of Three Point Play, Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia discuss the curious cases of Tennessee and St. Mary's, especially after their road losses to Vanderbilt and Loyola Marymount, respectively. They also discuss notable results from the past couple of days, and…
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Eight Ranked Teams Fall, The Big 12 is WILD, and a CRAZY Tuesday Slate
On this episode of Three Point Play, Patrick Cowger and Justin Nicosia discuss a WILD weekend in which eight ranked teams lost. They then discuss the current state of affairs in the Big 12 conference, and preview a wild Tuesday slate. SOCIALS: Instagram: @threepointplaypod Twitter: @threepoint_play
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Florida Knocks off Tennessee, The Big East Continues to Excite, and A Loaded Weekend
In today's episode of Three Point Play, Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia discuss how Florida got their biggest win of the season, what happened in the Big East this week, and preview some of this weekend's best games. SOCIALS: Instagram: @threepointplaypod Twitter: @threepoint_play
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Chaos in the Top 25 (Again), A Texas-Sized Comeback, and A Big Weekend for the Big 12
In today's episode of Three Point Play, Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia discuss many of this week's upsets in the Top 25, Texas Tech's big comeback, some teams' tournament resumes, and a whole lot more. SOCIALS: Instagram: @threepointplaypod Twitter: @threepoint_play
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Houston Falls to Temple, Kansas Drops Two in a Row, and What's Going on in the Big East?
In today's episode of Three Point Play, Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia discuss Houston's loss to Temple, Kansas' rough week, the Big East, and a whole lot more. SOCIALS: Instagram: @threepointplaypod Twitter: @threepoint_play
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UConn's Woes Continue, The Dominant Big 12, and The Confusing SEC
Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia are back to discuss UConn's recent rough stretch, as well as various topics related to the Big East, Big 12, and SEC Conferences before giving their picks for some of this week's top games. SOCIALS: Instagram: @threepointplaypod Twitter:...
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Chris Beard FIRED, Impressive Teams At New Year's, Weekend Preview
In today's episode of Three Point Play, Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia discuss Texas basketball's firing of Chris Beard, the most impressive teams in each of the Power Six conferences, and preview some of this weekend's best games. SOCIALS: Instagram: @threepointplaypod Twitter:...
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Maryland Falls Again, CBS Sports Classic Preview, Plus More Great Games
Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia recap the week's two high-profile games -- Memphis-Alabama and UCLA-Maryland, before previewing the most loaded weekend slate of the past decade. SOCIALS: Instagram: @threepointplaypod Twitter: @threepoint_play
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Chris Beard ARRESTED, Eight Ranked Teams Fall, and a Mid-Week Preview
The show opens with a lengthy discussion on the arrest of Texas men's basketball head coach Chris Beard, who has been accused of third degree felony assault of a family member with strangulation. Given the sensitive and disturbing nature of the topic, viewer discretion is advised. Please skip to...
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Jimmy V Classic Reaction, Top 10 Shenanigans, and a Loaded Weekend Preview
Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia begin this episode of Three Point Play by reacting to #17 Illinois' impressive overtime victory over #2 Texas, and #15 Duke's win against Iowa in the Jimmy V Classic (SHOW OPEN). A lot also happened over the past week in the Top 10 (13:18), with a...
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November In Review: Teams Trending Up and the Wild ACC
Purdue has had a great first month of the season, but are they college basketball's best team? Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia discuss who deserves the nation's #1 spot heading into December (SHOW OPEN). Some of the ACC's most prolific teams have had weird starts to their 2022-23...
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Champions Classic Recap, Mid-Week Reactions, Second Weekend Predictions
On this episode of Three Point Play, Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia discuss the results from the Champion's Classic, as well as other notable results from Tuesday (SHOW OPEN). They also react to Wednesday's scores (22:27) and preview the weekend's games to watch (41:08).…
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Down Go 'Nova, Tennessee, and Michigan State, Full Weekend Reaction, and Champions Classic Preview
On this episode of Three Point Play, Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia discuss the results from the first full weekend of the college basketball season (SHOW OPEN). They also preview the weekend's games to watch (48:48) and talk about some Seton Hall basketball (1:03:20). Instagram:...
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Creighton and TCU Struggle, St. Louis Impresses, and This Weekend's Games to Watch
On this episode of Three Point Play, Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia discuss the results from the first three nights of the college basketball season (SHOW OPEN). They also discuss teams that exceeded expectations (30:41), some Seton Hall basketball, and preview the weekend's…
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2022 CBB Preview- Bill Self Suspension Reaction, AP Poll Reaction, and Big East Preview
Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia host the inaugural episode of Three Point Play: A College basketball podcast. In today's show, they discuss the punishments handed down by Kansas' Athletics Department to Bill Self and the Men's Basketball Team (SHOW OPEN), react to the AP Top 25…
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Sweet 16 Preview
The First Weekend of the NCAA March Madness Tournament is complete, and Patrick Cowger and Justin Nicosia are here to talk about it, as well as the entire Sweet 16 and updated Final Four picks. The pod also sidetracks to a behind-the-scenes look at in-studio work, the WNIT, a quick MLB…
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March Madness 2nd Round Preview
The Double Say Sports Podcast returns as Justin Nicosia and Patrick Cowger break down EVERYTHING from the first two days of the 2022 March Madness Tournament, and preview the Round of 32. We hope you can catch a listen before the round tips off! (This comes just days after a two and a half hour...
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35| 30 Clubs in 30 Days: Seattle Mariners
The ninth episode of 30 Clubs in 30 Days takes us to the Seattle Mariners. We talk about their offseason, their (really) good young core, what players like Evan White need to do to have a monster year, and what Jarred Kelenic will bring to the table.
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34| 30 Clubs in 30 Days: Los Angeles Angels
In the next installment of our 30 Clubs series, longtime friend of the show, Patrick Hepner makes an appearance to discuss his favorite team, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. As usual, we discuss their offseason, lineup, pitching staff, and make our final predictions for their record at year's...
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33| 30 Clubs in 30 Days: Oakland Athletics
This is the seventh episode of 30 Clubs in 30 Days. Today, Chris, Mike and Justin will be previewing the Oakland Athletics. We give our thoughts on their current roster, including what might be the deepest rotation in the entire MLB, grade their offseason, as well as give our estimated win totals
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32| 30 Clubs in 30 Days: Houston Astros
This episode of 30 Clubs in 30 Days is a BANGER. Today, Chris, Mike and Justin will be previewing the Houston Astros. We give our thoughts on their current roster, including what might be the deepest rotation in the entire MLB, grade their offseason, as well as give our estimated win totals.
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31| 30 Clubs in 30 Days: San Francisco Giants
This is the fifth episode of 30 Clubs in 30 Days. Today, Mike and Justin will be previewing the San Francisco Giants. We give our thoughts on their current roster, including what might be the deepest rotation in the entire MLB, grade their offseason, as well as give our estimated win totals.
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Three Point Play with Patrick Cowger, Jack Heenan, and Justin Nicosia is a weekly college basketball podcast which will cover the biggest storylines, upsets, and teams in the world of college basketball leading up to The Big Dance.Contact us on Instagram: instagram.com/threepointplaypod, Twitter: @threepoint_playE-mail: [email protected]
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