The Daly Dose of Hoops Podcast

Jaden Daly
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Join host Jaden Daly as he recaps the happenings in college basketball around the New York metropolitan area with various guests as a supplement to the Daly Dose of Hoops website.

  1. Fran Fraschilla on Manhattan, St. John’s, ESPN and Everything In Between

    Apr 27

    Fran Fraschilla on Manhattan, St. John’s, ESPN and Everything In Between

    The Daly Dose of Hoops Podcast returns for a new season with a longtime friend of the site as its latest guest! In this premiere episode, host Jaden Daly sits down with someone whose career took flight at two of the site’s primary outposts, as he chats with the great Fran Fraschilla. Now a respected college basketball analyst at ESPN after his tenure as the head coach at Manhattan, St. John’s and New Mexico, Fran and Jaden talk about the Jaspers, the Red Storm, and the current landscape of college basketball in the first half of the podcast. In the second half, Fran discusses his transition into the media side of the business by recalling how his television career came to be, as well as the career paths of his sons, James and Matt, both young assistant coaches in their own right with the Washington Wizards and Georgia Tech, respectively. Fran also plugs his upcoming new book, “Don’t Mess With Happy,” which will chronicle his beginnings in the sport to his current line of work at ESPN. All in all, it is an episode that college basketball fans will enjoy from start to finish.

    1h 8m
  2. Assessing the Storm: A Temperature Check on St. John’s

    11/23/2025

    Assessing the Storm: A Temperature Check on St. John’s

    With St. John’s winning three of its first four games en route to the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, host Jaden Daly catches everyone up on how the Red Storm has fared in its opening contests, while also offering a glimpse into the future for a team with aspirations of a deep run through March. Jaden is joined by Patrick Kane and Cole Latshaw of the Red Storm Rapid Reaction Podcast, as the two co-hosts make their return appearance after joining a similar episode at this point of the season last year. Pat and Cole share their unique perspectives with Jaden, as well as their realistic expectations for the remainder of the season and what they would like to see from Rick Pitino and the Johnnies moving forward.

    40 min
  3. David Borges on Hurley’s Heroes and UConn

    11/12/2025

    David Borges on Hurley’s Heroes and UConn

    As college basketball is once again in full swing, so too is the Daly Dose of Hoops Podcast! And for the first time, host Jaden Daly finally goes in depth on one of the site’s biggest focal points in UConn. With the Huskies having won back-to-back national championships before chasing a third straight title, the accounts of one of the most dominant runs in college basketball this century are starting to be brought to the forefront. In this episode, Jaden brings on longtime UConn beat writer David Borges to recount these experiences, and more, by discussing David’s new book, Hurley’s Heroes: UConn’s Return to College Basketball’s Elite, available now wherever books are sold. Jaden and David talk about the conception process and pitch for Hurley’s Heroes, some of the highlights of the book during UConn’s championship seasons, the similarities and differences between Dan Hurley and Jim Calhoun, and a preliminary look at this year’s Husky team, which is a contender to cut down the nets once again for a third championship in four years, and seventh overall.

    36 min
  4. A Tradition Unlike Any Other: John Fanta’s Annual Big East Preview

    10/27/2025

    A Tradition Unlike Any Other: John Fanta’s Annual Big East Preview

    The college basketball season is only a week away from officially tipping off, so there’s no better time for the Daly Dose of Hoops Podcast to reprise something has become a yearly tradition around these parts. Join host Jaden Daly as he welcomes John Fanta back to the podcast to profile the Big East Conference in depth, analyzing all 11 teams. Once the first guest in this podcast’s history, John has undergone a career change of sorts, as he can now be seen and heard on NBC Sports in addition to his recurring work with The Field of 68. The change of scenery gives way to John’s familiar breakdown of each team, starting with St. John’s and UConn, continuing down the line to Seton Hall, and ending with some storylines he will be monitoring throughout the year. It’s an episode you don’t want to miss!

    56 min
  5. Return of the MAAC: Commissioner Travis Tellitocci on Hoops, House Settlement & NIL

    07/30/2025

    Return of the MAAC: Commissioner Travis Tellitocci on Hoops, House Settlement & NIL

    The Daly Dose Of Hoops Podcast returns with an update on one of the most integral parts of the site’s coverage! In this episode, host Jaden Daly enlists Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference expert and Daly Dose Of Hoops contributor Sam Federman, also of Brackets, Bubbles & Bid Stealers, to co-host. Together, the two welcome MAAC commissioner Travis Tellitocci back to the podcast for the first time since he replaced Rich Ensor in 2023. Join Jaden, Sam and Travis to get caught up on the current state of the MAAC, from the new schedule for its men’s and women’s basketball championships, the new broadcast rights contract with ESPN, the league’s non-conference scheduling partnership with the America East Conference, and how the MAAC is navigating the current college athletics landscape in light of the House settlement and new guidelines for NIL opportunities.

    1h 1m
  6. Mike Morrell: The Big South’s Elder Statesman on Hoops, Recruiting & Leadership

    07/09/2025

    Mike Morrell: The Big South’s Elder Statesman on Hoops, Recruiting & Leadership

    The Daly Dose of Hoops Podcast returns from the July 4th weekend with its longest coach interview to date, but one of the most informative. In this episode, host Jaden Daly and co-host Brian Wilmer sit down with UNC Asheville head coach Mike Morrell to get his thoughts on basketball, leadership, recruiting, and where the game appears to be headed. Now the longest-tenured head coach in the Big South Conference, Morrell enters his eighth year leading the Bulldogs, and shares his journey from Shaka Smart assistant to his first year at the helm in Asheville. From opening with Mike’s reflection on the big picture in the aftermath of his program being temporarily displaced by Hurricane Helene last year, to his love of golf that will be satiated as he attends the Ryder Cup this fall, this is one conversation you’ll enjoy listening to when you find the time.

    1h 16m
  7. Ed Kull’s State of the Johnnies Address

    06/24/2025

    Ed Kull’s State of the Johnnies Address

    The Daly Dose of Hoops podcast returns to quench your offseason thirst with a new episode featuring a familiar guest! Join host Jaden Daly as he welcomes St. John’s athletic director Ed Kull back to the podcast. Together, Jaden and Ed talk about his first year at the helm of his alma mater’s athletic department, and some of the opportunities created under his aegis. Ed also breaks down the new priority points plan for season ticket holders, how St. John’s will be positioned for revenue sharing as a result of the House settlement, as well as updates on the Carnesecca Arena renovations, progress on the new practice facility on campus, and a soon-to-be-announced new apparel contract as the Red Storm looks toward the future.

    44 min
  8. Darris Nichols on Hoops, Life and a New Challenge at La Salle

    06/16/2025

    Darris Nichols on Hoops, Life and a New Challenge at La Salle

    The Daly Dose of Hoops Podcast returns with another profile of one of the coaches the site will spend more time with this coming season! In preparation for the site’s expansion into Philadelphia and the Big 5 this November, host Jaden Daly is joined once again by southern bureau executive editor Brian Wilmer as co-host to welcome Darris Nichols to the podcast. Nichols, who Brian spent the past five seasons covering at Radford, took over for the legendary Fran Dunphy earlier this offseason at La Salle. Jaden and Brian help you get to know Nichols better in this episode, highlighting his playing days under John Beilein and Bob Huggins; as well as sharing a backcourt with Boston Celtics head coach and NBA champion Joe Mazzulla. Over the course of this episode, Nichols talks passionately and profoundly about basketball, life, and expectations for the new endeavor in the City of Brotherly Love.

    1h 4m
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