Thank you to our sponsors and Partners Sponsor: Shop the best vintage collegiate threads at Homefield Apparel: homefieldapparel.com Local Sponsor: For world-class cybersecurity and infrastructure, visit Vancord: vancord.com Community Partner: Support the CT Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs and their mission at: ctbgc.org This episode of The Hoops Cap delivers an unfiltered, expert take on the shifting dynamics in Big East basketball. Host Mark Zanetto dissects UConn’s narrow win over Georgetown, Dan Hurley’s viral criticism of the “wine and cheese” crowd, and whether success has dulled the home-court advantage at Gampel Pavilion. We unpack electric milestones from Alex Karaban, reflect on the legendary Hashim Thabeet’s return, and contrast UConn’s energy with Providence’s powder-keg atmosphere. Plus, we spotlight the viral brawl at The AMP, debating if fierce rivalries and raw fan passion are what makes the Big East truly elite. If you’re searching for the latest Big East basketball analysis, UConn fan debates, or insider reactions to recent conference drama—including NIL controversies and the ever-evolving college hoops landscape—this is your must-watch episode. 00:00 – UConn vs Georgetown recap and Dan Hurley’s fan critique 01:12 – Comparing UConn’s home energy to Providence’s wild crowd 01:27 – Milestones: Alex Karaban sets a new program record; Hasheem Thabeet honored 02:53 – Hurley and Ed Cooley call out fan lethargy 05:22 – Is the Big East better with buttoned-up fans or raw intensity? 06:25 – The impact of historic moments and the atmosphere at Gampel 08:44 – Why pro-level results demand pro-level expectations 12:21 – Gampel’s crowd compared to other Big East arenas 14:00 – Providence’s crowd erupts: Malice Scale segment begins 17:11 – Movie references: Gangster and revenge energy in sports 18:06 – Duncan Powell’s hard foul and media response 20:50 – Hockey analogies: How real sports handle on-court chaos 22:33 – The difference in fan energy: Providence vs. UConn 23:54 – Message to UConn fans: It’s time to step up! #UConn, #DanHurley, #CollegeBasketball, #BigEast, #HoopsCap, #GampelPavilion, #Huskies, #BasketballCapital, #FanCulture, #Providence, #StJohns, #MaliceScale, #HashimThabeet, #AlexKaraban, #NIL, #BasketballAtmosphere, #WineAndCheese, #SportsPodcast, #HomeFieldApparel, #Vancord, #BasketballFans, #CollegeHoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
