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How do you beat La Salle by 20 and spend half the game thinking, “Are we about to lose this?” Willy and Tommy try to make sense of a Villanova win that looked a lot better in the box score than it felt watching live

Tommy eats the chip. Willy and Tommy talk about the Big Five and our upcoming non-conference schedule, as well as whatever other random musings that they get into.

Willy and Tommy do a wrap-around of the offseason and then dive into the team roster and talk about what to expect from each player.

Willy, Tommy & Brian break down where things stand for Nova as the offseason gets rolling. From portal movement and roster questions to what this team needs to get back to competing at a high level, we cover all the major storylines shaping the program right now. We also look back at how the season wrapped up, what worked, what didn’t, and where there’s real reason for optimism heading into next year. Plenty of discussion on player development, coaching decisions, and how the Wildcats stack up in today’s college basketball landscape. In the second half of the show, it’s time for our annual awards, The 40s. We hand out honors across a range of categories, highlighting the standout performances, key moments, and players who defined the season.

Willy and Tommy discuss the Utah State and the Texas Tech game, the rest of the week that was and what's next for the cats

Willy and Chris hop on this week to talk about the Mens and Womens selections in the NCAA tournament and the path forward for them, they then breakdown some thoughts around the reveal and this years bracket

S09E10 - The Conference Tournaments Begins by with Chris, Tommy, Trevor and Willy

Welcome back to The Full 40! This week, Willie, Tommy, and Chris break down a rollercoaster week of Villanova basketball as the regular season winds down. We kick things off by recapping the recent slate of games, starting with a tough reality check against a title-contending UConn team and a bounce-back win over Butler. We also dive into a concerning trend of the Wildcats sputtering out of the halftime break , before unpacking the brutal blowout loss to St. John's where the team was overwhelmed from the jump. Then, we discuss the most devastating news of the week: the loss of Matt Hodge to a season-ending torn ACL. We analyze how Kevin Willard will need to adjust the rotation and why Malachi Palmer is the most likely candidate to step up as the team shifts toward a smaller, four-guard lineup. To close things out, we look ahead to the Big East Tournament. With the Wildcats locked into the 3-seed, we debate potential matchups we want to avoid (like Providence and DePaul) and discuss the team's realistic ceiling as March Madness approaches. Drop a comment with your Big East Tournament predictions, and don't forget to like and subscribe! 0:00 - Intro & The UConn Reality Check 14:04 - Beating Butler & Halftime Struggles 18:05 - The St. John's Beatdown 23:33 - Matt Hodge's Torn ACL & Replacing His Minutes 36:04 - Big East Tournament Scenarios & Matchup Preferences 1:06:27 - Villanova's MVP Debate & Final Thoughts

Villanova survives the Cintas Center! S09E07 of The Full 40 breaks down the 92-89 OT win over Xavier. Hosts Tommy, Willie, Brian, and Chris discuss the "Acaden Lewis Era," the terrifying free-throw stats, and the upcoming massive home game against UConn. +4 Timestamps: 00:00 – Xavier Rapid Reaction: The Cintas Rock Fight +1 10:45 – Acaden Lewis is the real deal +1 18:30 – The Free Throw Curse: 296th in the country? +1 25:15 – Tyler Perkins vs. Josh Hart: The Jamal Mashburn Take +1 35:00 – Previewing UConn: The Willard Bellwether +1 44:00 – Mailbox: Bryce Lindsay, Malachi Palmer, and Portal Rumors +1

Willy and Tommy go live immediately after Villanova’s 77–74 win over Marquette to break down everything from the Cats’ strong first half to the second-half scoring drought that nearly flipped the game.

The Full 40 crew is back to break down a wild two weeks of Villanova Basketball. We kick things off by recapping the Cats' incredible "Road Warrior" stretch, analyzing the huge Big East wins at Marquette (76-73) and Providence (88-82). We discuss the emerging chemistry of the backcourt, highlighted by clutch performances from Tyler Perkins and Devin Askew, and what clicked for the offense away from home. Then, we dive into the reality check against St. John's. We break down the 86-79 loss at the Finneran Pavilion, focusing on the issues that plagued the Cats: the struggle to contain the Red Storm's frontcourt size, the rebounding disparity, and the costly second-half turnovers. Finally, we turn the page and preview Wednesday's matchup with Georgetown. What adjustments does Kyle Neptune need to make to get back in the win column? Tune in for the full breakdown! ::Timestamps:: 0:00 - Intro & The "Road Warrior" Mentality 12:30 - Recap: huge win at Marquette 24:45 - Recap: closing it out at Providence 38:10 - St. John's Review: "Bigs" problems & turnovers 52:00 - Previewing Georgetown & Final Thoughts

Willy and Chris talk about what’s been going right for the Villanova Basketball team this season, what should our expectations be for the team in the NCAA tournament. Then take a look at the upcoming Big East schedule and discuss what the team needs to do to get ranked and continue to be ranked, they finish off with a women’s basketball shoutout and pocket watching Collin Gillespie

Full 40 S09E03 Michigan Woes by with Chris, Tommy, Trevor and Willy

Villanova is off to a strong start, and The Full 40 crew breaks down what’s clicking early and what still needs sharpening. From lineup combos to defensive intensity to what we’re seeing from the freshmen, this episode lays out the foundation for where the Wildcats are headed. A fun, positive, big-picture look at the opening stretch of the season. 00:00 – Intro & Setting the Tone 02:15 – First Impressions of Villanova’s Start 06:28 – What’s Working: Offense, Spacing, Rhythm 12:40 – Defensive Identity & Effort Level 18:55 – Lineup Combos That Make Sense 24:22 – Impact Players Early On 29:35 – Freshmen & Newcomer Contributions 34:18 – Areas That Need Sharpening 39:42 – Big-Picture Outlook Moving Forward 44:10 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

The Full 40 is back for Season 9, and the Villanova basketball world looks a little different. In the first episode of the Kevin Willard era, Willie, Brian, and Tommy break down a wild offseason, a new coaching staff, and a completely retooled roster. The crew reflects on Villanova’s transition under new leadership, what Willard brings from Maryland, the continuity he’s maintaining with traditions like Summer Jam, and how the program is resetting after a few turbulent years. They also dive deep into roster talk, from standout freshman Chris Jeffrey (Mount Zion Prep) to Temple transfer Zion Stanford and Bryce Lindsay, the former JMU guard poised to make an early impact.