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The Gola Boyz discuss Villanova's departure from the Big 5 and recap other major storylines from the offseason.

Special guests Zac and Nick join us to talk about the Explorers, Saint Louis, and the remaining four games in the regular season. We also spend some time talking about Rob Dockery and his stellar season so far.

La Salle University President Allen, Ph.D., is the featured guest on our LIVE recording of the Gola Standard Podcast. The episode offers an inside conversation about La Salle basketball, the University’s momentum, and what lies ahead.

We're counting down the days until Saint Joe's vs. La Salle at Glaser Arena, but a trap game awaits. We chat with Matt Martucci about how the Hawks and Explorers are hitting their stride in the A10 conference.

Explorers defeat the Bonnies! Nick, Rich, and Dennis talk about the win and look ahead to the remaining A10 schedule. The fellas also talk about the big news that broke this past week.

Happy New Year! We are joined by Bron Holland to discuss a competitive game against a tough George Mason team. Former Explorer Deuce Jones III was in attendance which raised a lot of eyebrows. We also talk about the remaining A10 schedule.

The woes continue and the Gola Boyz are disappointed. When will this team figure out how to win in tough situations? The countdown is on for the Big 5 Classic.

The Explorers are struggling to keep things competitive. Injuries continue to be the main issue, but what else can they do to fix these problems? Dennis and Rich also preview the upcoming Cathedral Classic.

The Explorers are 2-0. What are the major takeaways from these two wins? We also discuss Homecoming and the two big tests coming up: Temple at Liacouras Center and Penn State at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

La Salle Explorers Head Coach Darris Nichols joins us on the podcast to talk coaching philosophy and roster as we prepare for the season opener vs. Coppin State. Rich, Dennis, and Nick also offer their record predictions for the season.

We're back! Dennis and Rich attend the open practice at Glaser Arena and talk about expectations for this season. We also address President Allen's public comments about the Gola Boyz.

Radford Head Coach Darris Nichols has been announced as the next Head Coach of La Salle Basketball. Rich, Dennis, and Tom Gola 2.0 (@TG2point0) break down the breaking news.

Big 5 legend Fran Dunphy wins the final home game of his career against rival Saint Joe's. We are joined by UMass fan and #SearchSZN host @CurryHicksSage to discuss head coaching candidates and preview the A10 tournament.

Who will be the next coach of the La Salle Explorers? We do a deep dive with Tom Gola 2.0 (@TG2point0) to figure out Fran Dunphy's successor. We also discuss the new revenue sharing policy which enables direct NIL compensation from colleges to athletes. How will La Salle handle this change?

La Salle Head Coach Fran Dunphy will be retiring at the conclusion of the 2024/25 basketball season. We are joined by Richie Tarr and Bron Holland to discuss Dunphy's legacy and impact he had on La Salle University.