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Seton Hall women's basketball coach Tony Bozzella reflects on his team's run to the championship game of the WNIT, what lies ahead for the Pirates, what the transfer portal means for college basketball and more.

It's a big week for the men's and women's basketball teams at Seton Hall. APP.com writer Jerry Carino joins me to discuss the men's opening round NCAA tournament game against TCU. Meanwhile, women's head coach Tony Bozzella talks about why his team could win the WNIT which kicks off Thursday at home against FDU.

Dave Popkin, the Pirates long-time radio analyst, joins me to preview Seton Hall's Big East Tournament opening round matchup against Georgetown. Get ready for the start of March Madness as the Hall chases it fourth Big East Tournament championship.

The Pirates first-step to a possible Big East Tournament championship begins on Wednesday against Georgetown. Adam Zagoria gives his expert opinion on the tournament on this week's show.

There's no one better than Seton Hall radio play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen to discuss the Pirates' season, Big East Tournament hopes, and NCAA possibilities. Great chat with a superb broadcaster!

Jon Paparsenos, Seton Hall University's VP, University Advancement, sits down to discuss SHU's current initiatives, including the construction of a new practice facility for Kevin Willard's team and the establishment of the Center for Sports Media within the College of Communication and the Arts. Plus, how the over 100,000 worldwide alumni can help strengthen Seton Hall's 165-year mission as it navigates 21st century waters.

Former Pirates assistant coach Fred Hill joins the podcast to discuss his two stints as an assistant coach, one under Tommy Amaker, one under Kevin Willard, plus a incredible basketball reunion he's putting together that will take place in April and will celebrate NJ basketball.

The New York Post's Zach Braziller discusses all things college hoops from the national scene to the Big East, from Seton Hall to St. John's. Who are the surprise teams in the Big East? Will Seton Hall find its way in February? Zach answers those questions and more.

This week's guest is Fox broadcaster Dave Sims who discusses what's gone wrong lately with the Pirates. Plus, he talks about his career arc that has taken him from the NY Daily News, to WFAN, to the Seattle Mariners, national radio and TV work, and more.

With the Pirates looking to end a two-game losing streak, and facing a home-and-home with St. John's, JP Pelzman joins me to discuss what's gone wrong lately for the Hall and how to go about fixing it. The thirty-years-plus veteran of the NJ/NY media world also talks about what lies ahead for the Pirates, how the Big East will shake out, and more!

Seton Hall Associate Coach Grant Billmeier is the guest this week as he discusses what makes this year's team special, his relationship with Head Coach Kevin Willard, and the reasons why he's known as a big-man whisperer.

Lauren Park-Lane is on the Nancy Lieberman Award watch list as one of the nation's top point guards. The junior was voted to the preseason All-Big East first team, and is a key cog in Seton Hall's hopes for the season. What led her to The Hall? Where will the Pirates finish in the Big East? What does her future hold? Those topics and more are part of the newest episode of "Pirates Talk".

My guest this week is Mark Bryant who was PJ Carlesimo's most important recruit. Bryant's commitment to the Hall put the Pirates back on the college basketball map and placed them on the road to the 1989 NCAA championship game. After playing for 15 years in the NBA, Bryant is now in his 18th season as an assistant coach, currently with the Phoenix Suns.

With Sunday's Garden State Hardwood Classic between Rutgers and the Hall as the backdrop, Michael Nzei is my guest as he discusses the Seton Hall-Rutgers rivalry, his nascent business career, his hard work in the classroom, emigrating from Nigeria, and more.

It's a big week for the Hall as they play nationally-ranked Texas on Thursday followed by a showdown with Rutgers on Sunday in the Garden State Hardwood Classic. Fran Fraschilla is my guest this week as the noted ESPN college basetball analyst dishes on the Pirates, the Big East, the national hoops scene, and much, much more.

Seton Hall women's basketball coach Tony Bozzella joins this week's podcast as he discusses his team's start, its need to better, the Big East, and more.

Seton Hall is off to a 2-0 start but they face a huge test on Tuesday night against #4 ranked Michigan. Asbury Park Press and app.com writer Jerry Carino joins me to discuss tomorrow's matchup, the last time these teams met 32 years ago in Seattle (who can forget?), and to give the 411 on this year's Pirates squad.

Welcome to the third season of "Pirates Talk"! We kick things off with a visit from John Fanta, a rising media star and a fountain of information about college basketball, the Big East and Seton Hall. It's a preview of the 2021-22 college basketball season.

Jerry Carino is this week's guest as the college basketball writer for the Asbury Park Press discusses the Big East Tournament. Can Seton Hall bounce back from its four-game season-ending losing streak and make some NCAA noise? Plus, hear from head coach Kevin Willard on what happened during the streak and from Sandro Mamukelashvili as he accepts the Big East Player-of-the Year Award.

The Seton Hall women's basketball team traveled a bit of a rocky road this season en route to finishing third in the Big East Conference. Head Coach Tony Bozzella guided his team through COVID pauses, incorporating new faces into the lineup, his own harrowing experience with coronavirus, and more.