Jersey Jump Shot: Talkin' College Hoops in the Garden State

Princeton associate head coach Brett MacConnell on finding gems in recruiting, frustrations with scheduling and the Tigers' winning culture. Plus thoughts on the crazy games and scenes in involving Seton Hall and Rutgers last week. 

Saint Peter's Latrell Reid on the red-hot Peacocks, the echoes of 2022's Big Dance run, the transition from Shaheen Holloway to Bashir Mason, and his own compelling story. Plus: Seton Hall is getting no respect, Rutgers' crossroads, Princeton's machine-like offense and Haggerty Award leaders.

Seton Hall's Dre Davis on the Pirates' surge and playing for Shaheen Holloway; plus Rutgers' struggles and RAC renovation, Princeton's budding superstar Xaivian Lee, Monmouth's big week and red-hot Saint Peter's. 

NJ talent evaluator Jay Gomes on recruiting; plus our New Year's resolutions for each Garden State college basketball team.

Behind the scenes with FDU student-admin Jordan Sarnoff; Seton Hall's big win at Mizzou and big week ahead; Monmouth-Rider; Rutgers-Miss State; plus some recruiting tidbits

Rutgers guard Noah Fernandes on beating Seton Hall, coming to Jersey, balancing fatherhood and college basketball. Plus talking Seton Hall, Monmouth-Rider and Princeton.

Guest John Fanta, Fox Sports broadcaster, discusses the Rutgers-Seton Hall rivalry game, a memorable buzzer-beating shot in a recent game, the importance of preparation for Announcing a basketball game, challenges of TV broadcasting, Cleveland sports fandom, observing Princeton's basketball team, and the upcoming Hardwood Classic Bank banquet.

Princeton forward Zach Martini on the 6-0 Tigers, the Rutgers rivalry, hosting his teammates on Thanksgiving, balancing books and ball, and much more.  Plus a look at Rutgers-Illinois, Seton Hall 0-2 Feast Week, Monmouth at the Palestra, and NJ's other mid-majors.

Seton Hall center Jaden Bediako on playing for the Pirates -- and on Greek mythology. Plus Rutgers, Princeton, Monmouth, FDU and Saint Peter's talk as Feast Week commences. 

Monmouth guard Xander Rice joins the show to discuss the Hawks' huge win at West Virginia (he scored 30), his Jersey hardwood journey, and what it's like to play for Monmouth coach - and his dad - King Rice.  Also: Jerry and Steve talk Rutgers, Seton Hall, Princeton, Saint Peter's and FDU.