# ![@John_Fanta Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::428498287.png) @John_Fanta John Fanta

John Fanta is active in college basketball media, providing updates and insights on various teams and coaches. He recently interviewed coaches like Dan Hurley, Greg McDermott, and Kevin Willard, discussing their teams' prospects and strategies. Fanta also covered games and milestones, including Creighton's 31st consecutive season opener victory and the upset win by Mercyhurst over Loyola Chicago.

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### Social Influence

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[st johns](/topic/st-johns) #79, [college football](/topic/college-football) 8.82%, [the big](/topic/the-big) 4.71%, [big east](/topic/big-east) 4.12%, [preseason](/topic/preseason) 4.12%, [john](/topic/john) #355, [night](/topic/night) #1724, [in the](/topic/in-the) 2.94%, [nba](/topic/nba) 2.94%, [georgetown](/topic/georgetown) 2.94%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Absolutely not. @BadgerMBB is the real deal. Greg Gard said they had to physically match Illinois and to put up [--] offensive rebounds is a heck of an effort. Boyd & Blackwell are one of the countrys most dynamic duos Rapp made HUGE plays Winter fought and this team is GUTSY. @John_Fanta crushed the call of the Badger game tonight always a pleasure to watch games you call. Have you seen a team with two better road wins than us 😎 @John_Fanta crushed the call of the Badger game tonight always a pleasure to watch games you call. Have you seen a team with two better road wins than us 😎"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2021447252510953954)  2026-02-11T04:52Z 139K followers, 44.2K engagements


"Three unranked teams in college basketball really helped themselves last night. Breaking them down for @NaismithTrophy:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2021686781599465889)  2026-02-11T20:44Z 139K followers, 39.7K engagements


"I would love to know how one starts to get involved with this. Like how do you begin training This guy is outstanding"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2021782506173780228)  2026-02-12T03:04Z 139K followers, 68.3K engagements


"Alright I'm heading to Providence. That's the best opening weekend lineup of coaches at a site I've ever seen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1901401906976625036)  2025-03-16T22:35Z 138.7K followers, 415.8K engagements


"Conor Enright is a really tough guard whos unselfish and understands how to be a leader. He helped Chris Holtmann in year one at DePaul and for Darian DeVries to get him to Indiana after they were together at Drake is big for year one of a new era in Bloomington"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1907492802482811279)  2025-04-02T17:58Z 138.6K followers, 82K engagements


"Heres my updated way too early Top [--]. What do you guys think"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1918092641352274093)  2025-05-01T23:58Z 138.5K followers, 331.4K engagements


"Its The Icemans Time. Jesper Svensson just won $100000 and is the PBA Playoffs Champion. What a moment in Detroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1926377668779360465)  2025-05-24T20:40Z 138.5K followers, 29.2K engagements


"The National Coach of the Year race is really interesting. You could go in a number of different directions. Here's where we landed:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2016994511638188465)  2026-01-29T21:59Z 138.5K followers, 39.6K engagements


"With February about to arrive @RobbieHummel and I picked one team each that we want to see prove something over the next month. Would be curious to hear other submissions. We went with one from the Big Ten and another from the Big [--]. Feel free to submit yours in the comments"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2017388482583314619)  2026-01-31T00:04Z 138.5K followers, 30.9K engagements


"The shotmaking from Elliot Cadeau. His playmaking on the dish to Morez Johnson. A hustle play to all but close it. The Michigan Wolverines point guard has put up a master class tonight in East Lansing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2017438535930822924)  2026-01-31T03:23Z 138.5K followers, 32K engagements


"Its pretty funny that Florida has #19 next to their name. Theres not [--] teams better than the Gators. Theyve figured it out and their top gear is really special"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2018042742136308032)  2026-02-01T19:24Z 138.3K followers, 142.3K engagements


"Kansas just beat BYU then went to Lubbock and ended the game on an 8-0 run to beat Texas Tech. Thats a hell of a [--] hour stretch for the Jayhawks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2018537924086911458)  2026-02-03T04:11Z 138.7K followers, 65.8K engagements


"Friday night. The Garden. #3 Connecticut. #22 St. Johns. Huskies on an 18-game winning streak. Red Storm on an 8-game winning streak. Zuby Ejiofor. Tarris Reed. Alex Karaban. Bryce Hopkins. Rick Pitino. Dan Hurley. Round I of the Big East game of the year. Popcorn mandatory"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2018886157422207148)  2026-02-04T03:15Z 138.5K followers, 269K engagements


"Tomorrow. #3 UConn. #22 St. John's. Pitino and Hurley. MSG. The top two teams in the Big East. Huskies have won [--] in a row. Johnnies have won [--] in a row. Covered this huge showdown from every angle in a roundtable discussion with @JonRothstein and @JeffBorzello. Buckle up:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019440969750311421)  2026-02-05T16:00Z 138.6K followers, 60K engagements


"Lets go. NBA TV at [--] ET. Breaking down everything that happened on trade deadline day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019542239962362189)  2026-02-05T22:42Z 138.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Come hang on NBA TV with me @NekiasNBA and @stevejones20 right now Talking about everything that happened on trade deadline day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019548815603208594)  2026-02-05T23:08Z 138.5K followers, 15.1K engagements


"Breaking down the biggest headlines and takeaways from the NBA Trade Deadline:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019555362601570446)  2026-02-05T23:34Z 138.5K followers, 11K engagements


"The Charlotte Hornets have won [--] straight games. The last time the franchise did that their top [--] scorers - Brandon Miller LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel - were not even born. Its the best streak for Charlotte since December [----]. Fun story brewing with Buzz City"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019616647787786642)  2026-02-06T03:38Z 138.6K followers, 61.3K engagements


"That Spurs/Mavs game was really fun to watch. Victor Wembanyama with a ho-hum [--] points [--] rebounds and [--] assists. Love how DeAaron Fox creates for the other pieces and Castle/Barnes/Champagnie/Vassell do a bunch of different things thats led San Antonio to being 35-16"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019622372874043895)  2026-02-06T04:01Z 138.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Last night Cooper Flagg became the youngest in NBA history to score 30+ in three straight games. Tonight he made it four in a row - [--] points on 14/27 FG. Added [--] blocks as well. The 19-year-old is having a heck of a rookie season and he manages to only keep getting better"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019623758399512894)  2026-02-06T04:06Z 138.5K followers, 10.6K engagements


"Tonight marks only the second time in Big East history where two teams have met in February with one or fewer losses in league play. The other Feb [--] [----]. Calhouns Huskies beat Pitinos Louisville team 68-51. Tonight: first ranked vs. ranked UConn/SJU game at MSG since 2000"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019755614436540858)  2026-02-06T12:50Z 138.5K followers, 35.1K engagements


"Who ya got tonight UConn St. John's UConn St. John's"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019789012504863185)  2026-02-06T15:03Z 138.5K followers, 15.4K engagements


"We break down the determining factors in the matchup between UConn and St. Johns what has led both to their respective winning streaks Hurley v. Pitino and what tonight means in the world of college basketball. With @JonRothstein and @jeffborzello:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019869100928037026)  2026-02-06T20:21Z 138.5K followers, 26.5K engagements


"This sequence sums up the matchup: Bryce Hopkins takes a contested [--] UConn clears Silas Demary finds Alex Karaban who drains his second triple. Then off another contested jumper Tarris Reed finishes. St. Johns halfcourt offense is question of the game. Huskies - sharp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019944543471218939)  2026-02-07T01:21Z 138.5K followers, 10.3K engagements


"Braylon Mullins is a top [--] pick in my book"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019948501552029824)  2026-02-07T01:37Z 138.5K followers, 25.2K engagements


"St. Johns length and athleticism is currently bothering UConn. Red Storm bringing a fullcourt press and its working. Not always producing TOs but definitely making the Huskies have to grind and SJU is up 10-2 in the paint in the second half. Getting to the rim at will"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019960898186858611)  2026-02-07T02:26Z 138.7K followers, 17.4K engagements


"MSG has the Knicks organ going like it is a playoff game. Bryce Hopkins just DRILLED a [--]. St. Johns is playing as well as it has all season. Huskies in trouble and down [--]. Timeout Hurley. WOWZA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019962574964765017)  2026-02-07T02:33Z 138.5K followers, 17.6K engagements


"UConn has averaged [----] assists per game over the last three. They are top [--] in the nation on the season. Tonight: just [--] on [--] makes. St. Johns has [--] on [--]. Very rare to see Huskies get outdone in that column. Credit to the Red Storm. Theyve really disrupted to this point"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019970277044605430)  2026-02-07T03:03Z 138.5K followers, 15.5K engagements


"It is nothing short of stunning to see Silas Demary the Big Easts leader in assists and assist-to-turnover ratio with [--] giveaways tonight. Incredible performance by St. Johns on the defensive end"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019972686534049807)  2026-02-07T03:13Z 138.5K followers, 21.8K engagements


"St. Johns knocks off UConn 81-72. Johnnies end UConns 18-game streak and in doing so hand the Huskies their first Big East loss. The regular season title race is officially ON. SJU at 11-1 UConn at 12-1. Rick Pitinos team has found it. [--] in a row. A national dark horse"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019974510066430083)  2026-02-07T03:20Z 138.7K followers, 42.4K engagements


"Cant say enough about Dylan Darlings efforts. He was all over the ball Ejiofor & Hopkins delivered some big-time buckets in the second half & Dillon Mitchells athleticism/ability to make things happen on both ends impacted this one in a big way. Johnnies made a statement"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019976561173115101)  2026-02-07T03:28Z 138.7K followers, 23.6K engagements


"I saw a lot of red in that crowd. That was a true road game for us. Dan Hurley"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019981340050149628)  2026-02-07T03:47Z 138.6K followers, 74.9K engagements


"The postgame conversation with Zuby Ejiofor after he powered St. Johns past UConn with [--] points [--] rebounds [--] assists [--] blocks and [--] steals. On what Rick Pitino said at halftime in a tie game what it means to be defending Big East titles MSG crowd Dylan Darling and more:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2020135437948334108)  2026-02-07T13:59Z 138.7K followers, 19.3K engagements


"Looking back at North Carolinas incredible comeback win over Duke Jeremy Fears huge night to charge Michigan State to a top [--] win Houstons ridiculous record in the Big [--] Kentuckys turnaround Michigans dominance Arizonas gauntlet stretch & more:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2020945603795222595)  2026-02-09T19:39Z 138.7K followers, 21.3K engagements


"Great to join Glenn from the State Farm Center ahead of #8 Illinois and Wisconsin WATCH: A pleasure to have @John_Fanta join our [--] p.m. newscast as he gets ready for his first game in State Farm Center. -"I love this Illinois team. I think they're as likeable a team as there is in college basketball." -"Keaton Wagler is an All-American." #Illini vs https://t.co/8e0j3WDNrZ WATCH: A pleasure to have @John_Fanta join our [--] p.m. newscast as he gets ready for his first game in State Farm Center. -"I love this Illinois team. I think they're as likeable a team as there is in college basketball.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2021379445114929265)  2026-02-11T00:23Z 139K followers, 27.5K engagements


"Spaces at [--] today. Plan accordingly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2022007286525571316)  2026-02-12T17:57Z 139K followers, 21.4K engagements


"Taking your calls right now: https://x.com/i/spaces/1LyGBXWWZBMxN https://x.com/i/spaces/1LyGBXWWZBMxN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2022058336859172891)  2026-02-12T21:20Z 139K followers, 10.6K engagements


"Next stop: Storrs. Our @NBCSports crew has the 78th meeting between UConn and Georgetown. First meeting on 1/17 was a 64-62 Connecticut win. Hoyas have won [--] of [--]. Huskies are 23-2. Demary & Ball vs. Mack & Lewis among others. Hurley v. Cooley on Valentines Night. Fun awaits"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2022454322496508376)  2026-02-13T23:34Z 139K followers, 19.5K engagements


"Coming up at 2:30 ET on FOX for the PBA Playoffs Finals EJ Tackett vs. Jesper Svensson. Two of the top bowlers on the planet. Ready to go with Randy in Detroit. Join us 🎳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1926340943176687869)  2025-05-24T18:14Z 138.9K followers, 24.4K engagements


"Weve got a wild CFB Saturday brewing Join us for B1G College Countdown at [--] ET on NBC ahead of Michigan State and Boston College"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1964462203140268272)  2025-09-06T22:54Z 138.9K followers, 49.3K engagements


"A brilliant performance by Milan Momcilovic. A master class in controlling a game from Tamin Lipsey. A clinic on both ends of the floor from their entire group. The Iowa State Cyclones own as impressive a result that weve seen this season. So hard to accomplish this at Mackey"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1997378868148101146)  2025-12-06T18:53Z 139K followers, 25.4K engagements


"Is an excellent coach and doing a heck of a job with a very balanced team. Love that Billikens group. Avila and Schertz in March = fun. @John_Fanta Josh Schertz @John_Fanta Josh Schertz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2012266029297139741)  2026-01-16T20:49Z 138.8K followers, 19K engagements


"The 1998-99 UConn Huskies vs. the 2000-01 Duke Blue Devils. @John_Fanta Love your stuff Fanta What is your dream game to call Any [--] teams from any era. @John_Fanta Love your stuff Fanta What is your dream game to call Any [--] teams from any era"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2012268135814963559)  2026-01-16T20:58Z 138.9K followers, 30.2K engagements


"NEW: A deep dive on the incredible stories of Nebraska and Miami (OH) plus a program that nailed it with their hire: the Virginia Cavaliers. Ryan Odoms squad can win in different ways and love what Thijs De Ridder has brought to the table. Some thoughts: https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/mens-college-basketball/nebraska-virginia-miami-oh-among-college-basketballs-biggest-surprises https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/mens-college-basketball/nebraska-virginia-miami-oh-among-college-basketballs-biggest-surprises"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2014501120391983504)  2026-01-23T00:51Z 139K followers, 11K engagements


"Saint Louis continues to be one of the best stories in all of CBB. Billikens are 21-1 after a 31-point win over Dayton. All about complementary 🏀. Really good defensively and it can be different guys each night - tonight: Green Jones Sharma. Love the way @SaintLouisMBB plays"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2017445810665906521)  2026-01-31T03:52Z 138.8K followers, 33.4K engagements


"Wagon avalanche machine whatever you want to call it. UConn has regained that gear. What a clinic of a half"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2018850319250399584)  2026-02-04T00:53Z 139K followers, 48.8K engagements


"Checking in from the Finneran Pavilion Villanova. Seton Hall. A preview ahead of a pivotal one in the Big East:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019131602052476999)  2026-02-04T19:31Z 138.9K followers, 33.2K engagements


"Would say its 70% St. Johns fans 30% UConn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019941932244578676)  2026-02-07T01:11Z 138.9K followers, 60.3K engagements


"NEW: With Rick Pitino after St. Johns outlasted UConn 81-72 to end the Huskies 18-game winning streak. The Hall of Famer on what his team showed him the MSG atmosphere Zuby Ejiofor and what he will be doing the rest of the night"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019989333294608761)  2026-02-07T04:19Z 138.9K followers, 92.5K engagements


"Some postgame thoughts from outside Madison Square Garden after a huge win for St. Johns over UConn:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019996648626327639)  2026-02-07T04:48Z 138.9K followers, 36.5K engagements


"The best Saturday of the season has managed to exceed the hype. Absolute theater"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2020334761966006360)  2026-02-08T03:11Z 138.9K followers, 38.5K engagements


"Good evening from Champaign. Pumped to be here for a Big Ten showdown tomorrow night between #8 Illinois and Wisconsin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2021051448633721287)  2026-02-10T02:39Z 138.9K followers, 57.1K engagements


"Gameday in Champaign. Looking forward to seeing The Orange Krush tonight as Wisconsin visits #8 Illinois. Get ready for 3s. These teams are tied atop the Big Ten at [----] attempted triples per game. Both averaging at least [--] PPG. With Robbie Hummel at [--] ET on NBCSN and Peacock"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2021283075120828926)  2026-02-10T18:00Z 138.9K followers, 60.9K engagements


"Wisconsin will be greeted by thousands of Jake Davis wigs tonight @RobbieHummel and I have the Illini and Badgers for you at [--] ET on NBCSN and Peacock"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2021369824249839980)  2026-02-10T23:44Z 138.9K followers, 21.6K engagements


"Bucky wouldnt die. And eventually Bucky said goodnight. What an incredible college basketball game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2021433596213596505)  2026-02-11T03:58Z 139K followers, 49.7K engagements


"The Miami (OH) RedHawks are 25-0. Travis Steele has authored the best story in college basketball. In this current climate for the RedHawks to be doing this you really cannot overstate how healthy it is for the sport"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2022527529110605918)  2026-02-14T04:25Z 139K followers, 51.9K engagements


"Here comes Amir Aura Khan and the McNeese Cowboys. The walkout ahead of the second round matchup with Purdue:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1903478171707556339)  2025-03-22T16:05Z 139K followers, 1.3M engagements


"Theres a crispness in the air. Its here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1985395546019021272)  2025-11-03T17:15Z 139K followers, 127.1K engagements


"The Keaton Wagler story is outstanding. Hes just superb. Cant get over how great of a find its been by Brad Underwood"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2018095997188989304)  2026-02-01T22:55Z 139K followers, 46.9K engagements


"Roof is off Madison Square Garden. The X-factor to this game is Ian Jackson. Hes hooping right now. Changes St. Johns so much"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019951415339413839)  2026-02-07T01:48Z 139K followers, 32.7K engagements


"Good afternoon from Chicago @DePaulHoops. @BluejayMBB. Tonight at [--] ET from Wintrust with @CoachMattMcCall for some After Dark Big East 🏀🏀🏀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2021656232860467264)  2026-02-11T18:43Z 139K followers, 33.2K engagements


"RT @andythompson610: Something just feels right about John Fanta discussing the midseason leaders for the Naismith Trophy courtside at Wint"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2021739260060348489)  2026-02-12T00:12Z 139K followers, [--] engagements


"Theres something brewing here. Its fun. Goodnight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2021834681520402580)  2026-02-12T06:32Z 139K followers, 32.6K engagements


"Theres a variety of ways this @MiamiOH_BBall team can beat you offensively. RedHawks move so well off the ball and it results in high quality shots. Peter Suder and Brant Byers are dawgs that play the right way and as a result the team does. Love this team. Love this story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2022522342178451875)  2026-02-14T04:04Z 139K followers, 17.2K engagements


"VJ Edgecombe is tremendous. The Sixers rookie set the tone to All Star Weekend in LA. MVP V.J. EDGECOMBE V.J. hit both game winners for the Team Vince leading them to the Rising Stars win https://t.co/ljjBAJ1k6v MVP V.J. EDGECOMBE V.J. hit both game winners for the Team Vince leading them to the Rising Stars win https://t.co/ljjBAJ1k6v"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2022660832463851757)  2026-02-14T13:14Z 139K followers, 25.9K engagements


"Wheres that guy that called St. Johns terrible"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2019975550421356595)  2026-02-07T03:24Z 139K followers, 230.5K engagements


"Spaces. Now Taking your calls questions and thoughts. Whatever you have: https://x.com/i/spaces/1LyGBXWWZBMxN https://x.com/i/spaces/1LyGBXWWZBMxN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2022038721789657546)  2026-02-12T20:02Z 139K followers, [----] engagements


"Wisconsin punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament this week. Their last [--] games vs. top [--] opponents 3-0. Badgers can make the second weekend of the big dance because theres not many with two high-powered BUCKETS like they have with Boyd & Blackwell. Utter dominance tonight. @John_Fanta @NBCSports Thoughts on the badgers right now John @John_Fanta @NBCSports Thoughts on the badgers right now John"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2022507459844112639)  2026-02-14T03:05Z 139K followers, 62.2K engagements


"Valentines Day five-pack playlist: [--]. My Girl - Temptations [--]. Youll Never Find - Lou Rawls [--]. First Last Everything - Barry White [--]. Endless Love - Richie and Ross [--]. How Deep is Your Love - Beegees Happy Valentines Day @FantaVicki"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/2022727004970488055)  2026-02-14T17:37Z 139K followers, 77K engagements


"I just wonder if the photographer fell in looked to his left and saw Hue Jackson doing laps in Lake Erie. Cleveland Browns football is BACK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1948108840626794931)  2025-07-23T19:51Z 132.8K followers, 53.5K engagements


"High level round at Fresh Meadow Country Club on Long Island today. Tremendous track. Even knocked home a long birdie putt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1948531202316796184)  2025-07-24T23:50Z 132.9K followers, 207.6K engagements


"Always love talking with the legend @SteveAdubato This was a powerful conversation that premieres on @MyNJPBS tonight @John_Fanta play-by-play broadcaster and reporter for @CBBonFOX to discuss how becoming a parent has shifted his perspective his thoughts on the changing media landscape & the future of sports broadcasting. Premiering tonight: 7pm and 11:30pm on @myNJPBS; 12am @thirteenwnet https://t.co/Qdl8BMcTFG @John_Fanta play-by-play broadcaster and reporter for @CBBonFOX to discuss how becoming a parent has shifted his perspective his thoughts on the changing media landscape & the future"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1948779025314296287)  2025-07-25T16:15Z 132.8K followers, 17.5K engagements


"Big one at Barclays tonight. Liberty. Mercury. Two of the top three teams in the W. Breanna Stewart vs. Alyssa Thomas 🔥🔥🔥. On the call for State Farm WNBA Friday Night Spotlight with @ROSGO21 and @edonathaqi1 at 7:30 ET on ION"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1948850665473933788)  2025-07-25T20:59Z 132.8K followers, 11.9K engagements


"A fun Friday night in Brooklyn Sabrina Ionescu put on a master class with [--] points + [--] assists and the Liberty have won [--] in a row after a big second half powered New York past the Mercury"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1948931709761646593)  2025-07-26T02:21Z 132.8K followers, 12.9K engagements


"Its a first Have never podded with @GaryParrishCBSuntil this week Joined GP to help @EyeOnCBBPodcast tip off their Summer Shootaround series with a deep dive on St. Johns. Red Storm have the weapons to reach the Final Four next April. Check it out: https://youtu.be/Q8ea_Flhoz8si=xHjT6CnpH_2ocst8 https://youtu.be/Q8ea_Flhoz8si=xHjT6CnpH_2ocst8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1950312765295296647)  2025-07-29T21:49Z 132.9K followers, 21K engagements


"Andrew brought the magic back to Progressive Field. Nothing beats your 12-week-old sons first ever game and seeing a walk-off winner with him An unforgettable evening at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1951471857011662956)  2025-08-02T02:35Z 132.9K followers, 68.9K engagements


"Fun morning at training camp Thank you @Browns for welcoming the newest member of the Dawg Pound"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1951674638599102735)  2025-08-02T16:01Z 133K followers, 27K engagements


"What a performance by Gavin Williams to cap the Guardians biggest series of the season. To sweep the Mets and to have won [--] of [--] is a [---]. Sure this season had been disappointing. But the discourse for this franchise was extreme & unfair. The way theyve fought is impressive"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1953183187993231548)  2025-08-06T19:55Z 133K followers, 31.1K engagements


"Opening day of SEC men's basketball conference play is set for January [--] [----]. The matchups: Kentucky at Alabama Tennessee at Arkansas Auburn at Georgia Florida at Missouri Mississippi State at Texas Ole Miss at Oklahoma Vanderbilt at South Carolina LSU at Texas A&M"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1953205451723817185)  2025-08-06T21:24Z 133K followers, 17.4K engagements


"The final day of SEC play in the upcoming season will be Saturday March 7: Florida at Kentucky Auburn at Alabama Oklahoma at Texas Arkansas at Missouri Vanderbilt at Tennessee Texas A&M at LSU Georgia at Mississippi State South Carolina at Ole Miss"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1953206040524406911)  2025-08-06T21:26Z 133K followers, 37.2K engagements


"Great to be in Somerset for the Double A Subway series between the Patriots and Rumble Ponies Thank you for having us @SOMPatriots"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1954322121905062113)  2025-08-09T23:21Z 133K followers, 153.9K engagements


"@franfraschilla @SOMPatriots C.C. is the 🐐 One of my all time favorites See you soon Dr. Fraschilla. The journey is approaching"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1954376414310088932)  2025-08-10T02:57Z 133K followers, [----] engagements


"How about 4+ more months like what we just watched to kick off the college football season Awesome opener. Year in and year out Matt Campbell is elite. Iowa St. found the running game in the 2nd half & Rocco Becht sealed it. Cyclones didnt blink at game pressure. Gutsy win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1959340483316011180)  2025-08-23T19:42Z 133K followers, 34.4K engagements


"Excited thankful and blessed. Deeply appreciative of all of the messages. I GET to do this gig and that will never be lost on me. Cannot wait to start a new journey with @NBCSports this weekend 🦚🏀🏈 .@John_Fanta joins @NBCSports as mens basketball play-by-play voice on Peacock and NBC. Fanta will serve as the lead BIG EAST play-by-play caller and will call Big Ten and Big [--] mens games. More here: https://t.co/zfojZ1tLtz .@John_Fanta joins @NBCSports as mens basketball play-by-play voice on Peacock and NBC. Fanta will serve as the lead BIG EAST play-by-play caller and will call Big Ten and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1960828765723824348)  2025-08-27T22:16Z 133.4K followers, 326.1K engagements


"Happy Week [--] of CFB everybody And how about the newly renovated @NBCSports Studio [--] The B1G College Countdown crew kicking it off on @peacock before a legit CFP candidate #12 Illinois welcomes Western Illinois. Will have game break updates throughout tonight. Lets ride 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1961568005663478038)  2025-08-29T23:13Z 133.3K followers, 24.7K engagements


"The quarterbacks were obviously the story entering this Texas/Ohio State showdown. But in week one with the way these defenses are constructed this is tailor made to be a low scoring affair. Buckeye secondary came READY. Could be a game where the first major play is a turnover"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1961830254487429331)  2025-08-30T16:35Z 133.3K followers, 16.1K engagements


"The reigning champions have made the opening statement of the season. Julian Sayin hits the big one. It's all Ohio State powered by Matt Patricia's defense. And the Big Ten in a heavyweight showdown against the SEC is flexing again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1961861314172596565)  2025-08-30T18:39Z 133.4K followers, 23.2K engagements


"TOMMY CASTELLANOS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1961886989956808767)  2025-08-30T20:21Z 133.3K followers, 18.4K engagements


"You can sense it with Florida State and that atmosphere. That playoff snub has to be a part of the story of this game. You go 2-10 last year the butt of all jokes. Yes a lot of new in this year and an eternity to go but this is a heck of a start by Mike Norvells Noles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1961892046710481107)  2025-08-30T20:41Z 133.4K followers, 16K engagements


"Tommy Castellanos is backing up the talk this afternoon and that sound you hear is the panic meter rising by the second in Tuscaloosa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1961909868052316560)  2025-08-30T21:52Z 133.3K followers, 17.6K engagements


"We have a candidate for catch of the year in week one. Holy smokes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1962322389120831580)  2025-09-01T01:11Z 133.3K followers, 40.7K engagements


"Miamis horses up front are doing WORK tonight. Canes dominating the line of scrimmage and Carson Becks taken care of the ball while providing some big highlights"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1962330802416435412)  2025-09-01T01:44Z 133.3K followers, 19.1K engagements


"The renewal of the Notre Dame / Miami rivalry has in fact lived up to the hype. Game of the weekend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1962348374968963399)  2025-09-01T02:54Z 133.3K followers, 32.8K engagements


"In a shocking turn of events Bill Belichicks team was prepared and ready to play a football game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1962671169296826605)  2025-09-02T00:17Z 133.3K followers, 23K engagements


"After the scripted Carolina first drive TCU just took the Heels for the woodshed in the remainder of the half. Josh Hoover + Jordan Dwyer + Sonny Dykes gives the Horned Frogs quality upside to be a Big [--] dark horse"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1962691071437095086)  2025-09-02T01:36Z 133.3K followers, 27.2K engagements


"Obviously the immediate reaction is that this has been a rough night for UNC. But Josh Hoover has been phenomenal. TCU looks dangerous"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1962700706604867944)  2025-09-02T02:14Z 133.3K followers, 24.6K engagements


"Week [--] of CFB Its a pivotal early season matchup for Boston College and Michigan State on NBC with the Spartans out for revenge after BC took last years meeting 23-19. Will be in studio with game breaks + highlights starting with Rutgers & Miami (OH) at 3:30 on Peacock 🏈 Michigan State Spartans host Boston College Eagles on Big Ten Saturday Night this Saturday Sept. [--] at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and @peacock More: https://t.co/9rWqrnrAeL Michigan State Spartans host Boston College Eagles on Big Ten Saturday Night this Saturday Sept. [--] at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and @peacock More:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1964073453390025017)  2025-09-05T21:09Z 133.3K followers, 21.3K engagements


"For those who may have thought it would be a quiet week [--] in college football THINK AGAIN Troy up on Clemson Ole Miss/Kentucky and Mizzou/Kansas a lot of fun USF hanging tough in Gainesville Ohio up on West Virginia. Buckle up 🍿🍿🍿"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1964456049030869243)  2025-09-06T22:29Z 133.4K followers, 16.9K engagements


"Rank USF. Its not even up for discussion. South Florida with the best opening [--] weeks in all of college football"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1964480711009919293)  2025-09-07T00:07Z 133.3K followers, 63.6K engagements


"Start the clock. Roll the tape. Lets take you across the country in college football. This is Fanta in [--] on NBC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1964713257111109792)  2025-09-07T15:31Z 133.4K followers, 72.7K engagements


"Good evening everybody. Spaces. Tomorrow. [--] ET. Bring your A-game. Lets go"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1965940677092499778)  2025-09-11T00:49Z 133.4K followers, 74.6K engagements


"Big East play opens Dec. [--] with Providence visiting Butler. Dec. 16: Butler at UConn DePaul at St. Johns Dec. 17: Georgetown at Marquette Creighton at Xavier Dec. 19: Seton Hall at Providence Dec. 20: Marquette at Creighton Xavier at Georgetown Dec. 21: UConn at DePaul"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1966202908409778278)  2025-09-11T18:11Z 133.4K followers, 14.7K engagements


"New Years Eve in the Big East: St. John's at Georgetown Connecticut at Xavier DePaul at Villanova"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1966203013120573822)  2025-09-11T18:11Z 133.4K followers, 24.1K engagements


"Valentines Day in the Big East offers a wide variety of relationship statuses: St. John's at Providence Georgetown at Connecticut Villanova at Creighton Marquette at Xavier"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1966203440868241668)  2025-09-11T18:13Z 133.4K followers, 14.5K engagements


"The two dates to circle in bold: Friday Feb. [--] - UConn at St. Johns Wednesday Feb. [--] - St. Johns at UConn 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1966204397375132041)  2025-09-11T18:17Z 133.3K followers, 70.1K engagements


"Creighton gets the bye in the final weekend of Big East play. Heres the slate for the conference play finales: Friday March [--] St. John's at Seton Hall Saturday March [--] Connecticut at Marquette Xavier at Villanova Butler at DePaul Providence at Georgetown"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1966204745477218560)  2025-09-11T18:18Z 133.4K followers, 19.4K engagements


"My top [--] dates to circle on the Big East schedule when combining matchup quality and buzz:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1966213928054095999)  2025-09-11T18:55Z 133.5K followers, 20.7K engagements


"From NBC Sports Research: Georgia Tech snaps a 9-game losing streak against Clemson beating the Tigers for the first time since [----]. For only the second time in the 17-year Dabo Swinney Era the Tigers are 1-2. The last time they started 1-2 Also 2014"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1966946376895565971)  2025-09-13T19:25Z 133.4K followers, 14.9K engagements


"Beating the running clock and drilling a 55-yard field goal to take down a top [--] conference rival at home is just about as cool of a finish to a college football game that youll see. Aidan Birr = Yellow Jackets legend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1966947673610797124)  2025-09-13T19:30Z 133.4K followers, 21.2K engagements


"Weve got a big night of college football ahead on NBC and Peacock. Heres what to watch for:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1966972324202373197)  2025-09-13T21:08Z 133.4K followers, 17.2K engagements


"From one of the wildest juke moves of the season to an epic quote from Biff Poggi to a walk-off fire drill field goal to complete an incredible top-15 win so much happened in college football this week This is Fanta in 60:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1967751377947340999)  2025-09-16T00:44Z 133.4K followers, 22.7K engagements


"The Big Ten announced on BTN that the conferences mens basketball tournament will expand to feature every team in the league with all [--] now included. This is different from [--] teams in recent years. The [----] tournament will be held at the United Center in Chicago"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1968773661101285417)  2025-09-18T20:26Z 133.5K followers, 13.8K engagements


"The Purdue/Indiana rivalry: January [--] - Assembly Hall February [--] - Mackey Arena"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1968786312934183036)  2025-09-18T21:16Z 133.4K followers, 74.4K engagements


"This is a heck of a homestand for Purdue at Mackey Arena: Feb [--] - Michigan Feb [--] - Indiana Feb [--] - Michigan State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1968786576143446357)  2025-09-18T21:17Z 133.4K followers, 34.9K engagements


"Some spicy Big Ten matchups on the final weekend of league play. Illini travel to College Park Michigan welcomes Michigan State Indiana heads to Columbus Braden Smith and a loaded senior class last game at Mackey comes against Wisconsin and more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1968788093223280889)  2025-09-18T21:23Z 133.4K followers, 11.9K engagements


"Heres how Tom Izzo and Michigan State will go from the middle to the end of January: 1/13 - Indiana 1/17 - @ Washington 1/20 - @ Oregon 1/24 - Maryland 1/27 - @ Rutgers 1/30 - Michigan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1968788677670174919)  2025-09-18T21:26Z 133.4K followers, 14K engagements


"Heres how Illinois closes its regular season: Feb. [--] - Wisconsin Feb. [--] - Indiana Feb. [--] - @ USC Feb. [--] - @ UCLA Feb. [--] - Michigan March [--] - Oregon March [--] - @ Maryland Illini are one of the more fascinating teams in the country and have intriguing upside"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1968796824220655618)  2025-09-18T21:58Z 133.5K followers, 114.6K engagements


"God Bless Andrew Gerard Fanta on his baptism weekend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1969823153766494586)  2025-09-21T17:56Z 133.4K followers, 159.2K engagements


"NEW POD Its the Big East season preview with @RobDauster and @T_Oglesby22. Who will win the league Which coach has the most on the line this season Breakout player candidates dark horses and more: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1LyGBXYVMerxN https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1LyGBXYVMerxN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1971274608302227634)  2025-09-25T18:04Z 133.6K followers, 12.8K engagements


"The scene at Bethpage looks spectacular. Bonkers atmosphere. There are one-of-one events in sports. The @rydercup has a place at that table. Heres to a heck of a weekend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1971534630731104471)  2025-09-26T11:17Z 133.5K followers, 24K engagements


"We are in for a glorious Saturday. Grab your 🍿🍿🍿"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1971959730752106499)  2025-09-27T15:26Z 133.5K followers, 18.6K engagements


"From NBC Sports Research: The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 5-0 for just the fourth time in [--] years. Somehow someway Brent Keys team gets out of Wake with a wild OT victory"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1972029757924823288)  2025-09-27T20:05Z 133.5K followers, 12.2K engagements


"Double. Overtime. In. Happy. Valley"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1972136298891686012)  2025-09-28T03:08Z 133.5K followers, 13.5K engagements


"The Oregon Ducks are 30-3 since the beginning of the [----] season. That's the best winning %%% in college football in that span. The Oregon Ducks who just won the Whiteout Game in Happy Valley now own [--] straight road wins. That's the longest active road winning streak in CFB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1972137855712678228)  2025-09-28T03:14Z 133.5K followers, 20.6K engagements


"Honored to join the incredible crew on Football Night in America tonight Join us at [--] ET on NBC and Peacock ahead of Micah Parsons return to Dallas for Packers/Cowboys"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1972388342802325643)  2025-09-28T19:50Z 133.5K followers, 21.6K engagements


"Where should Houston be ranked in the preseason How will AJ Dybantsa at BYU work and what's the Cougars ceiling Is Texas Tech a national title caliber team Who are the dark horses We hit on these questions and more on the Big [--] Preview Podcast: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1RDGlAMadpVJL https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1RDGlAMadpVJL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1972732532862181838)  2025-09-29T18:37Z 133.5K followers, [----] engagements


"October is here. The season is intensifying. Lets talk Week [--] college football storylines"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1974507151210262855)  2025-10-04T16:09Z 133.6K followers, 10.7K engagements


"Its College Football Saturday on NBC On this Notre Dame green jersey day well look at the history behind this tradition at [--] ET on the pregame show before the Irish host Boise State. Then at [--] ET were with you ahead of #1 Ohio State and Minnesota. Lets roll"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1974544362702074300)  2025-10-04T18:37Z 133.6K followers, 14.6K engagements


"Knute Rockne is believed to have started the Notre Dame green jerseys tradition in [----] in a game against Iowa. He called the uniforms lucky laundry. Irish are 7-1 in these uniforms since [----]. They welcome Boise State right now on NBC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1974559251717906775)  2025-10-04T19:36Z 133.7K followers, 12.5K engagements


"This is unreal: The UCLA Bruins the lone winless power-4 team leads Penn State 27-7 at halftime"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1974580976274882631)  2025-10-04T21:02Z 133.8K followers, 18.4K engagements


"The Nittany Lions are awake"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1974591598177788121)  2025-10-04T21:44Z 133.7K followers, 12.3K engagements


"Jadarian Price delivers a ridiculous touchdown run for Notre Dame. Goodness"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1974607181468373156)  2025-10-04T22:46Z 133.7K followers, 15.2K engagements


"THE UCLA BRUINS HAVE SHOCKED PENN STATE. UPSET OF THE SEASON"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1974607741886075008)  2025-10-04T22:49Z 133.8K followers, 17K engagements


"We have all of the updates you need on a chaotic college football Saturday right now on NBC ahead of #1 Ohio State and Minnesota. Join us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1974609936492675542)  2025-10-04T22:57Z 133.6K followers, 11.5K engagements


"Weve got highlights from a wild college football Saturday plus a Hail Mary finish highlights Fanta in [--] next on NBC at halftime of Ohio State/Minnesota"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1974642900991721509)  2025-10-05T01:08Z 133.6K followers, 18.6K engagements


"Ohio State looks every bit like the best team in America tonight. An absolute clinic by the reigning national champions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1974657872622682566)  2025-10-05T02:08Z 133.7K followers, 71K engagements


"Miami taking Florida State to the woodshed in Tallahassee is awfully impressive. That Canes front [--] is nasty and Carson Beck has multiple explosive receiver options with maybe the best freshman in college football Malachi Toney. The U continues to show why it can win it all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1974659989869650037)  2025-10-05T02:16Z 133.6K followers, 19.8K engagements


"Previewing the ACC on todays pod. On Cameron Boozer and what determines Dukes ceiling Louisville as a national title contender programs facing pressure Will Wade as a game-changer at NC State Ryan Odom SMU and Virginia Tech as sleepers and more: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1MnxnPjqNOyGO https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1MnxnPjqNOyGO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1975331572753813695)  2025-10-06T22:45Z 133.6K followers, 12.5K engagements


"News: Braden Smith has been named Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year for a second consecutive season. This is the third straight year that Purdue has boasted the preseason honor. Smith and Zach Edey have combined to win the last three Big Ten POTY awards"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1975594148247052421)  2025-10-07T16:08Z 133.7K followers, 41K engagements


"The Preseason All-Big Ten Team: Bennett Stirtz Iowa Yaxel Lendeborg Michigan Nick Martinelli Northwestern Bruce Thornton Ohio State Nate Bittle Oregon Jackson Shelstad Oregon Trey Kaufman-Renn Purdue Braden Smith Purdue Donovan Dent UCLA John Blackwell Oregon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1975594596613959864)  2025-10-07T16:10Z 133.6K followers, 11.4K engagements


"The Preseason All-Big Ten Team: Bennett Stirtz Iowa Yaxel Lendeborg Michigan Nick Martinelli Northwestern Bruce Thornton Ohio State Nate Bittle Oregon Jackson Shelstad Oregon Trey Kaufman-Renn Purdue Braden Smith Purdue Donovan Dent UCLA John Blackwell Wisconsin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1975599817557704844)  2025-10-07T16:31Z 133.7K followers, 33K engagements


"Great to be in Chicago for Big Ten 🏀 Media Days First up its @B1Gwbball. This league is stacked with [--] teams making last years NCAA Tournament the most in all of womens college basketball and UCLA reaching its first Final Four in program history. Another big year ahead"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1975954310254285026)  2025-10-08T15:59Z 133.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Its a special time in @B1Gwbball Breaking down the top storylines in this loaded conference for @NBCSports. 🏀💥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1976058958293901721)  2025-10-08T22:55Z 133.7K followers, 12.6K engagements


"An awesome media day with the Big Ten womens coaches We are just [--] days away from tipping off another journey to March. Love this time of year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1976073292495966681)  2025-10-08T23:52Z 133.7K followers, 24.4K engagements


"Caleb Downs Sonny Styles and that Ohio State defense is putting up a historically great season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1977069327636398367)  2025-10-11T17:50Z 133.7K followers, 12.4K engagements


"Well in the world of week one overreactions Kalen DeBoer is at the top of the list. Alabama has won [--] in a row since the opening loss to Florida State. Road wins over Georgia and Mizzou plus one over Vandy. Next week: Tennessee. The Tide is rolling"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1977095634948878562)  2025-10-11T19:35Z 133.7K followers, 12.8K engagements


"Its not pretty but Lane Kiffins Ole Miss Rebels are 6-0. Next week: at Georgia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1977102829522416118)  2025-10-11T20:03Z 133.7K followers, 12.9K engagements


"The Indiana Hoosiers have defeated the Oregon Ducks in Eugene. Prior to the win Indiana was 0-46 on the road vs. top [--] teams. Curt Cignettis team just delivered this program its best road win EVER. Oregons 23-game regular season W streak & 18-game home W streak Over. Wow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1977149115650719889)  2025-10-11T23:07Z 133.9K followers, 30.6K engagements


"College football is better when the LA Coliseum is rocking and USC is playing in meaningful games. Trojans/Michigan means quite a bit in the Big Ten and for each of their hopes at pursuing a playoff spot. Loser is heading home quite distraught. High stakes game on NBC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1977160595771474298)  2025-10-11T23:53Z 133.7K followers, 13.3K engagements


"Thats Lincoln Riley football. USC controlling the trenches and King Miller is running wild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1977186236952723668)  2025-10-12T01:35Z 133.7K followers, 15.1K engagements


"Thats the best USC conference win since the Trojans joined the Big Ten and the first ranked win at the LA Coliseum for the program in three years. Up next for Lincoln Rileys program: a trip to Notre Dame next Saturday night"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1977206828078645746)  2025-10-12T02:56Z 133.7K followers, 16K engagements


"The KenPom Preseason Top [--] is out: Houston Florida Purdue Kentucky Connecticut Illinois Duke Gonzaga Tennessee UCLA Michigan Texas Tech Iowa St. Louisville Arizona St. Johns Baylor BYU Vanderbilt Wisconsin Kansas USC Alabama Mississippi Michigan St"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1977365794070614321)  2025-10-12T13:28Z 133.7K followers, 53K engagements


"Heres who Ken Pomeroy has as the top [--] teams in his preseason rankings. College basketball tips off in [--] days"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1977367526611845518)  2025-10-12T13:35Z 133.8K followers, 46.3K engagements


"The Preseason AP Top 25: Purdue Houston Florida UConn St. John's Duke Michigan BYU Kentucky Texas Tech Louisville UCLA Arizona Arkansas Alabama Iowa State Illinois Tennessee Kansas Auburn Gonzaga Michigan State Creighton Wisconsin North Carolina"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1977769648520126717)  2025-10-13T16:13Z 133.9K followers, 36.6K engagements


"On this week's Fanta in [--] we hit on everything from the Red River Rivalry to MACtion to one of the best names in college football to an Ivy League walk-off winner. Going all over the country in just a minute:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1977789612211749245)  2025-10-13T17:32Z 133.7K followers, 10.8K engagements


"Big news out of Bloomington. What a time to be an Indiana fan. New contract for Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti. Hell make [----] million per year. Contract runs through [----]. https://t.co/zTfyJIUs3W New contract for Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti. Hell make [----] million per year. Contract runs through [----]. https://t.co/zTfyJIUs3W"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1978915647561081145)  2025-10-16T20:07Z 133.9K followers, 62.3K engagements


"I don't think much of Bess but just another guy to have in the back of the WR corps. I just laugh at these types of stories at this point"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/327214331274067969)  2013-04-25T00:15Z 133K followers, [--] engagements


"GOOD TO SEE - With 5:30 in the game Saint Ignatius' Jimmy Wilhelm enters. He suffered a concussion in the preseason. Good to see him back"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/332295649905229826)  2013-05-09T00:47Z 97.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Not sure how I didn't know about this but Great Northern Mall got a place called "French Fry Heaven" Excited http://t.co/lSsIsiogpD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/457243235052945410)  2014-04-18T19:44Z 97.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Ryan Armour and Whee Kim walking up the fairway at the fifth. Armour with a big gallery being a local product http://t.co/hbe0V6yov3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/475672963837345792)  2014-06-08T16:17Z 97.9K followers, [--] engagements


"2016 Republican National Convention coming to Cleveland. What a win for the city. Comparable to the Super Bowl in terms of revenue. Huge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/486538223024603137)  2014-07-08T15:52Z 97.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Al McGuire Center is really cool. Filled with history of the past in Marquette basketball. http://t.co/1PJlaE0H0l"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/567034638968061952)  2015-02-15T18:56Z 97.3K followers, [--] engagements


"The 2015-16 Seton Hall Basketball Season - "The Year When Lobsters Ruled the Rock""  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/696207367311118336)  2016-02-07T05:42Z 97.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Just over [--] minutes away from a big one @PruCenter. #1 @NovaMBB. #23 @NDMBB. Both 9-0. Reigning national champs warming up. #BIGEASThoops"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/807620935910064128)  2016-12-10T16:20Z 97.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Here. We. Go. #1 @NovaMBB takes on #23 @NDMBB. Watch on @CBS. Over on @FS1 @PCFriarsMBB in action. "Work" doesn't get much better than this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/807633506268565504)  2016-12-10T17:10Z 97.2K followers, [--] engagements


"PLAYOFF-BOUND #DAWGPOUND"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/879758474896441344)  2017-06-27T17:49Z 97.2K followers, [--] engagements


"The new home of the Blue Demons looking great #DePaulHoops https://x.com/depaulsid/status/905398617476919297 Working out of the new office this morning. https://t.co/bHTI1dTHJ5 https://x.com/depaulsid/status/905398617476919297 Working out of the new office this morning. https://t.co/bHTI1dTHJ5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/905459376735088642)  2017-09-06T15:55Z 106.6K followers, [--] engagements


"In our #BEmediaday sit-down with @NovaMBB Phil Booth & Jalen Brunson told us who they would want on their NBA teams if they were GM's"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/921125659128225792)  2017-10-19T21:27Z 97.8K followers, [--] engagements


"Wow. No students on campus due to Thanksgiving Break yet The Dunk is packed in Providence. Awesome atmosphere for the Friars and Boston College. #PCBB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/934588352984166400)  2017-11-26T01:03Z 97.2K followers, [---] engagements

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