# ![@erapay5 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::491607182.png) @erapay5 Eugene Rapay

Eugene Rapay posts on X about in the, iowa state, play, iowa the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  5.41% [ncaa basketball](/list/ncaa-basketball)  3.6% [countries](/list/countries)  3.6% [finance](/list/finance)  1.8% [ncaa football](/list/ncaa-football)  0.9%

**Social topic influence**
[in the](/topic/in-the) 18.92%, [iowa state](/topic/iowa-state) 9.01%, [play](/topic/play) 7.21%, [iowa](/topic/iowa) #588, [milan](/topic/milan) #2561, [the first](/topic/the-first) 5.41%, [the big](/topic/the-big) 4.5%, [shot](/topic/shot) 4.5%, [player](/topic/player) 4.5%, [and it](/topic/and-it) 4.5%

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
[@cyclonembb](/creator/undefined) [@dmregister](/creator/undefined) [@dmrcyclones](/creator/undefined) [@kuhoops](/creator/undefined) [@cyclonefb](/creator/undefined) [@tcubasketball](/creator/undefined) [@vuhoops](/creator/undefined) [@lohudsports](/creator/undefined) [@daverivera](/creator/undefined) [@joshthomson22](/creator/undefined) [@dmrcyclonesmaybe](/creator/undefined) [@baylormbb](/creator/undefined) [@cyclonembbtamin](/creator/undefined) [@baylormbbobi](/creator/undefined) [@dmrcyclonesbaylor](/creator/undefined) [@dmrcyclonestheres](/creator/undefined) [@dmrcyclonescaught](/creator/undefined) [@cyclonefbs](/creator/undefined) [@dmrcycloneswhat](/creator/undefined) [@jalenbrunson1](/creator/undefined)

**Top assets mentioned**
[Lancaster Colony Corp (LANC)](/topic/$lanc) [Dana Incorporated (DAN)](/topic/$dan)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"No players were made available in the post-game press conference for Iowa State after the loss"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2021451499407323534)  2026-02-11T05:09Z [----] followers, 175.2K engagements


".@CycloneFB football players Jaylen Raynor and Zaimir Hawk are walking through the student section and handing out pizzas before this Iowa State-Kansas basketball game. Men of the people"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2022727446362231297)  2026-02-14T17:39Z [----] followers, 13.2K engagements


"Starting lineups for Iowa State-Kansas @CycloneMBB-- Tamin Lipsey Killyan Toure Milan Momcilovic Joshua Jefferson and Blake Buchanan @KUHoops-- Melvin Council Jr. Darryn Peterson Tre White Bryson Tiller and Flory Bidunga"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2022731044118761840)  2026-02-14T17:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Doing some research on UCF. Knights guard Devan Cambridge is a seventh-year senior who began his collegiate career before the COVID pandemic. Don't think I've ever seen a seventh-year senior athlete before. Perry Ellis had nothing on this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2013334646713414097)  2026-01-19T19:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"For @DMRegister/@DMRCyclones--Maybe it's February magic or the added urgency coming from his final collegiate season down to its last couple months whatever it is @CycloneMBB is welcoming a more aggressive Nate Heise and another late-season surge Story: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/basketball-mens/2026/02/05/iowa-state-basketball-nate-heise-cyclones/88513077007/ https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/basketball-mens/2026/02/05/iowa-state-basketball-nate-heise-cyclones/88513077007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2019894175110496666)  2026-02-06T22:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"For @DMRegister/@DMRCyclones--@CycloneMBB is looking to complete the regular-season series sweep vs. Baylor when the Bears come to town on Saturday. Game preview/3 things to watch: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/basketball-mens/2026/02/06/iowa-state-baylor-prediction-basketball-cyclones-bears/88516676007/ https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/basketball-mens/2026/02/06/iowa-state-baylor-prediction-basketball-cyclones-bears/88516676007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2019894510546010400)  2026-02-06T22:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Approximately [--] minutes away from tip-off here at Hilton Coliseum where #7 @CycloneMBB is hosting @BaylorMBB. Iowa State is looking to complete the season series sweep. Covering for @DMRegister/@DMRCyclones"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2020208050544734299)  2026-02-07T18:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Starting lineups for Iowa State-Baylor @CycloneMBB--Tamin Lipsey Killyan Toure Milan Momcilovic Joshua Jefferson and Blake Buchanan @BaylorMBB--Obi Agbim Isaac Williams Cameron Carr Tounde Yessoufou and Caden Powell"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2020209365274529834)  2026-02-07T18:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Back-and-forth start to the game. Iowa State leads 8-7 at the first media timeout. 15:52 1H"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2020214207120081001)  2026-02-07T19:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"For @DMRegister/@DMRCyclones--Baylor didnt go away quietly but @CycloneMBB completed the regular season-series sweep and got its fifth straight winning. [--] takeaways: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/basketball-mens/2026/02/08/iowa-state-basketball-baylor-milan-momcilovic-tj-otzelberger-cyclones/88528811007/ https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/basketball-mens/2026/02/08/iowa-state-basketball-baylor-milan-momcilovic-tj-otzelberger-cyclones/88528811007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2020603200303477159)  2026-02-08T20:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"For @DMRegister/@DMRCyclones-- @CycloneFB coach Jimmy Rogers had quite the project coming in but here's how he rebuilt the roster after a transformative last couple months for the program: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/football/2026/02/09/iowa-state-football-coach-jimmy-rogers-cyclones-roster-transfers/88504065007/ https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/football/2026/02/09/iowa-state-football-coach-jimmy-rogers-cyclones-roster-transfers/88504065007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2021183777456714036)  2026-02-10T11:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"For @DMRegister/@DMRCyclones--@CycloneMBB is looking to keep its winning momentum going and avoid any traps as it heads to TCU. Currently en route to Dallas/Fort Worth for tonight's game here's a preview: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/basketball-mens/2026/02/09/iowa-state-basketball-tcu-prediction-cyclones-game-preview/88589663007/ https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/basketball-mens/2026/02/09/iowa-state-basketball-tcu-prediction-cyclones-game-preview/88589663007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2021184215480430926)  2026-02-10T11:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"For @DMRegister/@DMRCyclones--@CycloneMBB calls them "Tamin plays" in reference to the hustle gritty plays Tamin Lipsey makes but to the senior guard its the only way to play. That toughness coupled with his evolution at PG has made his best year yet: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/basketball-mens/2026/02/10/iowa-state-basketball-cyclones-point-guard-tamin-lipsey-tj-otzelberger/88589723007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2021203240151629927)  2026-02-10T12:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Starting lineups for Iowa State-TCU @CycloneMBB-- Tamin Lipsey Killyan Toure Milan Momcilovic Joshua Jefferson and Blake Buchanan @TCUBasketball-- Brock Harding Jayden Pierre Micah Robinson Xavier Edmonds and David Punch"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2021403287556325645)  2026-02-11T01:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"That 3-pointer just before the shot-clock buzzer by Iowa State was poetry in motion. Poise and calm with the clock winding down still moving the ball and passing up good shots for better ones until finding the best one -- a wide open Milan Momcilovic 3-pointer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2021409018762363037)  2026-02-11T02:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Timeout on the floor. At one point Milan Momcilovic had [--] straight points before being subbed out. Iowa State leads 12-9 with 11:28 to go in the first half. Just before the break Joshua Jefferson got a TCU defender to fall for his shot fake and he went up for the and-1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2021412423815790866)  2026-02-11T02:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"TJ Otzelberger just turned around in disgust after that miscommunication allowed TCU's David Punch to get a wide-open lane and slam it home while two ISU defenders ran away from him. 22-18 ISU. 6:21 1H"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2021416087028658348)  2026-02-11T02:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Iowa State leads 28-19 at the U-4 media timeout. Defense shining right now as TCU hasn't made a single shot in more than [--] minutes and is [--] for its last [--]. However offensively ISU has [--] assists on all [--] baskets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2021419111289585861)  2026-02-11T03:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Iowa State on a 12-1 run since that U-8 media timeout. TCU hasn't hit a shot in more than [--] minutes. One final media timeout. 53-50 ISU. 3:19 2H"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2021437097916367259)  2026-02-11T04:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"TCU's Micah Robinson got a dunk. After an Iowa State turnover TCU's Jayden Pierre hit a turnaround off-balance close-range shot to trim it to one. Timeout TCU. 55-54 ISU. 1:35 2H"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2021438530007003460)  2026-02-11T04:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"After an ugly ISU possession that goes empty-handed Jayden Pierre drills one over Joshua Jefferson and TCU takes the lead. Iowa State crosses mid-court and calls timeout. 57-55 TCU. 40.2s 2H"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2021439464753725924)  2026-02-11T04:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"FINAL: @TCUBasketball [--] @CycloneMBB [--] Iowa State led by [--] with 2:38 left but TCU closed with a 12-0 run to complete the upset. Season-low [--] points for ISU. [--] turnovers are the second-most this season. Toolson/Robinson w/ [--] pts each for TCU. Lipsey/Jefferson [--] pts each"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2021441180064678284)  2026-02-11T04:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"For @DMRegister/@DMRCyclones--There's a common thread in the [--] @CycloneMBB wins & a pattern in the [--] Cyclone losses. TJ Otzelberger is calling for more competitive endurance & with Kansas kicking off a slate of ranked matchups ISU will be tested there: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/basketball-mens/2026/02/13/iowa-state-basketball-cyclones-competitive-endurance-kansas-jayhawks-tj-otzelberger/88641127007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2022346778406682785)  2026-02-13T16:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"For @DMRegister/@DMRCyclones--Caught up with @CycloneFB's new defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit who gave his vision for Iowa State's defense the 4-2-5 alignment his philosophy and what to expect: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/football/2026/02/13/iowa-state-football-defensive-coordinator-jesse-bobbit-cyclones/88660806007/ https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/football/2026/02/13/iowa-state-football-defensive-coordinator-jesse-bobbit-cyclones/88660806007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2022410444212937005)  2026-02-13T20:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"For @DMRegister/@DMRCyclones--What are your Valentine's Day plans No love lost between @CycloneMBB and @KUHoops who are set to square off on Saturday at [--] p.m. [--] things to watch for in the rematch of top 10-ranked teams: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/basketball-mens/2026/02/13/iowa-state-kansas-prediction-cyclones-jayhawks-preview/88660853007/ https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/basketball-mens/2026/02/13/iowa-state-kansas-prediction-cyclones-jayhawks-preview/88660853007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2022433559705706844)  2026-02-13T22:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"AT THE HALF: @CycloneMBB [--] @KUhoops [--] A 20-2 Cyclone run helped ISU take a double-digit lead at half ISU- Buchanan: [--] pts [--] reb Batemon: [--] pts in [--] min KU- Council Jr: [--] pts [--] ast [--] TOs Bidunga: [--] pts [--] reb blk stl Peterson: [--] pts [--] TOs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2022746991793705286)  2026-02-14T18:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Back-to-back 3s for Milan Momcilovic including a shake-and-bake stepback [--] against Flory Bidunga. Hilton crowd is on its feet. 43-29 ISU. 18:38 2H"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2022751018153341106)  2026-02-14T19:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"FINAL: @CycloneMBB [--] @KUHoops [--] ISU regroups and clears the first hurdle of this Feb. gauntlet without any major hiccups ISU- Momcilovic: [--] pts 7-13 FG Jefferson/Buchanan/Lipsey/Batemon: [--] pts each KU- Bidunga: [--] pts [--] reb [--] standout stats: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/basketball-mens/2026/02/14/iowa-state-basketball-kansas-box-score-stats-milan-momcilovic-cyclones/88660819007/ https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/basketball-mens/2026/02/14/iowa-state-basketball-kansas-box-score-stats-milan-momcilovic-cyclones/88660819007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/2022767495170408753)  2026-02-14T20:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Ryan Arcidiacono raises the regional trophy not a bad birthday present"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/713925897238122496)  2016-03-27T03:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Alan Griffin just hit one of the hottest stepback fadeaway three I've ever seen. The way the Stepinac product/Illinois recruit is able to shoot off the dribble and score in volumes.makes me wonder how he didn't get more love on the recruiting scene. Fighting Illini have a GEM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1002362214098063360)  2018-06-01T01:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Footage of Jalen Brunson vs. the Big [--] circa 2015-2018 I hope @jalenbrunson1 is a Maverick for life 😂 https://t.co/ZngsqmsMAd I hope @jalenbrunson1 is a Maverick for life 😂 https://t.co/ZngsqmsMAd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1143838255361810434)  2019-06-26T11:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"We don't call him Big Game Jermaine over at @vuhoops for nothing. No. [--] KANSAS HAS FALLEN Clutch shot by Villanova's Jermaine Samuels 💧 (via @NovaMBB) https://t.co/o0xa4qQJuZ No. [--] KANSAS HAS FALLEN Clutch shot by Villanova's Jermaine Samuels 💧 (via @NovaMBB) https://t.co/o0xa4qQJuZ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1208470462482853888)  2019-12-21T19:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""It just proves our commitment to Villanova Basketball. You know there's a lot of things that are going to happen throughout the season. . We may have gone through rough patches but at the end of the day we're going to get better as the season got along. - Jermaine Samuels"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1373834451118067713)  2021-03-22T03:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""Collin's surgery went extremely well. He's in Philly. We communicate with him every day FaceTime with him. I personally gave him an assignment as a coach and gave him a due date to have a scouting report. . I got it the night before last at [--] a.m." - Jay Wright"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1374722161030664193)  2021-03-24T13:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Jeremiah Robinson-Earl shares that he will be having the NBA conversation later. Just enjoying some R&R seeing his family for the first time after being in a bubble since August and relaxing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1376643435088711681)  2021-03-29T21:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"On a Zoom repping @TheKnicksWall with Julius Randle who is fresh off of a big extension with @nyknicks. "For me it was a no brainer. It was security but for me I just truly enjoy being a Knick." - Julius Randle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1431271152702341120)  2021-08-27T15:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


""I have no animosity for Louisville I hope on the inside they hire Kenny Payne the assistant of the Knicks. I believe he can unite the whole Louisville again." - Pitino on Louisville coaching situation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1487886696863698953)  2022-01-30T20:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""Playing at the Dunk is definitely one of a kind especially when we go up there and play you know it's gonna be sold out a hostile environment. You're not going to be able to hear yourself think and that's the beauty of the Big East." -Jermaine Samuels"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1493337449849933828)  2022-02-14T21:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


""(Nate Watson's) always been a problem. We had JRE and he's a NBA player. We've had so many guys go against him and he's been a problem every year. I know a young guy like Eric Dixon he's gonna learn a lot going against him." -Jay Wright on PC standout center Nate Watson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1493340706341113867)  2022-02-14T21:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""Liddell is a beast and Branham was a handful. I'm proud of these guys I'm proud of their leadership. Collin and Jermaine the way they've been great leaders all season for this team and their whole careers. Eric Dixon--he's got guts. Big time shot." -Jay Wright"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1505656380409196547)  2022-03-20T21:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""I was really proud of his effort. We ask a lot of him on the defensive end guarding Dickinson a lot. Then on the offensive end we were trying to move Dickinson which sounds good unless you're the guy that's got to do it. He never wanted to come out." -Jay Wright on Samuels"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1507172579315965962)  2022-03-25T01:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"'Big Game' Jermaine Samuels named the South Region Most Outstanding Player"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1507877202368544769)  2022-03-27T00:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""I was proud of our guys having experienced guys play in that environment like a true road game. (Houston) making a run a really good team that you know can get on runs but for them to keep their composure get stops hit big shots having veterans is the key." -Jay Wright"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1507888616583970816)  2022-03-27T01:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""BBQ. I think we like BBQ." -Jay Wright on the team's success to winning NCAA Tournament games in Texas. "I don't know we've played some great games down here against really good teams. We love Texas it's always nice weather everybody's so friendly.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1507888897354829827)  2022-03-27T01:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""There are other guys Chris Arcidiacono Bryan Antoine and Trey Patterson those guys will get opportunities. All of our guys that come off the bench will get more minutes even Eric Dixon. We believe can be a really good team without him but we know how good Kansas is."-Wright"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1508477023731306507)  2022-03-28T16:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""It's really a family and I loved every second of it. I have brothers that'll last me a lifetime now and coaches that I'll be friends with for life. I'm just super grateful to be a part of this. It's bigger than me and it's just a really special place."-Gillespie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1510420926709514241)  2022-04-03T00:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""That Final Four that was about Collin Jermaine and these guys and what they did. That's what kept us going we were like these guys are awesome and they deserve it. Same thing with last night . 'Please don't make this about us make this about these players.'" - Wright"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1517512907021783043)  2022-04-22T14:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Transfer Portal opens today. Dishon Jackson had plenty of positive things to say about his year at Iowa State. He also had this to say about his future plans/final year or eligibility: "Just seeing what the sentiment is around my name testing the waters a little bit but I haven't even thought about that. I'm still just stuck on the shock of our season ending so abruptly.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1904178022632100155)  2025-03-24T14:26Z [----] followers, 51.4K engagements


"The good people have waited a year for this https://x.com/VUCoachJWright/status/1012470500470214658 Brothers Once a Wildcat always a Wildcat @RyArch15 @Colling1021 https://t.co/uPzJyjAkEI https://x.com/VUCoachJWright/status/1012470500470214658 Brothers Once a Wildcat always a Wildcat @RyArch15 @Colling1021 https://t.co/uPzJyjAkEI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1012479482706452481)  2018-06-28T23:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Consensus top-25 5-star prospect Nico Mannion (2019/Pinnacle HS Ariz.) has trimmed his list down to four schools: Duke Arizona Villanova and Marquette. Mannion is a crafty guard with a quick release and explosive bounce. Averaged [----] ppg [---] rpg [---] apg as a soph last yr [--]. https://t.co/hgZxrGQQvY [--]. https://t.co/hgZxrGQQvY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1028353159037706240)  2018-08-11T18:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Air Gillespie 📸: @itsryanbowman VU Hoops"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1048592354805002242)  2018-10-06T15:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"For the first time ever [--] Villanovans are currently on NBA rosters and [--] of them are getting their first taste of the new season tonight MIL (DiVincenzo) vs. CHA ATL (Spellman) vs. NYK TOR (Lowry) vs. CLE SA (Cunningham) vs. MIN PHX (Bridges) vs. DAL (Brunson) #NBA #NovaNation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1052586871082110977)  2018-10-17T15:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Robinson-Earl will be taking his talents to the Main Line choosing 'Nova over Arizona Notre Dame Kansas and UNC. #BANG 5-star forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (@_JCRE_) commits to Villanova #NovaNation https://t.co/ALPUilslkd https://t.co/v5vpOXnsyE #BANG 5-star forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (@_JCRE_) commits to Villanova #NovaNation https://t.co/ALPUilslkd https://t.co/v5vpOXnsyE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1057402915940380672)  2018-10-30T22:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Jay Wright: Tell him how Gillespie got hurt Jahvon: Collin got a concussion Jay: Tell 'em how it happened Jahvon: I hit him in the head (laughter all over the room)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1076567468502671360)  2018-12-22T19:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"First time in program history first time since conference realignment and the first time in the Big East since UConn in '99 that a team has started Big East play with a 10-0 record. Villanova has done just that with the OT win over Creighton #BIGEASThoops #NovaNation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1093347743878270977)  2019-02-07T03:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""I was just sad to not play in the Villanova jersey anymore. I just thanked Coach Wright for everything.at the end of the day I just loved Villanova." - Eric Paschall choking up talking about the end of the game. #LetsMarchNova"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1109652632828866560)  2019-03-24T03:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Jay Wright shares a story about how Fr. Peter didn't know it was his 600th win until midway through the TV broadcast and that he bundled himself up and scrambled over to the Pavilion late in the second half"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1339396706006425600)  2020-12-17T02:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Good luck mask Jeremiah Robinson-Earl mentions that's the same exact mask he wore in 8th grade when he previously broke his nose. Mom dropped it off in time for today. Masked man with a super performance: [--] points [--] rebounds [--] assists a steal & a block in win vs. St Joe's"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1340515681834586113)  2020-12-20T04:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


""It's tough because we know how much dedication he has for Villanova Basketball and how much work he's put in for [--] years and he's someone we all see a as a leader so when we see something as devastating asthat happen we just know we got to step up." - JRE on Gillespie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1367322649991520256)  2021-03-04T03:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""Everybody was just focused on stepping up. Next guy up. Attitude. Let's do it for our brother. Let's do it for him." - Moore on the mood/message in the huddle following the Gillespie injury"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1367323932777455619)  2021-03-04T04:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


""Collin is--there's probably not been one player that's had such an impact on a team in a year as Collin does here. He's our spiritual leader. Work ethic he's our leader. Character-wise he's our leader. He's tough to replace we're gonna have to grow up real quick." -Wright"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1367324500849811456)  2021-03-04T04:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""When (Gillespie) stood up on the floor he told me 'I'm good. I can play.' Then I saw his knee came out so I knew it was serious. . We were just hoping it wasn't ACL so when I heard MCL I was happy for him because I know he'll be back at 100% by June." - Wright on reaction"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1367867323860869126)  2021-03-05T15:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""Arch is definition of Villanova Basketball. This kid brings it every single day in practice. ISometimes people see oh kid's not playing. He's not great. Arch is really good at basketball. You've seen that in the past [--] games that he's played his heart out." -JRE on Chris Arch"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1372172494849839111)  2021-03-17T13:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""It all comes down the players. You can talk about (next man up) but then when you get your opportunity what are you going to do with it I'm very impressed. I can't say we're surprised." - Jay Wright"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1373838380358832128)  2021-03-22T03:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""Proud of our team. . We were good enough to beat them but (Baylor) just played better down the stretch. I think down the stretch their defense just got to us and wore us down and it made a difference in the game." - Jay Wright"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1375955158245404672)  2021-03-27T23:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""This season is unlike any other I've been a part of. There was plenty of ups and downs but the greatest thing of all is that no one felt sorry for themselves. NO one dwelled on anything everybody just kept a forward mindset and kept their attitude." - Jermaine Samuels"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1375958163577470976)  2021-03-27T23:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""I thought I came in knowing I knew basketball and everything about it and I realized I didn't. Coach Wright was patient with me every step of the way I had guys that were older that showed me the way kept encouraging me." - Jermaine Samuels (1/2)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1375958538133012480)  2021-03-27T23:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"".My teammates gave me confidence and it wasn't easy at all wasn't a smooth ride. I could've gave up plenty of times but this culture alone kept me going. The guys kept me going. There's so much I could say honestly but I'm just grateful to have this jersey on my back." "I thought I came in knowing I knew basketball and everything about it and I realized I didn't. Coach Wright was patient with me every step of the way I had guys that were older that showed me the way kept encouraging me." - Jermaine Samuels (1/2) "I thought I came in knowing I knew basketball and everything about it and I"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1375959062295142403)  2021-03-27T23:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"A morning after takeaway: Collin Gillespie might have a future in coaching after his playing days. Tasked with providing a scouting report on Baylor submitted it at [--] a.m. the same day Nova holds top 3pt% team to just 3-of-19 from deep and clamp Butler and Teague Tough loss for Nova but given everything thats unfolded over the last year grateful that the Cats were in a position to compete in the NCAA Tournament and reach the Sweet [--]. Baylors second half surge was the difference maker. Game recap: https://t.co/AqaMCV2CjY Tough loss for Nova but given everything thats unfolded over the last"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1376176214684139524)  2021-03-28T14:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"'Nova really either A) Goes all the way B) Loses in the R32 C) Loses to the eventual champ Kinda scary"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1379274829891768321)  2021-04-06T03:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""He's got the highest GPA on our team which says a lot by the way. I know he'll come back and complete his degree is right. . I'm excited to watch him grow in the NBA he's got incredible potential . it's the right time for him to enter the process." - Jay Wright on JRE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1380545143229587464)  2021-04-09T15:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""The day after my surgery. . This is home for me." - Collin Gillespie the moment he knew he wanted to come back for the 2021-22 season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1382048892871704585)  2021-04-13T19:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


""I'm really excited just to do it all over again. We have almost the same group except for Jeremiah and Cole but we're adding some freshmen in so it's going to be fun. . And just putting on that Villanova jersey just the culture." - Jermaine Samuels"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1382052669712429067)  2021-04-13T19:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


""We're here. We're here. He's screaming it every day. He's one of the biggest supporters out there cheering for us every day so it's amazing to have somebody like that in the front office be that in tune with what we're doing. Makes it a lot more fun." -Randle on World Wide Wes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1389054439391064067)  2021-05-03T03:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""They had a stretch where they were hitting shot after shot and we just said 'Attitude.' We stuck together came together and just told each other let's get this next stop and try to make the next play." -Collin Gillespie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1505656621602684938)  2022-03-20T21:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""I didn't even think about that. We're just happy to be moving on." -Collin Gillespie "Same as Collin. I didn't think about it either. That team is very battle-tested and they'll be ready to go." -Jermaine Samuels On full circle moment facing Michigan again in San Antonio"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1505657430755233802)  2022-03-20T21:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


""If you haven't done it it's hard you can panic but all these guys have been there. I think the Big East Tournament provides that for them. Our game at UCLA or Baylor against Purdue those games provide that for you and it's really valuable" -Jay Wright on high-pressure games"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1505659230887493640)  2022-03-20T21:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""I shot thousands of 3s this year in practice and by myself in the gym so my teammates expect me to make the shot when I shoot it and I just raised up and shot it." -Eric Dixon on his crucial late-game 3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1505659865661902855)  2022-03-20T21:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""Painful loss I hate it for our players but lets give Villanova credit for how they played particularly in the start of both halves. I thought they were really critical stretches so give them credit and congratulations to them for moving on." -Ohio St coach Chris Holtmann"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1505660298778361858)  2022-03-20T21:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"On this day six years ago @Smoove2you_ pulled up from the logo Jenkins finished with [--] points and shot 5-of-6 from the arc to help Villanova defeat Miami 92-69 in the Sweet [--]. @VUhoops"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1507120390979690503)  2022-03-24T22:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""I just wanted to stay mobile and I understand that my team is right behind me. (Hunter Dickinson) is a phenomenal player so he's gonna get great looks but knowing that I have teammates behind me gave me all the confidence." -Jermaine Samuels on defending Dickinson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1507172128029876231)  2022-03-25T01:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


""Just knowing that my brothers are going to find me on the perimeter just constantly being on attack for [--] minutes. But it pretty much started defensively stepping up for each other. . That's pretty much what got me going 2nd half." -Caleb Daniels"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1507175468348358662)  2022-03-25T02:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"In addition here's the all-tournament team: Jamal Shead (Houston) and the rest are from Villanova -- Collin Gillespie Caleb Daniels Jermaine Samuels (MVP) and Justin Moore 'Big Game' Jermaine Samuels named the South Region Most Outstanding Player 'Big Game' Jermaine Samuels named the South Region Most Outstanding Player"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1507880701588295692)  2022-03-27T00:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""We couldn't get Justin or Collin in ball screens couldn't get them post ups. They took it away. It was hard to get them involved get back door cuts they're a great defensive team. They took away our two leading scorers and other guys just had to step up." -Jay Wright"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1507889210769948674)  2022-03-27T01:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""Just tried to cheer him up. I've been in that position before and I know how it feels. We don't know what the injury is yet but I don't want to see him by himself and he's done so much for this team. .A lot of our guys ran over to him because we're not here w/o him"-Gillespie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1507890486626893825)  2022-03-27T01:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""Extremely appreciative. Back then it was just amazing to watch those guys on the sidelines. It was like front row tickets to some of the best 'Nova basketball players ever. You take all the experiences and you try to emulate them and be them." -Samuels reflecting on [----] + now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1507890798867759107)  2022-03-27T01:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""It's just us being connected defensively. We're not going to be perfect but we're together and I think that's the beautiful part about our program. Obviously it wasn't perfect we missed some shots messed up some coverages but we stepped up." -Daniels on clamping Houston"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1507891644196171779)  2022-03-27T01:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""Justin had his surgery at 6:30 this morning. I want to give a shoutout to our team doctor Mike Duncan and Dan Erickson our trainer got everything set up on Sunday morning. . He came out of surgery and it went well." -Jay Wright on Justin Moore"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1508475795756433408)  2022-03-28T16:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""He's guarded every position plays every position except the [--]. He's underrated in terms of his value to this team & what he's done this year. He's one of the most complete players in the country. . I want to say this first b/c I don't want to undervalue who he is to our team." "Justin had his surgery at 6:30 this morning. I want to give a shoutout to our team doctor Mike Duncan and Dan Erickson our trainer got everything set up on Sunday morning. . He came out of surgery and it went well." -Jay Wright on Justin Moore "Justin had his surgery at 6:30 this morning. I want to give a shoutout to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1508476392454897664)  2022-03-28T16:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""We do have a week here to adjust what we do without him which is unique about a Final Four and you only have to play two games if you're really fortunate. It gives us a chance to adjust but it's definitely going to change our game plan offensively." -Wright"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1508478130159333384)  2022-03-28T16:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""By the time he came back we had our rotation set. We don't play a guy just to play them or make them happy. Guys understand that they're getting better every day in practice. . He has learned a great deal and I think he's ready to step in." -Jay Wright on Bryan Antoine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1508479644567224321)  2022-03-28T16:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""One of the things that we really try to focus on at Villanova is authenticity. We don't try to be Kentucky or out-Duke Duke. We have great respect for those programs but we have always -- even in the old Big East -- tried to be the best Villanova we can be." -Wright"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1508481036694478854)  2022-03-28T16:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""No (won't be able to travel with the team) but it's what we've been working on. We're working on getting (Moore) a flight. There's concern about blood clots there's a certain amount of time after surgery but he'll be able to go down Sat. AM. We want him there with us."-Wright"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1508483673112391684)  2022-03-28T16:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""I remember myself saying before Houston what an amazing job Kelvin (Sampson) did losing two of their top players and I remember saying I can't imagine what that's like. Now shoot we're in the same spot." -Jay Wright on Moore and Longino injuries"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1508484162919010304)  2022-03-28T16:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"My dad has become a huge Villanova fan that he'll brag about players' accomplishments to other people like they're his sons Dad: Did you know Caleb Daniels is a scholar-athlete High school valedictorian [---] GPA at 'Nova Me: Yeah Dad: Yeah better than you 😑"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1510297060549054466)  2022-04-02T16:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""We were on the other side of this & it feels great and it takes a lot of hard work to get to where Kansas will be Monday night. We want to make sure we give the credit they deserve. I know we have to talk about some of the things we didn't do well but they played great"-Wright"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1510417610629865474)  2022-04-03T00:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""This was the last time I was gonna put the jersey on go out there and play with these guys my teammates. They're the reason that I came back for my 5th year for my teammates & coaches just wanting to be around them & have an opportunity to play in games like that"-Gillespie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1510419559454552072)  2022-04-03T00:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""All I can say is thank you. Thank you for all you've given to this community. You will always live in the heart of Villanova and [---] Lancaster Avenue will always be your home. Once a Wildcat always a Wildcat." -University president Fr. Peter Donohue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1517506090547781632)  2022-04-22T14:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""I'm gonna miss the games and the practice. Kind of what I'm excited about is the relationship with the players. . I don't have to yell about Eric Dixon getting into a stance we can actually talk about life." -Wright"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1517510620127637506)  2022-04-22T14:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""I remember Dana O'Neil asked me at a press conference what do you think Coach K is thinking about how this is his last game And I knew exactly what he's thinking." - Wright"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1517510986953015297)  2022-04-22T14:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


""I've talked to all of them. I think we've had great conversations and we'll continue to talk over the next couple of days." -Kyle Neptune on the three-man incoming recruiting class"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1517516741441724422)  2022-04-22T14:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


""Fr. Peter already threatened me we need to bring back suits but we'll talk about it as a staff.(At Fordham) we wore suits." -Kyle Neptune"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1517521563356213248)  2022-04-22T15:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Some great insight from Slater on Cam Whitmore earlier (1/2): "He came in w/ one of the craziest surroundings all the hype media and all that -- that can get into somebody's head but for him he's the most selfless guy. With all that coming at you he's handled that well "  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1615141876868304900)  2023-01-17T00:20Z [----] followers, 19.5K engagements


"Put some respect on his name JAMES BRANDON SLATER. "When I play like Brandon (Neptune) gets on me but when I play like Jimmy it's like BRUH." -@jbrandonslater clarifying James is his real name and why Neptune referred to him as Jimmy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1616623536969515008)  2023-01-21T02:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"For @vuhoopsJustin Moore is running back for one last dance on the Main Line. Friday night news drop from the standout guard who will use his final year of eligibility for 2023-24. Story: https://www.vuhoops.com/villanova-basketball/2023/3/31/23665544/justin-moore-announces-return-for-one-final-season-at-villanovautm_campaign=erapay5&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter https://www.vuhoops.com/villanova-basketball/2023/3/31/23665544/justin-moore-announces-return-for-one-final-season-at-villanovautm_campaign=erapay5&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1641966773451857920)  2023-04-01T00:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Today is my last day at @lohudsports. Major thank you to @Dave_Rivera & @JoshThomson22 giving me my first full-time shot. I've gotten to meet so many great people and learn a lot along the way. Thank you to anyone who took the time to read anything I wrote"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1836038427990426020)  2024-09-17T13:44Z [----] followers, 78.1K engagements


"I will be starting a new adventure with the @DMRegister/@USATODAY Network covering Iowa State college football basketball and wrestling in October and I'm excited and grateful for this next chapter in Iowa and the Big [--] Today is my last day at @lohudsports. Major thank you to @Dave_Rivera & @JoshThomson22 giving me my first full-time shot. I've gotten to meet so many great people and learn a lot along the way. Thank you to anyone who took the time to read anything I wrote. Today is my last day at @lohudsports. Major thank you to @Dave_Rivera & @JoshThomson22 giving me my first full-time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1836041103373447174)  2024-09-17T13:54Z [----] followers, 74K engagements


"TJ Otzelberger on Momcilovic: "Cast is off. He's doing strengthening exercises.What are we at Week [--] I would say [--] is probably aggressive but we'll see. It's more just do the strengthening hopefully this week get some form shots up and see where we go from there.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1884989436099690688)  2025-01-30T15:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Hot off the press -- @CycloneMBB just landed another portal commit in Virginia transfer Blake Buchanan. @DMRCyclones The 6-11 forward played in [--] games including [--] starts over his first [--] years at UVa. Averaged [---] ppg [---] rpg and [---] bpg while shooting 53.4% last season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/1906421475277479986)  2025-03-30T19:01Z [----] followers, 19K engagements


"Jalen Brunson doesn't smile much but Jay Wright was just asked "After three straight losing seasons at Hofstra did you ever think this coaching thing wasn't for you" And Brunson lost it. He's still trying to not laugh. #FinalFour #LetsMarchNova"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/980522862435028997)  2018-04-01T19:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Josh Hart in the house for the #NationalChampionship #LetsMarchNova #GoBlue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/erapay5/status/980973280055255040)  2018-04-03T01:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

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