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Thursday, October 15, 2026
Player Preview: Luigi Suigo

Villanova was connected to Luigi Suigo during the offseason for what felt like a year. It was a stressful time for all those involved, but that wait became worthwhile on June 13 when the 7’3”...

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Player Preview: Jake Fiegen

Kwame Evans Jr. and Devin Royal were the top two names in the rumor mill once the transfer portal opened, but the first player that Villanova met with was Cornell’s Jake Fiegen. The competition...

Sunday, October 11, 2026
Villanova at Rutgers: Exhibition Thread

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Saturday, October 10, 2026
“Around the Big East” Season Preview – Georgetown Hoyas

2025-26 Season Recap: Head Coach: Ed Cooley Departing players: KJ Lewis – USC (14.9 PPG) Malik Mack – Providence (13.6 PPG) Julius Halaifonua – Oklahoma State (9.5 PPG) Jeremiah Williams –...

Friday, October 9, 2026
Villanova gets major Tyler Perkins injury update ahead of season opener in Rome

Villanova basketball got some good news and some not-so-good news on the injury front this week. CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein reported Tuesday that senior guard Tyler...

Thursday, October 8, 2026
“Around the Big East” Season Preview – Seton Hall Pirates

2025-26 Season Recap: Head Coach: Shaheen Holloway for his fifth season at the helm. Departing players: The whole roster, minus Trey Parker (and potentially Elijah Fisher). Below are some...

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Villanova Women’s Hoops Picked Second In Big East Preseason Rankings

The Villanova Women’s Basketball team has high hopes for the upcoming season with a load of returning talent. The Wildcats were picked second in the Big East, behind only UConn to no one’s...

Monday, October 5, 2026
Let’s Break It Down: Villanova Picked Third In Big East Preseason Poll

Villanova had a busy offseason in hopes of returning near the top of the Big East. As we prepare to head into the regular season, that is the expectation — and the polls agree. Last week,...

Sunday, October 4, 2026
Nova Nation Tip-Off: A Thread

UNCASVILLE, CT - MARCH 09: Villanova Wildcats mascot Will D. Cat poses for a photo before the BIG EAST Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game between the UConn Huskies and the Villanova...

Thursday, October 1, 2026
Big East Media Day Recap

*This is a developing story* Preseason Poll All-Big East Teams First Team: Second Team: Third Team: Preseason Player of the Year: Silas Demary Jr. – Connecticut (why is he not on first team?!)...

Monday, September 28, 2026
Player Preview: Darryl Simmons II

It’s been awhile since Villanova had a player like Darryl Simmons II on its team. The 5’11” guard projects as an old-school “microwave” off of the bench who can come in and flip a game. For me,...

Saturday, September 26, 2026
Player Preview: Elijah Crawford

Kevin Willard was connected to a number of point guards during the transfer-portal process, but he landed on Elijah Crawford as his choice. This decision was made in large part due to three...

Thursday, September 24, 2026
“Around the Big East” Season Preview: St. John’s Red Storm

2025-26 Season Recap: Head Coach: Rick Pitino returns for his fourth season at the helm. Departing players: Zuby Ejiofor – Graduation (16.3 PPG) Bryce Hopkins – Graduation (13.6 PPG) Oziyah...

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Three Philly-area universities are among top 100 in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 rankings

Three Philly-area universities are in the top 100 in the U.S. News & World Report's 2027 ranking, which was out Tuesday. Penn is No. 7, Villanova is No. 57 and Drexel is No. 84. Each are also...

Player Preview: Adam Oumiddoch

At one point in time, freshman guard Adam Oumiddoch was slated to become a rival with St. John’s. But now, having flipped his commitment to Villanova, the guard looks to be the next in line of...

Monday, September 21, 2026
How former Villanova star Cam Whitmore can finally stick in the NBA

Former Villanova 5-star forward/wing — and Big East Freshman of the Year — Cam Whitmore is getting another shot in the NBA, this time with the Denver Nuggets. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania...

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Player Preview: Carter Fisk

Kevin Willard has strong ties to the Baltimore, MD area, and with the commitment of 2026 prospect Carter Fisk he dipped into that pool again. The 6’2” guard from St. Frances Academy is an unranked...

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
ESPN’s worst-case prediction says plenty about Kevin Willard’s Year 2

Kevin Willard needed all of one season to get Villanova men’s basketball back into the NCAA Tournament. Apparently, that was enough for expectations to change pretty quickly on the Main Line....

Monday, September 14, 2026
Villanova announces Big East schedule

The entire 2026-27 schedule is officially here. The opponents aren’t a surprise in any way, as the Big East has a double-round-robin schedule. Some of the dates do jump out though:

Friday, September 11, 2026
Player Preview: Kwame Evans Jr.

When Kevin Willard’s transfer portal targets started to become known, there was one name that was at the front of the line for Villanova: Oregon’s Kwame Evans Jr. The portal officially opened on...

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Villanova Women’s Basketball: Brynn McCurry To Miss Season After Third ACL Tear

Villanova forward Brynn McCurry announced that she will miss the 2026-27 season with a torn ACL. McCurry took to social media to share the announcement following a successful surgery last week....

Villanova listed as a “program on the rise” by Jon Rothstein

Villanova, along with USC, Texas, Missouri and Oklahoma State, was brought up as a “program on the rise” by CBS’ Jon Rothstein on his podcast on Tuesday. The whole podcast is worth a listen, but...

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Player Preview: Nico Onyekwere

There isn’t a recent picture available for redshirt freshman Nico Oneykwere, which is emblematic of how much the general fan base knows about him. But with that mystery comes optimism for a role...

Friday, September 4, 2026
CBS poll shows Kevin Willard has the right blueprint for Villanova

CBS Sports released its latest Candid Coaches poll this week, asking nearly 100 Division I head coaches to name the best college basketball team of the 21st century. The 2023-24 UConn Huskies...

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Player Preview: Matt Hodge

Between being ruled academically ineligible in his freshman season and tearing his ACL this past February, Matt Hodge has been through a lot in a short amount of time. That resilience and...

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Key Villanova Opponent loses five-star to torn ACL

Per release, Michigan freshman Brandon McCoy will miss the 2026-27 season with a torn ACL. McCoy went down just 20 seconds into the Wolverines’ exhibition game against Mega Superbet (Belgrade,...

Get the best of VU Hoops on the new SB Nation app

It’s a big day for VU Hoops. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Wildcats.  You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some...

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Player Preview: Tyler Perkins

The 6’4” senior guard from Lorton, VA is going into his third season with Villanova, but it seems like he’s been here forever given the college landscape and the coaching turnover. It’s seemingly...

Friday, August 28, 2026
What Are The Best Shots In Villanova Basketball History?

There are many great teams in Villanova’s history. And with great teams come great moments in big games. And with that comes big-time shots. As the offseason progresses into the fall, action will...

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Villanova’s non-conference schedule revealed

Adam Zagoria of New York Times Sports and Forbes Spotts has announced the Wildcats’ out-of-conference games. The announcement reveals two exhibition games and two regular-season games that were...

Saturday, August 22, 2026
“Around the Big East” Season Preview: Creighton Blue Jays

2025-26 Season Recap: Head Coach: Alan Huss, who takes over for the retiring Greg McDermott. Huss played at Creighton from 1997-2001, and after multiple coaching stops became an assistant under...

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Villanova will host Fairleigh Dickinson on Dec. 9

In another announcement outside of Villanova, the Wildcats are confirmed to be facing off against Fairleigh Dickson towards the end of the non-conference slate. A year ago, the Knights finished...

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Former Villanova center commits to Oklahoma

Duke Brennan, Villanova’s double-double machine from a year ago, will not be returning to the Main Line in his fifth season. Brennan chose Oklahoma over Villanova, Oregon, Ole Miss and USC. While...

The Top 10 Villanova Players In My Lifetime

If you are familiar with the VUHoops Mailbag that Matt and I did recently, you might be familiar with the answer to this question already. But, why not discuss it together? For those of you who...

Monday, August 17, 2026
Villanova to host Coppin State on Nov. 24

Per Coppin State’s official schedule release, the Eagles will be traveling to Villanova for a late-November clash. A year ago, Coppin State finished 7-24 (5-9 in MEAC play), which was good for...

Friday, August 14, 2026
Villanova Schedules Exhibition Against Former Big East Foe

Villanova will take a trip back to a familiar place before the start of the 2026-27 season. The Wildcats have scheduled an exhibition against Rutgers on Oct. 11, announced by the Scarlet Knights...

Joel Embiid met with current (and future?) Villanova centers on campus

All-star center Joel Embiid made an appearance at the Davis Center on Thursday, and Nico Onyekwere shared it on his Instagram. As you can see in the photo, Onyekwere is all of his listed 7’1”...

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Ranking 5 Best Landing Spots For Duke Brennan

Duke Brennan was a big part of Villanova last season as the Wildcats were able to return to the NCAA Tournament. The big man is now looking for a home for the upcoming season in his fifth year....

Friday, August 7, 2026
Villanova makes Duke Brennan’s top five

Per Duke Brennan’s agency, OG6 Sports Management, the former Villanova center has narrowed his list of potential landing spots to five teams: Ole Miss, USC, Oregon, Oklahoma and the aforementioned...

Thursday, August 6, 2026
Bart Torvik rankings have Villanova projected just outside the top-25

With the season only a couple of months away and rosters mostly solidified, preseason projections are starting to become more relevant.  Bart Torvik, one of the more reputable sources, currently...

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Villanova Once Again On Outside Looking In On Rankings Projection

Head coach Kevin Willard worked hard this offseason to rebuild the roster in the transfer portal. Villanova lost player after player to the portal, with the exception of Tyler Perkins and Matt...

Monday, August 3, 2026
Duke Brennan Getting Interest From Multiple Teams For Fifth Year

Villanova has done a lot this offseason to rebuild its frontcourt in the transfer portal. Now, a familiar name has become available but is he no longer a fit for the Wildcats? Duke Brennan has...

Villanova QB Pat McQuaide Granted Another Of Eligibility

It has been quiet on the basketball front, but the offseason has been full of good news. The Wildcats received more good news over the weekend — this time on the gridiron. On Saturday, an Ohio...

Friday, July 31, 2026
Kevin Willard interview with John Fanta

As part of the Big East Conference network, Villanova’s Kevin Willard sat down with John Fanta for a 30-minute interview. Lots of good stuff in here, including what he’s learned at Villanova thus...

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Luigi Suigo Has Arrived At Villanova

Villanova held its annual Summer Jam practice on Monday. This gave fans a chance to see clips of the team and receive updates on important topics. The only thing missing was Luigi Suigo. He had...

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Villanova will play at Pittsburgh on Nov. 17

In an official out-of-conference schedule announcement by Pittsburgh, it’s been confirmed that the Wildcats will travel to face the Panthers on Tuesday, Nov. 17. This is the return game of a...

Monday, July 27, 2026
Notes from Summer Jam

Thank you to both Dylan Johnson of the Villanovan and Jeff Neiburg of the Philadelphia Inquirer for the updates!

Thursday, July 23, 2026
Oregon “zeroing” in on former Villanova center

Per Dushawn London of 247Sports, Duke Brennan could be on his way to becoming an Oregon Duck. Brennan is currently part of a group of players seeking a fifth year of eligibility, so this...

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
VUHoops Mailbag (AMA)

How do you think the 2026-27 roster matches up against Michigan? Matt – This is something that I will look more into in detail later, but I definitely think Villanova will match up well. The two...

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