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Saturday, July 11, 2026
“Around the Big East” Season Preview: Connecticut Huskies

2025-26 Season Recap: Head Coach: Dan Hurley returns for his ninth season at the helm Departing players: Tarris Reed Jr. – Graduation (14.7 PPG) Alex Karaban – Graduation (13.2 PPG) Eric Reibe –...

Friday, July 10, 2026
Kevin Willard shares thoughts on point guard position

The point guard position is one that has been elite at Villanova for two decades. The Wildcats saw Acaden Lewis put up impressive numbers during his freshman year before entering the transfer...

Thursday, July 9, 2026
“Around the Big East” Season Preview – DePaul Blue Demons

2025-26 Season Recap: Head Coach: Chris Holtmann returns for his third season at the helm. Departing players: CJ Gunn – Graduation (13.1 PPG) NJ Benson – Graduation (11.7 PPG) Brandon Maclin –...

Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Villanova releases roster & jersey numbers for 2026-27 season

In case anyone was wondering, we now have jersey numbers. Villanova Basketball shared the full roster with jersey numbers for the 2026-27 season. A new-look roster means new numbers all around....

Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Summarizing Kevin Willard’s interview with Jon Rothstein

At 10 am ET, Kevin Willard made an appearance on Jon Rothstein’s podcast “Inside College Basketball Now.” The whole podcast is worth a listen (video below), but here are some of the key points...

Monday, July 6, 2026
Will Villanova be slept on in College Basketball rankings?

Villanova was one of the busiest teams this offseason as the roster completely turned over. Fans watched as player after player entered the transfer portal, with the exception of Tyler Perkins and...

Saturday, July 4, 2026
“Around the Big East” Season Preview: Marquette Golden Eagles

What better way to spend Independence Day than to freshen up on the competition? 2025-26 Season Recap: Head Coach: Shaka Smart returns for his sixth season at the helm Departing players: Chase...

Friday, July 3, 2026
Villanova Recruiting: Wildcats attacking the top of 2028 class

Kevin Willard has been busy this offseason building a roster that can compete right away next year. While preparing for the 2026-27 campaign, the Wildcats also have their eyes on the future....

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Luigi Suigo highly-coveted in early 2027 NBA Mock Draft

Luigi Suigo became the final piece of the offseason when he decided to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft and commit to Villanova. While this is more than likely a one-year marriage, fans should not...

Villanova makes multiple new offers this week

The offseason may be slow as far as the upcoming season is concerned, but recruiting for future seasons is heating up. In the past two days, Villanova has offered both 2027 prospect Chase Lumpkin...

Monday, June 29, 2026
“Around the Big East” Season Preview: Providence Friars

2025-26 Season Recap: Head Coach: Bryan Hodgson, who takes over for the fired Kim English. Hodgson came from South Florida, where he successfully led the Bulls to both an American Athletic...

Saturday, June 27, 2026
2026 Villanova Football Preview: Can Wildcats repeat success in Patriot League?

Who is ready for some college football? I’ve had the itch since the middle of May already. While this is VU Hoops, it can’t hurt to talk some football. While Villanova continues to be a basketball...

Friday, June 26, 2026
Wade Chiddick to return for third season with the Wildcats

Per Philadelphia Sports Now, graduate guard Wade Chiddick has returned for another season with Villanova. Chiddick appeared in two games in the 2025-26 season, scoring three points. The guard will...

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Villanova makes latest addition in Brady Muller

It’s not every day that you find out about a roster addition due to a happy birthday wish. And with that, apparently Bucknell senior Brady Muller has joined the Wildcats for the coming 2026-27...

Jay Wright shares how he almost did not recruit eventual Villanova great

When you think of superstars in college basketball, you think of multiple teams lined up in recruiting for a ready-made player. For Mikal Bridges, this was not the case. While there were many...

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Villanova Recruiting: Wildcats makes multiple big-time offers

Kevin Willard has led a successful offseason for Villanova as he has completely rebuilt the roster for the 2026-27 season. Willard and the Wildcats have stayed aggressive in pursuing some of the...

Kevin Willard speaks on Suigo, Hodge and more with The Inquirer

In an article written by The Inquirer’s Jeff Neiburg and published on June 23, head coach Kevin Willard gave a handful of nuggets on the upcoming 2026-27 season. Willard, not assistant coach Ricky...

Monday, June 22, 2026
2026 Villanova opponent Michigan loses head coach to NBA

The rumored massive domino has officially fallen. Per Shams Charania, Adam Schefter and Pete Thamel of ESPN, Michigan head coach Dusty May has agreed to become the new head coach of the Dallas...

Sunday, June 21, 2026
A look at the contract situations of Villanova Wildcats in the NBA

The news of Collin Gillespie signing a contract extension with the Phoenix Suns adds more to weeks of action in the NBA surrounding Villanova. The New York Knicks are NBA champions with a trio of...

Saturday, June 20, 2026
Former Villanova great signs NBA contract extension

Collin Gillespie showed his worth during his years at Villanova. While it took some time to show at the next level, Villanova fans are not surprised that the point guard has found success in the...

Friday, June 19, 2026
“Around the Big East” Season Preview: Butler Bulldogs

2025-26 Season Recap: Head Coach: Ronald Nored (replacing the retired Thad Matta) Nored was a player under Brad Stevens during both of the National Title Game runs. Nored started every game as a...

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Luigi Suigo puts the finishing touches on “A+” Villanova offseason

A year ago, Villanova’s offseason moves looked B- at best on paper. Ever-fiery head coach Kevin Willard ended up overachieving in a big way anyway, turning a group of mid-major transfers into a...

The New York Knicks championship run brings back memories to Villanova’s glory days

It’s parade day in New York City. The New York Knicks are celebrating something that will live forever in that city and around the fanbase — an NBA Championship. As a fan of both the Knicks and...

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
It’s best to view Luigi Suigo as a one-and-done

Especially in light of the recent New York Knicks’ championship, where 60% of their starting line-up was taken up by 3-4 year Villanova legends, it’s easy to view the newest Wildcat in a different...

Monday, June 15, 2026
Jalen Brunson’s title run inspires next generation of NBA guards

It is a pretty wild time to be a Villanova basketball fan right now. Jalen Brunson just carried the Nova New York Knicks to an NBA Championship, coming away with the Finals MVP trophy after...

Sunday, June 14, 2026
Newest Wildcat Luigi Suigo speaks about his decision process

In an interview with Italian journalist lacopo De Santis of Pianeta Basket, Luigi Suigo broke down why he decided to withdraw from the NBA Draft, as well as his choice in playing for Villanova in...

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Former Villanova trio secures rare NBA Finals feat

Knicks' star trio joins college basketball history.

Reports: Luigi Suigo withdraws from NBA Draft, commits to Villanova

Italian center Luigi Suigo has withdrawn from the 2026 NBA Draft and committed to Villanova, according to multiple media reports.,Suigo, 19, averaged

Evvai! Luigi Suigo withdraws from NBA Draft, commits to Villanova

The “Italian Wemby” saga has finally come to an end. After weeks of hype, anxiety and anticipation, the 19-year-old center from Tradate, Varese, Italy has finally made it official: he’s a...

Friday, June 12, 2026
Villanova gets commitment from Towson forward Abdou Samb

While Nova Nation waits impatiently for a potential commitment announcement tomorrow, PortalUpdates is reporting that Kevin Willard has added a forward to the roster in 6’8” senior Abdou Samb. The...

Luigi Suigo approaching deadline: Will it be Villanova?

Italian big man Luigi Suigo has kept his intentions very private to this point but a decision will have to come soon. We have reached the eve of June 13. This is the deadline set by the NBA for...

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
“Nova Knicks” NBA Finals Game 4: Open Thread

Where: Madison Square Garden (New York, NY) When: Wednesday, June 10 at 8:30 PM EST How to watch: ABC Betting Line: NY -2.5 (subject to change), O/U 216.5 (subject to change) via FanDuel

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Josh Hart shares hilarious first impression of Villanova teammates

The New York Knicks have become an extremely close team with the presence of the Villanova trio in the starting lineup. The relationship began during the days at Villanova but it apparently did...

Monday, June 8, 2026
“Nova Knicks” NBA Finals Game 3: Open Thread

Where: Madison Square Garden (New York, NY) When: Monday, June 8 at 8:30 PM EST How to watch: ABC Betting Line: NY -1.5 (subject to change), O/U 216.5 (subject to change) via FanDuel

Jalen Brunson is chasing Villanova history in NBA Finals

It’s not all that surprising that a former Villanova player hasn’t won NBA Finals MVP. Main Line legends have plenty of championship hardware — from Herman “Red” Klotz in 1948 to the historic 1956...

Friday, June 5, 2026
“Nova Knicks” NBA Finals Game 2: Open Thread

Where: Frost Bank Center (San Antonio, TX) When: Friday, June 5 at 8:30 PM EST How to watch: ABC Betting Line: SA -6.5 (subject to change), O/U 214.5 (subject to change) via FanDuel

Luigi Suigo’s social media activity fuels Villanova rumors

We’re coming close to the end of breadcrumb season, but apparently no one told Luigi Suigo. Suigo’s social media activity should have Villanova fans on high alert, hinting that the 7-foot-3...

Can New York's 'NovaKnicks' become just the fifth teammates to win NCAA, NBA titles together?

Just four sets of teammates to have contributed to a title together at the college level have gone on to repeat the feat in the NBA.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
“Nova Knicks” NBA Finals Game 1: Open Thread

Don’t say I never did anything for you guys Where: Frost Bank Center (San Antonio, TX) When: Wednesday, June 3 at 8:30 PM EST How to watch: ABC Betting Line: SA -4.5 (subject to change), O/U 218.5...

Villanova secures commitment from 2026 prospect Carter Fisk

Kevin Willard has brought in a new guard, as 6’2” combo guard Carter Fisk has committed to play his first collegiate season with the Wildcats in 2026-27. The Baltimore, MD native has been on...

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The impossible task building Villanova’s Mount Rushmore since 2000

Building a Mount Rushmore for Villanova basketball post-2000 is mostly just an exercise in making everyone mad (even though that’s not the point of this article). When a program wins two national...

Monday, June 1, 2026
Lakers pursuing former Villanova double-double machine as potential Deandre Ayton replacement

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly have an ex-Villanova Wildcats big man on their radar ahead of the NBA Draft.

Sunday, May 31, 2026
Wildcat Rewind: Mikal Bridges’ 5 best games at Villanova

The Nova Knicks are off to the NBA Finals. The trio of stars in New York have led the franchise back to the finals for the first time in 27 years. To Villanova fans, this is no surprise. Mikal...

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Villanova’s transfer portal ranking signals a major shift on the Main Line

The old way of doing things is officially obsolete. Jay Wright walked out the door in 2022, and the Wright way of roster building walked out with him. His leaving left a fan base trying to hold...

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Villanova awaits decision from major target as first deadline arrives

The first deadline of NBA Draft season has arrived. College players who is testing the waters of the 2026 NBA Draft will have until 11:59 pm to withdraw as in line with rules from the NCAA. All...

How is Villanova’s 2026-27 schedule looking so far?

With the announcement on May 20 that Kansas and Villanova will begin a home-and-home this year in Lawrence, KS, the Wildcats are now up to a guaranteed eight out of conference games. Those games...

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Where does Villanova stand with the forward depth?

Coming into the 2025-26 season, it felt like the Wildcats were stronger in the backcourt than in the frontcourt. There were two “reliable” projections in Tyler Perkins and Matt Hodge, but after...

Monday, May 25, 2026
Is Villanova set in the backcourt?

There’s been a lot of talk about the Wildcats’ frontcourt, especially the center position, and rightfully so. As of now, the nine-man roster consists of only Oregon transfer Kwame Evans Jr.,...

Friday, May 22, 2026
Luigi Suigo outside of the first round in latest CBS Mock Draft

CBS’ Adam Finkelstein, who is plugged in from the high school ranks through to the pros, has released his most recent NBA mock draft and top 100 prospects list post NBA Draft Combine. The news...

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Villanova Recruiting Update: Wildcats remain interested in big names

Kevin Willard and the Wildcats have added multiple pieces in the transfer portal this offseason torebuild the team. While this is a new era of college hoops where the transfer portal and NIL have...

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