Villanova Wildcats

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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”...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Villanova has enjoyed great success and put itself in the conversation of blue blood territory in recent years. This success dates back decades as the Wildcats have been sending players to the...

It’s slow season, so what better time for an AMA (ask me anything). Please post your questions in the comments. Pretty much anything is fair game from sports, to food, to entertainment, to many...

The NBA Summer League is in full swing in Las Vegas. The rookies that were drafted just a few weeks ago have stolen the show but teams have others on the team looking to catch on. This includes...

As the return part of a two-year neutral site series, Villanova will welcome the Wisconsin Badgers to Xfinity Mobile Arena on December 12. Last season, Villanova’s win on a “neutral” floor in...

2025-26 Season Recap: Head Coach: Richard Pitino returns for his second season at the helm. Departing players: Tre Carroll – Graduation (17.8 PPG) Malik Messina-Moore – Graduation/Transfer Portal...

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 –...

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...

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 –...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...