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Around the Big East: Villanova Wildcats

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Kevin Willard Fires Multiple Shots During Press Conference Regarding Big 5 Departure

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Kevin Willard Blames Temple 😳

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Villanova Is Leaving Philadelphia’s Big 5 Following 2026-27 Season

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🇮🇹 Class is in session! The guys are learning a little Italian before the trip to Rome for the Eternal City Tip-Off📚 #GoNova

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Congratulations to our guy @Tylerperkins_5 on being named to the Jerry West Award Watch List✌️

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Nova Nation, join us in wishing Happy Birthday to our Director of Operations, Charlie Butler! ✌️🎉

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Nova Nation, let’s get to know the big man from Italy, @LSuigo19_ 🇮🇹 ✌️

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A Hall of Fame honor for a Villanova legend! Congratulations to @CoachJayWright on his well-deserved induction into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame! ✌️

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College basketball games today: Auburn-Alabama rivalry headlines Thursday's exhibition schedule

Thursday, October 22, 2026 college basketball exhibition schedule includes some great games on the hardwood.

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Player Preview: Devin Royal

The combo forward is a candidate to lead his new team in scoring.

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Villanova goes unranked in first AP Poll

It could be worse than going under the radar.

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Big East Basketball preseason takeaways: Najai Hines breakout, Friars dominate and Devin Royal stardom

After what everyone can admit to be a down past year for Big East Basketball, the conference looks to have made moves all over to collectively get better. The e

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First Men's CBB AP Poll

1. Florida 2. Duke 3. Illinois 4. UConn 5. Arizona 📲 Full ranking here

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Villanova takes down George Mason by 17 in exhibition

It’s not revenge for 2011, but it’s something.

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Kevin Willard Passing On Recruiting High School Players: Is It The Right Move?

Willard is focused on bringing his own players back next year.

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Former Villanova standout Cam Whitmore is turning heads with Nuggets

One (Whit)more shot.

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Pittsburgh's shaky non-con schedule features multiple "must win" games for 2026-27

Last season was rough for Pittsburgh Basketball, finishing 13-20 overall and 5-13 in ACC play. But the bad times started before league play, going just 7-6 in t

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Player Preview: Luigi Suigo

The Italian meeting this season’s expectations will be a tall task.

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Player Preview: Jake Fiegen

The sharpshooter has been getting a lot of publicity since transferring from Cornell.

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Villanova at Rutgers: Exhibition Thread

The 2026-27 team takes the floor for the first time in Piscataway, NJ.

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College basketball schedule today: 11 exhibition games to watch Sunday, October 11

Complete men's college basketball exhibition schedule for Sunday, October 11, 2026, including Michigan, Indiana, Maryland, Rutgers and viewing information.

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“Around the Big East” Season Preview - Georgetown Hoyas

Ed Cooley looks to finally get the Hoyas on track

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Villanova gets major Tyler Perkins injury update ahead of season opener in Rome

Clear for takeoff.

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“Around the Big East” Season Preview - Seton Hall Pirates

The Pirates are the most likely regression candidate in the conference

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Let’s Break It Down: Villanova Picked Third In Big East Preseason Poll

The Wildcats expect to be one of the top teams in the conference this season.

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Five teams capable of winning the Big East basketball championship in 2026-27

UConn leads five teams capable of winning the 2026-27 Big East basketball championship, with St. John's, Villanova, Marquette and Providence in pursuit.

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Big East basketball power rankings: UConn starts on top of fascinating 2026-27 race

UConn leads the 2026-27 Big East basketball power rankings ahead of St. John's, Villanova, Marquette and Providence.

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Big East Media Day Recap

All of the highlights from New York City

Big East Preseason Honors 📝

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3Villanova 3 Marquette On the all conference teams Picked 3rd & 4th Huge for the Big East to have both of those teams make big jumps that are clearly expected of them. Think it happens too 📈

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Player Preview: Darryl Simmons II

Nova Nation will have lots of love for Buddy this year.

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Player Preview: Elijah Crawford

Villanova’s new starting point guard is expected to be a table-setter as a junior.

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“Around the Big East” Season Preview: St. John’s Red Storm

The Red Storm look to win third straight Big East title with heavy international flavor

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Player Preview: Adam Oumiddoch

The four-star freshman hopes to be a regular contributor from the start.

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How former Villanova star Cam Whitmore can finally stick in the NBA

Fourth time’s the charm.

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Player Preview: Carter Fisk

The freshman point guard has an uphill climb for playing time in year one.

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ESPN’s worst-case prediction says plenty about Kevin Willard’s Year 2

Where there’s a Willard, there’s a way

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Villanova announces Big East schedule

The whole picture has now been completed

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Every Team's Big East Schedule

Conference announces 2026-27 slates for men's programs 📲

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Player Preview: Kwame Evans Jr.

The new additions kick off with the crown jewel of the transfer portal class

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

The Wildcats were one of five programs spotlighted by the CBS analyst

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Player Preview: Nico Onyekwere

The third scholarship returnee looks to make himself known in year two

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Brunson Debunks Fake Rumor 😅

Villanova Knicks apparently got a new financial advisor

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CBS poll shows Kevin Willard has the right blueprint for Villanova

Building the Wildcats the Wright way.

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Top Sports Cinderellas Ever 🪄

'85 Villanova and the most unexpected triumphs in sports 📲

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Villanova’s Matt Hodge timeline places early pressure on Kevin Willard’s frontcourt

Villanova forward Matt Hodge could remain sidelined until December as Kevin Willard prepares a frontcourt led by Kwame Evans Jr. and Luigi Suigo.

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Player Preview: Matt Hodge

The redshirt sophomore is a major x-factor for Villanova

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Ranking the whopping 14 teams in play for 5-star class of 2027 PG Cayden Daughtry

Throughout the Spring and Summer AAU Circuit games and events, several future college basketball prospects performed well for their respective stocks. But there

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Key Villanova Opponent loses five-star to torn ACL

The top-ranked freshman unfortunately will miss the season.

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Player Preview: Tyler Perkins

The 2026-27 player previews start in the most appropriate way possible

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What Are The Best Shots In Villanova Basketball History?

The Wildcats have a long list of clutch moments in their history.

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Villanova’s non-conference schedule revealed

The speculation can finally end

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“Around the Big East” Season Preview: Creighton Blue Jays

It’s the Huss era in Omaha

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Court Halts College Eligibility Ruling

Federal appeals court temporarily pauses order that would have granted extra year of eligibility (AP)

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Villanova will host Fairleigh Dickinson on Dec. 9

A busy week of scheduling news continues

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Former Villanova center commits to Oklahoma

Best of luck to Duke

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The Top 10 Villanova Players In My Lifetime

Let’s break it down together!

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Villanova to host Coppin State on Nov. 24

One more announcement to go?

Big East Moves Media Day 🍎

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Big East Media Day will be on October 1st at the Marriott Marquis, per release.

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Villanova Schedules Exhibition Against Former Big East Foe

The Wildcats will take on a familiar foe in New Jersey.

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

The center makes occasional visits to the Main Line

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Ranking 5 Best Landing Spots For Duke Brennan

The former Wildcat center has narrowed his list to a top five.

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Villanova makes Duke Brennan’s top five

Needless to say this would be a pleasant surprise

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The top 5 teams that makes most sense for former Villanova big man Duke Brennan

There are a number of quality former college basketball seniors who are close to getting a 5th year, thanks to courts throughout the country arguing against the

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Villanova Once Again On Outside Looking In On Rankings Projection

Is this the right position for the Wildcats preseason?

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Why Kwame Evans Jr. is Villanova’s most important team transfer for 2026-27

Expectations increase at Villanova and the Wildcats have some intriguing new talent, but we're looking at just why Kwame Evans Jr. is the most important .

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Duke Brennan Getting Interest From Multiple Teams For Fifth Year

The Wildcats remain in the mix for Brennan but is he a fit?

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Kevin Willard interview with John Fanta

The Villanova coach is doing the media rounds

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Villanova Makes Cut In Major Analyst’s Rankings

Villanova should be in the Top 25 to begin the season.

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Luigi Suigo Has Arrived At Villanova

The newest member of the Wildcats has arrived!

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Villanova will play at Pittsburgh on Nov. 17

The early part of the schedule is slowly coming together

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Oregon “zeroing in” on former Villanova center

Villanova and Oregon could end up swapping big men

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VUHoops Mailbag (AMA)

Matt and Greg answer your questions

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A List Of NBA Draft Picks Out Of Villanova

The Wildcats have had many draft picks over the years.

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AMA Time

Feel free to fire away with (mostly) any question

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An update on former Villanova standouts in the NBA Summer League

There are multiple former Wildcats playing this summer.

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Villanova set to face Wisconsin on December 12

The Wildcats will “host” the Badgers just before Winter Break

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“Around the Big East” Season Preview - Xavier Musketeers

Pitino looks to make second-year leap with talent infusion

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“Around the Big East” Season Preview: Connecticut Huskies

UConn will once again be a problem

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Kevin Willard shares thoughts on point guard position

Willard discussed the new-look backcourt for 2026-27.

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“Around the Big East” Season Preview - DePaul Blue Demons

This is the best DePaul roster in years

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Villanova releases roster & jersey numbers for 2026-27 season

The Wildcats have released new numbers for the upcoming season!

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Summarizing Kevin Willard’s interview with Jon Rothstein

Willard does his first video interview in months

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Will Villanova be slept on in College Basketball rankings?

Could the Wildcats creep into the preseason rankings?

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Top 15 college basketball teams that benefits most from NCAA's "5 for 5" eligibility rule

The big news in the past week was the NCAA's approval of a new age-based eligibility rule that will change athletics across all sports. The most important aspec

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“Around the Big East” Season Preview: Marquette Golden Eagles

Dipping back into the transfer portal was a smart choice

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Villanova Recruiting: Wildcats attacking the top of 2028 class

Kevin Willard continues to hunt in future classes.

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Luigi Suigo highly-coveted in early 2027 NBA Mock Draft

Suigo will look to build his stock even more at Villanova.

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Villanova makes multiple new offers this week

High school recruiting never sleeps

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“Around the Big East” Season Preview: Providence Friars

It’s been a divine offseason for PC

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Wade Chiddick to return for third season with the Wildcats

The fan favorite is back for another round

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

Did Jay Wright almost pass on Mikal Bridges out of high school?

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Villanova Recruiting: Wildcats makes multiple big-time offers

The Wildcats continue to offer some big fish in multiple classes.

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2026 Villanova opponent Michigan loses head coach to NBA

So, that’s a big deal.

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A look at the contract situations of Villanova Wildcats in the NBA

There are currently eight former Wildcats on NBA rosters.

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Former Villanova great signs NBA contract extension

Collin Gillespie will remain in Phoenix for years to come.

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“Around the Big East” Season Preview: Butler Bulldogs

The first of ten in the “Around the Big East” series, assessing where the competition is at going into the new year.

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Pic of Brunson in Crowd 👑

Man of the people

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Luigi Suigo puts the finishing touches on “A+” Villanova offseason

Put it on the fridge.

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

Villanova was a major part of a NY memory that will live forever.

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It’s best to view Luigi Suigo as a one-and-done

Just imagine he’s a high school kid!

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Knicks Throw out 1st Pitch 🏆

NBA champs Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart with perfect strikes at Yankees game 🎥

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Jay Wright Hypes Brunson 🔥

Former Villanova HC compared Finals MVP's postseason success to Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant

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Jay Wright on NYK Title Run

Villanova legend calls Mike Brown 'perfect' choice to lead Knicks to championship

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Mikal Bridges' IG Live 💀

KAT more supportive than Brunson. Watch here 📲

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Jalen Brunson’s title run inspires next generation of NBA guards

The Brunson burner is lighting the way

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Big East Basketball: Grades and recap of each teams 2026 offseason moves

Last year, all of Big East Basketball would’ve earned a “D” grade collectively. Just three teams made the NCAA Tournament out of 11, with none of the others eve

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Newest Wildcat Luigi Suigo speaks about his decision process

While he had hoped to stay in the Draft, Suigo is confident he made the right decision

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Villanova Basketball rounds out successful offseason with 7'3 center Luigi Suigo

It was a very successful year for Coach Kevin Willard and Villanova Basketball, with 24 wins (15 in Big East play) and an NCAA Tournament berth. Among the posit

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Brunson Joins ELITE Company 🐐

Forever linked to MJ, Magic, Kareem and more for completing this trifecta 📲

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

The 7’3” big man is a gamechanger for the Wildcats

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Villanova gets commitment from Towson forward Abdou Samb

The Wildcats add some depth to the frontcourt

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Luigi Suigo approaching deadline: Will it be Villanova?

The Italian star will make a decision soon and there is a hope among Villanova fans.

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Josh Hart shares a moment with his @NovaMBB coach Jay Wright! The former national champ is up 3-1 in the NBA Finals!

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"Nova Knicks" NBA Finals Game 4: Open Thread

Can the Nova boys bounce back in Game 4?

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"Nova Knicks" NBA Finals Game 3: Open Thread

Villanova trio looks to gain 3-0 lead

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Jalen Brunson is chasing Villanova history in NBA Finals

Jalen Brunson is chasing Villanova history to become the first Wildcat to win NBA Finals MVP. Here is why his superstar trajectory is unprecedented.

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Brunson Talks Draft Slide 😏

Knicks star has 1 word for NBA scouts that missed on him 🎥

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Brunson Corrects KAT 🤣

Silently made sure he knew how many national titles he won 🎥

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"Nova Knicks" NBA Finals Game 2: Open Thread

Can the Nova boys take commanding 2-0 lead

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Luigi Suigo's social media activity fuels Villanova rumors

Luigi Suigo's social media activity is fueling intense speculation about a Villanova commitment as the 7-foot-3 center makes his final NBA draft decision.

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"Nova Knicks" NBA Finals Game 1: Open Thread

It's the French Luigi Suigo against the Villanova trio

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Villanova secures commitment from 2026 prospect Carter Fisk

The combo guard projects to be a developmental piece in year one

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The impossible task building Villanova's Mount Rushmore since 2000

Picking Villanova's Mount Rushmore since 2000 sounds easy until you start deciding which legends get left off the mountain.

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Wildcat Rewind: Mikal Bridges' 5 best games at Villanova

Bridges helped the Wildcats win two National Championships during his career.

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Villanova's transfer portal ranking signals a major shift on the Main Line

Villanova secured a top-20 transfer class from Busting Brackets, proving Kevin Willard is fully embracing the chaos of modern college hoops to save the program.

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Villanova awaits decision from major target as first deadline arrives

The Wildcats will wait longer on a decision from Luigi Suigo.

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Where does Villanova stand with the forward depth?

Do the Wildcats just need depth, or is a piece missing?

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NCAA Basketball Top 25 Transfer Class Rankings for 2026 Offseason

Evaluating the best transfer classes from this past offseason and looking at how these teams may stack up heading into the 2026-27 college basketball season.

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Is Villanova set in the backcourt?

The group appears solidified, but should it be?

Acaden Lewis Staying in School

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Source: Miami’s Acaden Lewis has withdrawn from the 2026 NBA Draft and will return to school next season. Transfer from Villanova.

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Luigi Suigo outside of the first round in latest CBS Mock Draft

Luigi watch should be nearing its end

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Villanova Recruiting Update: Wildcats remain interested in big names

Kevin Willard has offers out to many big fish in recruiting cycles.

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Villanova beats high majors to the punch with offer to Mazari Browne

Villanova gets in early on the class of 2028 by extending a scholarship offer to explosive West Nottingham guard Mazari Browne.

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Duke Brennan working out for Detroit Pistons as interest heats up

The former Wildcat center is beginning to gain some interest from teams at the next level.

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Villanova schedules home-and-home with Kansas

The Wildcats look to renew a rivalry in Lawrence

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Villanova offers 2029 center Mason Grivna

The 2029 class connections are starting to trickle in

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Big East Basketball: St. John's, Providence among top teams in 2026-27 way-too-early power rankings

The 2025-26 campaign for Big East Basketball was one the league will probably want to forget. UConn and St. John's proved to be as good as advertised, while Vil

Potential Steals in NBA Draft 🔥

These mid-to-late lotto picks can REALLY help a team next season...

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Analyzing center prospect Luigi Suigo's potential fits with BYU and Villanova

One of the biggest storylines throughout college basketball has been the importance of frontcourt players in the transfer portal. Any big man with the slightest

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Kevin Willard out-maneuvers blue bloods to put Nova in driver's seat for Luigi Suigo

Itsumi! ...Luigi

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Questions for the creators? Post in the comments

Writer roundtable on tap

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Wildcat Rewind: Jalen Brunson's 5 best games at Villanova

Brunson put together an all-time career at Villanova during his three years.

NCAA Tournament Expansion Explained 🗣️

Everything you need to know about the new 76-team bracket

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Luigi Suigo "appears to be Villanova-bound"

There's seemingly more momentum towards locking down a starting center

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Major Villanova target projected as first-round pick in 2026 NBA Draft

Will Luigi Suigo opt to remain in the draft or come to college?

NBA Draft: Stay or Go Back to College? 🤔

Making decisions for biggest names ahead of deadline 🎥

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Villanova receives dull projection for 2027 NCAA Tournament

The Wildcats were slated as a 12 seed in recent predictions.

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7 Biggest Questions About the NCAA Tournament Expansion 🤔

Considering what the ramifications are for 76 teams entering the Big Dance ➡️

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NCAA Expansion Official

76-team tournaments for men's and women's college basketball will start next year. New bracket format here 📲

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March Madness Day 1 Takeaways ✍️

🧑‍🏫 Duke learns lesson 🤩 Dybantsa shines despite loss 📲 Breaking down Thursday's games

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Way too early 2027 bracketology has Villanova dancing again

Villanova lands as a 10 seed in early bracketology after a wild offseason as Kevin Willard rebuilds the roster with a mix of transfers and returning pieces.

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Darryl "Buddy" Simmons II officially signs with Villanova

Nova Nation should be excited about this one

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