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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 Italian center could soon be finally Main Line-bound.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / June 3

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.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / May 28

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 onto a model that simply does not work in the year 2026.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / May 27

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.

College Basketball News / VU Hoops / May 27

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.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / May 26

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 that it was questions with a number of transfers coming in.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / May 22

Where does Villanova stand with the forward depth?

Kevin Willard News / VU Hoops / May 21

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

Look out, future. Kevin Willard and Co. are coming for you. Just days after extending an offer to class of 2029 phenom Mason Grivna, Willard and his staff spun the wheel back to 2028.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / May 20

Villanova schedules home-and-home with Kansas

In an official statement, Kevin Willard said, “This is a great opportunity for two elite programs to start a kid series and play home and home.” The addition

College Basketball News / VU Hoops / May 19

The one late offseason domino that vaults Villanova into Big East tier 1 status

Villanova head coach Kevin Willard has completely overhauled the Wildcats’ roster this offseason following a heavy wave of transfer portal departures. He and his staff aggressively added much-needed size, wing versatility, and perimeter scoring by landing impact transfers like Kwame Evans Jr.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / May 15

The Wildcats are being connected to a new high school center

Regardless of how Nico Onyekwere’s role is perceived for the 2026-27 season, Villanova is still in need of two more centers. With all of the smoke around the recruitment of Italian big man Luigi Suigo, it appears that Onyekwere is viewed as no more than a back-up.

Kevin Willard News / VU Hoops / May 14

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

In the cutthroat era of modern roster building, fear of the unknown often dictates a coaching staff’s recruiting strategy. But for Villanova head coach Kevin Willard, leaning directly into the uncertainty has placed the Wildcats in the driver’s seat for one of the most unique international prospects (potentially) on the market.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / May 9

Villanova recruiting target Favour Ibe commits to Virginia

At one point in time, it seemed like the race for Favour Ibe was down to Florida International and Villanova. But as of late, Tennessee and Virginia started getting involved with the four-star recruit.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / May 8

Villanova receives dull projection for 2027 NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament has officially expanded to 76 teams. Regardless of your personal opinion on it, one thing is for sure — there is definitely no excuse for Kevin Willard and Villanova to be left out.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / May 7

Darryl “Buddy” Simmons II officially signs with Villanova

The Wildcats have seemingly rounded out the backcourt in an official fashion now, with Darryl “Buddy” Simmons II being announced yesterday by the school.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / May 5

Two former Wildcats now key pieces for way-too-early top 25 teams

The sting of the transfer portal is nothing new on the Main Line, but seeing the names Acaden Lewis and Bryce Lindsay pop up in Gary Parrish’s Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2026 — in uniforms other than Villanova’s — feels like a particularly sharp twist of the knife.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / May 4

Will Luigi Suigo commit? Villanova target shares cryptic sign during video

Is Luigi Suigo headed to Villanova? The Wildcats have been linked to the Italian center if he comes to college. On Monday, Nova Alerts shared a clip of Suigo on social media discussing his future.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / April 27

Villanova Men’s 4xMile Gets Redemption On Day Three Of Penn Relays

PHILADELPHIA – For the 23rd time in Villanova track and field history, the men’s 4xMile team will bring a wheel back to campus. Marco Langon ran a blazing 3:55.94 as the anchor leg, outkicking Oregon’s Simeon Birnbaum, to help the team to a winning time of 16:18.47 on day three of Penn Relays.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 21

Villanova HC makes himself the story in opening-round loss

Villanova HC Kevin Willard makes himself the story in opening-round loss to Utah State

While losing by double-digits to a mid-major program is bad enough for a team that is used to competing for national championships, Willard didn't exactly do himself or the program any favors by making himself the focal point.

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College Basketball News / College Sports Only / February 11

Villanova, Pope Leo XIV's Alma Mater, To Play Notre Dame in Rome Next Season

Anything is possible in college hoops when you have a sports-loving Pope. Villanova basketball will open next season overseas, with both the men’s and women’s teams set to tip off 2026–27 in Rome against Notre Dame in a duel of Catholic schools.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 24

No. 2 UConn survives upset bid from Villanova in overtime

Two of the best teams in the Big East in No. 2 UConn and Villanova put on a show for the ages on Saturday.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 23

Villanova's 16-0 second-half run sinks Seton Hall in Kevin Willard's New Jersey return

Acaden Lewis had a game-high 16 points and Villanova used a 16-point run early in the second half to fuel a 64-56 road victory over Seton Hall on Tuesday night in Newark, N.J.

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Villanova drops 94 points on Queens as Kevin Willard notches first Wildcats win

Duke Brennan scored 17 points and pulled down a career-high 20 rebounds Saturday night for host Villanova, which never trailed in a 94-74 win over Queens.

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College Basketball News / The SportsRush / September 28

Josh Hart’s NIL Rolls Royce Admission Led to Former Villanova Coach Jay Wright Spilling an Anecdote

The launch of NIL in 2021 ushered in a new generation of student-athletes who wanted to profit from their names. Although he wasn’t the biggest name in college, Josh Hart would’ve certainly earned himself a pretty penny on the NIL market, had the rule been around when he was playing ball at Villanova University.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

Villanova produces all-time bad beat against Penn State

Villanova produces all-time bad beat on absurd final play vs. Penn State

Penn State spread bettors had to be putting a foot through the television on Saturday. The Nittany Lions’ meeting against the Villanova Wildcats in Week 3 produced one of the absolute worst beats of all-time.

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