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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 NBA.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / June 18

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 24-9 tournament team.

Villanova Wildcats News / Yardbarker / June 16

Jay Wright makes honest admission about Jalen Brunson after NBA Finals MVP heroics

Long before guard Jalen Brunson silenced critics by guiding the New York Knicks to an NBA Finals win and earning NBA Finals Most Valuable Player honors, he had the legendary Jay Wright as a head coach when the two were with the Villanova Wildcats.

Brunson takes a shot at Victor Wembanyama during Knicks celebration

Brunson responds to Taylor Swift bandwagon fan accusations

Brunson decision continues to haunt Mavericks

Knicks owner James Dolan had one wild request for the players

Knicks could make bold Giannis Antetokounmpo decision after NBA Finals?

College Basketball News / The Villanovan / June 13

Italian Center Luigi Suigo Commits to Villanova After Withdrawing From The NBA Draft

Italian center Luigi Suigo has officially withdrawn from the NBA Draft and committed to Villanova per On3. Prior to declaring for the NBA Draft, the 7-foot-3 nineteen-year-old played overseas for Mega Superbet in the Serbian League and ABA League.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / June 13

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 Villanova Wildcat for the 2026-27 season.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / June 5

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 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 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.

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.

Texas A&M coach drops hilarious dinosaur quote about Houston

North Carolina legend had troubling reaction to team’s NCAA Tournament collapse

Iowa State star suffers injury minutes into March Madness game

Miracle buzzer-beater saves Kentucky from upset against Santa Clara

UNC star Seth Trimble has strong words about Hubert Davis after another March Madness meltdown

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

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.

Kevin Willard News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 9

Villanova basketball’s Kevin Willard dunks on Maryland fans who traveled to game to boo him

The Villanova Wildcats played the Georgetown Hoyas on Saturday, which meant Kevin Willard was back in the DMV region for the first time since parting ways with the Maryland Terrapins.

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.

No. 7 Nebraska's historic start continues after latest comeback win over Minnesota

Mark Pope, Kentucky deserve credit for run that has saved their season

No. 22 UNC storms back, earns huge road win over No. 14 Virginia

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

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.

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz