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Villanova basketball got some good news and some not-so-good news on the injury front this week. CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein reported Tuesday that senior guard Tyler Perkins has been fully cleared for all basketball activities following offseason surgery on his right shoulder.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / August 5

Villanova Once Again On Outside Looking In On Rankings Projection

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 Hodge.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / July 30

Villanova Makes Cut In Major Analyst’s Rankings

Villanova put together an impressive offseason to rebuild the roster in hopes of building a winner this winter. Jon Rothstein has been putting together his “Rothstein 45” each day this offseason via FanDuel, beginning in June.

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Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / July 8

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.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / July 6

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 Matt Hodge, while Kevin Willard responded by adding experience, depth, and size to the roster.

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

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Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / April 30

Tyler Perkins has arthroscopic surgery on right shoulder, should be fully participating by summer

It was already known that Tyler Perkins is tough, but the junior was playing through more than was known towards the end of the season. In an update provided today, the school stated that Perkins has “begun the recovery and rehabilitation process after recent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / April 29

Tyler Perkins’ All-Big 5 honor hints at something bigger for Villanova

Tyler Perkins making All-Big 5 First Team feels like something Villanova fans have seen before. For those who value every box out and contested rebound at the Finn, seeing a gritty 6-foot-4 guard earn top honors in the city is a familiar sight.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / April 7

Villanova returning two key starters for 2026-27 season

Villanova has seen plenty of movement already as the transfer portal window has opened. After losing both Acaden Lewis and Bryce Lindsay in the portal, the Wildcats received good news regarding two important starters.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / March 18

Tyler Perkins: In It For The Long Run

Returning to the Main Line in the fall of 2025, junior guard Tyler Perkins was one of three players on the roster who had worn the Wildcat jersey in the spring before.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 4

Villanova rides second-half surge past DePaul

Tyler Perkins scored 20 points, while Duke Brennan recorded 15 with 12 rebounds, as visiting Villanova used a strong second half to win 76-57 over DePaul on Wednesday night at Chicago.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 25

Acaden Lewis leads the charge to help Villanova surge past Butler

Acaden Lewis recorded 20 points and Devin Askew scored all 16 of his points in the second half as Villanova topped visiting Butler 82-73 on Wednesday. Bryce Lindsay contributed 19 points to help Villanova (22-6, 13-4 Big East) bounce back from a 10-point loss to No.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 17

Villanova survives Xavier in Big East overtime thriller

Acaden Lewis scored 21 and Tyler Perkins added 17 as visiting Villanova edged Xavier, 92-89, in overtime Tuesday night in Big East play in Cincinnati, Ohio.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 14

Villanova wins fifth straight, avenges loss to Creighton

Duke Brennan had 21 points and 12 rebounds and Tyler Perkins had 17 points and 11 rebounds as Villanova extended its win streak to five with an 80-69 victory over Creighton on Saturday afternoon in Omaha, Neb.

College Basketball News / The Villanovan / February 11

Villanova Defeats Marquette At The Wire, 77-74

Junior guard Tyler Perkins’ block with just one second left prevented a tie from Marquette and solidified a 77-74 win for Villanova men’s basketball on Tuesday night at the Finneran Pavilion.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 10

In 4th straight win, Villanova's late surge sinks Marquette

Tyler Perkins scored 22 points and Villanova closed on an 11-2 run to defeat visiting Marquette 77-74 on Tuesday. Acaden Lewis contributed 15 points, while Matt Hodge added 13 for the Wildcats (19-5, 10-3 Big East), who posted their fourth straight win.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 4

Tyler Perkins, Villanova keep Seton Hall at bay for season sweep

Tyler Perkins tallied 18 points, Malachi Palmer had a career night with 15 points and six rebounds and host Villanova never trailed in a 72-60 victory over Seton Hall on Wednesday.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 30

Devin Askew sparks Villanova to top sputtering Providence

Devin Askew scored 20 points and Tyler Perkins supplied 19 as Villanova waltzed to an 87-73 victory over visiting Providence in Big East action on Friday.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 21

Villanova starts 2nd half on fire to extend Georgetown's losing streak

Tyler Perkins scored 16 points and Acaden Lewis added 15 as Villanova topped visiting Georgetown 66-51 in Big East action Wednesday. Perkins shot just 5-of-15 from the field and 1-of-7 from 3-point range, while teammate Bryce Lindsay also struggled from the field (4 of 12) en route to 11 points.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 13

Villanova tops Providence, extends Big East road win streak

Devin Askew came off the bench to contribute a team-high 20 points along with seven assists to help visiting Villanova defeat Providence 88-82 on Tuesday night.

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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