Villanova Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tyler Perkins 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 28

Who’s Next? Villanova watches another center go off the board

It has not been a good week for Villanova in the center market. Last week, both Ben Defty (Arizona State) and Christian Reeves (Kansas) went off the board.

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.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / April 26

Miami Transfer Guard Simone Pelish Commits to Villanova Women’s Basketball

On Saturday, April 25, University of Miami transfer guard Simone Pelish announced her commitment to Villanova women’s basketball on her Instagram. During the 2025-26 season, Pelish appeared in 12 games for the Hurricanes.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / April 25

Villanova Sets New Records On Day 2 Of 2026 Penn Relays, Comes Up Short in Men’s DMR

Friday marked Day 2 of the 130th Penn Relays, and the Villanova men’s and women’s teams competed in the Distance Medley Relay (DMR). The Villanova men’s DMR team finished second in a shoulder-to-shoulder finish, losing to Oregon.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / April 22

Softball Falls To Towson, Splits With George Mason

Villanova softball lost its midweek game to Towson before splitting its two-game series against George Mason on Saturday, April 18. The ‘Cats dropped a 5-2 decision against Towson on Wednesday, April 15.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / April 22

Baseball Drops Series Against Creighton

This past weekend, Villanova’s baseball team dropped a three-game series to Big East opponent Creighton. The loss extended the Wildcats’ (12-23, 0-9 Big East) conference losing streak to nine games.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / April 21

Track & Field Competes At Virginia Challenge

This past weekend, Villanova’s track and field team traveled to Charlottesville, VA, for the Virginia Challenge. On Friday, April 17, junior Olivia Allen won the 400-meter hurdles event in 58.43.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / April 21

Villanova thriving in transfer portal during new era of college basketball

It turns out that when Malachi Palmer transferred, the sky was not falling. Welcome to the new era of college hoops. Villanova saw massive amounts of turnover on the roster once again — and no that is not a check against Kevin Willard.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / April 20

Villanova adds size back to roster as 7 footer withdraws from portal

Kevin Willard’s Wildcats have been ravaged by the transfer portal, but he’s slowly started filling the holes left behind. That trend continued Monday when

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / April 20

Another one: Villanova gets commitment from Darryl “Buddy” Simmons II

Less than 24 hours after securing its point guard in Elijah Crawford, Villanova has added his likely backup in Darryl Simmons II. The transfer from St.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / April 19

Elijah Crawford commits to Villanova

After securing its forwards in Devin Royal and Kwame Evans Jr., as well as a shooting guard in Jake Fiegen, Villanova was in need of a new lead guard. It has found that in Illinois-Chicago guard Elijah Crawford.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / April 19

Early landing spots emerging for former Villanova guard

Malachi Palmer didn’t exactly rush to throw his name into the transfer portal. The former Villanova guard waited a while after the portal opened before making his move, which usually means he gave the decision some real thought.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / April 17

Villanova Forward Malachi Palmer Enters Transfer Portal

On Friday, Villanova sophomore forward Malachi Palmer entered his name into the transfer portal. The news was first reported by Sam Kayser of League Ready.

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.

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

Villanova Wildcats News / Field Level Media / November 8

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.

25 men's college hoops teams to watch in 2025-26

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

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.

No. 2 Penn State pulls away from Villanova in blowout win

CFB Week 3 winners, losers: Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed leads thrilling comeback, Tennessee loses heartbreaker

Takeaways from CFB Week 3: A lot to track in the ACC

Prestigious college football programs with current notable championship droughts

The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz

Villanova Wildcats News / Hoops Rumors / August 29

Former college head coach joining Hornets staff

The former Fordham and Villanova head coach has agreed to become an assistant coach on Charles Lee‘s staff with the Hornets.

Former MVP faces battle to remain in the NBA

Hawks big man looks thoroughly recovered in strong performance in EuroBasket

Rockets star thriving in big lineups at EuroBasket

The 25 greatest debuts from NBA rookies

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

Eric Dixon News / Yardbarker / August 7

The Lakers could have another undrafted gem on their hands

In a summer dominated by LeBron James and Luka Doncic headlines, the Los Angeles Lakers may have quietly struck gold once again in the UDFA market.

Expectation for Austin Reaves’ long-term future is revealed

D’Angelo Russell seemingly takes swipe at Lakers

Who are the 25 best shooters in the NBA right now?

The '2003-04 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Eric Dixon News / Hoops Rumors / June 26

Lakers to add ESPN's top-ranked undrafted player

While he was a prolific outside shooter and scorer in college, talent evaluators view his defense as his biggest question mark as he turns pro.

Austin Reaves reportedly turned down $89 million from Lakers

Despite sale of Lakers, Jeanie Buss expected to remain governor of team for 'years'

Who are the best NBA free agents available this offseason?

The '2003-04 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Eric Dixon News / Hoops Wire / June 13

Cavs Work Out NCAA Scoring Leader Ahead Of NBA Draft

The Cavaliers have worked out Villanova forward Eric Dixon as part of their preparations for the NBA Draft on June 25-26, a source told Spencer Davies of SI.com.