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Italian center Luigi Suigo has officially withdrawn from the NBA Draft and committed to Villanova per On3.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 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.

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.

Tyler Perkins 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 / The Villanovan / April 29

Villanova Rowing Competes At The Lake Wheeler Invitational

Villanova’s rowing team put together a weekend of steady progress at the Lake Wheeler Invitational, April 24-25, in North Carolina in multiple season-best performances against a competitive, nationally ranked field.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / April 29

Villanova Women’s Lacrosse Season Ends With Butler Win, 18-9

On Saturday, April 25, Villanova’s women’s lacrosse team (9-6, 3-3 Big East) concluded its season with a decisive, 18-9, win against Butler (3-13, 0-6 Big East) at Varsity Field in Indianapolis, IN.

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.

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

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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.