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ESPN’s worst-case prediction says plenty about Kevin Willard’s Year 2

SAN DIEGO, CA - MARCH 20: Head coach Kevin Willard of the Villanova Wildcats reacts to a call during the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament game against the Utah State Aggies at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on March 20, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images Kevin Willard needed all of one season to get Villanova men’s basketball back into the NCAA Tournament. Apparently, that was enough for expectations to chan

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Villanova announces Big East schedule

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 12: The Villanova Wildcats mascot during the first half of a Big East Men's Tournament Quarterfinal game against the Georgetown Hoyas at Madison Square Garden on March 12, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Porter Binks/Getty Images) The entire 2026-27 schedule is officially here. It’s OFFICIAL! Here’s our 2026-2027 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 schedule✌️ Details: https://t.co/8Zf7hyTegs pic.twitter.com/byvIQNdM7z — Villanova MBB (@NovaMBB) September 14, 2026 The opponents aren’t a s

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Player Preview: Kwame Evans Jr.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Oregon Ducks forward Kwame Evans Jr (10) looks on during the college basketball game between the Oregon Ducks and the USC Trojans on February 21, 2026 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images When Kevin Willard’s transfer portal targets started to become known, there was one name that was at the front of the line for Villanova: Oregon’s Kwame Evans Jr. The portal offici

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Villanova Women’s Basketball: Brynn McCurry To Miss Season After Third ACL Tear

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - MARCH 20: Brynn McCurry #13 of the Villanova Wildcats is defended by Jalynn Bristow #1 of the Texas Tech Lady Raiders during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 20, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Villanova forward Brynn McCurry announced that she will miss the 2026-27 season with a torn ACL. McCurry took to social media to share t

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Villanova listed as a “program on the rise” by Jon Rothstein

IOWA CITY, IOWA- FEBRUARY 2: Forward Devin Royal #21 of the Ohio State Buckeyes goes to the basket during the first half against forward Ben Krikke #23 of the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on February 2, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) | Getty Images Villanova, along with USC, Texas, Missouri and Oklahoma State, was brought up as a “program on the rise” by CBS’ Jon Rothstein on his podcast on Tuesday. Villanova's front court upgrades could allow the Wil

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Player Preview: Nico Onyekwere

ELMONT, NY - DECEMBER 13: Gavin Hightower of Sierra Canyon (0) drives to the basket while being defended by Nico Onyekwere of Long Island Lutheran (21) during the Luhi Holiday Invitational boys high school basketball game between Long Island Lutheran and Sierra Canyon on December 13, 2024 at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY (Photo by Jonathan Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images There isn’t a recent picture available for redshirt freshman Nico Oneykwere, which is e

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CBS poll shows Kevin Willard has the right blueprint for Villanova

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 12: Head coach Kevin Willard of the Villanova Wildcats reacts to a call during the 2026 Big East Men's Tournament - Quarterfinal game against the Georgetown Hoyas at Madison Square Garden on March 12, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images CBS Sports released its latest Candid Coaches poll this week, asking nearly 100 Division I head coaches to name the best college basketball team of the 21st century. The 2023-24 UConn Huskies

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Player Preview: Matt Hodge

PROVIDENCE, RI - JANUARY 13: Matt Hodge #33 of the Villanova Wildcats shoots a three point shot during the college basketball game between Villanova Wildcats and Providence Friars on January 13, 2026, at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Between being ruled academically ineligible in his freshman season and tearing his ACL this past February, Matt Hodge has been through a lot in a short amo

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Key Villanova Opponent loses five-star to torn ACL

TORRANCE, CA - APRIL 17: Guard Brandon McCoy Jr. from Sierra Canyon High School heading to Michigan looks on during the Jordan Brand Classic high school basketball all-star game on April 17, 2026 at El Camino College in Torrance, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Per release, Michigan freshman Brandon McCoy will miss the 2026-27 season with a torn ACL. Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss the 2026-27 season with a right knee ACL injury

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Get the best of VU Hoops on the new SB Nation app

Will D. Cat, the Villanova Wildcats mascot, performs during an NCAA Football Championship Series football game at Goodman Stadium in Bethlehem, United States, on December 5, 2025 (Photo by Dan Squicciarini/NurPhoto via Getty Images). | NurPhoto via Getty Images It’s a big day for VU Hoops. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Wildcats. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including

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Player Preview: Tyler Perkins

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 20: Tyler Perkins #4 of the Villanova Wildcats high fives teammates during player introductions before a game against the Utah State Aggies during the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on March 20, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images The 6’4” senior guard from Lorton, VA is going into his third season with Vil

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What Are The Best Shots In Villanova Basketball History?

There are many great teams in Villanova’s history. And with great teams come great moments in big games. And with that comes big-time shots. As the offseason progresses into the fall, action will begin on the gridiron but college basketball fans will have to wait a little bit longer. That means taking strolls down memory land and reliving some of our favorite moments in Villanova’s history. Once again, this is a list in my lifetime. There will be some that are forgotten. Please leave some notes

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Villanova’s non-conference schedule revealed

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - FEBRUARY 20: Head coach Kevin Willard of the Maryland Terrapins calls a play in the first half against the USC Trojans at Xfinity Center on February 20, 2025 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images Adam Zagoria of New York Times Sports and Forbes Spotts has announced the Wildcats’ out-of-conference games. Villanova announced its non-con pic.twitter.com/v2XcEBQjoZ — Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) August 26, 2026 The announcement rev

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“Around the Big East” Season Preview: Creighton Blue Jays

LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 02: Associate head coach Alan Huss and head coach Greg McDermott of the Creighton Bluejays talk in the first half during the 2026 College Basketball Crown - Quarterfinal game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Grand Garden Arena at the MGM Grand Resort on April 02, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images 2025-26 Season Recap: 16-18 record, 9-11 in conference play Finished in 5th place in the Big East Lost to Seton Hall in the

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Villanova will host Fairleigh Dickinson on Dec. 9

Mar 21, 2019; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Fairleigh Dickinson Knights mascot performs against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports In another announcement outside of Villanova, the Wildcats are confirmed to be facing off against Fairleigh Dickson towards the end of the non-conference slate. our non-conference schedule is official!#uKNIGHTED pic.twitter.com/RpkRr1Xsv5 — FDU Men's Basketball (@