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Four-star guard and former Villanova target Adam Oumiddoch is back on the market. Oumiddoch announced on Tuesday that he will reopen his recruitment after decommitting from St. John’s. “I’m thankful to Coach Pitino, Coach Masiello, and everyone at St. John’s for the opportunity and belief they showed in me,” Oumiddoch wrote on social media. New […]
It was dark times around Villanova over the past three years but there was always one consistent positive — the free throw line. The Wildcats finished fourth in the nation at the foul line last season. The three years before that, Villanova was No. 1 in the country at the end of the year. This […]
Villanova found itself in a nine-point hole on its home floor to Marquette and once again, needed someone to play hero in the end. The Wildcats made just one field goal in a stretch that lasted close to nine minutes and this allowed Marquette to open a 66-57 lead. Over the final six minutes of […]
Villanova Wildcats 18-5 (9-3) vs Marquette Golden Eagles 9-15 (4-9) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -9.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: TNT + truTV How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 32, Marquette 114 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 28, Marquette 106 Torvik: Villanova 32, Marquette 96
Villanova now has four non-conference games locked in for the 2026-27 season. On Tuesday morning, head coach Kevin Willard told Jon Rothstein on Inside College Basketball Now that the Wildcats will begin a home-and-home series against Notre Dame next year. Rothstein followed it up by asking if it was official, which Willard confirmed. He then […]
Kevin Willard is now the head coach of Villanova and there are some Maryland fans who are still unhappy about it. It was a bit of a controversial split for Willard and Maryland last year. On Saturday, there was a contingent of Terps’ fans who sat around the Villanova bench as the Wildcats defeated Georgetown […]
Villanova Wildcats 18-5 (9-3) vs Marquette Golden Eagles 9-15 (4-9) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -9.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: TNT + truTV How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 32, Marquette 114 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 27, Marquette 106 Torvik: Villanova 32, Marquette 98 About […]
Villanova is on a mission to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three years. The Wildcats have yet to crack the Top 25 this season, but currently sit at 18-5 and 9-3 in the Big East. According to ESPN’s Joe Lunardi, Villanova is seen as a “likely” tournament team, sitting on […]
It was an uphill battle for Villanova for much of the afternoon. After getting a lead in the second half, the Wildcats were in need of a closer as Georgetown would not go away. That is when Acaden Lewis stepped up. With Villanova leading by two with 2:33 remaining, the D.C. native knocked down back-to-back […]
Villanova Wildcats 17-5 (8-3) at Georgetown Hoyas 13-10 (5-7) Where: Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.) When: Saturday, Feb. 7 at 12:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -3.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: TNT How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 32, Georgetown 94 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 28, Georgetown 82 Torvik: Villanova 31, Georgetown 81
Malachi Palmer played sparingly early during his first season at Villanova. Palmer transferred in from Maryland after Kevin Willard made the move to become head coach of the Wildcats. After a lull in the middle of the season, Palmer has been getting a bigger opportunity and has been making the most of it. Guard play […]
Villanova Wildcats 17-5 (8-3) at Georgetown Hoyas 13-10 (5-7) Where: Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.) When: Saturday, Feb. 7 at 12:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -3.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: TNT How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 32, Georgetown 94 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 28, Georgetown 82 Torvik: Villanova 31, Georgetown 81 About Georgetown: The […]
Kevin Willard is not wasting time with one of the top players in the Class of 2028. On Tuesday, five-star sophomore Mason Collins announced that he received an offer from Villanova. Collins was in attendance on Wednesday night as the Wildcats completed a season sweep against Seton Hall. Villanova is now Collins’ third official offer. […]
It was just three years but the era following Jay Wright’s retirement felt like an eternity. Now, Villanova is on its way back up under Kevin Willard and fans should be excited about this version of the Wildcats. VU Hoops is also excited to welcome new contributor Greg Patuto to the team to cover a […]
Behind an 11-2 run to end the half, Villanova (17-5) went into the locker room up by 15 and never looked back, dispatching Seton Hall by 12. Much like the first meeting, the Pirates turned the Wildcats over and made it uncomfortable late. Villanova turned it over 15 times on the night, with a total […]
Villanova Wildcats 16-5 (7-3) vs Seton Hall Pirates 16-6 (6-5) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -5.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Seton Hall 49 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 29, Seton Hall 50 Torvik: Villanova 32, Seton Hall 51
Villanova Wildcats 16-5 (7-3) vs Seton Hall Pirates 16-6 (6-5) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -5.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Seton Hall 49 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 29, Seton Hall 50 Torvik: Villanova 32, Seton Hall 51 […]
Villanova (16-5) took full advantage of the six days off, getting out to a 19-point lead in the first half and never looking back. The Friars cut the lead to as little as 8 on multiple occasions out of halftime, but were never able to get it closer than that. Leading Villanova in scoring were […]
Villanova Wildcats 15-5 (6-3) vs Providence Friars 9-12 (2-8) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -9.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FS1 How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 35, Providence 89 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 27, Providence 72 Torvik: Villanova 32, Providence 72 Chris Jeffrey is AVAILABLE […]
Villanova Wildcats 15-5 (6-3) vs Providence Friars 9-12 (2-8) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -9.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FS1 How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 35, Providence 89 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 27, Providence 72 Torvik: Villanova 32, Providence 72 On Providence: This is […]
With no game until Friday, I figured this would be another opportunity to assess the current landscape for our beloved Wildcats. Overall record: 15-5 Conference record: 6-3 (sole possession of third) NET Ranking: 34 KenPom Rating: 27 Bart Torvik: 31 Road/Neutral Record: 7-3 Strength of Schedule: 30 Current projected seeds in Bracketology: ESPN – 7 […]
Villanova Wildcats 15-4 (6-2) at #2 Connecticut Huskies 18-1 (8-0) Where: PeoplesBank Arena (Hartford, CT) When: Saturday, Jan. 24 at 12:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova +10.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FOX How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Connecticut 8 (Quad 1) KenPom: Villanova 24, Connecticut 11 Torvik: Villanova 34, Connecticut 4
Villanova Wildcats 15-4 (6-2) at #2 Connecticut Huskies 18-1 (8-0) Where: PeoplesBank Arena (Hartford, CT) When: Saturday, Jan. 24 at 12:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova +10.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FOX How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Connecticut 8 (Quad 1) KenPom: Villanova 24, Connecticut 11 Torvik: Villanova 34, Connecticut 4 About UConn: The […]
After a first half that would make a mason jealous, the Wildcats turned up the heat coming out of halftime on their way to a 66-51 victory. Villanova (15-4) came out of the break forcing three quick turnovers and going on a 10-0 run, extending the lead to 13 points in short order. Starting near […]
Villanova Wildcats 14-4 (5-2) vs Georgetown Hoyas 9-9 (1-6) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -8.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: NBC Sports Network & Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Georgetown 123 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 26, Georgetown 100 Torvik: Villanova 33, Georgetown 104