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CBS poll shows Kevin Willard has the right blueprint for Villanova
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 (boooooooo) took the top spot with 17% of the vote, while the 2017-18 Villanova Wildcats finished fourth with 12%. For Nova Nation, it’s […]
Player Preview: Matt Hodge
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 amount of time. That resilience and commitment to Villanova basketball is going to be key, as his recovery and role for the upcoming season is crucial to the Wildcats’ […]
Key Villanova Opponent loses five-star to torn ACL
Per release, Michigan freshman Brandon McCoy will miss the 2026-27 season with a torn ACL. McCoy went down just 20 seconds into the Wolverines’ exhibition game against Mega Superbet (Belgrade, Serbia) this past Thursday and had to be carried off of the court. This is a major blow to Michigan, and one that could potentially […]
Get the best of VU Hoops on the new SB Nation app
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 offering fewer ads and the addition of the […]
Player Preview: Tyler Perkins
The 6’4” senior guard from Lorton, VA is going into his third season with Villanova, but it seems like he’s been here forever given the college landscape and the coaching turnover. It’s seemingly impossible to go back to the way things used to be under Jay Wright, but both Perkins and Matt Hodge are doing […]
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 […]
Villanova’s non-conference schedule revealed
Adam Zagoria of New York Times Sports and Forbes Spotts has announced the Wildcats’ out-of-conference games. The announcement reveals two exhibition games and two regular-season games that were unknown prior to this: As speculated, the Wildcats have finished out the schedule with two more “buy games” against Rider and Holy Cross. Some will be disappointed […]
“Around the Big East” Season Preview: Creighton Blue Jays
2025-26 Season Recap: Head Coach: Alan Huss, who takes over for the retiring Greg McDermott. Huss played at Creighton from 1997-2001, and after multiple coaching stops became an assistant under McDermott in 2017. In 2023, Huss took the head coaching position with High Point, leading the Panthers to the NCAA Tournament in 2025. After that […]
Villanova will host Fairleigh Dickinson on Dec. 9
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. A year ago, the Knights finished with an 11-21 record (8-10 in NEC play), which was good for sixth in the conference. Fairleigh Dickinson lost to Mercyhurst 70-61 in the quarterfinals […]
Former Villanova center commits to Oklahoma
Duke Brennan, Villanova’s double-double machine from a year ago, will not be returning to the Main Line in his fifth season. Brennan chose Oklahoma over Villanova, Oregon, Ole Miss and USC. While it would have been nice to see “Big Duke” back in the white and blue, it was unlikely to happen with the Luigi […]
The Top 10 Villanova Players In My Lifetime
If you are familiar with the VUHoops Mailbag that Matt and I did recently, you might be familiar with the answer to this question already. But, why not discuss it together? For those of you who are older than I am, let’s remember that this list begins around 2004. I am 31 years old and […]
Villanova to host Coppin State on Nov. 24
Per Coppin State’s official schedule release, the Eagles will be traveling to Villanova for a late-November clash. A year ago, Coppin State finished 7-24 (5-9 in MEAC play), which was good for sixth in an eight-team league. The Eagles were ineligible for the MEAC Tournament due to Academic Progress Rate penalties issued by the NCAA. […]
Villanova Schedules Exhibition Against Former Big East Foe
Villanova will take a trip back to a familiar place before the start of the 2026-27 season. The Wildcats have scheduled an exhibition against Rutgers on Oct. 11, announced by the Scarlet Knights on Friday. The scrimmage will take place at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, NJ, where Villanova had many battles when it was […]
Joel Embiid met with current (and future?) Villanova centers on campus
Philadelphia 76ers’ center Joel Embiid made an appearance at the Davis Center on Thursday, and Nico Onyekwere shared it on his Instagram. As you can see in the photo, Onyekwere is all of his listed 7’1” height. Onyekwere is from Nigeria, so it would make sense that he holds an even higher regard for Embiid, […]
Ranking 5 Best Landing Spots For Duke Brennan
Duke Brennan was a big part of Villanova last season as the Wildcats were able to return to the NCAA Tournament. The big man is now looking for a home for the upcoming season in his fifth year. Brennan has narrowed his list to five teams and they all bring different fits. Brennan averaged 12.4 […]
Villanova makes Duke Brennan’s top five
Per Duke Brennan’s agency, OG6 Sports Management, the former Villanova center has narrowed his list of potential landing spots to five teams: Ole Miss, USC, Oregon, Oklahoma and the aforementioned Villanova. Brennan would be an embarrassment of riches for the Wildcats, as Kwame Evans Jr. and Luigi Suigo are already on board to man the […]
Bart Torvik rankings have Villanova projected just outside the top-25
With the season only a couple of months away and rosters mostly solidified, preseason projections are starting to become more relevant. Bart Torvik, one of the more reputable sources, currently has Villanova at 26th overall. The Wildcats rank 17th in adjusted offensive efficiency, but on the defensive end are only coming in at 44th. The […]
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. Multiple additions were made including four starters while adding experience, depth, and size. The NCAAB AP Poll is still weeks and weeks […]
Duke Brennan Getting Interest From Multiple Teams For Fifth Year
Villanova has done a lot this offseason to rebuild its frontcourt in the transfer portal. Now, a familiar name has become available but is he no longer a fit for the Wildcats? Duke Brennan has received interest from many big-name programs for a fifth year of eligibility, according to his agent Earl Flaggs. Villanova is […]
Villanova QB Pat McQuaide Granted Another Of Eligibility
It has been quiet on the basketball front, but the offseason has been full of good news. The Wildcats received more good news over the weekend — this time on the gridiron. On Saturday, an Ohio judge granted Villanova quarterback Pat McQuaide another year of elibigility, meaning he will return for the 2026 season. Villanova […]
Kevin Willard interview with John Fanta
As part of the Big East Conference network, Villanova’s Kevin Willard sat down with John Fanta for a 30-minute interview. Lots of good stuff in here, including what he’s learned at Villanova thus far and his thoughts on the roster changes. Full interview below.
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. If this was discussed already, we will touch on it one more time. Despite this being a list of […]
Luigi Suigo Has Arrived At Villanova
Villanova held its annual Summer Jam practice on Monday. This gave fans a chance to see clips of the team and receive updates on important topics. The only thing missing was Luigi Suigo. He had not made it to campus yet but that changed quickly. On Tuesday, assistant coach Ricky Harris shared a picture with […]
Villanova will play at Pittsburgh on Nov. 17
In an official out-of-conference schedule announcement by Pittsburgh, it’s been confirmed that the Wildcats will travel to face the Panthers on Tuesday, Nov. 17. This is the return game of a home-and-home that was scheduled by Kevin Willard and co. a year ago. Villanova defeated Pittsburgh 79-61 on December 13th, which was the second-to-last game […]
Notes from Summer Jam
Thank you to both Dylan Johnson of the Villanovan and Jeff Neiburg of the Philadelphia Inquirer for the updates! Recap:
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