By Hank Allison This just dropped from The Athletic’s CJ Moore: Do you think Kevin Willard can bring Villanova back to the top of the Big East? National contender status? Yes, and we’ll see. I’m not quite willing to go there yet on the second one — at least at the level of consistency of […] The post NOVA’S WILLARD ANOTHER WRIGHT? NO, BUT HE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE! appeared first … [Read more...] about NOVA’S WILLARD ANOTHER WRIGHT? NO, BUT HE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE!
NEW POPE LEO XIV IS A NOVA GRAD — AND A BLESSING FOR RECRUITING!
By Mel Miller Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, a 69-year-old from Chicago, graduated from Villanova with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics in 1977. “As an Augustinian Catholic institution, we celebrate this significant day for our University community and the global Church. Villanova, built on the teachings of St. Augustine, has always […] The post NEW POPE … [Read more...] about NEW POPE LEO XIV IS A NOVA GRAD — AND A BLESSING FOR RECRUITING!
NOVA’S ERIC DIXON INVITED TO NBA COMBINE MAY 11-18!
By Sally Fahey The NBA announced (via Twitter) that 75 prospects have been invited to attend this year’s draft combine, which will take place in Chicago from May 11-18. In addition to those 75 players, a handful of standout players from the G League Elite Camp, which is also held in Chicago just before the […] The post NOVA’S ERIC DIXON INVITED TO NBA COMBINE MAY 11-18! … [Read more...] about NOVA’S ERIC DIXON INVITED TO NBA COMBINE MAY 11-18!
ACADEN LEWIS, TOP POINT GUARD IN USA, FOLLOWS WILLARD TO NOVA!
By Mel Miller ESPN is reporting that Acaden Lewis, the top available point guard in the 2025 class, has committed to Villanova. “The staff I ultimately had the most trust in was Nova,” Lewis told ESPN. “We built a relationship since my sophomore year, when I first transferred to Sidwell. Kevin Willard and his staff […] The post ACADEN LEWIS, TOP POINT GUARD IN USA, FOLLOWS … [Read more...] about ACADEN LEWIS, TOP POINT GUARD IN USA, FOLLOWS WILLARD TO NOVA!
WATCH NEW NOVA COACH KEVIN WILLARD’S INTRO TO PHILLY!
By Mel Miller New Villanova hoops coach Kevin Willard faced the press today after taking over for interim head coach Mike Nardi, who filled in for former head coach Kyle Neptune. “The simple message is, I’m gonna embrace the Villanova community and embrace the Villanova way,” Willard said. “I’m excited to join that community and […] The post WATCH NEW NOVA COACH KEVIN WILLARD’S … [Read more...] about WATCH NEW NOVA COACH KEVIN WILLARD’S INTRO TO PHILLY!