BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Villanova’s hiring of Kevin Willard was a high-profile story in the college basketball landscape. Now, the fallout of that move is coming into effect as Villanova’s interim coach, Mike Nardi, is not expected to return as a member of its staff, sources tell ZAGSBLOG. Mike Nardi is not returning to the Villanova staff, per sources— Adam Zagoria … [Read more...] about Villanova coach Mike Nardi will not return to Villanova’s staff
Former Maryland commit Chris Jeffrey commits to Villanova
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ A former Maryland commit will follow head coach Kevin Willard to Villanova. Four-star prospect Chris Jeffrey will play for Villanova next season, he announced Sunday. The Brooklyn native is the only member of Villanova’s 2025 recruiting class. He is a top-60 prospect in his class. He originally committed to Maryland in the fall but has seemingly … [Read more...] about Former Maryland commit Chris Jeffrey commits to Villanova
Villanova secures biggest win of the Kyle Neptune era vs. UConn
By SAM LANCE In November, Villanova was 3-4 and looked to be in danger of missing the NCAA Tournament for a third-straight season under Kyle Neptune. But on Wednesday, the Wildcats grabbed a much-needed 68-66 win over UConn to move to 11-5 and 8-1 in their last nine games after struggling the first month of the season. This is the biggest win of the Neptune era and … [Read more...] about Villanova secures biggest win of the Kyle Neptune era vs. UConn
Four-star guard Dante Allen signs with Villanova
Dante Allen, a four-star guard in the class of 2025, has officially signed with Villanova, the school announced in a release Thursday. The 6-4 Allen rose to prominence at Riviera Prep in Miami the last two seasons before transferring to Montverde Academy for 2024-25. Last season he averaged 21.0 points, seven rebounds and three assists per game at Riviera Prep. He also … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Dante Allen signs with Villanova
Four-star guard Kayden Mingo commits to Penn State
By ADAM ZAGORIA Four-star guard Kayden Mingo of Long Island Lutheran (NY) and the PSA Cardinals is headed to the Big Ten. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound combo guard committed to Penn State over Wake Forest, he told ZAGSBLOG. “I will be taking my talents to Penn State because I feel like this is the best place for me to thrive and achieve my goals,” he told ZAGSBLOG. “I … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Kayden Mingo commits to Penn State