By SAM LANCE Kevin Willard is on the board with his second transfer portal commit since becoming the head coach of Villanova. Former Temple guard Zion Stanford will be transferring to the Wildcats, per Joe Tipton of On3. Stanford — the 6-foot-6, 205-pound guard from Philadelphia — will be returning home after two seasons at Temple. Last season, Stanford was a key piece … [Read more...] about Temple transfer guard Zion Stanford chooses Villanova
Class of 2026 prospect MJ Madison learns valuable lessons during junior season, updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE FISHERS, IN — Top-65 class of 2026 prospect MJ Madison had a year to remember playing with Long Island Lutheran this past high school season. Madison — the 6-foot-9, 215-pound four-star forward originally from Atlanta — moved away from home to suit up for the Crusaders. It was hard to be away from his family, but he was welcomed by a different one this … [Read more...] about Class of 2026 prospect MJ Madison learns valuable lessons during junior season, updates recruitment
Maryland transfer Rodney Rice will visit Villanova
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Villanova has their eyes on their next transfer portal target. Maryland transfer Rodney Rice is planning to visit Villanova starting on Friday, sources tell ZAGSBLOG. Rice posted on Instagram that he is down to six schools: Villanova, Auburn, Tennessee, Gonzaga, USC and a return to Maryland. Maryland transfer G Rodney Rice will visit @NovaMBB … [Read more...] about Maryland transfer Rodney Rice will visit Villanova
Villanova coach Mike Nardi will not return to Villanova’s staff
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