By Tommy Matthews The Knicks fired coach Tom Thibodeau. So, naturally there is speculation that former Villanova coach Jay Wright would replace him. No fucking way! True, he won two national championships in 22 years at Villanova and was widely seen as one of the best college coaches before he abruptly retired three years ago. […] The post JAY WRIGHT AS NEXT NOVA/KNICK COACH? … [Read more...] about JAY WRIGHT AS NEXT NOVA/KNICK COACH? NO FUCKING WAY!
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Five-star guard Qayden Samuels ranks fifth in EYBL scoring, updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY, KS — Class of 2026 five-star Qayden Samuels is a lefty who can fill up the scoring column. Maybe that’s why the 6-foot-5, 200-pound guard out of Bishop McNamara (MD) compares his game to Rutgers star and potential top-5 2025 NBA Draft pick Dylan Harper. “I feel like I watched his game a lot,” Samuels told ZAGSBLOG. “He’s a role model to … [Read more...] about Five-star guard Qayden Samuels ranks fifth in EYBL scoring, updates recruitment
Report: ‘Nova to play home & homes with Michigan, Wisconsin
New additions to the 2026 (and 2027) schedule is firming up as Jon Rothstein is reporting that Villanova is scheduling a home and homes with both Michigan and Wisconsin. NEWS: Villanova and Michigan are finalizing an agreement to begin a home-and-home series this season in Ann Arbor, according to multiple sources.Return game at Villanova during the 2026-27 … [Read more...] about Report: ‘Nova to play home & homes with Michigan, Wisconsin
Four-star 2026 prospect Adam Oumiddoch sets official visit, updates recruitment after productive live session
By ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA — Self-improvement is the name of the game for basketball’s top high school prospects over the summer, and it’s something that four-star class of 2026 prospect Adam Oumiddoch is taking very seriously. “Me personally, I just want to achieve everything I can honestly achieve,” Oumiddoch told ZAGSBLOG. “I just want to … [Read more...] about Four-star 2026 prospect Adam Oumiddoch sets official visit, updates recruitment after productive live session
NOVA’S KEVIN WILLARD ERA STARTS NOV 3 IN VEGAS AGAINST BYU!
By Hank Allison Villanova opens its 2025-26 season against Brigham Young as part of a doubleheader featuring Arizona and reigning national champion Florida on Nov. 3 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The quartet represents the matchups for the Hall of Fame Series put on by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the event […] The post NOVA’S KEVIN WILLARD ERA STARTS NOV 3 IN … [Read more...] about NOVA’S KEVIN WILLARD ERA STARTS NOV 3 IN VEGAS AGAINST BYU!