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Kevin Willard was introduced to the public on Wednesday as Villanova’s newest head coach. Here is a recap... Kevin Willard knows that the pressure is already on at Villanova | Inquirer Villanova's president, the Rev.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Jay Wright Defends NIL and Transfer Portal After Sweet Sixteen Results

Jay Wright has been away from coaching NCAA basketball for three seasons. He said he left because he lost the prowess that he built into his reputation

College Basketball News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / March 21

5 things Gophers fans can learn from Niko Medved's March Madness win over Memphis

Top Gophers coaching candidate Niko Medved and Colorado State played Memphis in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, and they pulled off the classic 12-5 upset, winning 78-70.

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The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

The 'Mens basketball Consensus All-Americans since 2020' quiz

The 'AP Men's College Basketball Coach of the Year winners' quiz

The 'Mythical mascot' quiz

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The 25 greatest NCAA men's and women's tournament coaches

Here's a look at 25 of the best -- men and women -- whose NCAA Tournament coaching resumes standout above the rest. Listed in alphabetical order.

College Basketball News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / February 19

Could Indiana Pursue A Retired Coach? It’s Not A Well-Blazed Trail

Since the transfer portal and name, image, likeness have become a reality in college basketball, there’s been a fair share of coaches who have decided that they don’t want to be a part of it.

Knicks Star Backs Embattled College Coach

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson believes his embattled college coach is the Wildcat's meow. Brunson, of course, hails from Villanova University, whose Wildcats men's basketball program has been stuck in reverse since legendary head coach Jay Wright retired after a Final Four appearance in 2021-22.

Virginia, Villanova going in different directions after HC changes

BALTIMORE — If any team can empathize with Virginia basketball's current circumstances, it's Villanova. The Wildcats understand the shock of having their championship-winning head coach retire suddenly.

No. 11 Tennessee tops 100 points in blowout win over Austin Peay

A big first half helps No. 12 Baylor blast Tarleton State by 63 points

No. 22 St. John's holds off New Mexico in the battle of Pitinos

Colorado beats Harvard, moves to 4-0

Women’s top 25 Sunday roundup

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 6

Fans erupt after Villanova basketball’s stunning upset loss to Columbia

Elite programs like Villanova basketball schedule “buy games” against programs like Columbia early in the season to warm up against easy teams. However, it backfired for the Wildcats on Wednesday, as they lost 90-80 to the Lions in the season-opener at home.

College Basketball News / NBC Sports / November 1

Watch: Villanova's Kyle Neptune talks 'Nova Knicks,' relationship with Jay Wright | Big East on NBC Sports

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / October 18

Tony Bennett's retirement illustrates new age in college athletics

Tony Bennett's retirement illustrates new age of college athletics

When Virginia HC Andy Bennett knew that the college sports landscape had passed him by, he stepped into retirement.

Tony Bennett's legacy a case study in the madness of March

College basketball world reacts to Virginia HC Tony Bennett's abrupt retirement

Tony Bennett's stunning retirement comes at brutal time for Virginia

The 20 best Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball players of all time

The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz

Hall of Fame basketball coach Jay Wright shows support for Penn State football and James Franklin

James Franklin and the Penn State football coaching staff have had an eventful summer. Recruiting and preparing for the 2024 season which is right around the corner.

Would Jay Wright Coach Knicks, Villanova Proteges?

As New York Knicks games continue to resemble the campus of Villanova in the late-2010s, it feels like there's only one piece missing: head coach Jay Wright.

College Basketball News / New York Knicks on SI / June 28

Jay Wright: How Mikal Bridges Fits on 'Nova Knicks

Jay Wright believes the New York Knicks have found the right stuff with Mikal Bridges. Wright is among the many wowed by the Knicks' reported trade for Bridges, who reunites with fellow former Villanova Wildcats Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, and Josh Hart.

New York Knicks: Jay Wright Shares Mikal Bridges Admission After Blockbuster Trade

The Villanova Wildcats have become some sort of a New York Knicks factory, with the Eastern Conference franchise now boasting a number of former Villanova stars,.

And-Ones: France, Japan, FAs, Klutch, West, Wright

Ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, host nation France has announced that two players from its preliminary 19-man roster have been cut (Twitter link): former NBA guard Killian Hayes, who is currently an unrestricted free agent, and Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng.

College Basketball News / Hoops Wire / June 10

Jay Wright To Emerge As Candidate For Lakers Vacancy?

Former Villanova University coach Jay Wright could emerge as a candidate for the Los Angeles Lakers vacancy should UConn’s Dan Hurley turn down an offer from the team, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / June 10

Report: Jay Wright seen as ‘stealth candidate’ for Lakers job if Dan Hurley declines

If UConn head coach Dan Hurley does not choose to take the Los Angeles Lakers job, reports are that another former Big East basketball coach could be on LA’s radar.

Did Lakers Pursue Jay Wright For Head Coaching Vacancy?

In recent days, the Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching search has been focused on Dan Hurley, who has won back-to-back National Championships at UConn. Before Hurley emerged, the candidates in the Lakers’ search were a bit underwhelming.

College Basketball News / Hardwood Heroics / March 22, 2024

Kentucky Wildcats: Jay Wright Slaps John Calipari’s Team With Harsh Reality

People are still picking their jaws up from the floor after the stunning first-round 80-76 upset victory by the No. 14 Oakland Golden Grizzlies over the No.

College Basketball News / Bleacher Report / March 18, 2024

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Jay Wright: 'Nova Knicks' Have 'Great Shot' at NBA Finals

Jay Wright believes his former Villanova Wildcat proteges are up to scratch when it comes to hanging with the NBA's finest. This New York Knicks season

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25, 2024

Jay Wright rules himself out of contention for one coaching job

The rumors will not go away that former Villanova coach Jay Wright might return to coaching, but he insists he has no plans to do so — even with what he considers to be a solid job available.

The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz

Former Villanova coach Jay Wright to join CBS, Turner Sports as a broadcaster

Wright will be an in-studio analyst for the Final Four, while also calling regular-season games for CBS — presumably as the color commentator.

The 25 best college hoops programs from the 21st century

The 'Active NBA players from the 2018 NCAA Sweet Sixteen teams' quiz

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The best players in Villanova basketball history

Naturally, the Wildcats have produced some of the best players in college basketball history. Here is our list of 20 notable players to come out of Villanova — listed in chronological order.