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!
NOVA ROLLS OUT WILLARD TODAY, ASHLEY HOWARD STAYING, INKY SAYS
By Hank Allison Ashley Howard is the one assistant coach who will remain on the Villanova staff under new coach Kevin Willard, according to the Inky: The rest of Willard’s coaching staff will follow him from the University of Maryland. Joining Howard as assistant coaches are David Cox, who was the associate head coach under […] The post NOVA ROLLS OUT WILLARD TODAY, ASHLEY … [Read more...] about NOVA ROLLS OUT WILLARD TODAY, ASHLEY HOWARD STAYING, INKY SAYS
JASON KELCE AND JAY WRIGHT SNAG EMMY NOMINATIONS!
By Pete Gleason Former Villanova coach Jay Wright and Eagles legend Jason Kelce have been nominated for Sports Emmys in the Outstanding Personality/Emerging On-Air Talent category, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced today. Wright was recognized for his work as a college basketball analyst with TNT and CBS, while Kelce and Nick […] The post JASON … [Read more...] about JASON KELCE AND JAY WRIGHT SNAG EMMY NOMINATIONS!
KRIS JENKINS WON NOVA’S 2016 TITLE — NOW HE WANTS TO BE PAID!
By Mel Miller Former Villanova star Kris Jenkins, whose buzzer-beater helped the Wildcats to the 2016 NCAA Tournament title, is suing the NCAA and six major conferences for restricting athlete pay and his ability to monetize his name, image and likeness while he was in college. Jenkins’ antitrust complaint was filed last week in the […] The post KRIS JENKINS WON NOVA’S 2016 … [Read more...] about KRIS JENKINS WON NOVA’S 2016 TITLE — NOW HE WANTS TO BE PAID!
MALACHI PALMER FOLLOWING KEVIN WILLARD TO VILLANOVA!
By Hank Allison Villanova is starting to feel the effect of Kevin Willard coming to the Main Line from Maryland. The Terrapins are losing combo guard Malachi Palmer to ‘Nova, per college basketball insider Dushawn London of 247Sports Sunday. Maryland loses one of its top freshman prospects from the 2024 class in the process. The 6-6 Palmer […] The post MALACHI PALMER FOLLOWING … [Read more...] about MALACHI PALMER FOLLOWING KEVIN WILLARD TO VILLANOVA!