By Hank Allison ESPN is reporting that Northwestern is close to hiring Villanova’s Mark Jackson for its AD opening, and a deal could come together in the “next 24 hours.” The Chicago Sun-Times named Jackson as one of three finalists for the job. The other two were current Pittsburgh AD Heather Lyke and Washington Commanders […] The post NOVA AD MARK JACKSON THISCLOSE TO LEAVING … [Read more...] about NOVA AD MARK JACKSON THISCLOSE TO LEAVING FOR NORTHWESTERN!
NOVA OPENS WITH LAFAYETTE NOV 4, THEN COLUMBIA BEFORE ST JOE!
By Jimmy Traub Villanova will open the season against Lafayette on Monday, Nov. 4. The Wildcats host Columbia and NJIT later that week before opening Philadelphia Big Five competition at Saint Joseph’s on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Villanova hosts Big Five foe Penn on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The first of two neutral site contests is set […] The post NOVA OPENS WITH LAFAYETTE NOV 4, THEN … [Read more...] about NOVA OPENS WITH LAFAYETTE NOV 4, THEN COLUMBIA BEFORE ST JOE!
NOVA FAN FAVE COLLIN GILLESPIE GETS A 2-WAY SHOT WITH SUNS!
By Jimmy Traub Collin Gillespie has agreed on a two-way deal with the Suns, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweets. Gillespie played for the Nuggets last season but didn’t receive a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent. The point guard appeared in 24 games with Denver last season but only averaged 9.4 minutes in those appearances. He also appeared […] The post NOVA … [Read more...] about NOVA FAN FAVE COLLIN GILLESPIE GETS A 2-WAY SHOT WITH SUNS!
NOVA LEGEND JAY WRIGHT REPORTEDLY LAKERS ‘STEALTH CANDIDATE’!
By Mike Bennett Dan Hurley will be staying at UConn after the Lakers “targeted” him for their head coaching job, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Monday. But veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein wrote on his Substack page, The Stein Line, that former Villanova head coach Jay Wright should be considered as a “stealth candidate” to host the […] The post NOVA LEGEND JAY WRIGHT … [Read more...] about NOVA LEGEND JAY WRIGHT REPORTEDLY LAKERS ‘STEALTH CANDIDATE’!
CATS DIXON STAYING: MORE MONEY IN NIL THAN UNDRAFTED IN NBA!
By Sally Hanson Eric Dixon’s Villanova career will last one more year. On Tuesday morning, Dixon withdrew from the NBA draft and returned to Villanova for his final year of eligibility. “I’m ready to handle some unfinished business with my Villanova basketball family,” Dixon wrote in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, and […] The post CATS DIXON STAYING: MORE MONEY IN … [Read more...] about CATS DIXON STAYING: MORE MONEY IN NIL THAN UNDRAFTED IN NBA!