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
Villanova secures biggest win of the Kyle Neptune era vs. UConn
By SAM LANCE In November, Villanova was 3-4 and looked to be in danger of missing the NCAA Tournament for a third-straight season under Kyle Neptune. But on Wednesday, the Wildcats grabbed a much-needed 68-66 win over UConn to move to 11-5 and 8-1 in their last nine games after struggling the first month of the season. This is the biggest win of the Neptune era and … [Read more...] about Villanova secures biggest win of the Kyle Neptune era vs. UConn
Four-star guard Dante Allen signs with Villanova
Dante Allen, a four-star guard in the class of 2025, has officially signed with Villanova, the school announced in a release Thursday. The 6-4 Allen rose to prominence at Riviera Prep in Miami the last two seasons before transferring to Montverde Academy for 2024-25. Last season he averaged 21.0 points, seven rebounds and three assists per game at Riviera Prep. He also … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Dante Allen signs with Villanova