By MATT WHITFIELD COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –– Mark Armstrong and Villanova missed the NCAA Tournament this past spring for the first time since 2012. But this offseason, coach Kyle Neptune and his staff reloaded via the transfer portal with the additions TJ Bamba (Washington State), Hakim Hart (Maryland) and Tyler Burton (Richmond). They are also bringing back a veteran … [Read more...] about Mark Armstrong says transfers will ‘elevate’ Villanova after down year
Villanova lands Richmond transfer Tyler Burton
By ADAM ZAGORIA In a huge move late in the portal cycle, Villanova has landed Richmond graduate transfer Tyler Burton following his visit on Saturday. “Villanova’s culture and history of success with players at my position felt like the right fit and right choice,” Burton told ZAGSBLOG. “I look forward to getting there and getting to work.” The 6-foot-7 senior forward … [Read more...] about Villanova lands Richmond transfer Tyler Burton
Top-40 junior George Washington III talks recruitment after high-scoring Peach Jam performance
By TOBIAS BASS George Washington III, the No. 37 overall prospect in the class of 2023, has made a name for himself as one of the best shot makers in his class. The 6-foot-2, 170-pound guard from Christian Academy of Louisville (KY) and the JL3 Elite AAU Program, finished with multiple games during Peach Jam in which he scored more than 20 points, impressing several of … [Read more...] about Top-40 junior George Washington III talks recruitment after high-scoring Peach Jam performance
Villanova bolsters roster with Kentucky transfer Lance Ware
By ADAM ZAGORIA After missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a decade, Villanova continued to bolster its roster Saturday with the addition of Kentucky transfer and New Jersey native Lance Ware. The news was first reported by Joe Tipton. The 6-foot-9 Camden native averaged 2.0 points and 2.0 rebounds last season at Kentucky but figures to play a bigger role … [Read more...] about Villanova bolsters roster with Kentucky transfer Lance Ware
Former UMKC standout RayQuawndis Mitchell commits to Penn State
By CHARLIE PARENT UMKC transfer RayQuawndis Mitchell has committed to Penn State, he announced Wednesday. The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 17.3 points on 34.5-percent shooting. “We are really excited to have RayQ in our family here at Penn State,” head coach Mike Rhoades said in a release. “He brings us experience and ability that is needed on the perimeter. RayQ fits our … [Read more...] about Former UMKC standout RayQuawndis Mitchell commits to Penn State