Kyle Ross-Imagn Images The Wildcats have two players represented on the preseason All-Big East teams and individual honors. Villanova has two players on the 2024-25 preseason All-Big East teams: Eric Dixon and newcomer Wooga Poplar. Dixon was voted onto the preseason All-Big East first team, while Poplar was selected for the third team. Dixon landed on the All-Big East … [Read more...] about Villanova basketball’s Dixon, Poplar earn 2024-25 preseason All-Big East honors
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NO. 5 NOVA’S DOORS BLOWN OFF AT MAINE
By Hank Allison Carter Peevy threw touchdowns to three different receivers, and Maine eased past ranked Villanova 35-7. Maine (4-3, 2-2 Coastal Athletic Association) used two interceptions, two fumble recoveries, seven sacks and the blocked field goal to take down Villanova (5-2, 2-1), which is ranked No. 5 team in the coaches’ poll. It marked […] The post NO. 5 NOVA’S DOORS … [Read more...] about NO. 5 NOVA’S DOORS BLOWN OFF AT MAINE
Four-star guard Dante Allen pledges to Villanova
By ADAM ZAGORIA Class of 2025 four-star guard Dante Allen is headed to Villanova. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound guard out of Montverde Academy (FL) and the Nightrydas Elite AAU program chose the Wildcats over Georgia, Notre Dame and Tennessee. “I’ll be taking my talents to Villanova because being there at the school being with the team and coaches, it felt like a place I … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Dante Allen pledges to Villanova
Four-star 2025 guard Dante Allen commits to Villanova
Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports The son of Villanova hall of famer Malik Allen is coming to the Main Line to carve out his own legacy. The Villanova Wildcats have secured their first commit for the Class of 2025, and there are some family ties. Dante Allen announced his verbal commitment on Wednesday, selecting the Wildcats over his other finalists, Georgia and … [Read more...] about Four-star 2025 guard Dante Allen commits to Villanova
Villanova’s Eric Dixon to serve one-game suspension during Wildcats’ season-opener
Brad Penner-Imagn Images The Wildcats’ standout big man will be out for Villanova’s game against Lafayette. Villanova’s standout big man Eric Dixon will serve a one-game NCAA suspension for impermissible participation in an event last spring. He will miss the Wildcats’ season-opener at home against Lafayette on Nov. 4. The suspension steps from Dixon’s participation in … [Read more...] about Villanova’s Eric Dixon to serve one-game suspension during Wildcats’ season-opener