Sticking around with Villanova Samuels announced Monday via his personal Twitter account that he will return to Villanova for a fifth season in 2021-22.

Impact In addition to Samuels, star guard Collin Gillespie also announced plans to stick around at Villanova, with their returns cementing the Wildcats as one of favorites for the Big East crown. As a senior this past season, Samuels averaged 12.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 29.4 minutes per contest.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in points in loss Samuels recorded 16 points (4-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), four rebounds and two assists through 30 minutes in the 62-51 loss to Baylor on Saturday.

Impact Samuels was phenomenal in the loss Saturday. The forward yet again led the team in points, but he saw a lack of production everywhere else on the court. Samuels typically gets close to a double-double every game and is fantastic in the paint, but he went quiet when it mattered most. His future is currently up in the air as to what he will want to do next.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Baylor defense too much for Villanova in flat 2nd half Villanova coach Jay Wright finally ran out of answers against top-seeded Baylor

MARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Close range: Baylor grinds to Elite 8 in 62-51 win ova 'Nova Top-seeded Baylor overcame some frigid outside shooting to move into the Elite Eight, getting 16 points from Adam Flagler in a 62-51 victory over Villanova and its versatile defens...

MARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michigan, Villanova push past key injuries in Sweet 16 run Villanova and Michigan have reached the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 despite major late-season injuries

MARCH 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Underdog 'Cats? Pick against Villanova at your own peril Las Vegas has No. 1 seed Baylor a healthy 6 1/2-point favorite to beat Villanova on Saturday in a regional semifinal game

MARCH 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Villanova hits 15 3s to knock off upstart North Texas 84-61 Jeremiah Robinson-Earl scored 18 points, Jermaine Samuels Jr. had 15 and Villanova knocked down 15 3-pointers, emphatically ending 13th-seeded North Texas’ bid for a second NCAA To...

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flirts with double-double in win Samuels finished with 15 points (5-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and four assists through 30 minutes in the 84-61 win over North Texas on Sunday.

Impact Samuels has been a key contributor for Villanova throughout the season. He has had times where he would drop form, but in key moments especially he would shine. He just missed out on his first double-double of the tournament and posted a 46 percent from the floor. He has struggled all season from the arc and it continued to show here. Nevertheless, Samuels will continue to be one of the main pieces for the Wildcats as they continue on in the tournament.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nova, N. Texas meet in Second Round A ticket to the Sweet 16 will get punched as North Texas and Villanova are set to square off

MARCH 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Depleted Villanova recovers form, beats Winthrop in NCAAs Villanova found a way to advance in the NCAA Tournament without Collin Gillespie

MARCH 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Q&A: Jermaine Samuels, Collin Gillespie on the Villanova standard, their journey and next year's team The two seniors have been leaders the last two seasons, after playing on the 2018 national title as freshmen.

MARCH 19 • THEATHLETIC.COM

New England players to watch in the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments - The Boston Globe Franklin's Jermaine Samuels (Villanova) and Wellesley’s Katie Benzan (Maryland) headline the list of New England players competing in March...

MARCH 18 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Nova, Winthrop meet in First Round Winthrop and Villanova are set to clash in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not NCAA Property: Players push for reform on social media Some of the top players at the March Madness tournament in Indiana are speaking out against the NCAA

MARCH 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Georgetown upsets Big East top seed Villanova 72-71 at MSG Dante Harris made two free throws with 4.7 seconds left to cap a perfect game from the line for Georgetown, and the Hoyas upset No. 14 Villanova 72-71 to reach the Big East Tournam...

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

20 points as Villanova falls Samuels had 20 points (7-17 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes in Thursday's 72-71 loss to Georgetown.

Impact Samuels seems to be the go-to offensive option with the Villanova backcourt a bit banged up, as Collin Gillespie (knee) won't be available for the rest of the season, and Justin Moore continues to play through an ankle injury. The crew will have plenty of time to get healthy before the NCAA Tournament after an early exit in the Big East Tournament that will likely hurt Villanova's final seed.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nova faces Georgetown in Big East quarters Georgetown is set to face Villanova in the quarterfinals of the Big East tournament

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late tip-in helps Providence hold off No. 10 Villanova 54-52 David Duke made a tiebreaking tip-in with 2.8 seconds left and Providence held on after blowing a 20-point lead to beat No. 10 Villanova 54-52

MARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Providence faces tough test vs No. 10 Nova No. 10 Villanova presents a tough challenge for Providence

MARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Villanova wins Big East title; McDermott coaches under fire Justin Moore scored 24 points and helped No. 10 Villanova capture the Big East title with a 72-60 win over No. 14 Creighton

MARCH 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ranked teams meet as No. 10 Nova hosts No. 14 Creighton Two ranked teams meet as No. 14 Creighton visits No. 10 Villanova in a Big East showdown

MARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Butler faces tough test vs No. 8 Nova No. 8 Villanova presents a tough challenge for Butler

FEBRUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gillespie, Daniels lead No. 8 Villanova past St John's 81-58 Caleb Daniels scored 17 points, and Collin Gillespie and Jermaine Samuels each had 14 to lead No. 8 Villanova to an 81-58 win over St. John’s

FEBRUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loses double-double in win Samuels posted 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in the 81-58 win against St. John's on Tuesday.

Impact Samuels was terrific once again in the win. The forward has been a solid producer all season and just missed out on a double-double. Samuels has seen a little drop off in the points category, but has continued to produce elsewhere to make up for it. He is very consistent and is worth the stream.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

No. 8 Nova looks for home win vs St. John's No. 8 Villanova looks for its fourth straight win over St. John's at Finneran Pavilion

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