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Likely to see heightened role Hodge is primed for major minutes in the 2025-26 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Hodge came into Villanova ahead of the 2024-25 season, but he didn't appear in a game due to his eligibility waiver being denied. The 6-foot-8 freshman is now entering his first eligible collegiate season, and it looks like he'll be a huge part of the Wildcats' new team. Hodge could be used as a small-ball center for Villanova this upcoming campaign, and there's definitely a spot in the starting lineup if he performs well in the preseason.

JULY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining at VIllanova Hodge has announced his decision to return to Villanova for the 2025-26 season, Adam Zagoria of NJ.com reports.

Impact Hodge will stay with the Wildcats after exploring opportunities in the portal. The 6-foot-8 freshman, who did not appear with the team this past season due to NCAA eligibility issues, will look to take on a larger role with the program this upcoming season.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waiver denied by NCAA Hodge's eligibility waiver has been denied by the NCAA, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact After the NCAA left him hanging for Villanova's first two games of the season, Hodge finally has an answer - albeit not the one he wanted - in regards to his status for this season. Barring unforeseen developments, Hodge won't be eligible to play this year.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Villanova freshman forward Matthew Hodge ruled ineligible by NCAA; school has appealed PHILADELPHIA - Villanova freshman Matthew Hodge has been ruled academically ineligible by the NCAA, ...

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Remains ineligible Hodge (eligibility issue) remains out for Villanova's second game, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Somewhat unsurprisingly, the NCAA hasn't resolved Hodge's eligibility issue two games into the season. This figures to drag on well into the 2024-2025 campaign.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ineligible in opener Hodge (NCAA eligibility) Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports for Villanova's opener against Lafayette, Jon reports.

Impact Hodge is dealing with an eligibility issue, and it apparently hasn't resolved by the opener. The freshman forward is thus unable to play, and this is a saga that could drag on well into the season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for exhibition game Hodge is out for Villanova's exhibition game Sunday against Robert Morris, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Hodge is a 6-foot-8, 220-pound forward expected to begin his collegiate career during Villanova's 2024-25 season. But to debut, the freshman must be eligible, and his initial NCAA eligibility process is still pending. Villanova's team has no more exhibition games after Sunday, pushing his earliest return date to a Nov. 4 game against Lafayette.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE