Villanova Wildcats News

Matt Hodge - Progressing after surgery Hodge (knee) was seen shooting around during Villanova's Summer Jam, but head coach Kevin Willard still doesn't know if he'll be available for the season opener, Jeff Neiburg of Th...

Impact Hodge looks to be making some solid progressions, given that he's participating in summer practices. With that being said, Willard's hesitancy about an early-season return raises some questions. There should be a clearer idea of the returning starter's timeline in the coming months, especially with basketball activities ramping up further.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brady Muller - Transfers to Villanova Muller has transferred to Villanova, the program announced.

Impact Muller will join the Wildcats this upcoming season after spending his first three years at Bucknell. The 6-foot-4 guard appeared in 16 games off the bench last season, averaging 1.2 points across 4.7 minutes per game. He will look for a fresh start and add depth to Villanova's backcourt.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Abdou Samb - Committing to Villanova Samb has committed to Villanova for the 2026-27 season, according to PortalUpdates.

Impact The 6-foot-8 senior forward appeared in seven games for Towson, but he struggled to make an impact and averaged 0.9 points, 0.7 rebounds and 0.4 assists per contest. He's not expected to have a large role in the Villanova rotation, at least on paper.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Perkins - Recovering from surgery Perkins has begun recovery following arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Perkins underwent a procedure on his right shoulder and will spend time working through his recovery. The 6-foot-4 junior was a star for Villanova this past season, averaging 13.7 points and 5.4 rebounds per game across 33 contests. He is expected to return to basketball activities during the spring and summer.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Tyran Stokes Commits To Kansas, Ending Months Of Anticipation Around Recruitment

The No. 1 college basketball recruit, Tyran Stokes, committed to Kansas on Tuesday, choosing the Jayhawks over Kentucky.

APRIL 29 • FOX SPORTS

Tyran Stokes Commits To Kansas, Ending Months Of Anticipation Around Recruitment

2026 NBA Draft Declarations Tracker: Duke's Cameron Boozer Declares

Here are the notable college basketball players who have declared for the 2026 NBA Draft.

APRIL 24 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NBA Draft Declarations Tracker: Duke's Cameron Boozer Declares

Ranking the Best Landing Spots For Top Men's College Basketball Transfers

Here are the 20 best landings spots and fits for players in the NCAA transfer portal who have already committed to their new school.

APRIL 23 • FOX SPORTS

Ranking the Best Landing Spots For Top Men's College Basketball Transfers

Ranking the Top 20 Players in the Men's College Basketball Transfer Portal

The NCAA men's college basketball transfer portal is officially open. Here are the top 20 players who have entered.

APRIL 21 • FOX SPORTS

Ranking the Top 20 Players in the Men's College Basketball Transfer Portal

Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman will retire in August, ending a transformative era

The Big East says Commissioner Val Ackerman will retire at the end of August

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Darryl Simmons II - Leaving Bonnies, joining Villanova Simmons will transfer to Villanova, per Dushawn London of 247Sports.

Impact Simmons spent his junior year at St. Bonaventure after beginning his career at Gardner-Webb. The 5-foot-11 guard averaged 16.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists while starting 33 of 34 games. He also shot 42.5 percent from deep -- this is a big-time addition for the Wildcats.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Crawford - Committed to Villanova Crawford has committed to play for Villanova for the 2026-27 season, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Crawford will join the Wildcats following a single season with UIC. The 6-foot-3 sophomore averaged 14.1 points and 4.9 assists per game across 23 contests for the Flames this past season. The former BYU transfer will retain two years of eligibility with Villinova moving forward.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Fiegen - Transfers to Villanova Fiegen is transferring to Villanova, per Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress.com.

Impact Fiegen averaged 17.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists during the 2025 campaign with Cornell and is now set to join the Wildcats. He had spent the entirety of his collegiate career with Cornell before transferring and has one year of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Royal - Linking up with Villanova Royal has committed to Villanova for the 2026-27 season, according to Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Royal has committed to Villanova after spending the previous three years of his college career at Ohio State. He's coming off a 2025-26 season in which he averaged 13.7 points and 5.7 rebounds per game for the Buckeyes, so he should hold a sizable role in his new program as well.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kwame Evans Jr. - Picks new program Evans will transfer to Villanova, per Dushawn London of 247Sports.

Impact Evans is set to join the Wildcats after three seasons at Oregon. He's coming off a career year in 2025-26, starting all 30 games and averaging 13.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 blocks. The 6-foot-10 forward should immediately find a starting role in Villanova's frontcourt for his senior season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Villanova guard Bryce Lindsay drawing interest from Kentucky Wildcats continue aggressive search for backcourt depth amid roster turnover.

APRIL 12 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Matt Hodge - Returning to Villanova Hodge (knee) will return to Villanova in the 2026, the program announced.

Impact Hodge missed the final four games of Villanova's season after undergoing knee surgery, but the freshman big man will return to the Wildcats after a productive first year of college ball in which he started all 29 games for which he was available and averaged 9.2 points and 3.6 rebounds.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Perkins - Returning to Nova Perkins will return to Villanova for his senior season, per the team's official X.

Impact Perkins will run it back for his senior season after playing the last two seasons with the Wildcats. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 13.7 points and 5.4rebounds across 33 starts in the 2025-26 campaign.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says

North Carolina is working toward finalizing a deal with NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to take over the Tar Heels' basketball program

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty in national title game

There’s a dynasty brewing in college basketball

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

"I see grown men play" - Chris Webber shares why the Arizona Wildcats are by far the most dominant team in college basketball now Arizona is playing in the NCAA Final Four.

MARCH 30 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Illinois' defense, net efficiency of top seeds Michigan and Arizona stand out entering Final Four

Michigan and Arizona boast elite efficiency metrics as the two No. 1 seeds to reach the Final Four

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Purdue's experienced trio of seniors has the Boilermakers 1 win away from a home-state Final Four

Purdue stars Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer have played far more games together than any other current trio in college basketball

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

March Madness: Here's one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men's field

Florida isn’t around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Villanova coach bashes staff with viral joke during 2026 March Madness March Madness has featured some wild moments during the first two days of action, but Villanova coach Kevin Willard's wild joke during the R...

MARCH 21 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

2026 NCAA Basketball Tournament Highlights: UCLA Escapes, More

The 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament continues Friday, and we’re tracking every biggest moment from the Big Dance!

MARCH 21 • FOX SPORTS

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