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Villanova head coach Kevin Willard looking annoyed at a March Madness press conference

Villanova coach fires back amid backlash about him claiming he would ‘fire my staff’

Villanova head coach Kevin Willard may need to work on his joke delivery before next year’s NCAA Tournament. Willard ruffled some feathers when he seemed to throw the rest of his coaching staff under the bus as 8-seed Villanova found itself …

Kevin Willard pointing while coaching

Villanova coach drops blunt quote about possibly firing entire staff

The No. 8 seed Villanova Wildcats got off to a poor start in the NCAA Tournament. Less than 10 minutes into the game, Villanova was down by nine points as the No. 9 seed Utah State Aggies came out firing on Friday at Viejas Arena in San Diego, Calif. …

Kevin Willard pointing while coaching

Report: Kevin Willard leaving Maryland for Big East job

Maryland men’s basketball head coach Kevin Willard is reportedly expected to leave the team after just three seasons. Willard’s Terrapins were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament on Thursday in their Sweet 16 showdown against Florida at …

Kyle Neptune looking on during a game

Major Big East power fires its head coach

A leading Big East power is in the market for a new head basketball coach. The Villanova Wildcats announced Saturday that the school has fired coach Kyle Neptune after three seasons. In a statement, the university said it would conduct a national …

Jay Wright in a suit

Jay Wright reacts to his former Villanova stars teaming up on Knicks

Jay Wright isn’t on the New York Knicks coaching staff. But the former Villanova basketball head coach would probably be welcomed inside the Knicks’ locker room whenever he wants. On Tuesday, news broke that the Knicks acquired Mikal …

Stephen A Smith reports from the sideline

Humiliating clip of Stephen A. Smith resurfaces after Knicks-Nets trade

ESPN personality and known New York Knicks fan Stephen A. Smith sounded thrilled about his team’s latest trade acquisition. His 2016 self probably wouldn’t have been as ecstatic. On Tuesday, the Knicks and Nets agreed to a deal to send …

Josh Hart wearing a headband

Josh Hart thinks 76ers fans are being ‘idiotic’ over 1 thing

New York Knicks wing Josh Hart is a bit confused by how Philadelphia 76ers fans have reacted to one particular thing during their playoff series. Much has been made about the Knicks’ Villanova connection, with Hart, Jalen Brunson, and Donte …

Jay Wright in a suit

Jay Wright retires as Villanova head coach

Another high-profile college basketball coach is calling it quits. Villanova’s Jay Wright is retiring, the veteran coach announced on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/XT7HPRxE5n — Jay Wright (@CoachJayWright) April 21, 2022 Fordham coach Kyle …

Justin Moore on the floor

Extent of Villanova star Justin Moore’s leg injury revealed

Villanova guard Justin Moore suffered a leg injury near the end of his team win in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, and unfortunately it was as serious as it looked. Villanova revealed on Sunday that Moore suffered a torn Achilles. His season is …

Justin Moore on the floor

Justin Moore suffers serious leg injury at end of Villanova win

Justin Moore went down with a serious-looking leg injury at the end of Villanova’s win in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. The Wildcats beat the Houston Cougars 50-44 to win the South Region and advance to the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament. …

Villanova fans trip floor

Video: Villanova’s elevated court had students so fooled

Villanova’s odd court setup at Finneran Pavilion had students so fooled on Friday night. Villanova held its annual “Hoops Mania” basketball kickoff event for students on Friday. There were player introductions, and a short …

Kris Jenkins

2016 and 2018 Villanova title teams will face off virtually for charity

One of the few fun things that has come out of the ongoing sports shutdown is some of the video gaming that athletes are taking part in. It has allowed us to see a different side of some of these athletes, and also test their skills on the sticks. On …

10 college basketball teams off to surprising starts

The basketball season is still very young, with most teams playing five or fewer games so far. Right now, teams are jockeying for position like horses out of the starting gate before the first turn. The top teams are looking to keep pace with their …

10 early favorites to win the 2019 college basketball championship

The 2018 college basketball season is in the past, which means it’s not too early to look ahead to 2018-19. We have a pretty good idea of what recruiting classes will look like, and though some NBA decisions remain in the balance, we can make …

Villanova students petitioning for campus bridges to be named after Mikal Bridges

The Villanova community is picking an interesting way to ride out their championship high. On Tuesday, a day after the Wildcats won their second national title in three years with a 79-62 victory over Michigan, a petition surfaced on Change.org …

Jay Wright

Jay Wright indicates he has no intention of leaving Villanova

Jay Wright joined elite college basketball company when he won his second national championship in three years with Villanova, so naturally the rumors are already swirling about him potentially coaching at the next level. From the way it sounds, that …

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