Bucks take sharpshooting Nova guard DiVincenzo
Donte DiVincenzo fills a critical need for a perimeter shooter in Milwaukee, where he should feel comfortable coming off the bench as a rookie.
2018 ScheduleAll times ET
2018 Schedule
36-4, 2nd in Big East
- 11/10W 75-60
- 11/14W 113-77
- 11/17W 104-57
- 11/22W 66-58
- 11/23W 85-76
- 11/24W 64-50
- 11/29W 90-62
- 12/2W 94-53
- 12/512W 88-72
- 12/10W 77-68
- 12/13W 87-67
- 12/22W 95-71
- 12/27W 103-85
- 12/30L 101-93
- 1/6W 100-90
- 1/1010W 89-65
- 1/13W 78-71
- 1/17W 88-56
- 1/20W 81-61
- 1/23W 89-69
- 1/28W 85-82
- 2/1W 98-78
- 2/4W 92-76
- 2/7L 79-75
- 2/10W 86-75
- 2/14L 76-71
- 2/174W 95-79
- 2/21W 93-62
- 2/24L 89-83
- 2/28W 69-68
- 3/3W 97-73
- 3/8W 94-70
- 3/9W 87-68
- 3/10W 76-66
- 3/1516W 87-61
- 3/179W 81-58
- 3/235W 90-78
- 3/253W 71-59
- 3/311W 95-79
- 4/23W 79-62
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Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
In Mikal Bridges, the 76ers get one of the darlings of the ESPN draft analytics model. It considered Bridges the most productive college basketball player in this class. And largely as a result of that, Bridges has the second-highest chance to become an all-star caliber player (15%), per the model.
Impact transfer boosts Kentucky to No. 1 in Way-Too-Early Top 25
Kentucky's late addition of Reid Travis forced us to adjust our 2018-19 rankings. There's no denying that the Stanford graduate transfer puts the Wildcats over the top.
Ohm Youngmisuk ESPN Staff Writer
Josh Hart would love to see the Lakers draft one of his Villanova guys on Thursday night. Hart, who was drafted 30th overall out of Villanova last year, will spend draft night with former Wildcats teammate Jalen Brunson in New Jersey but will be in constant contact with Mikal Bridges, Donte DiVincenzo and Omari Spellman throughout the night as well. "Obviously, I want one of them on my team, one of the four," said Hart, who along with LA Chargers defensive end Isaac Rochell hosted a free screening of "Uncle Drew" for 200 local youth from local nonprofits like Brotherhood Crusade, Boys and Girls Club Venice and The Right Way Foundation in Los Angeles. "I am very excited to see where those guys land."
Biggest offseason questions for college hoops' Way-Too-Early Top 25
Can Michigan State contend with a team built around Nick Ward? How will Mike Krzyzewski utilize Zion Williamson? Each Top 25 team has a pressing question to answer this summer.
Bridges learned value of patience at Villanova (2:43)
Wright and McGraw to receive Lapchick Award
Villanova's Jay Wright, Notre Dame's Muffet McGraw, and Solly Walker, the first African-American to play basketball at St. John's, are this year's recipients of the Joe Lapchick Character Award. The recipients will be honored at a luncheon in September.
KU holds at No. 1 while Nova tumbles in updated Way-Too-Early Top 25
The 2018-19 picture is coming into clear view after the NBA draft early-entry deadline. The Jayhawks hold firm at the top spot, while Nevada rose higher in the top 10.
Nova freshman Spellman staying in NBA draft
Villanova freshman forward Omari Spellman will remain in the NBA draft.
Nova hero DiVincenzo to remain in NBA draft
Villanova guard Donte DiVincenzo announced Tuesday he will sign with an agent and keep his name in the NBA draft.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Spoke with ESPN 60 Josh Green. He is on his way to Treviso, Italy for the NBA Global games. On the recruiting front, he mentioned Virginia, Villanova, Arizona, UNC, USC and Michigan as the programs that have been active in his recruitment. He is still open to other programs. Green came over from Australia, plays high school at IMG and travels with West Coast Elite in the offseason. ‬One of the best two way players in the class of 2019.
Nova's DiVincenzo will play at combine
Villanova sophomore Donte DiVincenzo plans on participating in 5-on-5 games at the NBA draft combine but isn't sure if he'll stay in June's draft.
Nova to host U-M in title game rematch in Nov.
The fourth annual Gavitt Tipoff Games will feature a rematch of the 2018 NCAA tournament final when Villanova hosts Michigan on Nov. 14.
Villanova lands Albany grad transfer Cremo
Highly regarded graduate transfer Joe Cremo of Albany will play for defending champion Villanova next season.
Duke, Kentucky lead the race to land top 2019 class
The battle over the top prospects in the 2019 class is heating up, as the Wildcats and Blue Devils try to fend off the likes of Kansas and North Carolina for the top players. But will reclassification reshape the recruiting landscape?
Scout's Take: SF Justin Moore picks Villanova
Villanova is off to a fast early start in the 2019 class with two four-stars now in the fold.
Villanova, Kentucky among teams playing waiting game over NBA draft decisions
For Villanova, the early entry deadline might determine whether or not the Wildcats can defend their national championship, whereas John Calipari is in a unique situation at Kentucky.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
6'11" Hunter Dickinson (DeMatha) is one of the top big men in the class of 2020. He brings a wealth of skill to score the ball along with impressive passing abilities. He tells ESPN, that he is receiving heavy interest from Notre Dame, Maryland, Wake Forest, Purdue, Penn State, Villanova, Providence and North Carolina. He currently sits inside the ESPN 25.
NBA draft departures shake up Way-Too-Early Top 25
The deadline for early entrants to declare for the NBA draft has passed, so it's time to re-evaluate the early top 25 for 2018-19. With so many players testing the waters yet not signing with an agent, it's more art than science.
Nova's DiVincenzo to declare for NBA draft
Villanova guard Donte DiVincenzo will declare for the NBA draft but won't hire an agent.
What college basketball can look forward to from the freshman class
The season is over and draft hopefuls have declared. But college basketball's incoming freshman class, headlined by Duke's top-ranked trio, could be pretty exciting.
The coaching carousel moves slower than you think
Jay Wright's titles at Villanova came after he survived a slow start with the Wildcats. He's not an exception anymore, with few coaches getting fired quickly if they don't win right away.
Jalen Brunson: A message to my Villanova family
The Wooden Award winner and two-time champion with the Wildcats announces his decision to move on to the NBA.
Nova's Brunson to enter NBA draft, hire agent
Junior guard Jalen Brunson, the consensus NCAA player of the year for the national champion Villanova Wildcats, will enter the 2018 NBA draft.
Nova All-American Bridges to enter NBA draft
All-American Mikal Bridges of Villanova told ESPN he will bypass his final year of eligibility and enter the NBA draft, where he's projected to be a lottery pick.
2017-18 Big East Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
| Villanova | 14-4 | 1 | 36-4 |
| Seton Hall | 10-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Creighton | 10-8 | 5 | 21-12 |
| Providence | 10-8 | 5 | 21-14 |
| Butler | 9-9 | 6 | 21-14 |
| Marquette | 9-9 | 6 | 21-14 |
| Georgetown | 5-13 | 10 | 15-15 |
| St. John'S | 4-14 | 11 | 16-17 |
| Depaul | 4-14 | 11 | 11-20 |
Top Performers 2017-18
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game86.61st
Rebounds Per Game35.9139th
Assists Per Game16.423rd
Points Allowed70.2114th
2018 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 2 | 1 |
2018 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jahvon Quinerly | PG | Signed | 90 |
| Cole Swider | PF | Signed | 89 |
| Brandon Slater | SF | Signed | 87 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 5 |
| Tournament Record | 58-36 |
| Championship Seasons | 1985, 2016 |
| Tournament Appearances | 37 |