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Knicks fans think fact that Pope Leo is a Villanova alum could mean end to NBA Championship drought
Some Knicks fans think the fact that Pope Leo is a Villanova alum — like the team’s stars Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal ...
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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson says it’s ‘real cool’ Pope Leo XIV is a Villanova alum
During the period surrounding Pope Leo’s earlier time on campus, the Wildcats men’s basketball team, then coached by Steve ...
Villanova Wildcats land ex-Kentucky star PG commit over St. John’s, others
New Villanova basketball coach Kevin Willard landed arguably his most important recruit in his early tenure by securing the ...
No One Is More Excited About Pope Leo XIV Than Villanova
The Augustinian-affiliated university has pulsed with nonstop celebration, including ‘pope punch’ and ringing bells, since an ...
Top-30 recruit Acaden Lewis, former Kentucky signee, commits to Villanova
Top-30 recruit and former Kentucky basketball signee Acaden Lewis has committed to Villanova and coach Kevin Willard, he told ESPN on Thursday ...
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Florida basketball finalizing agreement with Arizona Wildcats on 2025-26 season opener
The Florida Gators and Arizona Wildcats are finalizing an agreement to open up the 2025-26 men's basketball campaign against ...
Jay Wright saw greatness in Mike Nardi as player, coach at Villanova. What he brings to UConn.
Mike Nardi joins Dan Hurley's UConn men's basketball staff after 10 years at Villanova under Jay Wright and Kyle Neptune.
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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson says it’s ‘real cool’ Pope Leo XIV is a Villanova alum
the Wildcats men’s basketball team, then coached by Steve Lappas, made NCAA Tournament appearances in 1995, 1996 and 1997 but never made it past the second round. In 2025, Villanova stands alone ...