"Jay's legacy at Villanova extends well beyond the numerous awards, accolades and championships. Well be providing updates as the next classes of Wildcats begin to take shape. Sir went on an unofficial visit to Villanova the weekend of the Oklahoma game. Get picks now. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. However, Andrew Slater, a notable figure in the college basketball recruiting scene, recently mentioned on Twitter than Nowell has an offer from Villanova and Nowell liked the tweet, so well have him on the radar. All Rights Reserved. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 3, 6:02AM. Rating: Unranked (247 Sports: NR| On3: NR )Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.High School: George SchoolAAU: NY RensHeight: 6-4Weight: 175Offer date: Jan. 7Status: Offered and took unofficial visitOther offers: Bryant, Delaware, Drexel, FGCU, Manhattan, St. Joes, Saint Peters, Siena, Towson, Xavier. 11:39 pm ET, Bubble Watch: Big 12 teams vying for right side of cut, Alabama vs. Texas A&M prediction, spread, live stream, Picks for Saturday's top college basketball games, Duke vs. North Carolina prediction, spread, live stream, Oregon vs. Stanford prediction, spread, live stream, Kentucky vs. Arkansas prediction, spread, live stream, Fordham's Neptune to succeed Wright at Villanova, Predictions for key top 25 games on Saturday, Big 12 teams vying for right side of cutline, Detroit-Mercy's Davis doesn't catch Maravich, Three ejected after punch in OVC Tournament game, Kansas wins 17th Big 12 title under Bill Self, Alabama overcomes huge deficit, rallies to top Auburn. George, Dwayne and Joey have all played integral roles on our staff, stated Wright. After the departure of Kyle Neptune, Villanova has made some long-expected promotions. The Philly based point guard was named to the Nike EYBL Peach Jam third team over the summer, averaging 11.8 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 2.7 APG, and 1.3 SPG. The point spread is more or less neutral, so fans should expect a close matchup. Women's head coach Denise Dillon speaks to the crowd. Check out the detailed 1986-87 Villanova Wildcats Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. He has already taken unofficial visits to Xavier and Wake Forest. Njoku, Cam "Over the past 21 seasons, I have had the opportunity to live out a professional dream as the head coach at Villanova," stated Wright. Dwayne Anderson, a former Villanova team captain during his playing career from 2005-09 who returned to his alma mater as Director of Basketball Operations in 2018, becomes an Assistant Coach, joining former teammate Mike Nardi in that role. Feel free to sit back and grab a drink because theres a lot to review. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | Jay taught us all the true meaning of "ATTITUDE," so, on behalf of everyone associated with Villanova Basketball, we would like to express our overwhelming "GRATITUDE" for everything he has done for Villanova." Villanova hires Kyle Neptune: Fordham coach, former Wildcats assistant Dillon can lay claim to coaching this years top two scorers in womens basketball. He helped Team USA seal its dominant run with a gold medal, winning it on his birthday. George is part of a great Villanova family and has been an important part of this program for 13 years, said Wright. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Anything that didnt have multiple sources confirming an offer or a visit are called out. Williams is from the same high school that produced Josh Hart, and hes another prospect that Neptune and Co. are in very early on. Like other recruits mentioned here, he likely wont go on any visits until after the high school season. For the information below, Ive done my best to check national recruiting websites (247 Sports, On3, Rivals) along with social media of players and media members. In that time, hes held every position we have, which gives him a deep understanding of all aspects of our program. 8:50 am ET, Bubble Watch: Big 12 teams vying for right side of cut, Alabama vs. Texas A&M prediction, spread, live stream, Picks for Saturday's top college basketball games, Duke vs. North Carolina prediction, spread, live stream, Oregon vs. Stanford prediction, spread, live stream, Kentucky vs. Arkansas prediction, spread, live stream, Predictions for key top 25 games on Saturday, Big 12 teams vying for right side of cutline, Detroit-Mercy's Davis doesn't catch Maravich, Three ejected after punch in OVC Tournament game, Kansas wins 17th Big 12 title under Bill Self, Alabama overcomes huge deficit, rallies to top Auburn, Feb 11, 2023 - Villanova 58 vs. Seton Hall 54, Feb 12, 2022 - Villanova 73 vs. Seton Hall 67, Jan 01, 2022 - Villanova 73 vs. Seton Hall 67, Jan 30, 2021 - Villanova 80 vs. Seton Hall 72, Jan 19, 2021 - Villanova 76 vs. Seton Hall 74, Mar 04, 2020 - Villanova 79 vs. Seton Hall 77, Feb 08, 2020 - Seton Hall 70 vs. Villanova 64, Mar 16, 2019 - Villanova 74 vs. Seton Hall 72, Mar 09, 2019 - Seton Hall 79 vs. Villanova 75, Jan 27, 2019 - Villanova 80 vs. Seton Hall 52, Feb 28, 2018 - Villanova 69 vs. Seton Hall 68, Feb 04, 2018 - Villanova 92 vs. Seton Hall 76, Mar 10, 2017 - Villanova 55 vs. Seton Hall 53, Feb 18, 2017 - Villanova 92 vs. Seton Hall 70, Jan 16, 2017 - Villanova 76 vs. Seton Hall 46, Mar 12, 2016 - Seton Hall 69 vs. Villanova 67, Jan 20, 2016 - Villanova 72 vs. Seton Hall 71, Jan 06, 2016 - Villanova 72 vs. Seton Hall 63. While Jalil took a few visits in the fall, I havent found anything on his commitment timeline or if he will be cutting down the school at all. Villanova coach Jay Wright announced a number of moves to his staff Friday, elevating George Halcovage to associate head coach and Dwayne Anderson from director of basketball operations to assistant coach. Rating: 4-star (247 Sports: 91 | on3: 65)Hometown: Tallahassee, Fla.High School: Crossroad AcademyAAU: Team BreakdownHeight: 6-8Weight: 185Offer date: Nov. 13Status: Offered and visitedOther offers: Alabama, Chicago State, DePaul, Detroit Mercy, Florida, Florida A&M, Florida State, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas State, Louisiana-Monroe, LSU, Missouri, N.C. State, Ole Miss, Robert Morris, Samford, St. Johns, UCF, Virginia Tech. Our 2021-22 coaching staff changes Congrats George, Dwayne and Joey! [January Update] The latest player to receive an offer from Nova, he got one of the largest jumps in On3s latest rankings jumping from No. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He elevated his game even higher in the playoffs, where he averaged 25.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists. Jay Wright resigns as Villanova coach, Kyle Neptune takes over Published: Apr. Some places list Bliss as a three-star prospect, but thats not listed in recruiting website player rankings. Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers.com reported that Bliss took an unofficial visit this past Saturday when the Cats took on Xavier and that coaches rave about him. Seton Hall basketball drops Senior Night heartbreaker to Villanova When asked . With player and coaches moving around so much in college basketball these days, itll be something to look out for. 43. Fordham coach Kyle Neptune has been named the next men's basketball coach at Villanova following Jay Wright's surprising retirement. Within Philly basketball circles, one could call Denise Dillon royalty. [1] [2] Playing career [ edit] Neptune attended Brooklyn Friends School, and was a member of the school's 2003 State Championship team, recording a school record in points with 1,650. Based on the coaching staffs activity with the current list of prospects Im guessing theyre trying to target a large class in 2024. Villanova midseason recruiting update for the Class of 2023 and 2024, Villanova Basketball 2022-23 game preview: No. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Maddy Siegrist and Keishana Washington rank No. Villanova Announces Coaching Staff Adjustments, Villanova Basketball 2022-23 game preview: No. Villanova's win lifted them to 15-14 while. [January Update] Abraham has picked up offers from Tennessee and Arizona State since receiving his Villanova offer. Anderson spent five seasons in State College before returning to his alma mater in 2018 as Director of Basketball Operations. The most recent Cats to suit up for Team Takeover? Villanova stays hot after a second straight Quad One win over Creighton on Saturday. The 1984-85 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team represented Villanova University. Washington, who hails from Ontario, Canada was recruited by Dillon before her departure from the school and the program in 2020. Its probably anyones guess of what kind of player, how old, etc theyll be targeting but look for activity in the spring and summer with this. George Halcovage (left) and Villanova head coach Jay Wright were out of their seats during a game in December against St. Joseph's. View Full Bio. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. View Full Bio. Williams came through in the clutch, delivering the game-winning buzzer-beater to lift Sidwell Friends to a DCSAA title. He held the positions of video coordinator and director of basketball operations before becoming an assistant coach in 2017. Since his time with the FIBA gold medal team, he shot further up the national recruiting scene, with the likes of Villanova, UNC and Kentucky offering him after returning home from Spain. A scouting report from last spring highlights Lathans physical traits, good footwork, and rebounding skills. The changes were made following the departure of associate head coach Kyle Neptune to Fordham as the Rams head coach. Kyle quickly stood out for his basketball knowledge, recruiting savvy and natural ability to connect with student-athletes and coaches.". The Wildcats end the regular season at the Wells Fargo Center against the Huskies. Then he spoke for Seton Hall's basketball program after Tuesday's 76-72 loss against Villanova in the home finale. I am excited to remain a part of Villanova and look forward to working with Father Peter, Mark and the rest of the leadership team. [January Update] Betheas recruitment has only gotten more crowded since the summer as hes picked up offers from Miami, Seton Hall, Syracuse, St. Johns, and Notre Dame. Neptune's second stint came with a bigger job title. In addition to being enshrined in the Big 5 Hall of Fame, she also is in Villanovas Hall and a member of the Delaware County Athletics Hall of Fame. 2) Player development is not linear and as a result, recruiting rankings are a fluid exercise. As a team captain his senior season in 2006-07, he averaged 9.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Jay Wright to Retire as Head Men's Basketball Coach and Transition to New Role at Villanova; Kyle Neptune Named Head Coach. Sam Papaconstantinou 1 and No. 21 in their national rankings and is quickly becoming one of Villanovas highest rated prospects. If anyone has other information regarding these players, please let me know and I can update my notes. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. The other avenue is monitoring any spring movement from recruits. ), NCAA Tournament: [Summer Update] N/A. . Kyle Neptune, who served on the Villanova coaching staff before accepting the head coaching position at Fordham University in 2021, is the new head men's basketball coach at Villanova. [January Update] I havent found any other details about Sommervilles recruitment with Villanova other than the offer last month. Other large programs such as Michigan State and USC are the latest to inquire about the talented 5-star wing. The team played its home games at Villanova Field House in Villanova, Pennsylvania, and was a member of the Big East Conference. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). In 2022, she was named Big East Coach of the Year, leading Villanova to an NCAA Tournament appearance last season. Neptune, a 2007 graduate of Lehigh University, was a member of the Villanova Basketball staff from 2008-10 and then returned as an assistant coach in 2013. 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Since his commitment, he has set a school record with a 40-point game in December, surpassing current NBA player Nickeil Alexander-Walker. In On3s most recent rankings, Allen had one of the largest jumps of 2024 prospects going from No. Williams hit the road in October completing official visits to Indiana and Michigan, while squeezing an unofficial visit to Villanova in between. O'Toole, Caleb How to watch Seton Hall vs. Villanova: NCAAB live stream info, TV NCAA Tournament: 41 Years (71-39), 7 Final Fours, 3 Championships NCAA Champion: 1985, 2016 and 2018 Dwayne brings high-level assistant coaching experience with him from his time at Penn State, where he did an outstanding job for Pat Chambers, stated Wright. may not always be accurate depending on the source. "Now, though, it's time for us to enter a new era of Villanova Basketball. Join our linker program. VILLANOVA, Pa. - William B. Finneran Endowed Head Men's Basketball Coach Jay Wright will be retiring from his position to begin a new chapter in his career at the University as Special Assistant to the President. : https://t.co/zSLK8wsHtc pic.twitter.com/rbNmd5eQ48. Now, she's preparing for another run at the NCAA Tournament as the coach of No. The school never missed an NCAA Tournament during that run and won two titles. Villanova's win lifted them to 15-14 while Seton Hall's loss dropped them down to 16-13. 2022-23 Men's Basketball Coaching Staff. Another promotion was earned by former Wildcats player Dwayne Anderson, now an assistant coach. Dwayne Anderson, a former Director of Basketball Operations, has been elevated to an Assistant Coach. Adding on-court coaching and recruiting to Dwaynes duties will make him even more valuable to our program. Seas. View Full Bio. VILLANOVA, Pa. William B. Finneran Endowed Head Men's Basketball Coach Jay Wright will be retiring from his position to begin a new chapter in his career at the University as Special Assistant to the President. 117 up to No. He was scheduled to make a commitment in December but has postponed the announcement. pic.twitter.com/Nf6n1B5Gcv. View Full Bio, Brendan Villanova's Jay Wright announces coaching staff changes - Inquirer.com The Pirates found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unfortunate 82-60 punch to the gut against the Xavier Musketeers this past Friday. Sorber is also able to stuff the stat sheet with block and steals, including a 24 point 17 rebound 10 block night in late December against Kings Fork (Va.). [Summer Update] Obviously, Nova loves recruiting the DMV, so lots of ties here. Just a few miles east, Drexels Keishana Washington is right there with Siegrist, averaging 27.1 points per game. Men's Basketball Coaching Staff. [Summer Update] Bethea is a local player that hails from the same high school that produced Collin Gillespie. Hausen, Mark Wright called an impromptu team meeting on Wednesday. Halcovage has been promoted by Wright to associate head coach. Anderson, who moves up to the coaching staff with Halcovage and former Villanova teammate Mike Nardi, was a captain on the 2008-09 NCAA Final Four team, and then played professional basketball in Europe.