DAN GELSTON
Villanova's Mark Armstrong, left, tries to get a shot past UConn's Alex Karaban during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
No. 14 UConn readies for Big East Tourney with win over Nova

By Dan Gelston Mar. 04, 2023 09:57 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — UConn fans had some fun at the expense of Villanova as chants of

Temple's Damian Dunn (1) drives to the basket as Houston's Reggie Chaney (32) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Houston. Temple won 56-55. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
No. 3 Houston denies Temple 2nd upset; beats Owls 81-65

By Dan Gelston Feb. 05, 2023 08:24 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kelvin Sampson stepped on Temple's court and saw a rare packed

Former Villanova head coach Jay Wright watches warmups before an NCAA college basketball game between Villanova and Oklahoma, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Jay Wright at ease leaving Nova after 'fighting it' as coach

By Dan Gelston Dec. 06, 2022 03:27 PM EST
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Jay Wright settled in a booth at the restaurant across the

Villanova's Cam Whitmore, right, goes up for a shot against Oklahoma's Jacob Groves during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Whitmore sparks Villanova past Oklahoma in fantastic debut

By Dan Gelston Dec. 03, 2022 03:01 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cam Whitmore only touched a basketball a few times over seven

Temple's Damian Dunn, right, goes up for a shot against Villanova's Caleb Daniels during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Dunn's late free throws help Temple stun No. 16 Villanova

By Dan Gelston Nov. 11, 2022 09:50 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Khalif Battle got lost in a swarm of delirious Temple students

La Salle coach Fran Dunphy shouts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Villanova wins in 1st game without Wright; Neptune in charge

By Dan Gelston Nov. 07, 2022 08:45 PM EST
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Kyle Neptune did not get a chance to catch up with his Hall of

FILE - Villanova NCAA college basketball coach Kyle Neptune speaks with members of the media during a news conference in Villanova, Pa., April 22, 2022. Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright announced his surprise retirement after he won two national championships with the program. Neptune says he would be foolish not to try and emulate Wright in some way if he wants to keep the Wildcats a perennial national championship contender. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Villanova moves on from Wright with former assistant Neptune

By Dan Gelston Oct. 21, 2022 02:51 PM EDT
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Jay Wright famously mouthed “bang” after Kris Jenkins won the

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2010 file photo, Tears fall down the cheeks of Jayson Williams as he is sentenced to five years in prison, Tuesday Feb. 23, 201,0 at State Superior Court in Somerville, N.J. The teenage daughters of former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams have denounced St. John’s University for its decision to induct their father into the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame. Tryumph and Whizdom Williams both wrote open letters they sent Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, to The Associated Press, and also planned to send to St. John’s, that said the school should be ashamed for his induction into the class during Saturday’s homecoming weekend. (AP Photo/Matt Rainey, Pool, File)
Daughters of Jayson Williams denounce his St. John's HOF nod

By Dan Gelston Oct. 21, 2022 11:21 AM EDT
The daughters of former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams have denounced St. John’s

Villanova NCAA college basketball coach Kyle Neptune speaks with members of the media during a news conference in Villanova, Pa., Friday, April 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Neptune ready to keep Villanova elite as Wright's successor

By Dan Gelston Apr. 28, 2022 03:17 AM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jay Wright patted his chest in appreciation of the cheering crowd

Jay Wright smiles while speaking at a news conference about his resignation as NCAA college basketball coach at Villanova, in Villanova, Pa., Friday, April 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Wright cites lost 'edge' in surprise Villanova retirement

By Dan Gelston Apr. 22, 2022 12:44 PM EDT
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Jay Wright attended mass — as one does working at the only

FILE - Villanova coach Jay Wright celebrates after the NCAA men's college basketball tournament championship game against North Carolina, April 4, 2016, in Houston. Villanova won 77-74. Wright, who led the Wildcats to two national championships and four Final Fours, stunned college basketball with his resignation on Wednesday night, April 20, 2022. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Wright resigns as Villanova coach, Neptune takes over

By Dan Gelston Apr. 20, 2022 09:41 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jay Wright shocked college basketball Wednesday night with his

North Carolina's Caleb Love (2) cannot get a shot past St. Peter's KC Ndefo (11) and Fousseyni Drame (10) during the first half of a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament, Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Ouch! Bracket-busting Saint Peter's run ends in Elite Eight

By Dan Gelston Mar. 27, 2022 07:40 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saint Peter's coach Shaheen Holloway pulled his starters off the

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis speaks with members of the media during a news conference for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 26, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Davis navigates bumps to lead North Carolina to Elite Eight

By Dan Gelston Mar. 26, 2022 05:34 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hubert Davis read North Carolina a Bible verse to keep a team one

Saint Peter's Jaylen Murray, left, and Latrell Reid celebrate after Saint Peter's won a college basketball game against Purdue in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Elite Pete! Saint Peter's tops Purdue, makes 15 seed history

By Dan Gelston Mar. 25, 2022 09:36 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Doug Edert hopped on the press table and punched his fist in the

Saint Peter's Doug Edert speaks during a news conference for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Saint Peter's rides stunning Sweet 16 run behind Doug Edert

By Dan Gelston Mar. 24, 2022 04:24 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Doug Edert could use a few wet wipes to keep all his free chicken

Villanova head coach Jay Wright watches from the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Wright Way: Hall of Fame coach keeps Villanova in title hunt

By Dan Gelston Mar. 16, 2022 07:13 PM EDT
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Jay and Patty Wright held hands as they weaved their way around

Baylor head coach Scott Drew catches a ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Baylor is No. 1 seed in East as it opens title defense

By Dan Gelston Mar. 13, 2022 07:55 PM EDT
Baylor shook off an early loss in last season’s Big 12 Tournament to race to a

Villanova's Collin Gillespie celebrates with teammates while holding a sign after an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in the final of the Big East conference tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Champs again: Villanova tops Creighton to win Big East title

By Dan Gelston Mar. 12, 2022 08:47 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — While Collin Gillespie waited to twirl the souvenir net from atop a

Villanova's Chris Arcidiacono (4) passes the ball to Jermaine Samuels during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut in the semifinals of the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 11, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
No. 8 Villanova topples No. 20 UConn to make Big East final

By Dan Gelston Mar. 11, 2022 11:35 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Jermaine Samuels tossed up off-balance shots that fluttered through

Connecticut's Adama Sanogo passes the ball away from Seton Hall's Alexis Yetna during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big East conference tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Cole leads No. 20 UConn past Seton Hall to Big East semis

By Dan Gelston Mar. 11, 2022 12:03 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — UConn fans roared the loudest when Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun was