DAN GELSTON
Butler forward Bryce Nze (10) grabs a rebound away from Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 14 Villanova hits 12 3s in 82-42 romp over Butler

By Dan Gelston Jan. 16, 2022 02:04 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jay Wright heard hollering from the Villanova fans who lingered

Houston's Jamal Shead, right, dribbles past the defense of Temple's Jeremiah Williams during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
White, Shead help No. 12 Houston hold off Temple 66-61

By Dan Gelston Jan. 02, 2022 07:35 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ramon Walker Jr. was first buried on the depth chart and then

Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim (35) shoots over Villanova forward Brandon Slater during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 6 Villanova tops Syracuse 67-53 with Baylor on deck

By Dan Gelston Dec. 08, 2021 12:10 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay Wright spotted the fans in orange wigs and heard the dueling

Texas Tech coach Mark Adams gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Texas Tech, Shannon topples No. 13 Tennessee in OT

By Dan Gelston Dec. 07, 2021 09:43 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Texas Tech might want to petition to play in the Jimmy V Classic

Villanova's Caleb Daniels, right, goes up for a shot against Pennsylvania's Lucas Monroe during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
No. 6 Villanova tops Penn 71-56 at Palestra for Big 5 win

By Dan Gelston Dec. 01, 2021 09:05 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Collin Gillespie has played so long at Villanova that the

Villanova forward Trey Patterson (13) and guard Caleb Daniels (14) reach for a rebound over Howard guard Tai Bibbs (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 5 Villanova holds off hot-shooting Howard 100-81

By Dan Gelston Nov. 16, 2021 08:46 PM EST
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Jay Wright lowered his head and speed-walked to the

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) attempts a 3-point shot over Mount St. Mary's guard Deandre Thomas (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 4 Villanova routs Mount St. Mary's in opener, 91-51

By Dan Gelston Nov. 09, 2021 06:30 PM EST
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Jay Wright pulled a stat sheet over toward Collin

FILE - Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels (23) goes to the basket past Creighton forward Damien Jefferson (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Villanova, Pa., in this Wednesday, March 3, 2021, file photo. Villanova coach Jay Wright has yet another team good enough to win a national championship. They return fifth-year stalwarts Collin Gillespie and Jermaine Samuels because of the NCAA rule granting players an extra year of eligibility. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson, File)
Hall of Famer, Olympic coach Wright returns to loaded Nova

By Dan Gelston Oct. 22, 2021 08:26 AM EDT
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Jay Wright left for Japan on July 2 as a two-time

FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 file photo, Philadelphia University coach Herb Magee calls out plays from the bench during an NCAA college basketball game against Goldey-Beacom College in Philadelphia. Herb Magee turned 80 this week and there’s no quit in the Philadelphia college coach with more than 1,000 career wins. Magee had the year off because Thomas Jefferson did not play because of the pandemic. But he’s ready to get back to work for at least one more year on the bench. (AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)
1,000-game winner Magee not finished in Philly at 80

By Dan Gelston Jun. 23, 2021 02:47 AM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Herb Magee turned 80 this week — a bit of a modest number

Villanova's Caleb Daniels (14) is defended by North Texas' JJ Murray (11) during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Underdog 'Cats? Pick against Villanova at your own peril

By Dan Gelston Mar. 24, 2021 04:24 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The odds are against Villanova making a run to the Elite

FILE - Iona head coach Rick Pitino celebrates after Iona won an NCAA college basketball game against Fairfield during the finals of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament in Atlantic City, N.J., in this Saturday, March 13, 2021, file photo.Rick Pitino survived sex scandals and FBI investigations , won national championships , and when his coaching options seemingly dried up , he left for Greece. Somehow , the winding road of his career took him to Iona - and back in the NCAA Tournament. The last stop - he swears it’s true - of his career. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Pitino rises from ashes of scandal for rebirth at Iona

By Dan Gelston Mar. 18, 2021 06:11 PM EDT
Rick Pitino pioneered use of the 3-point shot in college, and he used the first

Hartford’s Austin Williams (20) and head coach John Gallagher embrace after beating UMass-Lowell in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the America East conference tournament, Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Hartford, Conn. (Kassi Jackson/Hartford Courant via AP)
Droughts over: Drexel, Rutgers lead charge back to NCAAs

By Dan Gelston Mar. 16, 2021 03:35 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The last time Drexel basketball made more than local

Iona head coach Rick Pitino, from left, Isaiah Ross and Dylan van Eyck pose with the trophy after winning an NCAA college basketball game against Fairfield during the finals of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament, Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Atlantic City, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Pitino back in the NCAA Tournament with MAAC champs Iona

By Dan Gelston Mar. 13, 2021 07:52 PM EST
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Rick Pitino ended an Iona team photo, a championship

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie (2) moves around Creighton guard Marcus Zegarowski (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Villanova wins Big East title; McDermott coaches under fire

By Dan Gelston Mar. 03, 2021 10:48 PM EST
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Creighton coach Greg McDermott said he made an “awful

Villanova's Brandon Slater, left, goes up for a dunk past St. John's Julian Champagnie during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Gillespie, Daniels lead No. 8 Villanova past St John's 81-58

By Dan Gelston Feb. 23, 2021 10:36 PM EST
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Caleb Daniels scored 17 points, and Collin Gillespie and

FILE - Temple head coach John Chaney reacts to a foul call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Durham, N.C., in this Jan. 8, 2005, file photo. John Chaney, one of the nation’s leading Black coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of Fame basketball career at Temple, has died. He was 89. His death was announced by the university Friday, Jan. 29, 2021.(AP Photo/Sara D. Davis, File)
John Chaney, commanding Temple basketball coach, dies at 89

By Dan Gelston Jan. 29, 2021 03:21 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — John Chaney’s raspy, booming voice drowned out the gym when

Seton Hall guard Shavar Reynolds (33) is fouled by Villanova forward Brandon Slater (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 3 Villanova edges Seton Hall in return from 27-day break

By Dan Gelston Jan. 20, 2021 12:12 AM EST
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Stuck in medical isolation, Villanova filled its schedule

FILE - Villanova head coach Jay Wright gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown in Washington, in this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo. Villanova coach Jay Wright was set to return to practice Tuesday following his bout with COVID-19. Those plans are on hold after two players tested positive Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, and the Wildcats were forced to postpone their next three games. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Villanova forced to postpone 3 games after positive tests

By Dan Gelston Jan. 04, 2021 02:03 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jay Wright’s plan to resume coaching No. 3 Villanova

Villanova's Collin Gillespie, right, steal the ball away from Saint Joseph's Jack Forrest during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Mask Up! Robinson-Earl shines with broken nose for Villanova

By Dan Gelston Dec. 19, 2020 11:26 PM EST
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Jeremiah Robinson-Earl got a fitting reminder from mom to

Event worker Toby Miller stands outside the Finneran Pavilion during a winter storm before an NCAA college basketball game between Villanova and Butler, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Villanova coach Wright gets 600th win in victory over Butler

By Dan Gelston Dec. 16, 2020 09:35 PM EST
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Jay Wright flashed the “V” toward empty bleachers and