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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

Villanova head coach Jay Wright reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Joseph's, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
The Latest: ETSU men’s hoops pauses after positive test

By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2021 12:39 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Gonzaga remains atop Top 25, then Baylor; Villanova up to No. 3; No. 4 Texas has highest ranking since 2011

Jan. 04, 2021 12:04 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Gonzaga remains atop Top 25, then Baylor; Villanova up to No. 3; No. 4 Texas has highest ranking since 2011. ...

Clemson players celebrate following their 34-10 victory over Notre Dame at the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
The Latest: Pepperdine men's basketball on pause

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2020 07:08 PM EST

Minnesota's Marcus Carr (5) high-fives teammate Liam Robbins (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 81-56. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Big Ten grind highlights marquee matchups of ranked teams

By Dave Skretta Dec. 29, 2020 02:33 AM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Joseph's, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
The Latest: 'Nova pauses hoops, coach Wright tests positive

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 05:18 PM EST

No. 5 Villanova blasts Marquette 85-68 for 6th straight win

Dec. 23, 2020 09:14 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Collin Gillespie’s accuracy and Villanova’s efficiency assured that the Wildcats wouldn’t join the list of Marquette’s highly-ranked victims. ...

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's Jermaine Samuels, right, goes up for a shot against Saint Joseph's Rahmir Moore during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks at Villanova Wildcats 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 09:52 PM EST

Seton Hall guard Amari Wright (22) dribbles the ball against UConn during the first half of an NCAA basketball game on Tuesday, Dec.15, 2020, in South Orange, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
The Latest: 8 German players test positive at world juniors

By The Associated Press Dec. 18, 2020 05:25 PM EST

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's Collin Gillespie dribbles down the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
The Latest: Villanova-Virginia matchup at MSG canceled

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2020 05:56 PM EST

No. 9 Villanova beats Georgetown 76-63 in Big East opener

Dec. 11, 2020 09:11 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Villanova is set to unpack the bags and head home. The No. 9 Wildcats wrapped their longest road stretch to open a season...

Villanova guard Collin Gillispie, right, looks to pass against Texas defenders Matt Coleman, left and Jericho Sims, back, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Austin, Texas. Villanova won 68-64. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
No. 12 Villanova hands No. 17 Texas first loss 68-64

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 06, 2020 03:49 PM EST

Gonzaga's Drew Timme goes to the basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Gonzaga and Baylor to face off in rare top-2 meeting

By John Marshall Dec. 03, 2020 02:23 AM EST

Villanova coach Jay Wright talks to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Hartford, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Nova's Wright says bubble stay takes mental toll on players

By Pat Eaton-Robb Dec. 02, 2020 02:24 AM EST

Virginia guard Kody Stattmann (23) shoots next to St. Francis forward Mark Flagg (42) and guard Bryce Laskey (24) during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
College hoops back at MSG with Villanova-Virginia on Dec. 19

By Mike Fitzpatrick Dec. 02, 2020 02:07 AM EST

Villanova's Eric Dixon shoots as Hartford's Michael Dunne, right, defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Moore scores 15, No. 12 Villanova routs Hartford 87-53

By Pat Eaton-Robb Dec. 01, 2020 07:03 PM EST

Villanova's Caleb Daniels celebrates during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech on Saturday against Virginia Tech, Nov. 28, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Virginia Tech upsets No. 3 Villanova 81-73 in overtime

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 28, 2020 11:24 PM EST

Villanova coach Jay Wright talks with the team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Boston College, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Villanova's Wright says Bubbleville could work for Big East

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 27, 2020 05:24 PM EST