Villanova Wildcats
Villanova head coach Jay Wright, right, talks to Bryan Antoine during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in New York. Villanova won 79-59. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
No. 8 Villanova, minus Samuels, blows out St. John's 79-59

By Mike Fitzpatrick Jan. 28, 2020 08:45 PM EST

Villanova forward Saddiq Bey, left, controls the ball against Providence guard David Duke, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
No. 9 Villanova holds off Providence 64-60

By Jimmy Golen Jan. 25, 2020 03:22 PM EST

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie (2) takes a shot past Butler forward Jordan Tucker (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 9 Villanova rolls to 76-61 victory against no. 13 Butler

By Dan Gelston Jan. 21, 2020 09:16 PM EST

Villanova's Jermaine Samuels reacts to his basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Philadelphia. Villanova won 61-55. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
No. 14 Villanova rallies behind Samuels to beat UConn 61-55

By Dan Gelston Jan. 18, 2020 02:25 PM EST

DePaul's Jaylen Butz, left, tries to drive past Villanova's Saddiq Bey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
No. 14 Villanova survives scare, beats DePaul 79-75 in OT

By Dan Gelston Jan. 14, 2020 11:38 PM EST

Georgetown's Terrell Allen, left, goes up for a shot against Villanova's Jermaine Samuels during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Bey scores 33, leads No. 16 Villanova past Georgetown 80-66

By Dan Gelston Jan. 11, 2020 02:15 PM EST

Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) goes to the basket past Creighton's Marcus Zegarowski, left, and Christian Bishop (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Gillespie scores 24, leads No. 16 'Nova past Creighton 64-59

By Eric Olson Jan. 07, 2020 11:35 PM EST

Marquette's Markus Howard reacts after making a 3-pointer during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Howard leads Marquette to 71-60 win over No. 10 Villanova

By Keith Jenkins Jan. 04, 2020 06:00 PM EST

FILE - In this April 4, 2016, file photo, Villanova head coach Jay Wright directs his team during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against North Carolina, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Villanova's Jay Wright named AP coach of the decade

By John Marshall Jan. 03, 2020 01:16 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright shouts from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Villanova, Pa. Villanova won 68-62. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Big East deep and full of NCAA tournament contenders

By Jay Cohen Jan. 02, 2020 02:08 PM EST

FILE - In this April 2, 2012, file photo, Kentucky players celebrate at the end of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Kansas, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Kentucky's 2012 college hoops team voted best of decade

By John Marshall Jan. 01, 2020 02:38 PM EST

Xavier guard Paul Scruggs (1) tries to save the ball before falling out of bounds during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Gillespie leads No. 10 Nova past Xavier in Big East opener

By Aaron Bracy Dec. 30, 2019 08:48 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Ohio State won 74-49. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 2 Ohio State gets another test with No. 22 West Virginia

By Aaron Beard Dec. 24, 2019 02:19 AM EST

Villanova's Collin Gillespie, center, goes up for a shot between Kansas's Udoka Azubuike, left, and Marcus Garrett during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
No. 1 KU falls to No. 18 Villanova on Samuels' 3-pointer

By Dan Gelston Dec. 21, 2019 02:28 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright talks to his team during a timeout during the second half of the Never Forget Tribute Classic NCAA college basketball game against Delaware, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
No. 1 KU, No. 18 Villanova set to renew rivalry in Philly

By Dan Gelston Dec. 20, 2019 12:35 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright confers with guard Justin Moore (5) during the second half of the Never Forget Tribute Classic NCAA college basketball game against Delaware, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Samuels, No. 20 Villanova hold off Delaware 78-70

By Tom Canavan Dec. 14, 2019 04:39 PM EST

Saint Joseph's guard Cameron Brown (3) grabs a rebound away from Villanova forward Saddiq Bey and forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Philadelphia. Villanova won 78-66. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 23 Villanova holds off Saint Joseph's surge, wins 78-66

Dec. 07, 2019 05:42 PM EST

Pennsylvania's Jordan Dingle, left, grabs a loose ball next to Villanova's Saddiq Bey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Behind Bey, No. 23 Villanova holds off pesky Penn 80-69

By Dan Gelston Dec. 04, 2019 08:39 PM EST

Villanova's Justin Moore, left, tries to get a shot past La Salle's Saul Phiri during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Moore, No. 22 Villanova ride big first half past La Salle

Dec. 01, 2019 08:59 PM EST

Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) attempts to drive past the defense of Akron center Deng Riak (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Duke solidifies No. 1 in AP Top 25; Maryland rises to No. 5

By Dave Skretta Nov. 25, 2019 12:01 PM EST