Villanova Men's Basketball news

2008-09 BIG EAST Opponents Are Set

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:05:02 PST

On Wednesday afternoon the BIG EAST announced the breakdown of men's basketball opponents. Villanova will meet Marquette, Providence and Syracuse at home and on the road as part of its 18-game league slate.

Sutton Set To Join Wildcats

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:26:48 PST

Maurice Sutton enjoyed a stellar senior season at Largo High School in Maryland, helping lead his team to a state title. He has signed a letter of intent to attend Villanova this fall.

Taylor King Transfers to Villanova

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:44:16 PST

2007 McDonald's and Parade All-American Taylor King has joined the Villanova Men's Basketball team after spending his freshman season at Duke University. He will have three years of eligibility beginning in 2009.

`Running With the Wildcats' Set for April 26

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:43:23 PST

Villanova University and its student-athletes are teaming up to help benefit terminally ill children. Saturday, April 26, 2008 is the date for the second annual "Running with the Wildcats", a 5K campus run to raise funds and awareness for the "each one counts" Foundation.

Cunningham, Reynolds Lead Men's Basketball Award Winners

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:00:33 PST

Junior forward Dante Cunningham and sophomore guard Scottie Reynolds headline the list of Villanova Basketball award winners announced today. The two will be among those honored tonight at the 2007-08 Villanova Men's Basketball Banquet in King of Prussia, Pa.

Reynolds and Cunningham Honored by Philadelphia Big Five

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:17:01 PST

Scottie Reynolds was a first team All-Philadelphia Big Five selection and teammate Dante Cunningham was a second team choice in the annual awards announced on Wednesday by the Big Five. They will receive their awards at the annual Big Five banquet on April 21.

Grant Receives Release to Explore Transfer

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:44:40 PST

Malcolm Grant has received a release to pursue a transfer to another university, it was announced today. The 6-0 freshman appeared in 29 games for the Wildcats, drawing four starting assignments.

Villanova's Tournament Run Ends With Loss to Top-Seeded Kansas

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:15:49 PST

Brandon Rush scored 16 points, Russell Robinson had 15 and top-seeded Kansas defeated 12th-seeded Villanova 72-57 Friday night to earn a spot in the Midwest Regional final.

Men's Basketball Sweet Sixteen Game Notes

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:24:09 PST

No. 12 seed Villanova (22-12) faces No. 1 seed Kansas (33-3) in a Midwest Region semifinal on Friday at approximately 9:40 p.m. at Ford Field in Detroit.

Surgery on Drummond's Ankle is Successful

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:00:22 PST

Villanova sophomore center Casiem Drummond underwent successful surgery on Tuesday on his fractured right ankle. He sustained the injury in Sunday's 84-72 NCAA Tournament victory over Siena.

Drummond to have Surgery to Repair Fractured Ankle

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:22:45 PST

Villanova sophomore center Casiem Drummond will not play again in 2007-08 after suffering a fractured ankle in the Wildcats' second round NCAA Tournament game in Tampa.

Villanova Tops Siena, 84-72

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:45:12 PST

Scottie Reynolds scored 25 points, Corey Stokes added 20 and Villanova gave Upset City its first sense of normalcy with an 84-72 victory over Siena in the second round of the NCAA tournament Sunday.

Villanova Upends Fifth-Seeded Clemson, 75-69

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:41:36 PST

Scottie Reynolds scored 21 points Friday night and 12th-seeded Villanova rallied for a 75-69 upset of fifth-seeded Clemson in the NCAA tournament's Midwest Region.

Men's Basketball Game Notes for NCAA First Round Game against Clemson

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:48:54 PST

Villanova is making its fourth straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament and will play a first round game against Clemson on Friday at 9:50 p.m. in Tampa, Fla.

Dancing Again: Wildcats Earn At-Large Bid to NCAA Tournament; Face Clemson

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:28:36 PST

For the fourth straight season the Wildcat men's basketball team will get out their dancing shoes. Villanova (20-12) earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament and drew the No. 12 seed in the Midwest Region.

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