2013-14 Villanova Basketball Season
'Nova demolishes VCU in Legends Classic
Second-half run paces Villanova to blowout victory over #14 VCU.
Notebook: Villanova crashes Big East Media Day
News and notes from this week's Big East Media Day. The importance of Georgetown vs. Villanova, Daniel Ochefu learned Japanese and has improved his free throw shooting, Daryl Reynolds updates, Dylan Ennis, Josh Hart and more.
Big East Spelling Bee
Only two players won in the spelling bee...
VIDEO: Arch, Chef & Wright interviews
Video provided courtesy of 1495Sports.com
Hilliard believes he's the Big East's best
Villanova's senior guard has come off a summer of maturation and should be considered one of the country's top players. Well if he is, he thinks the Big East missed the message
Darrun Hilliard reacts to Player of the Year snub
Darrun Hilliard said he doesn't understand how he or JayVaughn Pinkston didn't get preseason POY. Mirrors everyone's anger.
— Tyler R. Tynes (@TylerRickyTynes) October 22, 2014
In his own mind at least, Hilliard still isn't getting enough respect.
Big East coaches think conference should get 5-6 NCAA bids
Lavin, Wright, Willard all saying Big East can and should get 5-6 teams in the NCAAs every year. Got 4 last year.
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) October 22, 2014
That seems aggressive, but I like it.
Jay Wright on CBS Sports Network's "We Need To Talk"
He talks Big East, recruiting wants, Final Four parties... and the man throws a GREAT Final Four party.
Mascots at Media Day
The mascots are here for #BEmediaday !! Time to get excited for the upcoming season! pic.twitter.com/6LUp0KiwtP
— BIG EAST MBB (@BIGEASTMBB) October 22, 2014
Apparently all of the Big East mascots traveled to NYC.
This stream has:
COMPLETE Big East Media Day Coverage
The Wildcats were picked to finish first in the conference, but was Darrun Hilliard snubbed by voters?
'Cats picked #1. JVP 1st Team, Hilliard snubbed
The preseason awards for the Big East Conference are in.
Preseason Roundtable: 2014-15 Expectations
Chris, Tyler, Brian and Ryan sit down and talk this upcoming season of Villanova basketball in another roundtable.
5 questions for the 2014 basketball season
Tyler Tynes examines five big questions for Villanova basketball with the team's first scheduled practice starting in a few hours
Hoops: Sales in, Fraser out
Another Villanova basketball alumnus has returned home to the Main Line.
Opponent Capsule: St. Joe's (PA)
We continue our exploration and introduction of Villanova's 2014-15 opponents. Up next, Big 5 rival the St. Joes Hawks.
Opponent Capsule: La Salle
We continue our exploration and introduction of Villanova's 2014-15 opponents. Up next, the La Salle Explorers, which opens Big 5 play.
Opponent Capsule: Oregon
First-round matchups will dictate whether the 'Cats and Ducks meeting on Day 2 of the Legends Classic.
Augustinian Army to see big changes this year
The end of the 2013-2014 basketball season came with calls for Augustinian Army reform, starting with better planning for chants and a larger student attendance. After some off-season planning, those changes will become a reality.
Villanova-Penn basketball date set
Big 5 games for @PennBasketball at Temple (11/25), and La Salle (12/30), home with Villanova (1/17) and Saint Joseph's (1/24) #FightOnPenn
— Penn Athletics (@pennathletics) September 2, 2014
Penn has confirmed that the two schools will meet on January 17th, which should provide a nice break in the Big East schedule. No time or TV has been announced, though the game will almost certainly be played at The Palestra, Penn's home arena.
Men's Basketball Roster finalized
Two freshmen and a walk-on senior are the additions from last year.
'Nova get Illini in Jimmy V; VCU in Legends
Villanova will participate in two of the high-profile made-for-ESPN college hoops events at the start of the 2014-15 season. This morning, the "bracket reveal" was made public.
Roundtable: Wrapping up 2013-14
Wrapping up the 2013-14 Villanova basketball season, the best way we know how: as a roundtable discussion.
Report Card: Jay Wright
How will you grade Villanova's head coach, Jay Wright, on his job this season?
Report Card: James Bell
Villanova's captain was on a mission to make some noise in his final season. Let's find out how he did!
Report Card: JayVaughn Pinkston
As a junior, Pinkston was able to take a big step forward in offense, but was he able to meet fan expectations?
Report Card: Darrun Hilliard
Darrun Hilliard broke out as a player in his sophomore season, raising expectations for him this fall. How did he do compared to your predictions?
Report Card: Ryan Arcidiacono
While taking a small dip in scoring, Archy's efficiency took a big step forward this season
Report Card: Daniel Ochefu
The Wildcats' main big man with seemingly limitless potential, Daniel Ochefu kept his fans salivating with flashes of brilliance over the course of the season.
Report Card: Tony Chennault
A solid veteran who did exactly what Villanova needed him to do.
Report Card: Dylan Ennis
A season of up and downs finished poorly for the Rice transfer. He'll need to improve over the summer.
Report Card: Josh Hart
The All-Big East Rookie selection looks to have a bright future.