Happy Thursday, 'Nova Nation! More basketball news means the season is getting closer and that is a good thing. The VUHoops staff has been hard at work (sort of) planning our basketball season preview, which will start on Monday next week.
Yes, roughly 7 weeks before the season starts. We're that excited.
And now, the "news."
Dual Threat: JMU, Villanova quarterbacks double trouble | Richmond Times-Dispatch
Watching James Madison quarterback Vad Lee on tape this week reminded Villanova coach Andy Talley of his own signal-caller, John Robertson.
2017 PG Trevon Duval likes Villanova's guard play | ZagsBlog
Don't you guys ever say Corey Fisher didn't leave a legacy here!
Villanova’s Jay Wright Meets With Rawle Alkins, Pitino Due in Soon | ZagsBlog.com
The stakes are getting higher.
Nova Notebook: Ochefu Eager to Take Another Step Forward | Villanova University Official Athletic Site
Daniel Ochefu moved smoothly into the Villanova Wildcats' starting lineup in 2013-14, earning co-Most Improved Player recognition from the BIG EAST. Now, he adds more responsibility as a team leader in his third season at VU.
Brayden Carr clinic again features star-studded lineup | myCentralJersey.com
Villanova coach Jay Wright on why the Brayden Carr clinic is a favorite for hoops coaches.
Suspended Texas guard Martez Walker arrested again | Yahoo Sports
The sophomore guard scored in double figures in four of the Longhorns' final five games last season. Not even a week after he was arrested for misdemeanor assault and barred from campus aside from class time, Texas guard Martez Walker did the one thing he could not afford to do if he has any hope of playing for the Longhorns this season.
Wisconsin Badgers sell out student tix in five minutes | ESPN
Early Wednesday, Kentucky fans proved their devotion to their favorite squad when they grabbed their tents and camped out for Big Blue Madness tickets
Jalen Rose believes Chris Webber should apologize for what happened at Michigan | CollegeBasketballTalk
Jalen Rose says that former teammates Chris Webber needs to apologize.