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Happy Wednesday Nova Nation! Yesterday we got some exciting news about the latest commitment to Villanova Women’s Basketball.
Huge congratulations to Rival ‘20 @kylieswider on recent commitment to Villanova University ! 4 years in a Rivals uniform and representing every step of the way . So proud of you ! #RivalsWay @3Stripewbb @InsiderExposure pic.twitter.com/uWWRTJ929r
— Lady Rivals (@LadyRivals) July 16, 2019
Nova Nation, We have Another Swider Coming \V/ pic.twitter.com/pEuvUqVHlC
— Cole Swider (@coleswider21) July 16, 2019
Kylie Swider, the younger sister of men’s basketball’s Cole Swider, will join the women’s basketball team next season. The Swiders now join a proud tradition of siblings competing for the Wildcats. Welcome to the family Kylie!
In other “news”, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl tore it up overseas, Josh Hart wants to stay a “Beignet Boy”, and a great piece by CBS’s Matt Norlander on recruiting at Peach Jam. Enjoy!
Villanova Basketball
Nova Notebook: Robinson-Earl Reflects on Earning Gold at U19 World Cup | Villanova University Athletics
Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl played a key role as Team USA captured the gold medal at the U19 World Cup
Recruiting
First wave of local basketball offers out in 2021 | Inside MD Sports
It took longer than usual, but the first wave of Maryland offers to local players in the 2021 class went out today as Trevor Keels, Benny Williams and Julian Reese each
Florida Basketball July Recruiting Update | GatorCountry.com
Lynn Greer III, a point guard from Philadelphia, has schedule a visit to Florida in September. He’s a top-150 player according to most services and Villanova has been after him hard which I think tells you the caliber of player he is.
NBA Wildcats
Why the Golden State Warriors won the Omari Spellman Trade | Blue Man Hoop
The Golden State Warriors, at least in their eyes, won the Omari Spellman trade. But, it did cost them yet another draft pick and a young talent.
Pelicans news: Josh Hart told David Griffin not to flip him in another trade | Clutch Points
After being traded to the Pelicans from the Lakers, Josh Hart apparently told David Griffin not to trade him from New Orleans.
New Orleans Pelicans, David Griffin introduce Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and Derrick Favors | The Bird Writes
The newest acquisitions acquired via trades with the Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz said hello and much, much more!
College Basketball
'Lunch is for cowards': Inside the grind of a day recruiting at the Peach Jam alongside a mid-major coach | CBSSports.com
To understand how recruiting is for most, you have to experience the crush up close when every day is a struggle