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Happy Tuesday Nova Nation! We’re entering the 100th season of Villanova Basketball, and the University is all in on the celebration. The first piece is the new centennial logo for this season and an awesome hype video:
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We are extremely excited and honored to celebrate 100 seasons of Villanova Basketball !! #NovaMBB100 pic.twitter.com/oGlJDiKnEl
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) July 29, 2019
The biggest part of the kick-off event was Villanova Basketball’s annual Summer Jam, a homecoming for Villanova Basketball players to return to campus and celebrate the program with their Villanova family. The event includes golf, dinners, and of course basketball. Here are some of the sights posted to Twitter from the event.
Great day on the course - thanks to all who came out to play this morning !! pic.twitter.com/tcimpxyfjQ
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) July 29, 2019
Thanks to @VillanovaGolf head coach James Wilkes for teaching our guys a few things today on the driving range !! pic.twitter.com/w38JhiXbMv
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) July 29, 2019
Summer Jam 2019 ➡️ ♂️ pic.twitter.com/0dY13VBhi6
— Villanova MBB (@NovaMBB) July 29, 2019
At VU Summer Jam catching up w/@mikal_bridges one of “Malvern’s best” and a @NovaMBB all timer. pic.twitter.com/kVSjeUTBkL
— Whitey Rigsby (@WRigsby14) July 29, 2019
Always one of the most special moments of the year – VU b-ball through the ages – we play for those who came before us ! #OnceAWildcatAlwaysAWildcat pic.twitter.com/c6yuWlA3Kg
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) July 29, 2019
Thanks to all @NovaMBB coaches and alums for giving up a day to keep the Villanova b-ball family strong ! pic.twitter.com/6k0ozWC3BO
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) July 30, 2019
But if you want to know what this program means to the players who have worn the blue & white, nothing sums it up better than this morning’s post from former player and current Director of Basketball Operations, Dwayne Anderson:
@Philb_5 Villanova Legend Saying What’s Good To Dash.
— Dwayne Anderson II (@waynethepres) July 30, 2019
Bruh - These Moments
Dash Will Forget But I Will Not For The Rest Of My Life
\\// = Special Place pic.twitter.com/iL6rKHWbJ9
It’s a great day to be a Wildcat!
In other “news”, Kyle Lowry gets a new agent, Paul Arizin’s plaque is on display, and a look at the biggest challenges for new coaches this season.
Villanova Basketball
Villanova to Celebrate 100th Season of Basketball in 2019-20 | Villanova University Athletics
Villanova Men's Basketball kicked off its centennial celebration this week ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.
Recruiting
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Villanova 2020 Schedule
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UConn has released the dates and opponents for the full-non-conference schedule
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Chris Holtmann has gotten the Buckeyes into the last two NCAA Tournaments and now brings in the Big Ten's best recruiting class. They are one of the biggest opponents on Villanova's non-conference schedule.
Big East
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How did all of Big East Basketball look when it comes to the 2019 recruiting classes? Here are some of the biggest takeaways this offseason.
NBA Wildcats
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33-year-old Toronto Raptors Point Guard Kyle Lowry is looking to safeguard his future with representation from Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports. Lowry was previously represented by Andy Miller of ASM Sports. Miller has since emerged as one of the main suspects in the FBI’s college basketball corruption investigation, making Lowry’s departure an expected one.
The Golden State Warriors roster is set for the 2019-20 season | Golden State Of Mind
With the re-signing of Damion Lee, Golden State’s roster is in place for the 2019-20 season. Eric Paschall and Omari Spellman both make the cut.
Villanova Football
Football recruiting: Coatesville’s dynamic duo Ricky Ortega and Dapree Bryant to continue partnership at Villanova | The Inquirer
“I’ll be glad when they graduate,” Downingtown West coach Mike Milano said. “They are so hard to defend."
Villanova Eyes Bounce Back Season With Injury Bug Behind It| Flo Football
Mark Ferrante is looking ahead to his third season at the helm of the Villanova football program, hoping that this time will be the charm.
Villanova Adjacent
Community Briefs: Sports Legends of Delco Museum displays basketball great Paul Arizin’s plaque | Lifestyle | delcotimes.com
RADNOR — The Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum has announced that Paul Arizin’s Hall of Fame plaque, which once hung in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Museum
Vote: Who is North Jersey's best girls basketball player of the 2010s? | northjersey.com
Samanha Wilkes averaged 14 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and three steals in earning North Jersey Player of the Year as a senior. The Fair Lawn resident scored 1,208 career points and played at Villanova.
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College Basketball
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With the coaching carousel finally at rest (we think), here's the toughest task for each of the 59 new Division I bosses.