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Happy Friday Nova Nation! We finally have some real Villanova Basketball news as yesterday the schedules for the Wildcats and the rest of the Big East were released.
Fired up for the 100th season of Villanova Basketball !! pic.twitter.com/GqWPHcxwlF
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) September 5, 2019
There is so much to love about this seasons schedule. Marquee matchups, check. Nationally televised games? I count 7 of them. Saturday home games at Wells Fargo? FIVE more than last season. Seriously, well done to everyone who made this thing happen!
Of course, this brings up the question: What game are you most excited for? That’s our poll question to close out this week:
Poll
What one 2019-20 Villanova game are you most excited for?
This poll is closed
-
3%
Vs Army (Season Opener)
(17 votes) -
6%
At Ohio State (Gavitt Games)
(30 votes) -
2%
Vs Penn (Revenge Game)
(12 votes) -
2%
At St. Joe’s (Holy War)
(10 votes) -
70%
Vs Kansas (Big East/Big 12 Challenge)
(328 votes) -
6%
Vs UConn (Welcome Back)
(29 votes) -
0%
At St. John’s (MSG)
(4 votes) -
0%
Vs Marquette (Markus Howard in Philly)
(4 votes) -
5%
At Seton Hall (Could decide Big East)
(25 votes) -
1%
At Georgetown (Regular Season Finale)
(8 votes)
In other “news”, Villanova Football prepares for home opener, Josh Hart addresses critics, and the coach’s pick for the 2020 Champions. Enjoy!
Villanova Basketball
Villanova 2019-20 basketball schedule: Kansas’ visit one of 7 games at Wells Fargo Center | The Inquirer
The Wildcats will also play Connecticut at the Wells Fargo Center and travel to Ohio State.
Villanova joins the Army ... for 100th basketball opener | Sports | delcotimes.com
The schedule for the 100th season of Villanova men’s basketball is out and it includes some interesting nonconference matchups, seven games at the Wells Fargo Center and the Big 5
Villanova Basketball: Keys to success for the Wildcats in 2019-20
Villanova basketball is always one of the top teams in the nation. What will it take for the Wildcats to post a successful season and compete for the title?
NBA Wildcats
Advanced metrics show Mikal Bridges’ unique profile is only ascending | Bright Side Of The Sun
Bridges didn’t make an All-Rookie team, but the advanced metrics show he’s poised for a huge leap in Year 2.
Josh Hart Addresses His Viral Comment About The Lakers | The SPUN
Josh Hart has addressed his latest comments about the Lakers, which he made during a recent podcast interview.
Villanova Football
No. 23 Villanova Enters Home Opener Rested & Riding High | Flo Football
Our season-long coverage of CAA football continues this week with No. 23 Villanova, who will take on Patriot League foe Lehigh in the Wildcats' home opener.
CAA News & Notes: A Dominant Start To Non-Conference Play
Straight from the CAA news desk, here's what's on tap for Week 2 of the 2019 college football season.
No Need For Second Chance At First Impression For Nova's New-Look Offense | Flo Football
Villanova's new-look offense, led by running back Justin Covington, soared in the Wildcats' season-opening upset of then-No. 14 Colgate.
College Basketball
Candid Coaches: What team is going to win the 2020 NCAA Tournament championship? | CBSSports.com
Coaches are voting for experience over incoming talent, and recent history suggests that's the smart way to do it
NCAA Basketball: Michigan State, Kentucky best backcourts for 2019-20 | Busting Brackets
Quality guard play are key for NCAA Basketball teams to having success. Which backcourts are going to be the best for the 2019-20 season?