Villanova Basketball big favorites against DePaul

Happy Tuesday Nova Nation! It’s Gameday again, as we now get basketball all the time!!! Seriously, best time of the year. In fact, from now until the end of the Big East Tournament, you won’t have to go more than 4 days without a Villanova Basketball game. Perfection.

Which brings us to tonight’s game against the DePaul Blue Demons. DePaul is now the only winless team in Big East Conference play, a disappointing start given that they came close to cracking the AP Top 25 after going 12-1 in non-conference play. Now they come into the Finn, already a tough place to play, and are currently -10.5 point underdogs.

For the past few games we’ve been focusing on the individuals, but today our gameday poll is going to be on the game as a whole. The Wildcats have been a tough one for Vegas to peg this year, going 7-7-1 against the spread this season. But I think Nova Nation can nail this one.

In other “news”, Jay Wright speaks to all the questions you have about this team, previews for tonight’s game, and Mark Jackson is named Vice President of Villanova University.

Villanova Men’s Basketball

Jay Wright weighs in on major Villanova storylines at season's midpoint | NBC Sports Philadelphia
A 1-on-1 with Villanova head coach Jay Wright regarding the team's outlook at the midpoint of the season.

Big East a beast again with four teams showcased in Top 25 | USA Today
The Big East is back in the spotlight with Butler moving to No. 5 in The Associated Press college basketball poll

Villanova vs DePaul

Despite 18 straight wins over DePaul, Villanova knows improved Blue Demons will be a problem | The Inquirer
The Blue Demons come to Finneran Pavilion with improved defensive numbers and a 12-4 record, and has given the Wildcats close games in their last two trips to the Main Line.

Davis: My picks against the spread for Duke-Clemson, Kansas-Oklahoma, VCU-Dayton and more | The Athletic
Seth Davis makes his picks for the best college basketball games on Tuesday night.

College Basketball Week 11 Midweek Preview | The Game Haus
College basketball middle of the week preview of games with descriptions on both teams and matchups as well as predictions

DePaul to Face Wildcats at Finn Tuesday Evening | Villanova University Athletics
Villanova hosts DePaul Tuesday at Finneran Pavilion.

Recruiting

Trey Patterson shows out at Empire Invitational, updates recruitment | Zagsblog
Trey Patterson and his Rutgers Prep teammates upset North Carolina-bound R.J. Davis and Archbishop Stepinac on Sunday at the Empire Invitational.

NBA Wildcats

Sixers' draft pick curse is still alive and wreaking havoc | NBC Sports Philadelphia
Just when it seemed the bad luck plaguing Sixers' draft picks was finally ending, a new case turns up — in an odd place. By Adam Hermann

Omari Spellman critical of Warriors after ‘no effort’ loss in Memphis | Warriors Wire
After starting his second game in Golden State, Omari Spellman had harsh criticism for not giving enough effort against the Grizzlies.

Kyle Lowry kisses son after being knocked into crowd (video) | TalkBasket.net
Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry managed to find a little father-son time during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 12.

CFP 2020: Pelicans' Josh Hart supports LSU, wears Burrow jersey | Daily Advertiser
Ahead of LSU facing Clemson in the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship, New Orleans Pelicans' Josh Hart wore a Joe Burrow jersey.

Mikal Bridges is the understated linchpin in the Suns rebuild | The Step Back
Mikal Bridges' numbers are underwhelming at first glance, but he's the linchpin behind the Phoenix Suns' recent success and their long-term goals.

Go-Go Roundup: January 13 | Washington Wizards
Capital City’s Phil Booth scored 32 points, shooting 8-12 (.667) from 3-point range, to lead three Go-Go players scoring at least 20 points.

Villanova Women’s Basketball

Philly Women’s College Basketball Week in Review and Awards | Philly College Sports
The Wildcats split the Big East weekend against the Bulldogs and Musketeers.

Maddy Siegrist Named BIG EAST Rookie of the Week | Villanova University Athletics
NEW YORK – For the seventh time this year, Villanova redshirt freshman Maddy Siegrist (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) has been named the Big East Rookie of the Week. In two

Villanova Athletics

Villanova University Names Director of Athletics Mark Jackson to Position of Vice President | Villanova University Athletics
VILLANOVA, Pa. – Villanova University President, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, today announced that Director of Athletics Mark Jackson has been named to the

Villanova Selected Second in BIG EAST Preseason Poll | Villanova University Athletics
New York, N.Y. – The BIG EAST Conference has announced the 2020 Preseason Coaches' Poll on Monday afternoon. For the second consecutive season, Villanova has been

Two More Wildcats Set to Join Volleyball Team in 2020 | Villanova University Athletics
Villanova, Pa. – Villanova volleyball has announced two more additions to the 2020 recruiting class. Incoming freshman Andrea Campos and Taryn Whittingham will join

College Basketball

Baylor is the new No. 1 in Andy Katz's Power 36 college basketball rankings | NCAA.com
Baylor's historic win at Kansas was part of the best week by a team this college basketball season and vaults the Bears into the top spot of Andy Katz's weekly Power 36 college basketball rankings.

The 15 things you need to know to get caught up on college basketball | CollegeBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
#6: Villanova is no longer the class of the Big East. Excuse me?

The biggest questions for the top conferences in college basketball | ESPN
Will Duke run away with the ACC? Can anyone separate themselves in the Big Ten? And can Florida bounce back in the SEC?

College Basketball Power Rankings: Baylor's impressive week bumps Zags from top spot | ESPN
Gonzaga didn't drop a game, but did drop to No. 2 this week, thanks to a pair of remarkable road wins by the Baylor Bears.