The Sun’s Arizin: Villanova News & Links for July 28th

TGIFriday. Am I right? Enjoy the links and have a great weekend!

Former Rockets GM Daryl Morey doesn’t get Cam Whitmore’s draft slide | Rockets Wire
Top 76ers executive Daryl Morey: “There was another prominent player who fell in this year’s draft that we were trying to move up for.”

Villanova’s Hausen Drills 48-Straight Threes in Steph Curry-Like Shooting Display | Sports Illustrated
Known for developing talented guards, Brendan Hausen's viral video of 48 consecutive three-pointers reveals perhaps Villanova's latest star on the Main Line.

South Orange native and Villanova basketball standout Mark Armstrong competes for Team USA at World Cup in Hungary | Essex News Daily
South Orange native Mark Armstrong, who completed a successful freshman season for the Villanova University men’s basketball team, was a member of the USA U-19 national team that competed in the FIBA under-19 basketball World Cup in Debrecen, Hungary, from June 24 to July 2.

2023-24 Big East Women’s Basketball Team Preview: Villanova Wildcats | Anonymous Eagle
What do the Wildcats look like in the post-Maddie Siegrist era?

The winningest DI men's college basketball programs from every state | NCAA.com
These are the winningest Division I men's college basketball program in every state, ranked by total number of wins and winning percentage.

Villanova Wildcats picked seventh in CAA preseason football poll | Inquirer
The Wildcats were picked No. 7 in Coastal Athletic Association preseason polls ahead of CAA football media day on Tuesday. It comes on the heels of a 4-4 conference finish last season (6-5 overall).

Louisville adds Charlotte, Villanova to 2026 football schedule | FBSchedules.com
The Villanova Football squad will be heading to Kentucky to play the Cardinals in 2026.

Ranking the Nine "Blue Blood" programs of all time | Go Joe Bruin
whether a certain college basketball program is a "blue blood" program but we are going to rank the nine most commonly considered blue blood programs.

Wali Jones, still a wonder and Overbrook, Villanova, Sixers legend, now on a West Philly mural too | Inquirer
Jones, long known for his community work, starred at Overbrook High, Villanova and for the 76ers.

Nova Notebook: Ware Welcomes New Wildcats' Journey | Villanova University
Kentucky transfer Lance Ware is enjoying Villanova's family atmosphere

South Orange native and Villanova basketball standout Mark Armstrong competes for Team USA at World Cup in Hungary | Essex News Daily
South Orange native Mark Armstrong, who completed a successful freshman season for the Villanova University men’s basketball team, was a member of the USA U-19 national team that competed in the FIBA under-19 basketball World Cup in Debrecen, Hungary, from June 24 to July 2.