Villanova Basketball Recruiting 2016
Hunter visited 'Nova Tuesday
2016 F DeAndre Hunter (Philly Pride) will take an unofficial visit to Villanova today, source told @CBSSports.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) August 4, 2015
Hunter took an unofficial visit to Arkansas over the weekend, and will trip to Virginia tomorrow as well.
Painter cuts list to 7
2 power forwards in one class at Villanova? It might happen!
Painter gets an offer
Painter will cut his list to seven schools tonight.
Final Live Period Roundup
Jay Wright spent the weekend in Las Vegas.
Local wing lands offer
The Philly wing has seen his stock soar this summer.
Stevens cuts list to 8
No order... Temple Pitt Marquette Villanova PennState Indiana Maryland SMU
— LS (@LamarStevens11) July 24, 2015
Local class of 2016 wing Lamar Stevens from Roman Catholic (Pa.) is starting to hit the home stretch in his recruitment.
The 6'6" small forward is ranked #77 by 24/7, #70 by ESPN, and #90 by Scout.
Pritchard still an option?
Jay Wright, John Beilein, Bo Ryan watching Payton Pritchard. http://t.co/MBpZq5TvDe @Evan_Flood @247Wolverine
— Jerry Meyer (@jerrymeyer247) July 24, 2015
It would appear so, as Jay Wright is watching Payton Pritchard play in Las Vegas. Pritchard decommitted from Oklahoma in July, about 8 months after his original commitment to the Sooners over 'Nova, Wisconsin, Oregon and Gonzaga.
Wright scouting Gabriel again
Watching Wenyen Gabriel: Johnny Dawkins, Ed Cooley, Shaka Smart, Bill Self, Kevin Ollie, Jay Wright, Mark Fox, Bob Huggins & Mike Krzyzewski
— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) July 23, 2015
Jay Wright is in Las Vegas for the massive schedule of live period events this week. At this point, it's safe to say that Wenyen Gabriel has become a priority target in the 2016 class
2nd July Live Period Weekend Roundup
Rackin' up the miles!
'Nova offers Top 100 wing/forward
Another wing target for 2016!
New target: Wenyen Gabriel
Hard not to like this kid. Mike Brey, Jay Wright, Bruce Pearl & Johnny Dawkins here 4 him 2day @WenyenGabriel All we wanted was opportunity
— Adam Finkelstein (@AdamFinkelstein) July 17, 2015
Wilbraham & Monson Academy's (MA)Wenyen Gabriel, a 6'9" 195 pound 4-star forward, is currently ranked #77 in the 247 Composite and holds offers from UConn, Maryland, Virginia and Notre Dame amongs others.
'Nova backs off Alkins
Villanova is no longer recruiting @Iam_RawleAlkins , sources tell @SNYtv.
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) July 16, 2015
Jay Wright & Co. were one of the first high-majors to recruit and follow 6'4" guard Rawle Alkins, but have ended their persuit.
Alkins, a 2016 recruit, has continued his upward trajectory recently getting offers from Kentucky, Kansas, and North Carolina.
Jay Wright has also added transfer Eric Paschall from Fordham.
5 schools after Stevens the hardest
2016 forward Lamar Stevens said his top five is: Indiana, Marquette, Villanova, Pitt and Temple. #iubb
— Justin Albers (@Justin_Albers) July 16, 2015
The Indiana Scout.com site is reporting that Class of 2016 forward, Lamar Stevens (Haverford School) has Villanova along with Indiana, Marquette, Pitt, and Temple in his Top 5.
Stevens has since corrected this report, saying this is not his final five, just the five schools talking to him the most.
Peach Jam & UAA recruiting roundup
The recruiting plan became clearer over the weekend.
Spellman transfer for senior year
Villanova freshman Omari Spellman, who is out of Peach Jam w/ an ankle injury, has transferred to St. Thomas More & is taking classes.
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) July 11, 2015
6'8" big man Omari Spellman, Villanova's lone commit for the Class of 2016, will be heading to Connecticut to play his senior season at St. Thomas More. Spellman put in a very impressive performance last month at the NBAPA Top 100 Camp, but tweaked his ankle recently at the Peach Jam.
Spellman on crutches at Peach Jam
Villanova commit Omari Spellman's walking around on crutches at Peach Jam.
— Jeff Greer (@jeffgreer_cj) July 9, 2015
Per multiple reports, Omari Spellman picked up an ankle injury prior to the event and will not play at all this weekend.
Pritchard decommits from Sooners
The Top 100 rising senior had Villanova in his final five before committing in the fall.
Villanova offers 2016 shooting guard
The sniper has blown up on the AAU circuit this summer.
Highlights of Omari Spellman at NBPA Top 100
Get excited Villanova fans, but not too excited because Omari Spellman won't be a Wildcat until the 2016-17 season. Read More: Spellman impresses at NBAPA Top 100
Brunson & Spellman plan Championship on Twitter
@jbcrossover5 bro can't wait to play with you
— Omari Spellman (@Omarispellman) June 13, 2015
Get Excited 'Nova Nation!
2016 Recruiting rankings updated
Scout and ESPN release their newest rankings
New Brunson Mixtape!
Another Jalen Brunson mixtape has been released - is it October yet?
2016 Big Board Update
Who will Jay Wright bring in to compliment Omari Spellman?
Painter schedules 'Nova visit
Team Final's Dylan Painter (@dpaint4234) will visit Villanova on June 11th.
— Harrison Malkin (@HarrisonMalkin) May 11, 2015
6'10" Dylan Painter has picked up tons of interest since the beginning of April, including offers from Xavier and Penn State.
Taking (a) Wing with Eric Paschall
In light of yesterday's news, VUHoops went through new transfer Eric Paschall's stats from last year, and envisioned how he could help the team.
AAU Schedules & Open Thread
The AAU circuit is back in action this weekend - here is who the staff will be watching.
2016 forward will visit in May
2016 F Dylan Painter (@dpaint4234) tells @becb_sbn that he will visit Villanova in May.
— Harrison Malkin (@HarrisonMalkin) April 23, 2015
6'10" Dylan Painter has picked up tons of interest since the beginning of April, including offers from Xavier and Penn State.
A-10 ROY transferring to Villanova
The Fordham transfer will be eligible for the Wildcats at the start of the 2016-17 season.
Report: Paschall to 'Nova
The Atlantic-10 Rookie of the Year will sit out next season and be eligible to play in 2016. He will have 3 seasons of eligibility remaining.
Stevens visited 'Nova on Saturday
After a big weekend, he's got a lot more options for college.