Collin Gillespie

Villanova's Jermaine Samuels (23) drives to the basket against Providence's Ed Croswell (21), Noah Horchler (14) and David Duke (3) during an NCAA college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Saturday, March 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Late tip-in helps Providence hold off No. 10 Villanova 54-52

By Jimmy Golen 8 hrs ago

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie (2) moves around Creighton guard Marcus Zegarowski (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Villanova loses Gillespie to season-ending knee injury

Mar. 04, 2021 07:37 PM EST

Villanova wins Big East title; McDermott coaches under fire

By Dan Gelston Mar. 03, 2021 10:48 PM EST

Pac-12 - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Arizona Wildcats 3/4/2021

Mar. 03, 2021 09:42 PM EST

Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels (23) gos up for a rebound with Butler guard Myles Tate (12) and forward Bryce Nze (10) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Bulldogs show some bite in 73-61 win over No. 8 Villanova

By Michael Marot Feb. 28, 2021 02:20 PM EST

Villanova's Brandon Slater, left, goes up for a dunk past St. John's Julian Champagnie during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Gillespie, Daniels lead No. 8 Villanova past St John's 81-58

By Dan Gelston Feb. 23, 2021 10:36 PM EST

Connecticut's Isaiah Whaley, center, goes up for a shot between Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, left, and Cole Swider during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Gillespie, Robinson-Earl lead No. 10 Villanova past UConn

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 20, 2021 03:31 PM EST

Marquette's D.J. Carton, right, and Villanova's Caleb Daniels chase after a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Robinson-Earl leads No. 5 Villanova past Marquette 96-64

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 10, 2021 11:53 PM EST

Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) goes up for a shot against Georgetown's Jamari Sibley (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Samuels scores 32, leads No. 3 Villanova over Georgetown

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 07, 2021 05:45 PM EST

Villanova's Collin Gillespie, right, watches as St. John's Posh Alexander, left, drives after stealing the ball from him during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

St. John's shuts down No. 3 Villanova in 70-59 upset

By Mike Fitzpatrick Feb. 04, 2021 12:49 AM EST

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) drives against Seton Hall guards Shavar Reynolds (33) and Jared Rhoden during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

No. 3 Villanova rolls to 9th straight, handles Seton Hall

Jan. 30, 2021 07:11 PM EST

Seton Hall forward Sandro Mamukelashvili dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Villanova Wildcats at Seton Hall Pirates 1/30/2021

Jan. 30, 2021 04:28 PM EST

Seton Hall guard Shavar Reynolds (33) is fouled by Villanova forward Brandon Slater (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

No. 3 Villanova edges Seton Hall in return from 27-day break

By Dan Gelston Jan. 20, 2021 12:12 AM EST

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) makes a layup during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Seton Hall Pirates at Villanova Wildcats 1/19/2021

Jan. 19, 2021 09:50 PM EST

No. 5 Villanova blasts Marquette 85-68 for 6th straight win

Dec. 23, 2020 09:14 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Collin Gillespie’s accuracy and Villanova’s efficiency assured that the Wildcats wouldn’t join the list of Marquette’s highly-ranked victims. ...

Villanova's Jermaine Samuels, right, goes up for a shot against Saint Joseph's Rahmir Moore during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks at Villanova Wildcats 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 09:52 PM EST

Event worker Toby Miller stands outside the Finneran Pavilion during a winter storm before an NCAA college basketball game between Villanova and Butler, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Villanova coach Wright gets 600th win in victory over Butler

By Dan Gelston Dec. 16, 2020 09:35 PM EST

No. 9 Villanova beats Georgetown 76-63 in Big East opener

Dec. 11, 2020 09:11 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Villanova is set to unpack the bags and head home. The No. 9 Wildcats wrapped their longest road stretch to open a season...