Jermaine Samuels
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 wins Big East title; McDermott coaches under fire

By Dan Gelston 6 hrs ago

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 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

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Latest: South Carolina coach Martin to miss game at LSU

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 11:37 AM EST

Villanova's Collin Gillespie, right, steal the ball away from Saint Joseph's Jack Forrest during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Mask Up! Robinson-Earl shines with broken nose for Villanova

By Dan Gelston Dec. 19, 2020 11:26 PM EST

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

Villanova guard Collin Gillispie, right, looks to pass against Texas defenders Matt Coleman, left and Jericho Sims, back, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Austin, Texas. Villanova won 68-64. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
No. 12 Villanova hands No. 17 Texas first loss 68-64

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 06, 2020 03:49 PM EST

Villanova's Eric Dixon shoots as Hartford's Michael Dunne, right, defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Moore scores 15, No. 12 Villanova routs Hartford 87-53

By Pat Eaton-Robb Dec. 01, 2020 07:03 PM EST

Boston College's Jay Heath pulls up for a basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Villanova Wildcats at Boston College Eagles 11/25/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 10:34 PM EST

Virginia's Jay Huff dunks as Towson's Charles Thompson defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Memphis Tigers 11/26/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 02:28 PM EST

FILE - Virginia head coach Tony Bennett directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Charlottesville, Va., in this Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, file photo. Virginia will begin the college basketball season at No. 4 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll released Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.(AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
No. 1 Zags: Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first time

By Dave Skretta Nov. 09, 2020 12:01 PM EST

Villanova's Saddiq Bey (41) drives against Seton Hall's Shavar Reynolds, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 14 Villanova edges No. 8 Hall; Big East up for grabs

By Tom Canavan Mar. 04, 2020 11:14 PM EST

Seton Hall's Sandro Mamukelashvili, center, looks to pass against Villanova's Jermaine Samuels, right, and Collin Gillespie, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Villanova Wildcats at Seton Hall Pirates 3/4/2020

Mar. 04, 2020 10:01 PM EST

Villanova forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) is pressured by Xavier forward Naji Marshall (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
No. 12 Villanova beats Xavier 64-55 for 4th straight win

By Joe Kay Feb. 22, 2020 04:41 PM EST