Eric Dixon
The Villanova team poses after practice for the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 1, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Final Four sparks debate: What merits blueblood status?

By Dave Skretta Apr. 02, 2022 03:01 AM EDT

Kansas head coach Bill Self cuts down the net after a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament against Miami Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Chicago. Kansas won 76-50 to advance to the Final Four. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Villanova-Kansas renew high-stakes history at Final Four

By Dave Skretta Apr. 01, 2022 03:37 PM EDT

North Carolina's Justin McKoy goes up during practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Final Four teams heavily recruit talent in their backyards

By Dave Skretta Mar. 31, 2022 06:47 PM EDT

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell (32) shoots over Villanova's Chris Arcidiacono during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Villanova back to Sweet 16 after 71-61 win over Ohio State

By Will Graves Mar. 20, 2022 05:29 PM EDT

St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tulane Green Wave 3/21/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

UAB guard Michael Ertel (2) reacts with teammate Jordan Walker (10) after hitting a basket in overtime play during an NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee in the semifinal round of the Conference USA tournament in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Conference USA - Semifinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/12/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 06:42 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright shouts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence, Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Daniels helps No. 11 Villanova top No. 9 Providence 76-74

By Dan Gelston Mar. 01, 2022 08:55 PM EST

Georgetown forward Collin Holloway (23) is fouled by Villanova forward Eric Dixon (43) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Moore leads No. 10 Villanova to 74-66 win over Georgetown

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 19, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Seton Hall's Jared Rhoden, right, looks for an outlet as Villanova's Justin Moore (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Moore comes alive late, No. 15 Villanova edges Seton Hall

Kevin Cooney Feb. 12, 2022 03:51 PM EST

Seton Hall's Jared Rhoden, right, looks for an outlet as Villanova's Justin Moore (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Seton Hall Pirates at Villanova Wildcats 2/12/2022

Feb. 12, 2022 02:14 PM EST

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) competes against St. John's forward Aaron Wheeler, left, and guard Stef Smith for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in New York. Villanova won 75-69. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Moore scores 16 to help No. 15 Villanova hold off St John's

By Mike Fitzpatrick Feb. 08, 2022 11:40 PM EST

Villanova's Collin Gillespie, left, dribbles past the defense of Connecticut's Isaiah Whaley and Samson Johnson (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Dixon scores 24, No. 12 Villanova beats No. 17 UConn 85-74

By Dan Gelston Feb. 05, 2022 02:31 PM EST

Villanova guard Chris Arcidiacono, left, falls after being fouled by St. John's forward Aaron Wheeler (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 14 Villanova uses early 3s to knock off St. John's 73-62

By Dan Gelston Jan. 29, 2022 07:06 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright shouts from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against DePaul, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 14 Villanova beats DePaul for 22nd straight time, 67-43

By Dan Gelston Jan. 25, 2022 09:09 PM EST

Marquette forward Justin Lewis (10) is embraced by guard Darryl Morsell (32) after their team defeated Villanova 57-54 in an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Lewis' late 3 sends Marquette past No. 11 Villanova 57-54

By Dan Gelston Jan. 19, 2022 10:15 PM EST

Butler forward Bryce Nze (10) grabs a rebound away from Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 14 Villanova hits 12 3s in 82-42 romp over Butler

By Dan Gelston Jan. 16, 2022 02:04 PM EST

Xavier's Colby Jones (3) blocks a shot by Villanova's Jermaine Samuels (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
No. 14 Villanova holds off No. 17 Xavier, 64-60

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 12, 2022 09:11 PM EST

Villanova guard Justin Moore, left, shoots against DePaul guard Javon Freeman-Liberty during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Gillespie has 28, lifts No. 19 Villanova over DePaul 79-64

By Gavin Good Jan. 08, 2022 05:03 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright shouts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Moore, Daniels lead No. 23 Villanova past No. 18 Xavier

By Aaron Bracy Dec. 21, 2021 09:11 PM EST

Villanova's Jermaine Samuels (23) defends against Creighton's Alex O'Connell (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Creighton finishes strong, knocks off No. 9 Villanova 79-59

By Eric Olson Dec. 17, 2021 10:22 PM EST