Brandon Slater
Kansas' Mitch Lightfoot (44) battles Villanova's Eric Dixon for the rebound during the first half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Kansas cruises to 81-65 win over Villanova in Final Four

By Dave Skretta Apr. 02, 2022 08:17 PM EDT

Injured Villanova guard Justin Moore sits with head coach Jay Wright before a college basketball game against Kansas in the semifinal round of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Villanova's injured Moore gets warm welcome at Final Four

By Brett Martel Apr. 02, 2022 07:09 PM EDT

New Mexico State guard Teddy Allen (0) drives against Arkansas guard Au'Diese Toney during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA men's tournament Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Arizona Wildcats 3/21/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 08:56 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

Villanova's Chris Arcidiacono (4) passes the ball to Jermaine Samuels during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut in the semifinals of the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 11, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
No. 8 Villanova topples No. 20 UConn to make Big East final

By Dan Gelston Mar. 11, 2022 11:35 PM EST

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's Collin Gillespie, right, and Justin Moore, left, celebrate with Brandon Slater after the team's win over St. John's in an NCAA college basketball game during the Big East men's tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. Villanova won 66-65. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Slater clutch, No. 8 Villanova rallies past St. John's 66-65

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 10, 2022 09:38 PM EST

Connecticut's Jordan Hawkins, left, and R.J. Cole celebrate at the end of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Cole's drive, defense lift No. 21 UConn over No. 8 Villanova

By Pat Eaton-Robb Feb. 22, 2022 10:45 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 coach Jay Wright, left, argues with an official during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Marquette on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Lewis leads No. 24 Marquette past No. 12 Villanova 83-73

By Steve Megargee Feb. 03, 2022 12:29 AM 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 (5) is fouled by Creighton guard Trey Alexander (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Moore, Samuels lead No. 19 Villanova to rout of Creighton

By Aaron Bracy Jan. 05, 2022 11:05 PM EST

Villanova forward Brandon Slater (3) falls to the court in front of Seton Hall forward Tray Jackson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 22 Villanova edges short-handed No. 15 Seton Hall 73-67

By Tom Canavan Jan. 01, 2022 04:47 PM EST

Seton Hall guard Jamir Harris reacts after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Villanova Wildcats at Seton Hall Pirates 1/1/2022

Jan. 01, 2022 03:06 PM EST

Creighton junior Nathan Marquardt waits to lead the basketball team onto the court with the Blue Crew before playing against Villanova in an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Villanova Wildcats at Creighton Bluejays 12/17/2021

Dec. 17, 2021 07:56 PM EST

Saint Joseph's Erik Reynolds II, right, tries to get past Villanova's Collin Gillespie during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks at Villanova Wildcats 12/4/2021

Dec. 04, 2021 12:52 PM EST

Villanova's Caleb Daniels, right, goes up for a shot against Pennsylvania's Lucas Monroe during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
No. 6 Villanova tops Penn 71-56 at Palestra for Big 5 win

By Dan Gelston Dec. 01, 2021 09:05 PM EST