Following up on Eugenes detailed report from the summer wed like to provide a pulse check on some of the existing recruits Villanova is pursuing, as well as seeing who has emerged in the last few months. Theres depth and talent in the running back room, but the hopes of avoiding drop off at the position lay outside of it. #. Gambling problem? Especially being in Villanovas backyard, hes one to keep an eye on. Houston, Alabama lead men's AP Top 25; Marquette climbing, Pitt in, NCAA Bubble Watch 2023: Much-needed wins for UNC, Arizona State, more, Rice sparks Boise State past No. There are four games left in Villanovas regular season, and the Wildcats are on track to miss the NCAA Tournament for this first time since 2012. Creighton climbed within 12 points midway through the second half on this tough and-1 finish by Arthur Kaluma. Villanova spoils Seton Hall's Senior Night in 76-72 win The Wildcats continue their hot-streak winning their sixth game in seven tries, thanks to Justin Moore's 23 points and near-perfect . 103 for On3. Take this clip for example, this is not just some open gym runs with your buddies, this is for the DCSAA Class AA State Title. Villanova coach Kyle Neptune checks the scoreboard during a second-half timeout against Delaware State on Monday. Its impossible to know the answer to that question right now, but its a pretty good time to look at how next year is shaping up with this season likely to be over in just a few weeks. Stay connected with BVM Sports: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram, {"rules": {"password": "required", "password_confirm": {"equalTo": "#registerPassword"}}}. Since Boogies scorching summer hes risen to the No.5 overall prospect in Class of 2024 and picked up offers from other programs like Louisville, Florida, Syracuse, and Alabama. 170, PG / 180, SF / Another newer development for the 2023 recruiting class, Parkers Villanova interest emerged on Halloween after sharing a tweet of Coach Dwayne Anderson paying him a visit. [Summer Update] Its been quite the last few months for Mohammed, who racked up a vast majority of his Division I offers throughout this stretch. [January Update] Abraham has picked up offers from Tennessee and Arizona State since receiving his Villanova offer. Villanova salutes Jay Wright, who doesnt miss coaching at all, Hard lessons for Cam Whitmore in what might be his lone season at Villanova. Moores decision will be the key, and will determine what the Wildcats (13-14) need to do to improve on where they are right now: sitting in late February staring at a March that ends early. Box Score. [January Update] Villanovas latest offer hails from Neptunes hometown of Brooklyn. On3 recruiting analyst Jamie Shaw says Dumont has good length and explosion., He is skilled in the open floor, with the ball in his hands, and can knock down open looks with his feet set, Shaw wrote. Parker has also recently earned a nomination for McDonalds All American selection. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). A quiet Wednesday night in mid-April got very loud in quite a hurry within the world of college basketball, as Villanova men's coach Jay Wright stunned the industry via word of his imminent . *The preseason and week 1 polls were the same.^Coaches did not release a week 2 poll. Big East Coast Bias, For Big East News and Commentary, Villanova Recruiting: Wildcats Offer Three Players in the Class of 2024. He is Villanovas best player, and will be the best player on next years team. FINAL: Sidwell 46 Wilson 45Caleb Williams for the win and the title!! Dumont, whose voicemail greets would-be callers with an automated message in French, said he didnt know much English before coming to the U.S., but he practiced by watching American films and television shows. Or will he start his professional career? pic.twitter.com/qTMSGIXU5s, Austin American-Statesman: Dylan Disu providing punch for Texas men down the stretch, Austin American-Statesman: Texas men need win at TCU to keep Big 12 basketball title hopes, Austin American-Statesman: Bohls: Texas wasnt championship-caliber, not on Monday night, anyway, Dallas Morning News: Texas key spring issues: QB Quinn Ewers must take passing game to the next level, 247Sports: Chris Del Contes expectations for live games after Longhorns move to SEC. How many text messages was he preparing to catch up on after practice? Williams may honestly be one of my favorite prospects from the class of 2024. Sommerville is one of Villanovas latest recruiting developments, earning an offer in December. Villanova 2023 Offers. 172 according to On3.com its time to take a quick look at the recruiting trail during this long layoff in-between games. [Summer Update] N/A. This development has caused a bit of . Commit After Jay Wrights departure and Neptunes arrival, only one player entered the transfer portal (Bryan Antoine, who, arguably, was going to enter the portal regardless) and nobody decommitted. Rating: Unranked (247 Sports: NR| On3: NR )Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.High School: George SchoolAAU: NY RensHeight: 6-4Weight: 175Offer date: Jan. 7Status: Offered and took unofficial visitOther offers: Bryant, Delaware, Drexel, FGCU, Manhattan, St. Joes, Saint Peters, Siena, Towson, Xavier. That means every mention of every player gets a little play. If he continues his upward trajectory, he should fit right in with Nova. 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Villanova basketball is struggling in 2023 and, so far, it hasn't been pretty but there is some life. Big night for Texas mens basketball as they take on the TCU Horned Frogs. [January Update] As one would expect, the recruiting battle for Fland has only grown more competitive. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Odds & lines subject to change. Another positive I take away from this recruiting class is that not all of these guys are ranked (yet). As soon as I stepped in the building I knew it was the right fit for me, Dumont said Tuesday night, hours after he verbally committed, signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Villanova, and became the first recruit of the Kyle Neptune era. Due to COVID-19 disruptions throughout NCAA sports in 202021, the NCAA announced that the 202021 season would not count against the athletic eligibility of any individual involved in an NCAA winter sport, including women's basketball. His silent statement towards a referee sparked a 15-5 closing run for the Hawkeyes to force overtime before the team pulled away to win 112-106. 235, PF / Collin Gillespie and Saddiq Bey were both 3-star recruits and now collect NBA checks. With Nova not even listed in the top 150 for Class of 2023 rankings No. Following up on Eugenes detailed report from the summer wed like to provide a pulse check on some of the existing recruits Villanova is pursuing, as well as seeing who has emerged in the last few months. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these, Jalen Hood-Schifino makes the difference as Indiana upsets No. That includes redshirt junior Eric Dixon, who is having his best season at Villanova (15.7 points, 6.7 rebounds per game). Dumont is the first commitment of Villanovas 2023 class and the first for Neptune in the post-Jay Wright era. The big fella, whose hometown is less than 20 miles from Villanova, exploded in the first half, knocking down shot after shot en route to 18 points. Gillespie has already given his seal of approval for the offer replying to a tweet online regarding Bethea calling him an absolute sniper. Jordann Dumont said he knew it right away. Nowell has had Villanova for a while, but nothing concrete had emerged during the summer. . An interesting note this is a similar path to Jeremiah Robinson-Earl did in his high school career, by completing his senior year at IMG. Or a one-year blip in Kyle Neptunes first season? An extremely underrated player, he is expected to jump in the recruiting rankings as the season progresses. For instance, 247 Sports had Cam Whitmore ranked as the 111th ranked recruit in June 2021. Rating: 4-star (247 Sports: 74 |On3: 137)Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.High School: Myers ParkAAU: Team CurryHeight: 6-6Weight: 200Offer date: July 26Status: Offered and unofficial VisitOther schools: Appalachian State, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Georgetown, Georgia, Georgia Tech, High Point, Michigan, N.C. State (Unofficial visit), Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Penn State (Official visit), Providence, Stanford (Official visit), UMass, USF, Virginia Tech (Unofficial visit), Xavier. Aside from his mamba mentality, Williams footwork and passing are other key areas of his game. Its NFL Draft SZN. READ MORE: What should Villanovas Justin Moore do? In Kyle Neptunes first summer at the helm, he wasted no time picking out the talent he had an eye for. For instance, Saddiq Bey was all set to go to NC State until a last minute decommitment in May and then being on enrolled at Villanova within two weeks. The Golden Eagles continued to pour it on as the first half winded down, carrying a commanding double-digit lead into the break, 49-28. Bryson attended Mount St. Joseph in Maryland but transferred to IMG Academy. Based on the coaching staffs activity with the current list of prospects Im guessing theyre trying to target a large class in 2024. Desmond Cambridge Jr. wasn't one of them, however. With a BVM Sports account, submitting content to appear on our website is easier to keep track of and share. DePaul matched the Huskies' energy throughout the first half, though, hitting an array of tough shots to keep things close. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Chattanooga, TN), Villanova Basketball & Sports (Non-Members), PF / Publisher @JoshNaso. Tuckers recruitment is still wide open based on his comments in December. For the second consecutive season, the success of Villanova will likely be tied to Justin Moore, who missed the first 20 games this season while recovering from surgery on his right Achilles tendon. Well be providing updates as the next classes of Wildcats begin to take shape. This is Villanovas only outstanding 2023 offer at the moment and would serve as a great pickup for Coach Kyle Neptune and staff. If we take a quick look at Villanovas most recent class their commitment timelines align with the Class of 2024. The other avenue is monitoring any spring movement from recruits. Villanova will definitely be losing fifth-year graduate students Caleb Daniels and Brandon Slater after this season. Allen has already taken official visits to Miami and Missouri, along with unofficial visits to Florida State and UCF. Dumont, who made his official visit to the campus this past weekend, was offered a scholarship earlier this month by Villanova. Coach Neptune is no stranger to the portal, as it helped him rebuild the Fordham roster last year. They won the game by one point. 43. Armstrong committed in April of his Junior Year, while Hausen and Whitmore committed in September and October of their senior year, respectively. Cool +24 others. The most recent recruiting development, Bliss is a fast-rising prospect who was not on Villanova fans radar over the summer. In On3s most recent rankings, Allen had one of the largest jumps of 2024 prospects going from No. Rating: 5-star (247 Sports: 12 | on3: 5 )Hometown: Harlem, N.Y.High School: Archbishop StepinacAAU: PSA CardinalsHeight: 6-3Weight: 175Offer date: Aug. 4Status: OfferedOther offers: Auburn, Bryant, UConn, Florida, Fordham, Georgetown, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky, LIU, LSU, Louisville, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, North Carolina (visited), Oklahoma, Oregon, Pitt, Providence, Rider, Siena, St. Bonaventure, St. Johns, Seton Hall, Syracuse, TCU, UCLA, Virginia Tech. The Wildcats, led by 3rd-year head coach Denise Dillon, play their home games at the Finneran Pavilion and are members of the Big East Conference . The definitive source for all Villanova news. [Summer Update] Bethea is a local player that hails from the same high school that produced Collin Gillespie. On3 had a quick update on Nowells recruitment a few weeks ago that listed Villanova as a team in contact. David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports. Above, is my favorite clip of all the highlights compiled from Mohammed. Hes been scoring at will this high school season with multiple games of nearly 30 points. But it was DePaul that grabbed momentum going into the fourth period, keyed by a strong finish inside by KeKe Rimmer. Other large programs such as Michigan State and USC are the latest to inquire about the talented 5-star wing. The Hoosiers pulled within two points early, but Purdue's Ethan Morton widened the gap once again with this 3-pointer. Villanova Basketball 2022-23 preview: Seton Hall Pirates, Moore, Villanova stun No. There could be other prospects who get offered, visit, and possibly commit but it seems slim given how few are still uncommitted. She put her shooting skill on display in the first quarter, cashing in for 10 points, to key UConn's early lead. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Jalen Terry answered with a much-needed strike, as DePaul went to work trying to attack Marquette's lead. 1-ranked prospect in the state of Maryland,. Odds & lines subject to change. Justin Moore could decide to go pro. Villanova Basketball Villanova midseason recruiting update for the Class of 2023 and 2024 A lot of behind the scenes work looks to be shaping up for a busy "off-season" for Kyle Neptune. The month of July is widely regarded as the busiest month for college basketball coaches in the off-season in terms of recruiting. : Another wing on Kyle Neptunes radar, he transferred to Compass Prep in Arizona this past season. [Summer Update] N/A. [Summer Update] N/A. This was supposed to be his breakout season, but he probably has not played a single game at full strength. I mean, who could blame him honestly. Always a Wildcat: Jalen Brunsons efforts remembered, revived and retired into the rafters at Villanova, California residents do not sell my data request. [Summer Update] Bethea is a local player that hails from the same high school that produced Collin Gillespie. Same with Nnanna Njoku, who is dealing with a serious foot injury and hasnt suited up for a game since late fall. 175, PG / A native of the Philadelphia suburbs and now a South Philly resident, I am a sports betting writer and producer who also covers college sports at The Philadelphia Inquirer. He was scheduled to make a commitment in December but has postponed the announcement. Coach Neptune is no stranger to the portal, as it helped him rebuild the Fordham roster last year. Its probably anyones guess of what kind of player, how old, etc theyll be targeting but look for activity in the spring and summer with this. DePaul led by four with just over two minutes to play, but the Huskies went on an 11-4 run late in the fourth, using several clutch jumpers to capture the lead. Tracking scholarship availability has become difficult in the post-COVID-19 era of eligibility. We asked NBA scouts. The Class of 2023 is largely locked up and given the expected departures from Villanovas current roster, its reasonable to expect some more movement before the summer. In the end, Cam Whitmore helped the Wildcats finish things off. 172 according to On3.com its time to take a quick look at the recruiting trail during this long layoff in-between games. Rating: 4-star (247 Sports: 80| On3: 72)Hometown: Warminster, Pa.High School: Archbishop WoodAAU: Team FinalHeight: 6-4Weight: 170Offer date: July 25Status: OfferedOther offers: Albany, Bryant, Fairfield, Jacksonville, Maryland, Miami, Mississippi State, Mount St. Marys, Notre Dame, Penn State (Unofficial visit), Pitt, Radford, Robert Morris, Rutgers (Unofficial visit), Saint Josephs, St. Johns Seton Hall, Syracuse (Official visit), Temple, UCLA, VCU. 200, PG / Rating: 4-star (247 Sports: 80| On3: 72)Hometown: Warminster, Pa.High School: Archbishop WoodAAU: Team FinalHeight: 6-4Weight: 170Offer date: July 25Status: OfferedOther offers: Albany, Bryant, Fairfield, Jacksonville, Maryland, Miami, Mississippi State, Mount St. Marys, Notre Dame, Penn State (Unofficial visit), Pitt, Radford, Robert Morris, Rutgers (Unofficial visit), Saint Josephs, St. Johns Seton Hall, Syracuse (Official visit), Temple, UCLA, VCU. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. View the latest 2023 women's volleyball commitments announced on FieldLevel. Which struggling blue blood presents betting value for March Madness title run? Tuesday, Dumont said, was an exciting day. Like every other recruit Williams is smart, efficient and tenacious on defense, but what I believe what really separates him from the rest are his intangibles. When you get called a sniper from THE sniper himself, you know you are well on your way. Bethea participated in the Nike EYBL E16 Peach Jam where he competed for Team Final alongside some of the best high school recruits in the country. Hes been scoring at will this high school season with multiple games of nearly 30 points. Jackson is incredibly smart and a versatile defender capable of covering multiple positions. 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