Archive for January, 2008

There were some questionable calls in last night’s game with Pitt. So VUhoops.com tried to see if any “inpartial” referees were showing a bias against Villanova. The entire spreadsheet is available on the VUhoops Google Group. Here is a quick look at our records when certain Refs are working. ‘Nova is 3-0 when Ed...
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We noted the previous release of Vintage Villanova Nike Dunks Highs. Now, Nike is releasing a new series of Air Force 25s for each of the BIG EAST schools. VUhoops.com isn’t sure about the patent leather, but the color combos all look pretty sharp.
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The combined Season Stats in a Sortable/Filterable spreadsheet are available on the VUhoops Google Group.
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UPDATED: Interesting article on Jay Wright’s recruitment of the Nation’s Best unsigned senior, Tyreke Evans.
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The Wildcats clawed back from an early deficit to claim a brief 38-37 lead before losing to the Panthers 57 to 69 at the Petersen Events Center. Scottie Reynolds dropped in 26 and Antonio Peña added 10, as Villanova dropped its third consecutive BIG EAST conference game. ‘Nova’s record has dipped to 13-6 (3-5).:Story:Box...
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Jay Wright is included in the new book Destination Basketball. It is a book about 2 guys who traveled around to meet the best coaches in college basketball. The list of the included coaches is The Who’s Who of the coaching ranks. Check it out… “If you’re a fan of college basketball, we think...
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Current RPI: 59Current SOS: 130
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Randy Foye returned to action tonight from his season-long knee injury for his first game of the 2007-08 NBA Season and scored 11 points. Unfortunately the Bulls beat the T’Wolves. Randy’s line in the Box Score, doesn’t look too bad: 18min, FG: 4-8, 3FG: 1-3, FT: 2-2, 1Reb, 1 Asst, 1 TO, 11 points
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The speculation and rumors have been confirmed. Andrew Ott has enrolled at Penn State and joined the Nittany Lion basketball team. He will be eligible to play at the end of the 2008 Fall Semester.:Story
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Andrew Ott announced this past weekend that he was transferring out of Villanova. Happy Valley Hoops is listing the rumor that he will be enrolling at Penn State today. The way that NCAA eligibility works, Ott would become available to play for the Nittany Lions in the second semester of the 2008-09 academic year....
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