We brought the news to you almost two months ago that Curtis Sumpter (’07) was to sign with the LA Clippers. Finally, an official note from the NBA was released over the weekend. The details of Sumpter’s signing haven’t been released. Sumpter will join fellow Villanovan, Tim Thomas, and 16 others for the LA...
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With the new basketball season approaching we’re going to take a minute to look at the new rules in effect for the 2008-09 Season. 2 or 3 will have possibly have a notable effect on the game with our commentary in italics. 3-point line moved back from 19’9″ to 20’9″ (this...
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The season is approaching. The first day that teams can officially practice together ith coaches present is October 17th- less than 18 days away. We’ll keep a countdown timer to the left for you.
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Mike Sheridan is back at it again… the newest entry to ‘Nova Notebook, Reynolds Spent Summer Hours in Basketball Lab tells us about Scottie Reynolds‘s summer. “I’m just a Villanova guard,” he states. “I think of myself as a player. A Villanova guard is hard to come by – it’s hard to do. That’s...
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Chris Charles made a quick announcement on his blog that he will be joining the Minnesota Timberwolves for their PreSeason Training Camp that starts on the 30th in Mankato, MN. Good Luck to Chris!
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Basketball Interview Challenge has posted an interview with former Villanova Head coach, Rollie Massimino, that was conducted earlier this week. Rollie discusses the 1985 Championship Game as well as coaching at Northwood University. Funny anecdote… His potential recruits, who were born around 1990, have no recollection as to what Massimino accomplished during his illustrious...
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Jay Wright has made the following coaching staff changes with the departure of Brett Gunning… Assistant coach Patrick Chambers has been elevated to the post of associate head coach Jason Donnelly becomes an assistant coach from being Operations Manager Administrative intern/video coordinator Keith Urgo moves up to manager of basketball operations Kyle Neptune has...
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Adam Zagoria had a quick little interview with head coach, Jay Wright- Wright Like Experienced ‘Nova Squad. Highlights The seniors have been leading the team during the off-season Scottie is healthier and Jay would support his decision to go to the NBA after the season Stokes and FIsher grew as their Freshman seasons went...
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Tickets for the Jimmy V Classic on December 9th will go on sale tomorrow. Villanova will take on Texas in the second game of the doubleheader from Madison Square Garden. West Virginia plays Davidson in the first game. Ticketmaster Presale starts at 12p on Thursday September 25th. The promo code is HPMSG. Tickets go...
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No earth shattering news has been reported from Jay Wright‘s In-Home visit with Dominic Cheek last night. Update: Adam Zagoria is reporting the same thing… The meeting took place at Coach Hurley’s home in Jersey City, just as all the others have. Villanova head coach Jay Wright brought assistants Pat Chambers and Doug West....
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