Ranking Villanova's top five basketball players after Jalen Brunson's MVP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Villanova's basketball program is celebrated for producing elite talent, particularly following Jalen Brunson's recent NBA Finals MVP award. The list of the top five players includes Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, Kyle Lowry, and Kerry Kittles, highlighting their contributions to both college and professional basketball. Brunson's recognition in the NBA follows his successful college career at Villanova, where he won two national titles. The success of Villanova alumni with the New York Knicks further cements the program's reputation. Debate remains on who truly ranks as the greatest in Villanova's storied history.
- •Jalen Brunson won NBA Finals MVP in 2026
- •Villanova has produced notable NBA talents
- •Top players listed include Brunson, Bridges, Hart, Lowry, Kittles
- •Brunson led Knicks to end a 53-year championship drought
- •Villanova's alumni contributed to NCAA and NBA titles
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking Villanova’s 5 Greatest Basketball Players Of All Time After Jalen Brunson’s NBA Finals MVP
"Villanova may not have won the national title last season, but the Catholic university has been on a roll as of late. Not only have they produced the current pope, but they also produced three basketball stars that led the New York Knicks to an NBA title.
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