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Villanova Wildcats adjust roster under coach Kevin Willard for 2026-27

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 9:18 PM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Villanova Wildcats adjust roster under coach Kevin Willard for 2026-27

Summary

Villanova Wildcats head coach Kevin Willard aims for a stronger season after a 24-9 record last year, which included returning to the NCAA tournament. The Wildcats finished third in the Big East, trailing St. John's and UConn. With significant departures, including star freshman point guard Acaden Lewis and center Duke Brennan, the team is focused on rebuilding depth. Willard has secured a noted recruiting class, highlighted by seven-foot-three center Luigi Suigo, and added seven transfers to enhance the roster for the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•Villanova went 24-9 and returned to the NCAA tournament last season.
•Ten players departed, mostly through the transfer portal.
•Key losses include Acaden Lewis and Duke Brennan.
•Luigi Suigo and five transfers are expected to fill gaps.
•Matthew Hodge and Tyler Perkins are key returning players.

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9:18 PMYahoo Sports — The Revamped Villanova Wildcats Boast Greater Depth In 2026-27

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In his first year at Villanova, Head Coach Kevin Willard went 24-9 and led the Wildcats back to the NCAA tournament for the first time since Jay Wright's final season in 2022. Nova finished third in the Big East last year. Even so, they were well behind back-to-back champion St. John's and the since-retooled UConn …
— Yahoo Sports

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