Villanova Wildcats players sign new NBA contracts this offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Collin Gillespie has signed a four-year contract extension with the Phoenix Suns, enhancing the presence of former Villanova players in the NBA. Eight former Wildcats are currently on NBA rosters, including Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges, both of whom recently helped the New York Knicks secure the championship. Brunson's earlier decision to leave $113 million on the table has positioned him for a significant payday after the 2027-28 season. With various players entering the final years of their contracts, including Donte DiVincenzo, Saddiq Bey, and Cam Whitmore, the future for these Villanova alumni in the league is evolving.
- •Gillespie signs a four-year deal with the Phoenix Suns.
- •Brunson, Bridges, and Hart are NBA champions with the Knicks.
- •Brunson could earn upwards of $400 million after 2027-28.
- •DiVincenzo enters the final year of his deal in 2026-27.
- •Bey and Whitmore are also in the final years of their contracts.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — A look at the contract situations of Villanova Wildcats in the NBA
"There are currently eight former Wildcats on NBA rosters.
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