Brad Adams, Villanova’s beloved men’s tennis coach for nearly two decades, is stepping down after a legendary 19-year run — during which he led the Wildcats to 17 Big East Tournament appearances, 5 All-Big East honors, and 13 weekly awards, while also earning ITA All-Academic Team recognition for four straight seasons. A former player himself who graduated in 2003, Adams called Villanova “a huge part of my life,” and the athletic director praised his integrity and impact on player development. The program is now launching a nationwide search for his successor, marking the end of an era for a coach deeply woven into the university’s tennis legacy.

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The Lakers are aggressively hunting for a big man to fill the void left by Anthony Davis, with Jaxson Hayes and Deandre Ayton falling short. Their eyes are now on the draft—especially Duke’s Brennan, who dominated Villanova with elite rebounding and shooting efficiency. To maximize their draft chances, they’ve brought in Tony Bennett as a key advisor. With a 25th pick and a willingness to trade or snag undrafted gems like Austin Reaves, the Lakers are leaving no stone unturned to build a stronger frontcourt.

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Villanova’s Kevin Willard is rewriting the playbook with a jaw-dropping 2026 transfer class ranked 18 — five double-digit scorers brought in, including Kwame Evans Jr. and Devin Royal — signaling a bold new era where roster reloading trumps gradual building. This isn’t just a splashy move; it’s a strategic pivot to stay elite in today’s college hoops landscape, blending portal firepower with high school recruiting. Willard’s blend of old-school coaching and modern roster savvy positions Villanova for consistent March Madness runs, proving the era of slow growth is over — and the future on the Main Line is bright.

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Luigi Suigo’s NBA draft fate hangs in the balance as his NCAA withdrawal deadline looms—June 13th, not midnight like most. The 7-foot-3 Italian center, averaging 8 points, 5 rebounds, and a block per game in the Adriatic League, could be a game-changer for Villanova if he returns to college. With BYU also in the mix, Suigo’s decision could reshape both his future and Villanova’s frontcourt depth under coach Kevin Willard.

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Villanova’s 2026-27 basketball schedule is heating up with eight non-conference games locked in, including a road showdown against Kansas — the only game extending into 2027-28 — plus matchups in Rome, Michigan, and Pittsburgh, plus a neutral-site clash with Wisconsin in Philly. Three Big-5 games against Drexel, Penn, or Saint Joseph’s loom, with revenge on the mind after recent losses. With three slots left, likely filled by “buy games,” head coach Kevin Willard faces a strategic choice: bolster resume with home-and-home series or lean into proven matchups. The Kansas road game could be pivotal for Big East positioning, while recruiting buzz swirls around backcourt and frontcourt depth — all part of building a championship-caliber squad.

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Villanova’s backcourt is loaded with talent and depth, featuring Elijah Crawford as the likely starting point guard, Tyler Perkins shifting to shooting guard, plus transfers Darryl Simmons and Jake Fiegen and freshman Adam Oumiddoch all vying for minutes. With Crawford projected for 25 minutes and Perkins around 15, that leaves 40 minutes to split among four players — a challenge for Coach Willard as rotations tighten. Yet, it’s a luxury problem: the depth is undeniable, and even if they need more bodies in practice, the core rotation looks solid. Willard’s built a formidable guard group — even if it wasn’t the original plan — and fans will be watching to see how it all clicks on the court.

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Kansas Basketball Schedules Home-and-Home Series with Villanova, Adding to Stacked Nonconference Slate

Kansas basketball has secured a home-and-home series with Villanova, with the first game at Allen Fieldhouse on November twenty-seventh and the second in Villanova in November of twenty-twenty-seven. This rivalry dates back to nineteen sixty-eight, with ten games played, and four of those in the NCAA Tournament, where the winner went on to win the championship. Coach Bill Self praised the games for preparing the team for Big 12 play and exciting fans. The Jayhawks also have games against Missouri, UConn, Kentucky, Ohio State, and a tournament in Las Vegas. Full details on the twenty-twenty-six, twenty-twenty-seven nonconference schedule will be released in June.

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Villanova guard Tyler Perkins, alongside former NBA and NFL players, tackled food insecurity at Athletes at the Table event. They discussed nutritions impact on brain health and development, highlighting Philadelphias high food insecurity rates. The nonprofit It Takes a Village to Feed One Child, supported by Perkins, provides meals across the region, demonstrating athletes influence off the court.

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