Breaking down the Wildcats and Tar Heels

Villanova and North Carolina meet in the Final Four on Saturday night. Here's a breakdown of the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 03, 2009

'Cats come full circle from 2005 loss

The tipping point for Villanova's program under Jay Wright came in 2005 during a Sweet 16 loss to North Carolina. That's why it's fitting the Wildcats will play the Tar Heels again four years later for a spot in the national championship.

1- SYRACUSE, NY - MARCH 25: Allan Ray #14 of the Villanova Wildcats questions a travelling call in the last seconds of their 67-66 loss to the North...

Dixon, Wright setting new standard

If Jamie Dixon and Jay Wright stay put -- if they decide to continue their run of excellence at Pitt and Villanova -- then you are about to witness the beginning of the new hierarchy of the Big East.

Unsung stars carry the day for Villanova

When Villanova's big guns (Scottie Reynolds, Dante Cunningham) were struggling, the Wildcats turned to a couple of unsung role players (Dwayne Anderson, Reggie Redding), who delivered a game-winning play to send the Cats to the Big East semifinals.

As the guards go, so goes Villanova

The Villanova backcourt didn't play well in the first half Monday and the Wildcats trailed Temple at halftime. The guards came alive in the second half, and so did the rest of Nova. That should come as no surprise, writes Dana O'Neil.

Team preview: Villanova

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2007-08 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007

Kentucky's defense clamps down, holds off scrappy Villanova

Kentucky used a stingy defense and some stellar inside play from Randolph Morris to hold off a game effort by Villanova.

Gonzaga flying under the radar

Flying under the radar for the first time in a decade might be a really good thing for Gonzaga, Jay Bilas writes in his weekend notebook.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2007

Sumpter's back, without classmates, for another run

Curtis Sumpter's back on the court (again) for Villanova, which in itself is a victory, Andy Katz writes.

Redick, Morrison unanimous picks for AP team

J.J. Redick of Duke and Adam Morrison of Gonzaga spent all season locked in a bicoastal scoring race. Fittingly, they ended it as the only unanimous selections for The Associated Press' All-America men's basketball team.

I can't believe what I saw

From fancy restaurants to a night at home, to a weekend of the unbelievable, Scoop Jackson soaked in four days of NCAA Tournament drama.

Noah's monster night sends Florida to Final Four

Joakim Noah had 21 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks to lead Florida past Villanova 75-62, earning the Gators their first Final Four appearance since 2000.

Nova tops BC in OT see-saw battle to advance to Elite Eight

Down a point late, Will Sheridan gave Villanova the lead on a Sean Williams goaltending call, and the Wildcats advanced to the Elite Eight with a 60-59 overtime victory.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 24: Allan Ray #14 of the Villanova Wildcats celebrates during Villanova's 60-59 overtime win against the Boston College Eagles during their Minneapolis...