6-6 / There could be other prospects who get offered, visit, and possibly commit but it seems slim given how few are still uncommitted. Anything that didnt have multiple sources confirming an offer or a visit are called out. Sorber is also able to stuff the stat sheet with block and steals, including a 24 point 17 rebound 10 block night in late December against Kings Fork (Va.). Indiana's Jalen Hood-Schifino went on a tear in the first half, closing the gap significantly and making it a one-point game, 23-24, with 8:14 to play before the break. They received an at-large bid to the NCAA Women's Tournament as a 11th seed in Wichita region where they defeated BYU in the first round before losing to Michigan in the second round. Villanova has just one signed recruit in the 2023 class: Jordann Dumont, a 6-foot-8 wing from Canada who plays high school basketball in Tennessee. I know it is early, and nothing is even remotely close to set in stone yet, but I am liking what I am seeing from Neptune and this coaching staff so far and I hope they can keep the pressure on these core four moving forward. Villanova 2023 Basketball Prospects. Regarding any next steps in recruiting activity (visits or commits) were likely on the cusp of a very busy period. While Jalil took a few visits in the fall, I havent found anything on his commitment timeline or if he will be cutting down the school at all. If Kyle Neptune can land any one of these four it will be a successful recruiting class, but the more the merrier. Sommerville is one of Villanovas latest recruiting developments, earning an offer in December. Another Saturday meant another action-packed college hoops slate on FOX and FS1! Rating: 4-star (247 Sports: 53| On3: 60)Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.High School: Imhotep InstituteAAU: Team FinalHeight: 6-2Weight: 185Offer date: TBDStatus: Offered?Other offers: Memphis, Auburn, Tennessee, Kansas. Providence pulls away, ends Villanovas winning streak in 85-72 result, College Basketball Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Saturday (2/18), Cats top Dogs, get back to .500 for the season. [January Update] Tucker earned a Villanova offer this past fall, and since then his stock has only continued to rise. Does anybody know the last time Villanova got an under-ranked guard from Archbishop Wood? 250. In On3s most recent rankings, Allen had one of the largest jumps of 2024 prospects going from No. With Nova not even listed in the top 150 for Class of 2023 rankings No. When asked about it recently, Moore said he was solely focused on the games that Villanova had in the near term and would worry about next seasons decision at a later date. I havent found any other updates on his recruiting, so were in wait and see mode for the time being. [January Update] Marcus Allen has been a fast riser in the recruiting rankings, and Villanova jumped on this past fall. From an incoming freshman perspective, there are only a few ways Villanova will be able to add to this class. Tucker is another new entrant on this list as he was offered in the early fall. [Summer Update] N/A. There could be other prospects who get offered, visit, and possibly commit but it seems slim given how few are still uncommitted. Dumont scored 28 points, including seven three-pointers, in a season-opening win. Ewers showed flashes of brilliance as a redshirt freshman, but was also frustratingly inconsistent. 6-6 / All four of these recruits are winners for that matter. From an incoming freshman perspective, there are only a few ways Villanova will be able to add to this class. There are four games left in Villanovas regular season, and the Wildcats are on track to miss the NCAA Tournament for this first time since 2012. The definitive source for all Villanova news. However, what appears to be the more likely method of filling out next years roster is the transfer portal. This is where the Neptune criticism reaches its fever pitch from detractors on message boards and comment threads. Jordann Dumont said he knew it right away. [Summer Update] N/A. Since Boogies scorching summer hes risen to the No.5 overall prospect in Class of 2024 and picked up offers from other programs like Louisville, Florida, Syracuse, and Alabama. If he continues his upward trajectory, he should fit right in with Nova. Coach Neptune is no stranger to the portal, as it helped him rebuild the Fordham roster last year. He enjoyed a solid sophomore season, averaging 17.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists. [Summer Update] It was a big summer for Fland, who was one of the youngest members on Team USAs U-17 FIBA championship team. According to his Verbal Commits page, Dumont held offers from Oklahoma State, Drake, East Tennessee State, Radford, Jacksonville, and others. Villanova coach Kyle Neptune checks the scoreboard during a second-half timeout against Delaware State on Monday. With player and coaches moving around so much in college basketball these days, itll be something to look out for. Sorry Villanova football fans, this is not Caleb Williams the quarterback of USC, however luckily for Villanova basketball fans this is Caleb Williams a 67 lefty sharpshooter guard/forward mix who is incredibly effective on both sides of the ball. The month of July is widely regarded as the busiest month for college basketball coaches in the off-season in terms of recruiting. The last two months have resulted in four offers (Xavier, St. joes, Drexel, and Villanova), social media praise, and several other schools monitoring. University of California Riverside. In a piece with On3, he will be taking more visits after the high school season and most likely will wait until his senior year to commit. And plenty of those players had the talent to be at Villanova. This was supposed to be his breakout season, but he probably has not played a single game at full strength. He was there the same weekend as Jordann Dumont, and both attended the Temple matchup. Nowell has had Villanova for a while, but nothing concrete had emerged during the summer. 7 Arizona with a clutch half-court buzzer-beater. [Summer Update] N/A. [January Update] Abraham has picked up offers from Tennessee and Arizona State since receiving his Villanova offer. On3 had a quick update on Nowells recruitment a few weeks ago that listed Villanova as a team in contact. As a late bloomer, Bethea already holds offers from schools such as UCLA, VCU, Temple and of course, Villanova. Houston, Alabama lead men's AP Top 25; Marquette climbing, Pitt in, NCAA Bubble Watch 2023: Much-needed wins for UNC, Arizona State, more, Rice sparks Boise State past No. He has transferred to Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Tennessee and will be competing in the states for his senior year. [Summer Update] N/A. You can also count on Cam Whitmore being gone. [Summer Update] N/A. Same with Nnanna Njoku, who is dealing with a serious foot injury and hasnt suited up for a game since late fall. Rating: 3-star (247 Sports: 135 |On3: 140)Hometown: Peoria, ILHigh School: The Skill FactoryAAU: Nike MeanstreetsHeight: 6-8Weight: 225Offer date: Dec. 1 Status: Offered Other schools: [Unofficial] Xavier, Wake Forest [Offer] Rutgers, SMU, Georgia Tech, Bradley. Jalil Bethea is exactly what Collin Gillespie called him, a sniper. Villanova Basketball Villanova midseason recruiting update for the Class of 2023 and 2024 A lot of behind the scenes work looks to be shaping up for a busy "off-season" for Kyle Neptune. Oh thats right, it was just COLLIN GILLESPIE. [Summer Update] Williams hasnt looked back since picking up his first-ever Division I offer in March, racking more up than a dozen offers before the start of his junior year. If anyone has other information regarding these players, please let me know and I can update my notes. Marquette shot 52.8% in the first half, including 52.4% from distance, while DePaul shot just 42.9%. 6-8 / [Summer Update] Its been quite the last few months for Mohammed, who racked up a vast majority of his Division I offers throughout this stretch. He has already taken unofficial visits to Xavier and Wake Forest. Jackson is a 63, 185 pound combo guard who has exceptional size and strength already. Nowell has had Villanova for a while, but nothing concrete had emerged during the summer. How many text messages was he preparing to catch up on after practice? We know hell work hard to become the best Villanova player he can be.. How good would Warringtons Andrew Funk, a Bucknell transfer playing at Penn State, have looked on Villanovas team this year? Interested (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. During Neptunes first stint with the Wildcats, he was the main recruiter for a majority of players on the roster. 4 UConn's road comeback to beat DePaul in women's hoops. Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones subscribes to the philosophy of running backs not being worth the value at the top half draft because they are not 10-year players. Inside Texas: On Texas Football - State of the Program: Which positions are open heading into spring? 0.9600. His favorites include Friday and Breaking Bad. State of the Nova Nation podcast with Allan Ray! [Summer Update] Obviously, Nova loves recruiting the DMV, so lots of ties here. Villanova sits one spot behind North Carolina with the No. The Wildcats continue their hot-streak winning their sixth game in seven tries, thanks to Justin Moores 23 points and near-perfect shooting at the free throw line. Rating: 4-star (247 Sports: 80| On3: 72)Hometown: Warminster, Pa.High School: Archbishop WoodAAU: Team FinalHeight: 6-4Weight: 170Offer date: July 25Status: OfferedOther offers: Albany, Bryant, Fairfield, Jacksonville, Maryland, Miami, Mississippi State, Mount St. Marys, Notre Dame, Penn State (Unofficial visit), Pitt, Radford, Robert Morris, Rutgers (Unofficial visit), Saint Josephs, St. Johns Seton Hall, Syracuse (Official visit), Temple, UCLA, VCU. An interesting note this is a similar path to Jeremiah Robinson-Earl did in his high school career, by completing his senior year at IMG. Villanova has just one signed recruit in the 2023 class: Jordann Dumont, a 6-foot-8 wing from Canada who plays high school basketball in Tennessee. Take this clip for example, this is not just some open gym runs with your buddies, this is for the DCSAA Class AA State Title. Peoples was unable to convert her last-second attempt on the other end, and UConn came away with a massive conference win. Finally - information about offers, visits, etc. He told On3 back in December that he was in talks with Villanova to schedule a possible visit. Rating: 5-star (247 Sports: 12 | on3: 5 )Hometown: Harlem, N.Y.High School: Archbishop StepinacAAU: PSA CardinalsHeight: 6-3Weight: 175Offer date: Aug. 4Status: OfferedOther offers: Auburn, Bryant, UConn, Florida, Fordham, Georgetown, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky, LIU, LSU, Louisville, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, North Carolina (visited), Oklahoma, Oregon, Pitt, Providence, Rider, Siena, St. Bonaventure, St. Johns, Seton Hall, Syracuse, TCU, UCLA, Virginia Tech. Arizona State defeated No. (); : Rating: 4-star (247 Sports: 80| On3: 72)Hometown: Warminster, Pa.High School: Archbishop WoodAAU: Team FinalHeight: 6-4Weight: 170Offer date: July 25Status: OfferedOther offers: Albany, Bryant, Fairfield, Jacksonville, Maryland, Miami, Mississippi State, Mount St. Marys, Notre Dame, Penn State (Unofficial visit), Pitt, Radford, Robert Morris, Rutgers (Unofficial visit), Saint Josephs, St. Johns Seton Hall, Syracuse (Official visit), Temple, UCLA, VCU. His recruitment started to pick up over the summer, as he started to gain numerous high-major offers. Longhorns Daily News: Texas Bijan Robinson is being labeled the next Saquon Barkley, Reacts Survey: Your pick to win the National Championship. Rating: 4-star (247 Sports: 52 |On3: 21)Hometown: Miami, Fla.High School: Compass PrepAAU: Florida RebelsHeight: 6-6Weight: 190Offer date: Sept. 14Status: OfferedOther offers: Arizona State, Arkansas, FGCU, Florida State (Unofficial visit), Miami (Official visit), Michigan, Missouri (Official visit), Oregon, Ohio State, South Carolina, Stanford, UCF (Unofficial visit). [January Update] Tucker earned a Villanova offer this past fall, and since then his stock has only continued to rise. (); : [January Update] As one would expect, the recruiting battle for Fland has only grown more competitive. Villanova Recruiting: Wildcats Offer Three Players in the Class of 2024 - Big East Coast Bias Villanova Villanova Recruiting: Wildcats Offer Three Players in the Class of 2024 Keeping up. Other large programs such as Michigan State and USC are the latest to inquire about the talented 5-star wing. 170, PG / [January Update] As one would expect, the recruiting battle for Fland has only grown more competitive. DePaul continued to give an all-out effort as the second half went on, coming up with buckets when it mattered most and denying Marquette midway through the frame. For instance, 247 Sports had Cam Whitmore ranked as the 111th ranked recruit in June 2021. Choose A Season: The 2022-23 Villanova Wildcats Men's Basketball Team. Dumont is a 6-foot-8 wing from Montreal who is playing at Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tenn. Jordann is a long, skilled athlete who really fits our culture, Neptune said in a press release. 205, SF / Mohammed has only continued that upswing on the AAU circuit and has captured the eye of plenty of scouts. This is Villanovas only outstanding 2023 offer at the moment and would serve as a great pickup for Coach Kyle Neptune and staff. Tuck away this name and watch closely this summer; there could be a quick rise that happens.. An extremely smart and efficient big man, hes been a double-double machine for Archbishop Ryan this season. As a sophomore at Stepinac, Fland averaged 14.4 points and 5.0 rebounds this past season. He had eight points early. 205, C / Another positive I take away from this recruiting class is that not all of these guys are ranked (yet). Hes not ranked by recruiting services, so Nova is in the hunt early and well before many high majors catch word of his 6-foot-4 shooter. Rating: 4-star (247 Sports: 107 |On3: 43)Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.High School: Archbishop RyanAAU: Team FinalHeight: 6-9Weight: 250Offer date: Jan. 23 Status: Offered Other offers: Bryant, Drexel, Georgetown, La Salle, Maryland, Miami, Mississippi State, Penn State (Unofficial visit), Pitt, Providence, Richmond, Saint Josephs, Seton Hall, St. Johns, Syracuse, Virginia, Xavier. [January Update] Parker took an official visit to Villanova from November 11-13. This meant that all seniors in 202021 had the option to return for 202122. 2) Player development is not linear and as a result, recruiting rankings are a fluid exercise. Elite 2023 Shooting Guard Jared McCain is a Hot Commodity for College Coaches McCain is being pursued by everyone from Duke to UCLA to Virginia Villanova and Houston, among others. There were no recruiting classing class of 2022. [January Update] Villanovas latest offer hails from Neptunes hometown of Brooklyn. 245, SF / Freshman Cam Whitmore could be a one-and-done player. Multiple prospects mentioned above stated that once the high school season ends, they will pursue more school visits and get closer to committing. Best Version Media, LLC. The Class of 2023 is largely locked up and given the expected departures from Villanovas current roster, its reasonable to expect some more movement before the summer. may not always be accurate depending on the source. Dumont seemingly came out of nowhere from a recruiting standpoint and then within a two-week span he received an offer, visited campus, and committed. Fland thrived in his role off the bench and showcased he was more than just a scorer, putting together an impeccable assist-to-turnover ratio (tournament-high 8.3 AST:TO) and ranked in the top 10 for overall steals. Sir went on an unofficial visit to Villanova the weekend of the Oklahoma game. 195, PG / Hide/Show Additional Information For University of California Riverside - February 17, 2023. [January Update] None of the major recruiting websites (247 Sports, Rivals, On3) list Nowell as receiving a Villanova offer. However, that will likely change soon given Blisss recent traction. Author: Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Especially being in Villanovas backyard, hes one to keep an eye on. Aneesah Morrow put up 19 points through three quarters for the Blue Demons, and she continued her tirade in the fourth, keeping her team ahead with difficult shots like this one. The Class of 2023 is largely locked up and given the expected departures from Villanovas current roster, its reasonable to expect some more movement before the summer. Well be providing updates as the next classes of Wildcats begin to take shape. [Summer Update] N/A. This year is his first playing in the U.S., and college programs are finding out more about him. The Hoosiers pulled within two points early, but Purdue's Ethan Morton widened the gap once again with this 3-pointer. Sorber is also able to stuff the stat sheet with block and steals, including a 24 point 17 rebound 10 block night in late December against Kings Fork (Va.). The backcourt, with or without Moore, will feature current freshman Mark Armstrong and current senior Chris Arcidiacono, who, like Moore, has a fifth year of eligibility to play with. He was there the same weekend as Jordann Dumont, and both attended the Temple matchup. His silent statement towards a referee sparked a 15-5 closing run for the Hawkeyes to force overtime before the team pulled away to win 112-106. 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