VILLANOVA WILDCATS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Villanova basketball sits atop the Big East with a 12-1 conference record, built on a foundation of offensive efficiency that averages 78.3 points per game while holding opponents to 69.9. Coach Kevin Willard's squad has dominated at Finneran Pavilion, posting a 13-2 home mark that showcases the advantage of their 6,100-seat arena. The 21-5 overall record reflects consistency both indoors and away from campus, where they've secured an 8-3 road record against tournament-level competition.
Founded in 1842, Villanova draws from an undergraduate population of 10,299 students who support one of college basketball's most reliable programs. The Wildcats' roster of 14 players operates with precision befitting a program that has consistently competed for Big East titles. Their nine-point scoring margin at the defensive end proves critical in postseason scenarios, where controlled possessions and efficient defense typically determine NCAA tournament seeding.
KEY FACTS
| School | Villanova University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Big East Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Villanova, Pennsylvania |
| Venue | Finneran Pavilion |
| Head Coach | Kevin Willard |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Devin Askew | G |
| 24 | Duke Brennan | F |
| 14 | Wade Chiddick | G |
| 15 | Malcolm Flaggs | G |
| 6 | Tafara Gapare | F |
| 33 | Matt Hodge | F |
| 0 | Chris Jeffrey | G |
| 55 | Acaden Lewis | G |
| 2 | Bryce Lindsay | G |
| 21 | Nico Onyekwere | C |
| 7 | Malachi Palmer | G |
| 4 | Tyler Perkins | G |
| 17 | Braden Pierce | C |
| 1 | Zion Stanford | G |
SEASON RECORD
24-8
Overall
15-4
Home
9-4
Away
15-2
Conference
77.2 PPG / 70.8 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | BYU Cougars | L 66-71 |
| Nov 9 | Queens University Royals | W 94-74 |
| Nov 12 | Sacred Heart Pioneers | W 94-60 |
| Nov 16 | Duquesne Dukes | W 87-77 |
| Nov 20 | La Salle Explorers | W 70-55 |
| Nov 26 | Old Dominion Monarchs | W 89-75 |
| Dec 1 | Temple Owls | W 74-56 |
| Dec 7 | Pennsylvania Quakers | W 90-63 |
| Dec 9 | Michigan Wolverines | L 61-89 |
| Dec 13 | Pittsburgh Panthers | W 79-61 |
| Dec 20 | Wisconsin Badgers | W 76-66 |
| Dec 24 | Seton Hall Pirates | W 64-56 |
| Dec 31 | DePaul Blue Demons | W 71-66 |
| Jan 3 | Butler Bulldogs | W 85-67 |
| Jan 8 | Creighton Bluejays | L 72-76 |
| Jan 10 | Marquette Golden Eagles | W 76-73 |
| Jan 13 | Providence Friars | W 88-82 |
| Jan 18 | St. John's Red Storm | L 79-86 |
| Jan 22 | Georgetown Hoyas | W 66-51 |
| Jan 24 | UConn Huskies | L 67-75 |
| Jan 31 | Providence Friars | W 87-73 |
| Feb 4 | Seton Hall Pirates | W 72-60 |
| Feb 7 | Georgetown Hoyas | W 80-73 |
| Feb 11 | Marquette Golden Eagles | W 77-74 |
| Feb 14 | Creighton Bluejays | W 80-69 |
| Feb 17 | Xavier Musketeers | W 92-89 |
| Feb 21 | UConn Huskies | L 63-73 |
| Feb 26 | Butler Bulldogs | W 82-73 |
| Mar 1 | St. John's Red Storm | L 57-89 |
| Mar 5 | DePaul Blue Demons | W 76-57 |
| Mar 7 | Xavier Musketeers | W 91-78 |
| Mar 13 | Georgetown Hoyas | L 64-78 |
ANALYTICS
+6.4
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
49.4%
SOS
#63
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.8011
114.3
Adj O
101.3
Adj D
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Pennsylvania Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Villanova Men's Basketball compete in?
- Villanova Wildcats Men's Basketball competes in the BIG EAST Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Villanova play men's basketball home games?
- Villanova Men's Basketball plays home games at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA.
- Who is the head coach of Villanova Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Villanova Wildcats Men's Basketball is Kevin Willard.
- When was Villanova Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Villanova Men's Basketball is not currently available.