Lets highlight some of the players he has offered a scholarship to over the last month. The calendar has flipped to August and Villanova remains without a commitment in the 2023 recruiting class. Dumont, who made his official visit to the campus this past weekend, was offered a scholarship earlier this month by Villanova. The Wildcats led 38-24 after 20 minutes. I havent found any other updates on his recruiting, so were in wait and see mode for the time being. Which struggling blue blood presents betting value for March Madness title run? Marquette went on a 13-0 run late in the first half to make it a 20-point game, 37-17, with 3:24 to play before the half. Kris Parker is the only 2023 prospect with a standing offer and his commitment date is still TBD and it seems like Villanova is still very much in the picture. [Summer Update] N/A. Villanova coach Kyle Neptune checks the scoreboard during a second-half timeout against Delaware State on Monday. 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. In the age of the transfer portal, there are rarely definites when it comes to projecting future college basketball rosters, so lets get these out of the way: The college careers of Brandon Slater and Caleb Daniels will come to an end in March, as both graduate students are finishing up their fifth years playing college hoops. Recruiting Round #5 / 53 4 / 4 Scholarships Available For Prospects Next Season Following Season: 2 - 5 16 Xavier in 64-63 road win. Dumont is not expected to be a major difference maker right away. Villanova salutes Jay Wright, who doesnt miss coaching at all, Hard lessons for Cam Whitmore in what might be his lone season at Villanova. recruiting roundup 247Sports : The Huddle: Tuesday recruiting notes and a Crystal Ball pick for Texas 247Sports : Four-star Lovejoy linebacker Payton Pierce still sorting through options 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. He was there the same weekend as Jordann Dumont, and both attended the Temple matchup. 205, C / Zach Edey made back-to-back jumpers to make it a seven-point game, 17-10, midway through the first half. 21 in their national rankings and is quickly becoming one of Villanovas highest rated prospects. 43 to No. 43 to No. The cards will fall where they may but they will be a byproduct of his imminent success. International Student-Athletes: Instagram, Men's Basketball Game Day Program: Facebook, Men's Basketball Game Day Program: Twitter, Men's Basketball Game Day Program: Instagram, Women's Basketball Game Day Program: Facebook, Women's Basketball Game Day Program: Twitter, Women's Basketball Game Day Program: Instagram. 6-6 / During Neptunes first stint with the Wildcats, he was the main recruiter for a majority of players on the roster. The freshman will be Villanovas first one-and-done since Tim Thomas and will likely be picked in the lottery portion of this years NBA draft. Reserve forward Trey Patterson, a junior, could return, though if youre looking at prime transfer candidates, he could find more playing time elsewhere. 6-6 / 103 for On3. Rating: 4-star (247 Sports: 91 | on3: 65)Hometown: Tallahassee, Fla.High School: Crossroad AcademyAAU: Team BreakdownHeight: 6-8Weight: 185Offer date: Nov. 13Status: Offered and visitedOther offers: Alabama, Chicago State, DePaul, Detroit Mercy, Florida, Florida A&M, Florida State, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas State, Louisiana-Monroe, LSU, Missouri, N.C. State, Ole Miss, Robert Morris, Samford, St. Johns, UCF, Virginia Tech. Purdue went on a 6-0 run to kick things off. Rating: 4-star (247 Sports: 91 | on3: 65)Hometown: Tallahassee, Fla.High School: Crossroad AcademyAAU: Team BreakdownHeight: 6-8Weight: 185Offer date: Nov. 13Status: Offered and visitedOther offers: Alabama, Chicago State, DePaul, Detroit Mercy, Florida, Florida A&M, Florida State, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas State, Louisiana-Monroe, LSU, Missouri, N.C. State, Ole Miss, Robert Morris, Samford, St. Johns, UCF, Virginia Tech. 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. According to his Verbal Commits page, Dumont held offers from Oklahoma State, Drake, East Tennessee State, Radford, Jacksonville, and others. That means every mention of every player gets a little play. This development has caused a bit of . Sophomore Jordan Longino, who has been battling injuries to his knee and hamstring, is a big part of the puzzle next season. Rankings from AP poll. David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports. Hes been scoring at will this high school season with multiple games of nearly 30 points. As of February 27, 2023. Based on the coaching staffs activity with the current list of prospects Im guessing theyre trying to target a large class in 2024. Rating: 4-star (247 Sports: 73 |On3: 24)Hometown: Warrenton, Va.High School: Paul VI CatholicAAU: Team TakeoverHeight: 6-6Weight: 180Offer date: August 2Status: OfferedOther offers: Arizona State, Bethune-Cookman, Bowie State, UConn, George Mason, Georgetown, Howard, Kansas State, Marquette, Maryland, Murray State, North Texas, Pitt, Radford, Seton Hall, Tennessee, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wichita State. There are a lot of natural tools to work with, and his in-game production is already high. Publisher @JoshNaso. Nika Muhl, who hit the huge 3 for UConn minutes earlier, knocked down two clutch free throws to extend the Huskies' lead to three. pic.twitter.com/qTMSGIXU5s, Austin American-Statesman: Dylan Disu providing punch for Texas men down the stretch, Austin American-Statesman: Texas men need win at TCU to keep Big 12 basketball title hopes, Austin American-Statesman: Bohls: Texas wasnt championship-caliber, not on Monday night, anyway, Dallas Morning News: Texas key spring issues: QB Quinn Ewers must take passing game to the next level, 247Sports: Chris Del Contes expectations for live games after Longhorns move to SEC. He had a game-high 20 points and 12 rebounds in the championship game. It seems that Neptune is picking up right where he left off on the recruiting trail by developing a sense of trust, comfort and assurance. Villanova was one school that was mentioned as working on planning a visit. One school to really watch out here is Marquette, as his father, Faisal Abraham, played basketball there. Both the men and the women had a chance to grab the conference title but came up short. Justin Moore could decide to go pro. Keeping up with the Wildcats by recapping the busiest month in the recruiting season. 205, SF / 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. [Summer Update] N/A. Another positive I take away from this recruiting class is that not all of these guys are ranked (yet). The month of July is widely regarded as the busiest month for college basketball coaches in the off-season in terms of recruiting. Another newer development for the 2023 recruiting class, Parker's Villanova interest emerged on Halloween after sharing a tweet of Coach Dwayne Anderson paying him a visit. You can also count on Cam Whitmore being gone. 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. His recruitment started to pick up over the summer, as he started to gain numerous high-major offers. [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 helped Team USA seal its dominant run with a gold medal, winning it on his birthday. DJ Wagner, the No. [January Update] Abraham has picked up offers from Tennessee and Arizona State since receiving his Villanova offer. 195, PG / 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. DePaul matched the Huskies' energy throughout the first half, though, hitting an array of tough shots to keep things close. Abraham resides in the same town that Angelo Brizzi and attended the same high school, but he will now be transferring to Paul VI Catholic, which is where Brandon Slater went to, and plays for the AAU program that has been the home of many Villanova recruiting targets. Besides Moore, Villanova, one of the more inexperienced teams in the Big East, could have seven other scholarship players returning next season. 190, SG / There were no recruiting classing class of 2022. Tuck away this name and watch closely this summer; there could be a quick rise that happens.. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Since his commitment, he has set a school record with a 40-point game in December, surpassing current NBA player Nickeil Alexander-Walker. He was scheduled to make a commitment in December but has postponed the announcement. The Hamilton Heights season is just getting underway. Will he do that here? The best Wildcats coverage on the web. How good would Warringtons Andrew Funk, a Bucknell transfer playing at Penn State, have looked on Villanovas team this year? This year is his first playing in the U.S., and college programs are finding out more about him. 6-6 / On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 6-8 / This was supposed to be his breakout season, but he probably has not played a single game at full strength. Parker has also recently earned a nomination for McDonalds All American selection. [January Update] Tucker earned a Villanova offer this past fall, and since then his stock has only continued to rise. Williams hit the road in October completing official visits to Indiana and Michigan, while squeezing an unofficial visit to Villanova in between. In Kyle Neptunes first summer at the helm, he wasted no time picking out the talent he had an eye for. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Feel free to sit back and grab a drink because theres a lot to review. And, of course, there is always the transfer portal. [Summer Update] N/A. 19 Creighton. 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.). Does anybody know the last time Villanova got an under-ranked guard from Archbishop Wood? His 60-foot heave from half court found the bottom of the net to stun Arizona in ASU's biggest win of the season. 195, PG / [January Update] Villanovas latest offer hails from Neptunes hometown of Brooklyn. Some places list Bliss as a three-star prospect, but thats not listed in recruiting website player rankings. Kris Parker Crossroad Academy (Quincy, FL) 6-6 / 170. Neptune hit the portal to grab four transfers who wound up in Fordhams rotation during his lone season in the Bronx, and hell need to do that again. He managed to crack the player rankings in national recruiting boards and most recently appeared at 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. However, what appears to be the more likely method of filling out next years roster is the transfer portal. Abraham was also a first-team all-state selection. Arizona State defeated No. There weren't many souls in McKale Memorial Center that believed Arizona State would defeat No. The most recent recruiting development, Bliss is a fast-rising prospect who was not on Villanova fans radar over the summer. Williams hit the road in October completing official visits to Indiana and Michigan, while squeezing an unofficial visit to Villanova in between. 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. Moores decision will be the key, and will determine what the Wildcats (13-14) need to do to improve on where they are right now: sitting in late February staring at a March that ends early. The wherewithal to know where he is on the floor, time his jump perfectly, use his size to create space and finish on the biggest stage is simply incredible. Both teams continued to scorch the nets in the second half, and the matchup remained tight early in the third quarter, guided by the streaky shooting of both programs. Sir already holds at least fourteen offers, from schools such as Kentucky, Tennessee, Stanford, Penn State, Xavier and more. Recap. 190, SG / @MyersPark_Hoops pic.twitter.com/GiKAqzSSd9. Expect Villanova to go after three or more players in the portal, and expect a couple of those players to be difference makers. Nowell has had Villanova for a while, but nothing concrete had emerged during the summer. 0.9600. Villanova has yet to obtain a commitment in the 2023 class. With player and coaches moving around so much in college basketball these days, itll be something to look out for. READ MORE: Cold-shooting Villanova struggles past Delaware State. A scouting report from last spring highlights Lathans physical traits, good footwork, and rebounding skills. 180, SF / He elevated his game even higher in the playoffs, where he averaged 25.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists. 12 class in 2022, one that includes a five-star wing and two other four-star recruits. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. 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. The Wildcats missed out on most of their top 2023 targets, especially in the months following Wrights retirement. Dumont is averaging 23.5 points, 9.5 rebounds along with 38% from three and most recently has been nominated for McDonalds All American selection. Like other recruits mentioned here, he likely wont go on any visits until after the high school season. NA. He was largely under the radar, until he started to pick up steam on the high-major Division I recruiting circuit in August. 6-0 / All rights reserved. He told On3 back in December that he was in talks with Villanova to schedule a possible visit. The Philly based point guard was named to the Nike EYBL Peach Jam third team over the summer, averaging 11.8 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 2.7 APG, and 1.3 SPG. Abraham resides in the same town that Angelo Brizzi and attended the same high school, but he will now be transferring to Paul VI Catholic, which is where Brandon Slater went to, and plays for the AAU program that has been the home of many Villanova recruiting targets. 170, PG / Always a Wildcat: Jalen Brunsons efforts remembered, revived and retired into the rafters at Villanova, California residents do not sell my data request. 7 Arizona at home, as the Sun Devils looked to inbound the ball with under three seconds remaining. As a sophomore at Stepinac, Fland averaged 14.4 points and 5.0 rebounds this past season. His phone was busy with incoming calls, texts and social media messages. 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. Rating: Unranked (247 Sports: NR| On3: NR )Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.High School: George SchoolAAU: NY RensHeight: 6-4Weight: 175Offer date: Jan. 7Status: Offered and took unofficial visitOther offers: Bryant, Delaware, Drexel, FGCU, Manhattan, St. Joes, Saint Peters, Siena, Towson, Xavier. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 200, PG / However, that will likely change soon given Blisss recent traction. His favorites include Friday and Breaking Bad. The most recent recruiting development, Bliss is a fast-rising prospect who was not on Villanova fans radar over the summer. [January Update] As of late December, Mohammeds recruitment is wide open and Villanova is one of the school he has been hearing from the most. Villanova Wildcats Recruiting - College Basketball Recruiting. The Golden Eagles continued to pour it on as the first half winded down, carrying a commanding double-digit lead into the break, 49-28. We asked NBA scouts. 19 Creighton in Philadelphia, followed by No. ); : Up to the minute news on Villanova Wildcats Recruiting Rumors 2023. . However, that will likely change soon given Blisss recent traction. For instance, 247 Sports had Cam Whitmore ranked as the 111th ranked recruit in June 2021. Finally - information about offers, visits, etc. The score was even at 37-all after two quarters. He still had to practice, too. 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