
Villanova Wildcats Poised for Another NCAA Run in 2026-27
Villanova finished 25-8, secured second in the Big East, added key returners and newcomers, and looks to contend again next season.
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Villanova finished 25-8, secured second in the Big East, added key returners and newcomers, and looks to contend again next season.

Initial doubts about Garwey Dual’s fit at Syracuse have given way to cautious optimism as his recent performances suggest a player ready to contribute on both ends of the floor.

The Golden Eagles have released a 2026 slate that blends early‑season road challenges, a series of home fixtures at Valley Fields and a demanding Big East conference run culminating in the conference tournament in Maryland.

New Jersey has officially recognized girls' flag football as its 35th varsity sport, opening doors for athletes like Shayna Campbell and shaping the future of female athletics in the state.

Seton Hall has secured the commitment of Jada Crawshaw, a junior transfer who brings scoring depth and frontcourt versatility after stints at Georgia Tech, Long Beach State and the Sydney Comets.
Isaiah Whitehead, the 2016 Big East Tournament Most Outstanding Player, is back at Seton Hall to lead a newly formed squad in The Basketball Tournament, a single‑elimination event offering a $2 million prize. He has recruited former teammates Khadeen Carrington and Desi Rodriguez, among others, and will face Syracuse in a best‑of‑three series starting July 21. Whitehead’s move reflects both a personal homecoming and a strategic push to rejuvenate the Pirates’ program.