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Villanova’s basketball program has rebuilt its roster with size and experience, but still falls outside the preseason Top 25, prompting optimism for a deeper tournament run.
After a busy offseason that brought in size, depth, and international flair, the Wildcats hope to translate their upgraded lineup into a deeper NCAA run, even as analysts keep them out of the early Top 25.
The Wildcats secure a 7‑foot‑3 Italian center, adding size and experience to a revamped roster that experts predict will rank among the nation's top 25.
Luigi Suigo, a 7‑foot‑3 center from Tradate, Italy, has chosen Villanova over a dozen other programs, bringing a 7‑foot‑6 wingspan and a defensive reputation to a team reshaping for the 2026‑27 season.
Villanova University announces the addition of Luigi Suigo, a 7‑3 center from Tradate, Italy, to its 2026‑27 basketball roster, highlighting his draft withdrawal, prior Adriatic League experience, and the team's season‑opening matchup in Rome.
The NBA's withdrawal deadline for early‑entry candidates arrived at 11:59 p.m. on June 13, marking the first major cut‑off of the 2026 draft cycle. Prospects who miss the date must wait another year before they can re‑enter the pool, a scenario that could reshape college rosters and professional projections.
The upcoming 2026‑27 season will feature a much‑anticipated series between Villanova and Kansas, highlighted by a November 27 opener at Allen Field House and a return matchup in Villanova the following year.
Villanova will host Kansas in a two‑year series beginning November 27, 2024, in Lawrence, with a return game slated for the 2027‑28 season. The schedule highlights a revamped Wildcats roster, including transfers and a potential Italian prospect, while Kansas coach Bill Self confirms his 24th season.