As soon as I stepped in the building I knew it was the right fit for me, Dumont said Tuesday night, hours after he verbally committed, signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Villanova, and became the first recruit of the Kyle Neptune era. [Summer Update] N/A. They advanced to the championship game of the Big East women's tournament where they lost to UConn. They came close for five-star 2023 forward Justin Edwards (Philadelphia, Pa./Imhotep Charter) and four-star 2023 guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (Chantilly, Va./Paul VI Catholic), two prospects that. [January Update] Villanovas latest offer hails from Neptunes hometown of Brooklyn. How unlikely is that? But the recruiting process is unique to each and every prospect and if I know one thing about Mohammed it is that he is going to continue to do his thing, develop and get better. 6-11 / Rating: 3-star (247 Sports: NR | on3: NR)Hometown: Montreal, CanadaHigh School: Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Tenn.)Height: 6-8Weight: 190Commit date: Nov. 15. 2) Player development is not linear and as a result, recruiting rankings are a fluid exercise. According to his Verbal Commits page, Dumont held offers from Oklahoma State, Drake, East Tennessee State, Radford, Jacksonville, and others. He is scrappy, smart and would make for a perfect addition to this recruiting class. 210, PG / Longhorns Daily News: Cowboys VP Stephen Jones speaks out on potentially drafting Texas Bijan Robinson in NFL Draft first round. For instance, 247 Sports had Cam Whitmore ranked as the 111th ranked recruit in June 2021. However, what appears to be the more likely method of filling out next years roster is the transfer portal. Nowell has had Villanova for a while, but nothing concrete had emerged during the summer. Other large programs such as Michigan State and USC are the latest to inquire about the talented 5-star wing. (); : Longhorns Daily News: Texas alum and NFL Draft prospect Roschon Johnson inks deal with Roc Nation Sports. 5 Purdue. [January Update] Abraham has picked up offers from Tennessee and Arizona State since receiving his Villanova offer. In On3s most recent rankings, Allen had one of the largest jumps of 2024 prospects going from No. *The preseason and week 1 polls were the same.^Coaches did not release a week 2 poll. In the PIAA 6A Playoffs, Bethea had a Philadelphia Catholic League playoff record 37 points on 11-12 shooting from deep. Finally - information about offers, visits, etc. Within six months, he rose to 20th and ended his high school career at 13th in their rankings. Villanova basketball is struggling in 2023 and, so far, it hasn't been pretty but there is some life. [Summer Update] Obviously, Nova loves recruiting the DMV, so lots of ties here. Hes the son of former NBA player Nazr Mohammed, so hes got the game in his genes. [January Update] The latest player to receive an offer from Nova, he got one of the largest jumps in On3s latest rankings jumping from No. Mohammed is already on the record saying that he grew up a Kentucky fan and that his whole family went there including his dad who was a Wildcat legend. 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. Villanova remains involved with four-star wing Kris Parker, of Quincy, Fla. Menu ESPN He is an outstanding mover without the ball and can set his teammates up to succeed in any circumstance. Neptune offering Bethea this early will hopefully play out in Villanovas favor because this kid is going to be special. Villanova would be a perfect fit for Mohammed in my opinion based off of his work ethic and their culture, and as we know anything could happen. 195, PG / Its probably anyones guess of what kind of player, how old, etc theyll be targeting but look for activity in the spring and summer with this. His Penn State teammate, Camren Wynter, left Drexel to head to State College. Dumont, who came to the U.S. to set up his basketball future before last season, made a name for himself playing with Team Canada at the 2022 U18 FIBA Americas Championship, the same tournament where current Villanova freshmen Cam Whitmore and Mark Armstrong shined. A lot of behind the scenes work looks to be shaping up for a busy off-season for Kyle Neptune and staff. Dumont scored 28 points, including seven three-pointers, in a season-opening win. 6-7 / This is Villanovas only outstanding 2023 offer at the moment and would serve as a great pickup for Coach Kyle Neptune and staff. Another wing on Kyle Neptunes radar, he transferred to Compass Prep in Arizona this past season. Villanova 2023 Basketball Prospects. [Summer Update] It was a big summer for Fland, who was one of the youngest members on Team USAs U-17 FIBA championship team. 43. 6-0 / 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. 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. Coach Neptune is no stranger to the portal, as it helped him rebuild the Fordham roster last year. Armstrong committed in April of his Junior Year, while Hausen and Whitmore committed in September and October of their senior year, respectively. Thank you for submitting a news tip to BVM Sports. With just seconds to play, DePaul's Anaya Peoples dashed to the rim for two to trim UConn's lead to one. [Summer Update] N/A. 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. When you get called a sniper from THE sniper himself, you know you are well on your way. Two quick points I always remind myself when looking at recruiting rankings: 1) Success comes in all stars and sizes. 6-5 / Bethea thrived in the sixth man role as a sophomore and quickly garnered a reputation for being one of the top three-point shooters in the area. And, of course, there is always the transfer portal. 200, PG / An extremely smart and efficient big man, hes been a double-double machine for Archbishop Ryan this season. 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.). [January Update] Parker took an official visit to Villanova from November 11-13. Tucker is another new entrant on this list as he was offered in the early fall. Abraham averaged 14.3 points and 4.2 rebounds as a sophomore. 6-6 / 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). I mean, who could blame him honestly. Same with Nnanna Njoku, who is dealing with a serious foot injury and hasnt suited up for a game since late fall. [Summer Update] Bethea is a local player that hails from the same high school that produced Collin Gillespie. 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. Collin Gillespie and Saddiq Bey were both 3-star recruits and now collect NBA checks. 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. Bookmaker, sharp discuss March Madness; Houston Cougars liability for sportsbooks, 2023 NCAA Tournament Projections: Kentucky on the rise; Michigan on the bubble. He elevated his game even higher in the playoffs, where he averaged 25.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists. He was there the same weekend as Jordann Dumont, and both attended the Temple matchup. 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. 43. (); : ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Welcome, Villanova fans, to the transfer portal. 6-2 / Like other recruits mentioned here, he likely wont go on any visits until after the high school season. Incredible! The definitive source for all Villanova news. We asked NBA scouts. For instance, Saddiq Bey was all set to go to NC State until a last minute decommitment in May and then being on enrolled at Villanova within two weeks. Rating: 4-star (247 Sports: 134 |On3: 106)Hometown: Washington, D.C.High School: Sidwell Friends SchoolAAU: Team Takeover Height: 6-7Weight: 215Offer date: July 27 Status: Offer Unofficial VisitOther offers: Bryant, Fordham, Georgetown, George Mason, George Washington, Georgia Tech (Unofficial visit), Harvard, Indiana (Official visit), Maryland, Miami, Michigan (Official visit), Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Penn, Penn State, USF, VCU, Virginia (Unofficial visit), Virginia Tech. 6-1 / NA. Neptune knows what he is looking for in a player and is finding all the players that check all the boxes that he constructed. 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. He enjoyed a solid sophomore season, averaging 17.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists. In this case, its Dallas Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones mention of Americas Team uh potentially taking Texas Longhorns alum Bijan Robinson with their first round pick. Villanova 2023 Offers. An extremely underrated player, he is expected to jump in the recruiting rankings as the season progresses. Sources close to the Villanova program indicate that Moores return seems like a 50-50 proposition at this point. Odds & lines subject to change. 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. (); : Four-star guard Travis Perry is one name to keep an eye on in the Class of 2024. Villanova coach Kyle Neptune checks the scoreboard during a second-half timeout against Delaware State on Monday. Josh Naso NovaIllustrated. 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. Nika Muhl, who hit the huge 3 for UConn minutes earlier, knocked down two clutch free throws to extend the Huskies' lead to three. 43 to No. 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. Choose A Season: The 2022-23 Villanova Wildcats Men's Basketball Team. 175, PG / Stay connected with BVM Sports: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram, {"rules": {"password": "required", "password_confirm": {"equalTo": "#registerPassword"}}}. Or a one-year blip in Kyle Neptunes first season? Williams hit the road in October completing official visits to Indiana and Michigan, while squeezing an unofficial visit to Villanova in between. Nowell has had Villanova for a while, but nothing concrete had emerged during the summer. : As a sophomore at Stepinac, Fland averaged 14.4 points and 5.0 rebounds this past season. In On3s most recent rankings, Allen had one of the largest jumps of 2024 prospects going from No. The same school that produced Villanova legends Josh Hart and Saddiq Bey. For the second consecutive season, the success of Villanova will likely be tied to Justin Moore, who missed the first 20 games this season while recovering from surgery on his right Achilles tendon. Since his commitment, he has set a school record with a 40-point game in December, surpassing current NBA player Nickeil Alexander-Walker. [January Update] Marcus Allen has been a fast riser in the recruiting rankings, and Villanova jumped on this past fall. 13 Terry Bussey dishes on Texas, recaps his recruitment, Dallas Morning News: Shorter college football games? 6-3 / 6-8 / He still had to practice, too. His phone was busy with incoming calls, texts and social media messages. Filed under: 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 and staff By RyanDunigan Jan 25, 2023, 5:30am EST / new Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options. A native of the Philadelphia suburbs and now a South Philly resident, I am a sports betting writer and producer who also covers college sports at The Philadelphia Inquirer. The most recent recruiting development, Bliss is a fast-rising prospect who was not on Villanova fans radar over the summer. As things stand, Villanova needs to run the table during the Big East Tournament next month at Madison Square Garden to avoid that fate. 21 in their national rankings and is quickly becoming one of Villanovas highest rated prospects. [January Update] On3 ranks Dumont as a 3-star recruit who has grew up and played in Canada, which is part of the reason he wasnt on many fans radars. Desmond Cambridge Jr. wasn't one of them, however. Above, is my favorite clip of all the highlights compiled from Mohammed. More than 1,500 players entered the portal last year alone. The Wildcats led 38-24 after 20 minutes. Can the Cats continue their winning ways? During Neptunes first stint with the Wildcats, he was the main recruiter for a majority of players on the roster. Mohammed has only continued that upswing on the AAU circuit and has captured the eye of plenty of scouts. Portal players, of course, can be big difference makers. Theres depth and talent in the running back room, but the hopes of avoiding drop off at the position lay outside of it. Indiana went on a 12-0 run in the second half that helped build the beginning of a potential comeback win on the road. There could be other prospects who get offered, visit, and possibly commit but it seems slim given how few are still uncommitted. [Summer Update] N/A. Especially being in Villanovas backyard, hes one to keep an eye on. There is no exact science and players can have volatile moves up or down. Another positive I take away from this recruiting class is that not all of these guys are ranked (yet). With Nova not even listed in the top 150 for Class of 2023 rankings No. All rights reserved. Allen is yet another prospect that was offered in the early fall. Abraham was also a first-team all-state selection. 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. 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