What NBA players came from Villanova?

Let’s explore the top former Villanova players in NBA history.

  • Paul Arizin. AP Photo. Villanova’s story can’t be told with Paul Arizin.
  • Kyle Lowry. Matt Cashore-USA TODAY.
  • Kerry Kittles. Ken White/Getty Images.
  • Chris Ford. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports.
  • Tim Thomas. AP Photo/John Bazemore.

Who is Villanova best player?

Villanova’s best player: PG Collin Gillespie This season, he’s averaged a career-high 16 points per game to go along with 3.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest. That was enough to earn him his second straight Big East Player of the Year award along with various All-American honors for a second straight year as well.

Who is Villanova’s best basketball player?

Howard Porter. 8 of 10.

  • 4. Kerry Kittles. 7 of 10.
  • Ed Pinckney. 6 of 10.
  • Randy Foye. 5 of 10.
  • Larry Hennessy. 4 of 10.
  • Scottie Reynolds. 3 of 10.
  • Tim Thomas. 2 of 10.
  • Bill Melchionni. 1 of 10. Bill Melchionni came to Villanova from across the Delaware River in Pennsauken, N.J. in 1962 and ended his four year career as an All-American.

    • How many current NBA players are from Villanova?

    * NBA stats from the 2021-2022 season. 9 players found.

    How many NFL players went to Villanova?

    With the addition of these three signings, Villanova now has seven players currently on NFL rosters. The other four include defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (Kansas City Chiefs), linebacker Austin Calitro (Seattle Seahawks), offensive tackle Ben Ijalana (New York Jets) and offensive tackle Brad Seaton (Cleveland Browns).

    Did any Villanova players get drafted?

    NEW ORLEANS — Tim Thomas still holds a unique distinction in the history of the Villanova men’s basketball program. Thomas, a 6-foot-10 Paterson, N.J., native, is the only player to declare for the N.B.A. draft after just one season on campus.

    What sports is Villanova known for?

    The Villanova Wildcats are the athletic teams of Villanova University….Teams.

    Men’s sports Women’s sports
    Baseball Basketball
    Basketball Cross country
    Cross country Field hockey
    Football Lacrosse

    Has Villanova ever won the national championship?

    How many times has Villanova won a national championship? Villanova boasts three national championships, including titles in 2016 and 2018, The Wildcats are 3-1 in championship games. Villanova and Kansas have recent history in the Final Four, with the Wildcats acting as a buzzsaw vs. the Jayhawks in 2018.