Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. The newest Wildcat commit discusses why he chose Villanova with VU Hoops. the incoming freshmen class of Mark Armstrong, Cam Whitmore and Brendan Hausen to double down and reaffirm their commitments to the Cats. Honestly just comfort. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). The 6-foot-5 sharpshooter is eager to show theres more to his game than his sweet shooting stroke. Hes the son of former NBA player Nazr Mohammed, so hes got the game in his genes. Aside from Villanova, Tucker also holds offers from Duke, Kansas, Indiana, Notre Dame, Auburn, LSU, Virginia Tech, Illinois, Penn State, George Mason, Maryland, and fellow Big East school Georgetown. Rating: Not rankedHometown: Washington, D.C.High School: Sidwell FriendsAAU: Team TakeoverHeight: 6-7Weight: 215Offer date: July 27Status: OfferedOther offers: Bryant, Fordham, Georgetown, George Mason, George Washington, Georgia Tech, Harvard, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Ole Miss, Penn, Penn State, USF, VCU, Virginia, Virginia Tech. 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. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Bethea participated in the Nike EYBL E16 Peach Jam where he competed for Team Final alongside some of the best high school recruits in the country. An extremely skilled 6-foot-7 forward, has the ability to create his own shot, holds an elite pull jumper, and an elite overall talented scorer @MSJ_Basketball. Moore, Collin Obviously its a tough decision and things have changed, but in a way theyre still the same.. With that squared away, and a few other housekeeping stuff in between, Neptune was now able to hit the recruiting trail. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Gambling Problem? Odds and lines subject to change. I was on Zoom calls with the guys, Zoom calls with Coach (Wright), Zoom calls with the assistants who helped recruit me. Tucker opted to sit out from the AAU circuit this past summer to rest and recover, but that didnt seem to hurt or affect his recruiting stock. The month of July is widely regarded as the busiest month for college basketball coaches in the off-season in terms of recruiting. I built a strong relationship, a strong connection with them. Enrolled. Odds and lines subject to change. His three-point prowess caught the eye of many scouts across the country and he quickly piled up more than 20 offers, but the 6-foot-5 guard is eager to show that theres much more to his game than his sweet shooting stroke. Big East offer tracker update (August 10): Dog days of summer recruiting. Mark Armstrong Video | Scouts Report What does Justin Moore's return next season mean Big East Quarterfinals Highlights: No. Where do the nation basketball recruits rank? pic.twitter.com/uZ4ALniXee, Rating: 4-star (247 sports: 80 | ESPN: NR)Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.High School: Myers ParkAAU: Team CurryHeight: 6-6Weight: 200Offer date: July 26Status: OfferedOther offers: Appalachian State, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Georgetown, Georgia, Georgia Tech, High Point, UMass, Michigan, N.C. State, Ole Miss, Penn State, Providence, Stanford, USF, Virginia Tech, Xavier. 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The skinny: Obviously, Nova loves recruiting the DMV, so lots of ties here. They started recruiting me, not only for my skillset, but the person I was. It was good to hear that., Hausen has talked to current players and the other two in the recruiting class, specifically mentioning that hes talking to Armstrong probably every hour or so., Hes checking on me and making sure that Im good and asking me what Im thinking, Hausen said. Currently, Villanova rounds out 247sports.com's Top-25 2022 Recruiting Class Rankings, but with the addition of Whitmore, Villanova is projected to vault into the top ten. 3 67.88. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 6 Kansas 65.79. There is no additional information to display: Abraham averaged 14.3 points and 4.2 rebounds as a sophomore. Your donation will support the student journalists of The Villanovan with technological needs, training, etc! Its been my dream to play for him, Hausen said. Jay Wright always says, Attitude, attitude, and that stuck out to me because my high school coach always took that philosophy, but he never used to tell us who it was from, said Armstrong, Villanovas latest commit. 8 Oregon 64.65. 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. Patterson, Chris Stop me if you have heard this before, but the Villanova recruit has outstanding size, length, and IQ, especially for his age. A new target to watch on the recruiting trail. Hes best known for his scoring and shot-creating and athleticism. The skinny: Like Jackson, High was another big stock riser, generating more than half of his offers since April. The culture is just so strong. Incredible! O'Toole, Caleb It was good to hear from him and just to get to see where hes at, Hausen said. In the PIAA 6A Playoffs, Bethea had a Philadelphia Catholic League playoff record 37 points on 11-12 shooting from deep. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). All these other colleges have great coaches, but I just felt like I had a personal connection with Coach Wright, Armstrong said. He averaged 21.0 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.6 blocks per game at Smithson Valley as a junior. Im still there, I havent asked for my letter of release or anything, so Im still a part of Nova right now. Villanova Basketball Villanova Recruiting 2023 forward Jordann Dumont commits to Villanova Kyle Neptune finally gets his first commit and lands a sneaky stud in Dumont. He's played four seasons at Texas, and has one year of eligibility remaining. Above, is my favorite clip of all the highlights compiled from Mohammed. On Thursday, college basketball insider Adam Zagoria announced on Twitter that Mgbako would be visiting four schools Kansas being one of them. As a late bloomer, Bethea already holds offers from schools such as UCLA, VCU, Temple and of course, Villanova. Anderson II, Joey Neptune was not one of the coaches who recruited Hausen, but he was quick to contact the recruit. @HausenBrendan | #ATTITUDE. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Eligibility restrictions apply. The Formula; where c is a specific team's total number of commits and R n is the 247Sports Composite Rating of the nth-best commit times 100.; Explanation; In order to create the most . The skinny: It was a big summer for Fland, who was one of the youngest members on Team USAs U-17 FIBA championship team. Williams came through in the clutch, delivering the game-winning buzzer-beater to lift Sidwell Friends to a DCSAA title. Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright has officially added another member to the Villanova Recruiting Class of 2022, with the commitment of Cam Whitmore. The Wildcats latest high-profile recruit opened up on his decision to play at Villanova. During Neptunes first stint with the Wildcats, he was the main recruiter for a majority of players on the roster. He recently spoke to ZAGSBLOG about Nova: I have an opportunity to get in there and get a lot of minutes as a freshman. The Wildcats offered the standout guard late on Monday night. Odds and lines subject to change. Transfer portal player tracker: Hunter Dickinson. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 2024 F Bryson Tucker (@BrysonTucker3_) averaged 22.0 PPG and 6.0 RPG this past season for Mount St. Joseph (MD). According to the four-star guard, he was first introduced to Wright shortly after coaches were allowed to contact Class of 2022 recruits. Peter's. When Hausen visits campus, he knows what hell be looking for. | Queen and Davis | Prioritizing Palmer? Gambling Problem? This is. Longino is a 4-star guard ranked 96th in the 2021 class. It is about a minute long clip of just pure dominance. Dont put super high hopes on him coming to the Main Line, but anything can happen, right? He had a game-high 20 points and 12 rebounds in the championship game. Hausen is one of three players in the 2022 recruiting class, along with fellow guard Mark Armstrong and forward Cam Whitmore. While he hopes to end his high school career on a high note, hes also looking forward to putting on that Villanova jersey. Im just enjoying every bit of this moment. Villanova landed its first five-star commitment since the 2019 recruiting cycle on Thursday afternoon as top-25 talent Cam Whitmore, the No. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). If Kyle Neptune can land any one of these four it will be a successful recruiting class, but the more the merrier. Eligibility restrictions apply. Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images. The 6-foot-3, 170-pound guard built a reputation for being a strong shooter and defender at St. Peters Prep, but he hopes to elevate his game to an even higher level once he arrives on campus. All-New 24/7 Sports News Network: Stream Now! Most recently, four-star 2023 forward Amani Hansberry (Washington, D.C./Mount Saint Joseph) cut Nova from consideration, then eventually opted for Illinois. Void in ONT. Me and my family, were going to make a decision and were going to take it slow, but obviously we still love Nova and Nova Nation. Neptune mentioned the recruiting class in his introductory press conference. Just go out and play hard, and play to win. By Eugene Rapay @erapay5 Apr 8, 2021, 11:21pm EDT His shooting has improved immensely over the last few years, and he can now comfortably score at all three levels. OVERALL RECORD: Conference RECORD . There was an issue submitting your request. While there is still plenty of time, and Villanova isnt the only Big East school without a 2023 commit, here are some targets to keep an eye on and names to know. Just going around with Coach Wright and the staff, you just see how much people care about basketball, Hausen said. They came close for five-star 2023 forward Justin Edwards (Philadelphia, Pa./Imhotep Charter) and four-star 2023 guard . Wagner had a gold medal summer with the FIBA U-17 basketball team. Theyre gonna see an ultra competitor, a high-energy guy once I come in there, and be the definition of a Villanova Wildcat.. Villanova Wildcats basketball news, recruiting updates, and the latest rumors. And then two minutes later, my phone starts blowing up and things start going crazy. Its just great. Full Name. He just told me that, Villanova basketball, the rich tradition and history is still going to go on, Hausen said. Slater and Justin Moore, who were teammates together. Brendan Hausen Amarillo (Amarillo, TX) 6-4 / 180. Rating: 4-star (247 sports: 18 | ESPN: 44)Hometown: Marlton, N.J.High School: South Kent SchoolAAU: We R1Height: 6-3Weight: 180Offer date: July 2Status: Final 11 (Kansas, Louisville, Miami, Michigan, Maryland, Notre Dame, Texas, UCLA, VCU, Villanova, Virginia)Other offers: Originally had more than two-dozen offers, but is now down to 11 schools. Eligibility restrictions apply. 0.9795. 1-ranked prospect, but took a recent hit in 247 sports eyes, falling to No. I was just telling my friend how excited I was to get to play for (Wright), Hausen said. Big East offer tracker update (August 29): Xavier, UConn land commitments, final cuts, new offers and more! Gambling Problem? Gillespie has already given his seal of approval for the offer replying to a tweet online regarding Bethea calling him an absolute sniper. Abraham was also a first-team all-state selection. Each recruit is weighted in the rankings according to a, Readers familiar with the Gaussian distribution formula will note that we use a varying value for. I heard Coach Wrights retiring, Hausen said. 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. Rating: 5-star (247 sports: 15 | ESPN: 18)Hometown: Harlem, N.Y.High School: Archbishop StepinacAAU: PSA CardinalsHeight: 6-2Weight: 165Offer date: Aug. 4Status: OfferedOther offers: Auburn, Bryant, UConn, Georgetown, Georgia, Fordham, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky, LIU, LSU, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pitt, Providence, Rider, St. Bonaventure, St. Johns, Seton Hall, Siena, TCU, Virginia Tech, UCLA. Its crazy, I still cant believe it, Armstrong said. PF: Severn, MD Archbishop Spalding High School: 6'7'' 220: Villanova Signed. Villanova Basketball Recruiting 2022; 4-star, 2022 guard Brendan Hausen opens up on Villanova commitment. Class Nat Prospect Height Pos Home Town SI Pot Star Rating Top Skills Statistics Offer Commitment; JC SO: Cal Jenkins: 6' 6" SF: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : 103: 10: 2: After a successful high school season, he followed up with a strong showing once the live recruiting period returned this past June. According to Hausen, he also considered Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Arizona State, Nevada, and Oregon. 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. It's official - Welcome to Nova Nation, ! Maryland Basketball Recruiting Scoop: What I'm hearing on Hunter Dickinson as final visit wraps, College basketball transfer portal: News, notes, intel on top 20 available transfers, Talented OL, Tommy Broderick on his Villanova football commitment. Dixon, Kyle We know we have work to do to get to the next level, so basically we want to enjoy today and tomorrow, and then basically, get ready. More. Keeping up with the Wildcats by recapping the busiest month in the recruiting season. He looks like a man amongst boys getting whatever he wants, wherever he wants. Void in ONT. Davidson, John Although Jackson is from New Jersey, he plays his high school basketball at the renowned South Kent School in Connecticut. The Wildcats latest high-profile recruit opened up on his decision to play at Villanova. The same school that produced Villanova legends Josh Hart and Saddiq Bey. The Illinois native started his collegiate career at Drake, but a knee injury limited him to just 13 games as a freshman. He helped Team USA seal its dominant run with a gold medal, winning it on his birthday. View Full Bio, Brendan Odds and lines subject to change. #. He solidified his spot as Amarillo High Schools all-time leading scorer and earned District 3-5A MVP honors, averaging 17.6 points per game and knocking down 90 three-pointers. Were just gonna take this one step at a time. A stark contrast from how he felt logging into Wright's Zoom call on April 20 with Villanova's entire current roster and staff plus the rest of the Wildcats' 2022 recruiting haul - Mark . Me and my family, were going to make a decision and were going to take it slow, but obviously we still love Nova and Nova Nation. While Timberlake's tweet is harmless, it could mean that Kansas prefers Mgbako to Tyson. 4 in the nation by ESPN. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. And then that was it.. Tucker announced his latest offer came from the . On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). Ive talked to all of them, Neptune said. All the other colleges stood out, but I felt like I had a true connection with Coach Wright and Coach Nardi.. Mark Armstrong St. Peters Prep (Jersey City, NJ) 6-2 / 160. pic.twitter.com/BO6FuD6CFH. The three-point game is strong, but I dont think people realize how well I pass the ball and handle the ball, Hausen said. The Villanova Wildcats have entered the race for Bryson Tucker, a five-star prospect in the Class of 2024. Scouting Report Evaluated. (Name will only be used to verify billing.). They were sending game film to Coach Wright, and Coach Wright reached out to me whenever he could even when we were on different time zones. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). Longino, Nnanna I come from a strong culture program out here, so when I came into Villanovas practice and watched, I just felt like thats where I belonged and that I can make a huge impact there.. 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. Im just excited.. Eligibility restrictions apply. Oh thats right, it was just COLLIN GILLESPIE. Were just gonna take this one step at a time. Just a kid that wants to play hard, play for his teammates, play for the coaches, he said. Even Auburn has been making a push, and as one of the highly-coveted players in his recruiting class, there are others who will try to make a last-second move as well.