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Villanova Wildcats Men's Basketball

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Villanova

Wildcats · Men's Basketball

Kevin Willard

Head Coach

Full staff (9)

David Cox

Associate Head Coach

Email

Kevin Norris

Assistant Coach

Email

Ashley Howard

Assistant Coach

Email

Greg Manning Jr.

Assistant Coach

Email

Ricky Harris

Assistant Coach

Email

Brenton Petty

Director, Player Personnel

Email

Charlie Butler

Director, Basketball Operations

Email

Dan Erickson

Athletic Trainer

Email

Kyle Tarp

Sports Performance Coach

Email

Head Coach

Kevin Willard

kwillard@villanova.edu

Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.

Basketball Staff Contacts

Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.

NameRoleEmail
Kevin Willard William B. Finneran Endowed Head Coach kwillard@villanova.edu
David Cox Associate Head Coach david.cox@villanova.edu
Kevin Norris Assistant Coach kevin.norris@villanova.edu
Ashley Howard Assistant Coach ashley.howard@villanova.edu
Greg Manning Jr. Assistant Coach greg.l.manning@villanova.edu
Ricky Harris Assistant Coach ricky.harris@villanova.edu
Brenton Petty Director, Player Personnel brent.petty@villanova.edu
Charlie Butler Director, Basketball Operations charlie.butler@villanova.edu
Dan Erickson Athletic Trainer daniel.erickson@villanova.edu
Kyle Tarp Sports Performance Coach kyle.tarp@villanova.edu

About Villanova Wildcats Basketball

Villanova basketball competes at the highest level of college athletics within the Big East Conference, one of the nation's most competitive leagues. Head coach Kevin Willard leads a program renowned for developing players into NBA professionals while maintaining a culture centered on academic excellence and character. Student-athletes benefit from Villanova's rigorous academic environment and world-class facilities in the Philadelphia area. The Wildcats emphasize ball movement, defensive intensity, and a winning mentality that translates to success both on court and in life. The program balances elite competition with genuine concern for player development and education. High school players serious about playing in a championship-caliber program at a prestigious university should contact the coaching staff to explore whether Villanova fits their basketball and academic goals.

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Net price

$41,536/yr

Above D1 median ($17,886)

Grad rate

93%

Above D1 median (67%)

Enrollment

6,938

Below D1 median (9,019)

Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/

Full cost & outcomes

College Cost & Enrollment

Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.

Average net price after aid, compared to 360 D1 schools with Scorecard data.

Net price by family income

$0–$30,000
$21,459 / year
$30,001–$48,000
$15,356 / year
$48,001–$75,000
$25,787 / year
$75,001–$110,000
$31,719 / year
$110,001+
$57,135 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
Undergraduate enrollment
6,938
Average net price
$41,536 / year
Published tuition (in-state)
$70,826 / year
Published tuition (out-of-state)
$70,826 / year
Graduation rate
93%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/

D1 men's basketball recruiting calendar

NCAA Division I contact, evaluation, quiet, and dead periods are the same for every men's program, including this one. This is not a Villanova Wildcats camp or visit schedule.

One NCAA 2026-27 calendar for every D1 program. Dates checked against the NCAA calendar on Nov 8, 2026. NCAA calendar updated Jul 30, 2026. View the NCAA calendar (PDF)

Confirm rules with your target school's compliance office before visits or commitments.

Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.

Program history

3

NCAA titles

1985, 2016, 2018

6

Final Fours

1939, 1985, 2009, 2016, 2018, 2022

1

NIT titles

1994

Source: Wikipedia

Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/

Big East Teams

Big East men's basketball programs
School Location Enrollment Avg. net price
Butler View program → Location Indianapolis, IN Enrollment 4,317 Avg. net price $37,499
Creighton View program → Location Omaha, NE Enrollment 4,348 Avg. net price $32,456
DePaul View program → Location Chicago, IL Enrollment 14,090 Avg. net price $27,308
Georgetown View program → Location Washington, DC Enrollment 7,569 Avg. net price $33,661
Marquette View program → Location Milwaukee, WI Enrollment 7,660 Avg. net price $30,561
Providence View program → Location Providence, RI Enrollment 4,229 Avg. net price $49,594
Seton Hall View program → Location Newark, NJ Enrollment 6,036 Avg. net price $31,552
St. John's View program → Location Queens, NY Enrollment 9,477 Avg. net price $24,508
UConn View program → Location Storrs, CT Enrollment 19,835 Avg. net price $24,342
Villanova View program → Location Villanova, PA Enrollment 6,938 Avg. net price $41,536
Xavier View program → Location Cincinnati, OH Enrollment 4,207 Avg. net price $31,905
All Big East Conference programs →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Villanova D1?

Yes, Villanova is an NCAA Division I program in the Big East. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Villanova men's basketball.

What conference is Villanova in?

Villanova competes in the Big East for D1 men's basketball.

What is the average net price at Villanova?

Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $41,536 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.

What is undergraduate enrollment at Villanova?

College Scorecard reports approximately 6,938 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.

How do I get recruited to Villanova?

Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D1, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D1 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.

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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.

Program data maintained by the Florida Coastal Prep coaching staff. Last updated August 2026.

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