Villanova University NCAA News

When I look at the college basketball landscape for next season, one conference really jumps out at me.

Counting Kevin Durant among your former teammates has its plusses and minuses. On the positive side, there's a lot of attention.

Maurice Sutton, a 6-11 product of Largo High School in Upper Marlboro, Md., has signed a national letter of intent to attend Villanova University, it was announced today.

USC Lowe - UMass Top Point Guards for 08-09 + Top Point Guards for 08-09 - Cory Fisher is the only problem I have.

The Nova Notebook, by Villanova director of media relations Mike Sheridan, appears weekly during the fall and into the basketball season and periodically from May through August.

The Nova Notebook, by Villanova director of media relations Mike Sheridan, appears weekly during the fall and into the basketball season and periodically from May through August.

'H i, Corey!" is a refrain heard repeatedly throughout the halls when one of Midtown Community School's most distinguished alums is in town.

The Nova Notebook, by Villanova director of media relations Mike Sheridan, appears weekly during the fall and into the basketball season and periodically from May through August.

The Nova Notebook, by Villanova director of media relations Mike Sheridan, appears weekly during the fall and into the basketball season and periodically from May through August.

“There is a solid nucleus of players returning, but everyone will start with a clean slate.”

Bloomsburg University athletic director Mary Gardner has announced the hiring of Bill Cleary as head coach of the women's basketball team. via WNEP-TV Moosic

“That was incredible ...We showed great heart, and Malcolm was incredible. I can't ever remember winning like that. They had us.”

Malcolm Grant vs. LSU Corey Marine Media Credit: Matthew Bandelt Malcolm Grant drives to the basket. via The Villanovan

“The way I see it, I can go, see where I stand and find out what I need to work on. There's no bad to come out in this.”

Scottie Reynolds wanted out of Oklahoma and in to Villanova. It was May 2006, and the McDonald's All-American had decided that without Kelvin Sampson as coach, he wasn't much interested in a four-year career in ... via ESPN

“He is an explosive player - great from long range, with strong ball-handling skills. He is a tough player and will be a key component in our continued growth as a program.”

Guard Malcolm Grant is transferring from Villanova to Miami and will be eligible to play for the Hurricanes beginning in 2009-10. Grant averaged 5.6 points and 13 minutes in 29 games as a freshman with ... via The York Daily Record

Villanova sophomore guard Scottie Reynolds will remain in school and not test the waters for the NBA Draft, according to Wildcats coach Jay Wright. via Fox Sports

“If I were to come there, [Wright] would expect a lot from me and he'd help me to be the best player I can be. Hopefully he'd get me ready for the next level.”

John Calipari , Rick Barnes and Jay Wright are fighting for the signature of Tyreke Evans. via ESPN

“Hopefully coach Cal can get me ready to get to the next level and be a successful player in the NBA”

One of the country's last undecided high-profile basketball recruits will spend next season at Memphis. via The Jackson Sun

“I don't begrudge Tom Crean or anyone else leaving to take another job”

MORE: More Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting Terrell Holloway considered it an insurance policy he never expected to use. via Rivals

“It wasn't about getting it over with. I wanted it. This gives me the best opportunity to start right away.”

It took Taylor King a season to decide Duke wasn't the right fit for him. It took him less than 72 hours to figure out what did fit. via ESPN

“Right now, I'm just looking to find the best place for me”

Loyola-Marymount on Larry Davis' radar Sophomore swingman Larry Davis met with new Loyola-Marymount coach Bill Bayno on Friday. via New York Daily News

Grant gets release from Villanova Villanova coach Jay Wright has given freshman guard Malcolm Grant a release to transfer. via New York Daily News