With Villanova knocking on the top 25 door, is it NCAA Tournament or bust in Year 1 of the Kevin Willard era?

With Villanova knocking on the top 25 door, is it NCAA Tournament or bust in Year 1 of the Kevin Willard era?

The 2025-26 Villanova men's basketball season doesn't look like a rebuild. An NCAA Tournament appearance is more than on the table.

Tafara Gapare Elects To Leave Villanova Men’s Basketball Program

On Tuesday, it was announced that Tafara Gapare has decided to leave the Villanova men’s basketball program and not return, per a school release. The 6-foot-9 forward missed the last three consecutive games due to what was labeled as “personal reasons.” Gapare last made an appearance on the court against Wisconsin in a 76-66 road win on Friday, Dec. 19. During his three-game absence, Gapare was not seen on the team’s bench at home or on the road…