Which Current NBA Players Went to Villanova?

Which Current NBA Players Went to Villanova?

Which Current NBA Players Went to Villanova?

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Villanova University is a basketball powerhouse that has helped fill the talent ranks of the NBA. Many players have parlayed their time at Villanova into solid NBA careers. In this piece, we will take a look at the NBA players who are currently in the league where they went to college (Villanova University), how their respective careers there panned out, and also some quick background info on why Villanova has done such an impressive job of turning out professional ballplayers.

Active Villanova Players in the NBA

Saddiq Bey

  • College Years: 2018-2020
  • NBA Team: Atlanta Hawks

Mikal Bridges

  • College Years: 2016-2018
  • NBA Team: New York Knicks

Jalen Brunson

  • College Years: 2015-2018
  • NBA Team: New York Knicks

Donte DiVincenzo

  • College Years: 2015-2018
  • NBA Team: New York Knicks

Collin Gillespie

  • College Years: 2017-2022
  • NBA Team: Phoenix Suns

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

  • College Years: 2019-2021
  • NBA Team: New Orleans Pelicans

Jermaine Samuels

  • College Years: 2017-2022
  • NBA Team: Houston Rockets

Cam Whitmore

  • College Years: 2022-2023
  • NBA Team: Houston Rockets

Kyle Lowry

  • College Years: 2004-2006
  • NBA Team: Philadelphia 76ers

Villanova NBA Players Through the Years

Owing to Villanova's great basketball program and the nurturing environment it provides its student-athletes, they have been well-prepared for NBA careers.

Multiple players from Nova's 2018 NCAA Championship-winning team, Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson, and Donte DiVincenzo included, are rare examples of the incredible skill + teamwork synergy honed at the college level. Collin Gillespie and Jeremiah Robinson Earl also had productive college careers in the nation.

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The program focusing on teamwork and a strong base of fundamentals, as well as developing the culture to win, has undoubtedly affected its former players having so much success in their pro careers. Villanova is in a particularly good position due to the ability of the staff to recruit well-rounded players who can contribute to both sides.

Looking Ahead to Villanova's NBA Prospects

The future is bright for Villanova as the basketball program continues to churn out pros. Villanova has a storied tradition of winning, is known for its player development, and demands excellence in all facets. They are determined to keep moving forward with sending talent into the NBA.

As long as the program keeps bringing in top prospects and keeping Villanova standards high, here's to a bright future for those who hope to turn their stay at Nova into an NBA career. 

 

Villanova University has shown great skill in breeding NBA talent, and the Wildcat way is here to stay. Villanova has built a reputation for excellence and developed NBA coaching staffs and styles of play that showcase their talent in the best possible manner, with continuity throughout each layer of the player development system.


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