David Szczepanski

This week, Stephen Cain and I previewed Villanova WBB’s 2026-27 season on Villanova Sports Talk. Discussion Topics: - Recapping the 2025-26 Season - Jasmine Bascoe’s Sophomore Campaign - Key Returners and Additions - VST Preseason Awards youtu.be/Aka-GY9vLXk?...

I’m excited to share this year’s Villanova Sports Talk Villanova MBB 2026-27 Season Preview 🏀 Discussion Topics: - 2025-26 Season Recap - Key Additions and Returners - Big East Preseason Poll - Schedule Highlights - VST Awards (MVP, MIP, and more) youtu.be/SGrzE_oT0jY?...

FINAL: Villanova defeats Rutgers, 77-75, in exhibition play. Devin Royal recorded a double-double (20 points, 10 rebounds). Tyler Perkins, Jake Fiegen, and Luigi Suigo all scored at least 10 points. The Wildcats led for 31 minutes and survived the Scarlet Knights’ comeback.

Villanova Sports Talk Ep. 8 is now available. Former WXVU broadcaster Ryan Scanlon joined the show. Ryan, Stephen Cain, and I called close to 100 games together at Villanova. Discussion Topics: - Villanova Football vs. Morgan State - Big East Media Day youtu.be/mc2DH3Bsgxo?...

Here’s this week’s episode of Villanova Sports Talk: Discussion Topics: - Villanova vs. Colgate Recap - Morgan State Preview - Villanova Soccer Check-In - Poll Questions youtu.be/YsLVSeFe8JE?...

Today is the First Day of Fall, and College Football is in full swing. 🍁 Watch this week’s episode of Villanova Sports Talk for a full Villanova vs. LIU recap 🏈 Other Discussion Topics: - Colgate Preview + Keys to the Game - Villanova MBB + WBB Big East Schedules youtu.be/ovb9SjCuW88?...

Villanova will play its final road non-conference game of the season on Saturday against Long Island. From the beach, here’s my preview video for the Wildcats vs. Sharks: youtu.be/EV33J8ExTtk

A brand new episode of Villanova Sports Talk is out now! Discussion Topics: - Villanova vs. Louisville ecap - Long Island preview (Players to Watch + Keys to the Game) - Viewer Questions - Brynn McCurry’s Injury youtu.be/qXVNK7UtUcE?...

Here is my Villanova vs. Louisville recap video: The Wildcats will battle Long Island University next Saturday. youtu.be/dq4QOwH4nl4?...

Villanova faces its toughest challenge of the season against No. 24 Louisville in Kentucky tonight. My Villanova vs. Louisville preview video: youtu.be/_RZKkqJZ98w?...

This week's episode of Villanova Sports Talk is now available on YouTube. Finish your holiday weekend with a new episode: youtu.be/ewHMtt63aYI

Happy Labor Day, Nova Nation! Finish your holiday weekend with a new episode of Villanova Sports Talk on Spotify: Discussion Topics: - Villanova vs. Bucknell - Garrett Rogan's Game-Saving Play - Pat McQuaide + Braden Reed - Louisville preview open.spotify.com/episode/68Rp...

Villanova and Bucknell matched up on the gridiron for the first time in 1900. Today marks the first Patriot League game between the two Pennsylvania schools. My preview video: youtu.be/I9EItX_6msc?...

Watch this week’s episode of Villanova Sports Talk on YouTube: Discussion Topics: - Villanova vs. William & Mary - Takeaways from Friday’s game - Bucknell Preview - Villanova MBB & WBB Non-Conference Schedules youtu.be/8Y5aKWjEz2A?...

Here is my Villanova vs. William & Mary recap video: youtu.be/bxsrnh61jy4

For the first time since December, Villanova Football is back tonight against William & Mary at Villanova Stadium. The Wildcats will begin their Patriot League era against a familiar rival. Here is my Villanova vs. William & Mary preview video: youtu.be/35F_UCepuOs

Today, I made my soccer debut on ESPN+ ⚽️ It was a pleasure to broadcast today’s Villanova men’s soccer match against Saint Peter’s with Steve Pinone. Thank you to everyone who watched today’s game!

Episode No. 2 of Villanova Sports Talk for this college sports season is out on all platforms. Discussion Topics: - Villanova vs. William & Mary - Jasmine Bascoe and Team Canada - Villanova Soccer Update - Villanova Football Tailgates youtu.be/j2GMReetv10

NEWS: Former Villanova forward Duke Brennan has committed to Oklahoma, per his agents Earl Flaggs and Malcolm Flaggs of OG6 Sports Management via Joe Tipton. Villanova was among the list of final schools for Brennan, but he ultimately chose a program where he would get more playing time.

As of right now, Pat McQuaide is not eligible to play for Villanova this season. What’s next for McQuaide and Villanova? Who could start at QB (if Pat is not eligible)? Here’s the latest on the McQuaide situation: youtu.be/4eWVWLPMYMQ?...

The 1-hour and 46-minute Villanova Football Season Preview Episode of Villanova Sports Talk is here! Topics Discussed: - Offseason Recap - Patriot League Preseason Awards & Poll - 2026 Schedule - Viewer Questions youtu.be/V3XnsKbTiJY?...

On Wednesday, I talked with Villanova running back Isaiah Ragland in Ocean City before the 2026 season. Topics discussed: - Team’s Mindset - Reaction to Pat McQuaide’s Return - Taking an even larger leadership role - Ragland’s Personal/Team Goals youtu.be/7fRja4ljrWw

Yesterday in Ocean City, I talked to Villanova head coach Mark Ferrante about the upcoming season. Topics discussed: - Pat McQuaide’s Return - Patriot League Preseason Team - Villanova’s Young Defense - Nolan DiLucia + Freshman Class - Much More youtu.be/tPt8cRN6S6A

Here is my update video regarding Pat McQuaide’s eligibility: youtu.be/35gvbpJg_AI?...

BREAKING: Villanova was predicted to win the Patriot League in the 2026 Preseason Poll by the head coaches, per @PatriotLeague. The Wildcats received 79 points (7 first-place votes). Lehigh was second with 75 points and 3 first-place votes.

Former Villanova guard Ryanne Allen has been named Rider University’s Director of Basketball Operations. Allen played high school basketball at Archbishop Wood. She averaged 6.2 points per game over the past two seasons on the Main Line.

Villanova will play Wisconsin on December 12 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia, per release.

BREAKING: RB Ja'briel Mace was selected to the 2026 Walter Payton Award Preseason Watchlist, per release.

BREAKING: Jay Wright will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, per release. The class also includes Tubby Smith, Ted Owens, Danny Ainge, Glen Rice, and Walt Hazzard. Wright and the Class of 2026 will be inducted on October 22 in Kansas City.

Villanova Summer League Update (July 12): Former Villanova forward Eric Dixon totaled 5 points, 2 rebounds, and an assist in almost 20 minutes for Utah. Former Villanova guard Devin Askew played more than 3 minutes last night for the Suns. Askew did not score but made his Summer League debut.

Villanova’s 2026-27 roster: Abdou Samb will wear No. 9. Brady Muller will wear No. 2. Matt Hodge changed his number to No. 3.

NEWS: #Villanova has officially announced the signing of former Towson forward Abdou Samb. Samb played in only 7 games last season. He averaged 6.4 points and 3.3 rebounds per game in 2023-24 at IUPUI before transferring to Towson.

NEWS: Villanova will have an open practice on July 27 at 4 PM at the Finneran Pavilion. Fans can purchase tickets at villanova.evenue.net/event/MBB27/OP.

NEWS: Villanova has released its jersey numbers for the 2026-27 season. Matt Hodge has changed his number to No. 3.

#Villanova Summer League Check-In (July 7): Former Villanova guard Brendan Hausen scored 21 points in 28 minutes last night for the Memphis Grizzlies. He was 5-for-11 from behind the arc. ————— Former Villanova forward Eric Dixon started for the Utah Jazz with 11 points and 7 rebounds.

NEWS: #Villanova will start a home-and-home series with Purdue next season, per @JonRothstein.

I'm very proud of this deep dive into the lives of radio traffic reporters. Part one looked at some of the tools eight different on-air voices use, from scanners to cameras to tried and true geographic knowledge. In the era of Waze, Google Maps and Apple Maps, how do they manage to stay relevant?

Former Villanova forward and #Villanova MBB’s all-time leading scorer Eric Dixon scored 13 points with 6 rebounds last night for the Utah Jazz in the NBA Summer League. Dixon played almost 18 minutes in the Jazz’s 109-100 win over Memphis.

Former #Villanova forward Duke Brennan started at center today for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Summer League. He finished the game with a double-double (10 points, 12 rebounds). Brennan played 23 minutes in the Nets’ 20-point victory over Milwaukee.

Former #Villanova forward Tyler Burton scored 9 points with 6 rebounds in 17 minutes last night for the Memphis Grizzlies. Former Villanova guard Brendan Hausen knocked down a three in two minutes of game action for the Grizzlies.

Duke Brennan scored 4 points in his NBA Summer League debut with the Brooklyn Nets today. He also accumulated 5 rebounds in 15 minutes. Nets lost to the Kings.

Villanova officially announces the signing of Brady Muller.

NEWS: Villanova Football’s deal with the Patriot League officially started today, July 1. The Wildcats are a member of the conference.

NEWS: DB Damari Moore has committed to #Villanova, per his Instagram. He recently visited with James Madison. In addition to Villanova, he received offers from Merrimack, Morgan State, and Delaware State. Moore is a member of the Class of 2027.

Former Bucknell forward Brady Muller has transferred to #Villanova. Muller’s sister, Tori, played soccer at Villanova. His mom was also on the rowing team at Villanova. He did not play last season due to hip surgery.

BREAKING: Former #Villanova forward Duke Brennan will play with the Brooklyn Nets in the 2026 NBA Summer League, per @OG6_SM on X

NEWS: Villanova Football’s annual Ocean City Practice will take place on August 12 from 11 AM-12:45 PM at Ocean City High School. Per usual, there will be a team autograph session after practice. Admission is free.

NEWS: Lily Fisher has committed to #Villanova, per her Instagram. She’s a Class of 2027 guard from Libertyville High School in Illinois. Fisher averaged around 19 points per game last season and was heavily recruited by Marquette, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and others.

Former #Villanova forward Duke Brennan will workout with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, per @OG6_SM on X. Brennan also worked out with the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons earlier this offseason.

#Villanova’s Kevin Willard on the hiring of Kyle Tarp: “It’s great to bring Kyle on board here at Villanova. He is an elite performance coach whose knowledge and experience will benefit our players' development."