Kris Jenkins will have an NBA opportunity as he spends the summer with the Washington Wizards.

https://villanova.rivals.com/news/jenkins-gets-deal-with-wizards

Taking a look at Josh Hart's prospects as he joins the Los Angeles Lakers as a first-round pick.

https://villanova.rivals.com/news/a-look-at-josh-hart-and-the-lakers

Congrats to Josh Hart on his first round selection. The Utah Jazz selected Hart with the final pick of the first round and will reportedly send him to the Lakers. Stay tuned for more.

Via Marley Paul's twitter, a pair of five-star prospects, Bryan Antoine and Scottie Lewis, will be in town this weekend for Villanova's team camp.

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Antoine is currently ranked 11th in the class of 2019, while Lewis is 9th. The duo are teammates at Ranney Prep in Jersey.

Some words on each from Rivals' Eric Bossi and Corey Evans

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals...is-talks-recent-visits-potential-package-deal

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/calipari-watches-2019-five-star-bryan-antoine-in-person

2018 guard Dane Goodwin has de-committed from Ohio State and has received an offer from Villanova, via Zach Fleer. Fleer also reports that Goodwin has been to Villanova for a visit. Notre Dame has also offered, and Ohio State remains in the running.

Goodwin is a 6-4 guard who is currently ranked 123 in his class.

Here's a brief blurb on Goodwin from Rivals' Corey Evans

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/spiece-dane-goodwin-continues-to-show-improvement

And here's a look at Goodwin in action

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Cody Daniel takes a look at Josh Hart's prospects ahead of tomorrow's NBA Draft. Where do you think Hart ends up? Where would you like to see him end up? How do you think his career will play out?

https://villanova.rivals.com/news/josh-hart-draft-profile

Also via the Washington Post and Team Takeover coach Doug Martin, Villanova was in contact with 2019 guard Anthony Harris. The 6-2 point guard is currently ranked 71 in the class of 2019, and attends Paul VI, the same high school of Nova commit Brandon Slater.

He holds offers from Wake Forest, West Virginia, and Virginia Tech, among others, and Xavier has recently reached out as well.

Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post with a nice read on Josh Hart.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/spor...b7_story.html?utm_term=.5da3b55096fb#comments

Greg Madia of Rivals' DukesofJMU.com with a nice read on Nova's transition from Andy Talley.

https://villanova.rivals.com/news/new-coach-same-wildcats

Via twitter, Cole Swider has announced a final four of Duke, Syracuse, Xavier, and Villanova. He plans on visiting each school before making a decision. He has yet to schedule his visit to Villanova.

Rapidly rising 2018 forward Cole Swider, who had already released a final list before Duke jumped in, talks the Blue Devils' involvement and a recent check in with Jay Wright and the Cats. I think Swider would fit in beautifully at Nova, and it will be interesting to see how his recruitment plays out.

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/nbpa-top-100-cole-swider-talks-dream-offer

Via Rivals' Corey Evans, Nova is hosting 2019 guard Jalen Lecque for an unofficial visit today. The 6-2 combo guard from the Bronx has seen his stock rise rapidly after an impressive start to his EYBL season.

From Jon Rothstein via twitter, Cats and Huskies set to meet on 1/20/18.

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Rivals' Corey Evans recently caught up with several top 100 2018 prospects, including Smith. Smith said he hopes to visit Nova next month after Peach Jam. Smith visited Georgetown last week and will head to Maryland next week.

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/nba-top-100-visits-in-line-for-top-50-juniors

Cody Daniel on Nova's must-fill position in the 2018 class, point guard.

https://villanova.rivals.com/news/2018-recruiting-key-point-guard

Via ESPN's Jeff Goodman...

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Durham averaged 1.6 points and 1.5 rebounds in 8.3 minutes for UConn last season coming off an ACL injury. At 6-11, he has intriguing size and was ranked 47th in the class of 2016. He averaged 22.9 points, 10.2 rebounds and 4.7 blocks as a junior in high school before missing his senior season with a torn ACL in his other knee.

The two separate ACL injuries are a concern. The quiet numbers at UConn are concerning as well, but he was behind two seniors in 7-0 Amida Brimah and 6-10 Kentan Facey, and was likely battling to get back into basketball shape and regaining his timing and edge. That being said, a player with that size who put up those numbers in high school and who was ranked top 50 in his class will definitely get your attention.

Not sure how much of a player Nova really is here, but it's something to keep an eye on. With uncertainty around how long Omari Spellman will be around or how the 2018 class will shake out, it could be an area Jay Wright would like to address.

Swider, who recently included Villanova in his top 8, spoke with Rivals' Corey Evans on each of his final 8, when we can expect another cut to his list, and his plans for visits and a decision.

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/swider-has-attention-of-big-east-indiana-michigan

Here we take a look at some of the possibilities for filling out the 2018 recruiting class and what impact they could have. Who would you like to see round out the class?

https://villanova.rivals.com/news/exploring-possibilities-for-the-rest-of-the-2018-class

Former Wildcats team up to compete in "The Basketball Tournament" this summer.

https://villanova.rivals.com/news/nova-alumni-to-compete-in-the-basketball-tournament-

Cody Daniel talked with Cosby-Roundtree about everything from his goals at Villanova, to what he wants to bring to the court and where he wants to improve, to his desire to be an example for his family, friends, and community. Very good read and I think Nova Nation is going to love this kid.

https://villanova.rivals.com/news/catching-up-with-dhamir-cosby-roundtree

Cody Daniel talked with one of the newest Wildcats on his stellar senior season and shifting his focus to his Villanova career.

https://villanova.rivals.com/news/catching-up-with-collin-gillespie

Former Villanova coach Andy Talley and LB Curtis Eller (89-92) are on the ballot for the 2018 College Football Hall of Fame class. Congrats to both for this well-earned distinction. The class of 2018 will be announced on Jan. 8, 2018.

Four-star guard A.J. Reeves, ranked 54th by Rivals, has released his top four, including Nova.

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Last week we highlighted some factors that should produce much more flexibility in the combinations Jay Wright can employ on the court. Today we take a look at some specific examples, and what their effect could be on the court. What combinations would you like to see used?

https://villanova.rivals.com/news/highlighting-the-roster-flexibility