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.
