JERMAINE SAMUELS NEWS

TIPPING OFF: Izzo, Coach K meet for last time, Sweet 16 spot

The matchup between Hall of Fame coaches Mike Krzyzewski of Duke and Tom Izzo of Michigan State highlights the final day of the NCAA Tournament's opening weekend

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Great in return Samuels posted 21 points (7-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Friday's 63-60 victory over UConn.

Impact Samuels played off the bench in the last game due to a back injury but he was unrestricted versus UConn. Samuels scored a season high 21 points and looks to be heating up just in time for the big tournament.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 8 Villanova topples No. 20 UConn to make Big East final

Jermaine Samuels had 21 points and 12 rebounds and Brandon Slater scored 15 points to lead No. 8 Villanova into the Big East Tournament championship game, beating No. 20 Connecticu...

MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Friday Samuels (back) is good to go and starting in Friday's matchup against UConn.

Impact Samuels was questionable due to a back issue, but will ultimately play through it. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Friday Villanova head coach Jay Wright said Samuels (back) will be a game-time decision ahead of Friday's matchup with Connecticut, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Samuels was also considered questionable ahead of Thursday's contest against St. John's, but he was still able to suit up and played 26 minutes off the bench. Barring a significant setback during warmups, the senior will likely be available again Friday.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Checks in against St. John's Samuels (back) checked in during the first half of Thursday's matchup with St. John's, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.

Impact Samuels was considered questionable to play Thursday due to back spasms, but he entered the game with about eight minutes of action remaining in the first half. It's unclear at this time if he'll be on any sort of minutes restriction, but at less than 100 percent, it's unlikely he receives his usual workload.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable due to back spasms Samuels is not starting and is considered questionable to play due to back spasms.

Impact Samuels won't start for the first time this season Thursday and just the second time in the last three years. It remains to be seen if he can take the floor at all or if the coaching staff will opt to hold him out with hopes of the team advancing and Samuels contributing in future contests.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Villanova cruises by Butler in regular-season finale

Justin Moore scored 16 points, Jermaine Samuels added 15 and No. 11 Villanova broke away early to beat Butler 78-59 in their regular-season finale

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records 15 points Samuels had 15 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Saturday's 78-59 victory over Butler.

Impact Samuels has averaged 10.6 points, five rebounds and one assist during 29.4 minutes over the last five games. He attempted a 22-game high 13 shots from the field in Saturday's victory and Villanova is now 5-3 when the senior takes more than 10 attempts. The Massachussetts-born forward has struggled from three-point range this season shooting 25.3 percent in 2021-22 compared to 37.1 percent in 2020-21.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers 16 points in win Samuels racked up 16 points (7-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes during Saturday's 73-67 victory over Seton Hall.

Impact Samuels was one of two Wildcats to surpass 10 points in Villanova's third consecutive win Saturday. He made a layup with less than three minutes of play remaining that took the lead back from Seton Hall and the Wildcats finished the contest without facing another deficit. The senior has averaged 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists during 30.5 minutes over the last four games.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moore comes alive late, No. 15 Villanova edges Seton Hall

Justin Moore scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and No. 15 Villanova rallied from a seven-point deficit to beat Seton Hall 73-67 Saturday

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moore scores 16 to help No. 15 Villanova hold off St John's

Justin Moore scored 16 points on a sore ankle and No. 15 Villanova held off a furious late charge by St. John’s in a 75-69 victory at Madison Square Garden

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assist leader in win Samuels racked up six points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Saturday's 85-74 win over UConn.

Impact Samuels has averaged 9.2 points and six rebounds during 27.2 minutes over the last 11 games. He distributed a season-high five assists and committed no turnovers in a display of precise passing. The senior will seek to continue providing veteran leadership alongside clean play against St. John's on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis leads No. 24 Marquette past No. 12 Villanova 83-73

Justin Lewis had 19 points and nine rebounds, and No. 24 Marquette never trailed in an 83-73 victory over No. 12 Villanova

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 12 Villanova plays No. 24 Marquette, seeks 5th straight road win

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gillespie and the No. 14 Villanova Wildcats host conference foe Saint John's (NY)

Saint John's (NY) travels to No. 14 Villanova in Big East play Saturday

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gillespie scores 28, No. 11 Villanova beats Georgetown 85-74

Collin Gillespie had 28 points, Justin Moore added 19 and No. 11 Villanova won at Georgetown 85-74 on Saturday

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carey leads Georgetown against No. 11 Villanova after 21-point outing

Georgetown hosts the No. 11 Villanova Wildcats after Don Carey scored 21 points in Georgetown's 83-75 loss to the Providence Friars

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contributes 14 points Samuels finished with 14 points (4-6 FG, 6-7 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes during Sunday's 82-42 win over Butler.

Impact Samuels has averaged 9.8 points, six rebounds and 1.6 assists during 26.4 minutes over Villanova's recent five-game win streak. He recorded six of his points in the first half, and a majority of his points in the second half came from the foul line. The senior will look to continue providing the Musketeers with a steady veteran presence in Wednesday's game versus Marquette.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 14 Villanova hits 12 3s in 82-42 romp over Butler

Collin Gillespie hit five 3-pointers and scored 17 points, and Justin Moore scored 15 points to lead No. 14 Villanova to an 82-42 win over Butler

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS