Villanova’s Rome Opener Could Make History

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 20: Acaden Lewis #55 of the Villanova Wildcats dribbles the ball defended by Adlan Elamin #35 of the Utah State Aggies during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on March 20, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Getty

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 03: Head coach Kevin Willard of the Villanova Wildcats calls to his team during the second half of a Hall of Fame Series game against the BYU Cougars at T-Mobile Arena on November 03, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Cougars defeated the Wildcats 71-66. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) Getty

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 20: Devin Askew #5 of the Villanova Wildcats shoots the ball defended by Karson Templin #22 of the Utah State Aggies during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on March 20, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Getty

The Villanova Wildcats will be opening their season against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. It will be under unusual circumstances, as this game will be played in Rome. Villanova freshman center, Luigi Suigo, will be playing in his home country of Italy to start the season, which is a pretty cool thing. The 7’3″, 289-pound center will look to make a major impact in front of his country.

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Villanova in Rome is Special

GettySAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 20: Acaden Lewis #55 of the Villanova Wildcats dribbles the ball defended by Adlan Elamin #35 of the Utah State Aggies during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on March 20, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

This game will happen on November 1st at Palazzo dello Sport. This will be a special moment for the Wildcats. According to Fox Sports, it will be…

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