Villanova NBA Players (2026-27)
All 6 former Villanova players on an NBA roster this season.
Updated Sep 1, 2026 · rosters as of the 2026-27 preseason
- Players
- 6
- Average height
- 6'4"
- Average age
- 29
- Teams represented
- 4 of 30
- Tallest
- Saddiq Bey (6'8")
- Shortest
- Collin Gillespie (6'1")
- Oldest
- Josh Hart (31)
- Youngest
- Collin Gillespie (27)
Six Villanova alumni are on NBA rosters for the 2026-27 season, all of them guards. The group spans 4 teams, with the New York Knicks alone carrying 3 of the 6 — Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges.
Heights range from 6'1" to 6'8", and ages run from 27 to 31. Every player on this list was born in the United States, with birthplaces spread across the mid-Atlantic region.
Think you'd know these players from their team, height, age and jersey number alone?
Play Guess-the-Player with only Villanova alumni →| Player | Team | Pos | Ht | Age | No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Collin Gillespie
|
Phoenix Suns
|
G | 6'1" | 27 | #12 |
Donte DiVincenzo
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Minnesota Timberwolves
|
G | 6'4" | 29 | #0 |
Jalen Brunson
|
New York Knicks
|
G | 6'2" | 30 | #11 |
Josh Hart
|
New York Knicks
|
G | 6'5" | 31 | #3 |
Mikal Bridges
|
New York Knicks
|
G | 6'6" | 30 | #25 |
Saddiq Bey
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New Orleans Pelicans
|
G | 6'8" | 27 | #41 |
Click any column heading to sort. Players with no college listed came into the league from overseas or straight out of high school.
A Guard-Heavy Alumni Group
Every one of the 6 Villanova players on this list is listed at the guard position — there are no forwards or centers in the group. The range in size is notable: Collin Gillespie (#12) stands 6'1", while Saddiq Bey (#41) checks in at 6'8", with Mikal Bridges (#25) at 6'6" and Josh Hart (#3) at 6'5" in between. That spread means Villanova's guards cover a wide band of the backcourt.
How the Players Are Spread Across Teams
The New York Knicks have the largest contingent, with 3 Villanova alumni on their roster. The Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, and Phoenix Suns each carry 1, accounting for the remaining 3 players across those 4 franchises.
Jalen Brunson (#11) and Mikal Bridges (#25) are both age 30, Josh Hart (#3) is the oldest at 31, and Donte DiVincenzo (#0) is 29. Collin Gillespie and Saddiq Bey are both 27, making them the youngest in the group.
Birthplaces Rooted in the Mid-Atlantic
All 6 players were born in the United States, and their birthplaces are tightly clustered geographically. Two were born in Maryland, 2 in Pennsylvania, 1 in Delaware, and 1 in New Jersey — a compact mid-Atlantic footprint that reflects Villanova's regional recruiting base.