Villanova’s Moment: The Catholic College That ‘Won’ the NBA Championship

June 24, 2026 World News

Top to bottom: Josh Hart, No. 3; Mikal Bridges, No. 25; and Jalen Brunson, No. 11, play on the court March 9, 2026, and during Game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 8, 2026, for the New York Knicks — and they all played for Pope Leo’s alma mater during college.

Having an alumnus become Pope was PR money can’t buy. Now a trio of former Wildcat stars have won the NBA title for the Knicks, putting Villanova in the spotlight yet again.

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