The Wildcats have made their second big splash of the offseason, after it was announced Friday that Maryland transfer and Philadelphia native Hakim Hart would be heading home to Pennsylvania to play for Villanova next season.
Hart is a 6-foot-8 guard that averaged 11.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists last season in College Park. He is a graduate transfer with one final year of eligibility remaining.
Hart, an All-Big Ten honorable mention selection, entered his name into the 2023 NBA Draft, while maintaining his college eligibility and entering the transfer portal. He ultimately chose Villanova over Kansas, Gonzaga and Miami.