1983–84 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 August 2023 1983–84 Villanova Wildcats Basketball Big East Conference Big East Conference (1979–2013) Big East 19–12 12–4 Rollie Massimino 11th Mitch Buonaguro 7th Marty Marbach Harry Booth Villanova Field House NCAA men's Division I tournament Second round The 1983–84 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team represented Villanova University during the 1983–84 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The head coach was Rollie Massimino. The team played its home games at Villanova Field House in Villanova, Pennsylvania, and was a member of the Big East Conference. The team finished tied for second in the Big East regular season standings and reached the second round of the NCAA tournament before falling to Illinois.Louisville Wins, Illinois Advances https://www.nytimes.com/1984/03/19/sports/louisville-wins-illinois-advances.html The New York Times March 19, 1984 January 21, 2022 Villanova finished with a 19–12 record (12–4 Big East). Roster 1983 Villanova Wildcats y Chuck Everson 41 C 7 1 255 So Brentwood, New York Brian Harrington 20 G 6 0 165 Jr Pound Ridge, New York Roland Massimino 13 G 5 10 165 So Villanova, Pennsylvania Dwayne McClain y 33 GF 6 6 195 Jr Worcester, Massachusetts Gary McLain y 22 G 6 0 180 Jr Hempstead, New York Ed Pinckney y 54 FC 6 9 205 Jr Bronx, New York Steve Pinone 25 F 6 4 195 Jr Wethersfield, Connecticut Harold Pressley y 21 F 6 7 210 So Mystic, Connecticut Dwight Wilbur 4 G 6 2 185 So Paterson, New Jersey Rollie Massimino (Vermont) Mitch Buonaguro (Boston College) Marty Marbach (Saint Francis University) Harry Booth (Saint Joseph's) Schedule and results |- !colspan=9 style=Villanova Wildcats white| Regular season Nov 30, 1983 yes yes 1983 men Saint Joseph's Hawks Saint Joseph's Palestra Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 57–50 1–0 Dec 3, 1983 yes 1983 men Loyola Greyhounds Loyola (MD) Villanova Field House Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 78–50 2–0 Dec 10, 1983 yes yes Temple Palestra Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 89–92 2–1 Dec 17, 1983 yes 1983 men La Salle Explorers La Salle Villanova Field House Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 80–90 2–2 Dec 22, 1983 yes yes 1983 men Samford Bulldogs Samford 69–55 3–2 Dec 23, 1983 yes yes Alabama-Birmingham Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Birmingham, Alabama 76–81 3OT 5,885 3–3 Dec 27, 1983 yes yes 1983 men Jacksonville Dolphins Jacksonville Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum Jacksonville, Florida Gator Bowl Tournament 63–67 3–4 Dec 28, 1983 yes yes Auburn Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum Jacksonville, Florida Gator Bowl Tournament 83–95 3–5 Jan 3, 1984 yes Syracuse Carrier Dome Syracuse, New York 70–79 3–6 0–1 Jan 7, 1984 1983 men Boston College Eagles Boston College 17 Villanova Field House Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 63–74 3–7 0–2 Jan 9, 1984 Pittsburgh Villanova Field House Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 74–61 4–7 1–2 Jan 12, 1984 6:00 p.m. yes Georgetown 4 Capital Centre Landover, Maryland 65–63 2OT ESPN 9,032 5–7 2–2 |- !colspan=9 style=Villanova Wildcats white| Big East tournament Mar 8, 1984 yes yes Pittsburgh Madison Square Garden New York, New York Quarterfinals 75–65 18–10 Mar 9, 1984 yes yes Syracuse Madison Square Garden New York, New York Semifinals 65–66 18–11 |- !colspan=9 style=Villanova Wildcats white| NCAA tournament Mar 16, 1984 yes yes 7 ME Marshall 10 ME MECCA Arena Milwaukee, Wisconsin First round 84–72 10,788 19–11 Mar 18, 1984 yes yes 7 ME Illinois 6 2 ME MECCA Arena Milwaukee, Wisconsin Second round 56–64 10,788 19–12 AP poll ME Mideast https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/villanova/1983-schedule.html 1982-83 Villanova Wildcats Schedule and Results Sports Reference June 14, 20202019–20 Villanova Men's Basketball Media Guide https://publications.provationsgroup.org/publications/2019-20-Villanova-Basketball/#page=121 Villanova University Athletics June 14, 2020 Rankings 1983–84 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings References Villanova Villanova Category:Villanova Wildcats men's basketball seasons Category:1983 in sports in Pennsylvania Category:1984 in sports in Pennsylvania