1938–39 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team

The 1938–39 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team represented Villanova University during the 1970–71 NCAA University Division men's basketball season. The team was led by head coach Alex Severance and played its home games on campus at Villanova Field House in Villanova, Pennsylvania.

1938–39 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball
ConferenceIndependent
Record20–5
Head coach
Home arenaVillanova Field House

The independent Wildcats reached the program's first Final Four during the first-ever NCAA tournament before falling to Ohio State, 53–36, in the National semifinals. Villanova finished with a 20–5 (.800) record.

Roster

1938–39 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearHometown
Walter Burlington
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • (W) Walk-on

    Schedule and results

    Date
    time, TV
    Rank# Opponent# Result Record Site
    city, state
    Regular season
    NCAA Tournament
    Mar 17, 1939*
    vs. Brown
    East Regional Final – Elite Eight
    W 42–30  20–4
    Palestra 
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Mar 18, 1939*
    vs. Ohio State
    National Semifinal – Final Four
    L 36–53  20–5
    Palesta 
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    *Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
    E=East.

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    References

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