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Chris Jeffrey Commits to Villanova

Jeffrey decommitted from Maryland after Kevin Willard left for Villanova.

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor

April 6, 2025

On Sunday, April 6, four-star guard Chris Jeffrey announced his commitment to Villanova.

On3Sports first reported the news after Jeffrey informed the outlet of his decision.

NEWS: 4 Chris Jeffrey, a former Maryland pledge, has committed to Villanova and will follow Kevin Willard, he tells @On3Recruits.

The 6-3 point guard is a top-60 recruit in the 2025 class, per On3. https://t.co/r8EsIPbkmQ pic.twitter.com/cJYjE3gj4z

— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 6, 2025

The Brooklyn Mt. Zion Prep guard originally had committed to Maryland on Oct. 2, but decommitted after Villanova head coach Kevin Willard left his role at Maryland.

Jeffrey, a 6-3, 200-pound guard, averaged 14 points, five rebounds and five assists per game while playing in the Elite Youth Basketball League circuit with Mt. Zion Prep.

Jeffrey was the first recruit to follow Willard from Maryland to the Main Line.

Shortly after, former Maryland guard Malachi Palmer announced his own commitment to Villanova. Maryland guard Rodney Rice is still looking for new schools after entering the transfer portal.

As of April 6, Villanova has seven roster spots still open. Seven of the current openings include Villanova’s 2024-2025 starting five who were formerly, Eric Dixon, Jordan Longino, Wooga Poplar, Jhamir Brickus and Enoch Boayke.

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Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor

Dylan Johnson is currently serving his first year as one of the two Villanovan Co-Sports Editors. He is currently pursuing a major in Communications with a specialization in journalism. Dylan is a sophomore from Philadelphia, PA. Dylan’s passion for journalism is driven by storytelling. At The Villanovan, he wants to discover and tell the stories that might otherwise go untold. Dylan is a hard worker who is always looking for the next article to write. He is a diehard Philadelphia sports fan and will never miss an Eagles game. He can always be found at a Villanova game, whether it be in a press box, on the sidelines, or in the stands. When he is not spending hours in the Finn’s media room, Dylan can be found enjoying runs around campus.