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Towson Transfer Abdou Samb Commits To Villanova Men’s Basketball

Dylan Johnson, Co-Editor-in-Chief

June 12, 2026

On Friday, Towson graduate forward transfer Abdou Samb announced his commitment to Villanova men’s basketball on his Instagram.

Samb, 6-foot-8, appeared in seven games for Towson last season due to an Achillies injury, averaging 0.9 points, 0.7 rebounds and 0.4 assists. He spent two seasons at Towson, with previous stops at IU Indy and Rhode Island.

He graduated high school from Freddrick Douglas High School (MD) and is a native of Upper Marlboro, Md.

Samb helps fill out a Villanova roster that was filled with a strong backcourt and has been searching for size in the paint.

Samb will be the fifth forward on the Villanova 2026-27 roster, joining two transfers – Oregon’s Kwame Evans Jr. and Ohio State’s Devin Royal. Matthew Hodge and Nico Onyekwere are returning to the Wildcats.

Villanova head coach Kevin Willard and staff are still looking for a true center, which could come on Saturday when international forward Luigi Suigo from Italy will make his decision to either stay or withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft. The deadline to withdraw is June 13 at 5 p.m. The 7-foot-3 said he would withdraw from the draft if not a top 25 pick. He has been linked to Villanova and BYU if he decides to withdraw.

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Dylan Johnson, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Dylan Johnson has recently taken over one of the two Co-Editor-in-Chief roles for 2026. He is currently pursuing a major in Communications with a specialization in journalism. Dylan is a junior 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. Outside of the paper, Dylan is currently working for The Philadelphia Inquirer as a Sports Intern. 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.