VILLANOVA, Pa. – The calendar has flipped to October and with it come the announcement of a pair dates for Villanova Basketball preseason traditions.
 
"Hoops Mania", the annual student focused celebration featuring the introduction of the men's and women's basketball teams followed by a special concert performed by a mystery musical guest, is set for Saturday, Oct. 21 at Finneran Pavilion. The event is set to begin at 7 p.m. with doors to open at 6 p.m.
 
Tickets for this event are distributed to current Villanova students through a lottery. It is annually a packed house inside the Finn.
 
On Thursday, the Villanova men's basketball team will host the annual "Blue/White Scrimmage" in Finneran Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free for this intrasquad session. Doors will open to the public at 7 p.m.
 
The Villanova men, led by head coach Kyle Neptune, open the 2023-24 regular season on Monday, Nov. 6 vs. American at Finneran Pavilion. The Villanova women's squad, coached by Denise Dillon, hosts an exhibition game vs. Jefferson University on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. before kicking off the regular season on Monday, Nov. 10 at  the University of Portland.