Villanova Basketball has lost an icon. Former head coach and College Basketball Hall of Famer Rollie Massimino passed away Wednesday at the age of 82.
The school released a statement a short time ago confirming the news.
Aug. 30, 2017
Villanova, Pa. -
Rollie Massimino, the coaching icon who led Villanova for 19 seasons and guided the Wildcats to the 1985 NCAA national championship, passed away quietly surrounded by family at his Florida home on Wednesday at the age of 82.
"The Nova Nation has lost a legend and great leader," stated Villanova head coach Jay Wright.