Cornell Guard Jake Fiegen Commits to Villanova

Fiegen brings elite perimeter shooting to the Wildcats' roster.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:18pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a basketball game, with the players and court broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes in a bold color palette.Fiegen's sharp shooting skills and experience will provide a valuable boost to Villanova's roster as they look to reload for the upcoming season.Wilmette Today

After the recent departures of Chris Jeffrey and Malachi Palmer, Villanova has landed a commitment from Cornell guard Jake Fiegen. The 6'4" senior provides elite outside shooting, averaging 17.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per game last season on 54.6% from the field and 41.4% from three-point range.

Why it matters

Fiegen's commitment helps fill the void left by the transfers of Jeffrey and Palmer, adding much-needed perimeter shooting to Villanova's roster. His experience and scoring ability will be valuable assets as the Wildcats look to reload for the upcoming season.

The details

Fiegen chose Villanova over offers from Vanderbilt, Virginia, and Northwestern. He is expected to provide scoring punch off the bench or potentially start at shooting guard, complementing the forward duo of Kwame Evans Jr. and Devin Royal. Head coach Kevin Willard is excited about Fiegen's addition to the team.

  • Fiegen entered the transfer portal prior to the 2026-27 season.

The players

Jake Fiegen

A 6'4" senior guard who spent the last four years at Cornell, where he averaged 17.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per game while shooting 54.6% from the field and 41.4% from three-point range.

Kwame Evans Jr.

A key forward in Villanova's frontcourt rotation.

Devin Royal

Another forward who will play alongside Fiegen in Villanova's lineup.

Kevin Willard

The head coach of the Villanova Wildcats basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to have Jake join our program. His shooting ability and experience will be a great addition to our roster.”

— Kevin Willard, Head Coach, Villanova Wildcats

What’s next

Villanova will now focus on adding a starting point guard and a center to round out their roster for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

Fiegen's commitment provides Villanova with a proven scorer and perimeter threat to help offset the losses of Jeffrey and Palmer. His arrival, along with the returning frontcourt duo of Evans Jr. and Royal, gives the Wildcats a solid foundation to build upon for the 2026-27 campaign.