Villanova freshman Matt Hodge must redshirt after NCAA denies appeal

Villanova freshman Matt Hodge must redshirt after NCAA denies appeal

Villanova freshman forward and former St. Rose High School star Matthew Hodge will redshirt this season after the NCAA denied Villanova’s appeal on his behalf on Wednesday, a source with direct knowledge who was not authorized to speak publicly told NJ Advance Media.

Matthew Hodge Denied NCAA Eligibility for 2024-2025 Season

On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the NCAA Division I Initial-Eligibility Waiver Committee announced that it denied Villanova’s secondary Initial-Eligibility Waiver appeal for freshman forward Matthew Hodge. This decision comes after Villanova’s initial attempt at an eligibility waiver, was denied Nov. 8. Coming out of St. Rose School, Hodge was a four-star recruit with enormous potential. For the past few weeks, Hodge’s ability to see that potential in a …

Hodge's Appeal Denied by NCAA

VILLANOVA, Pa. -- Villanova freshman Matthew Hodge's academic eligibility appeal has been denied by the NCAA, the university was informed on Wednesday. The Initial Eligibility Waiver Committee's decision is binding. Hodge is considered an academic redshirt, and though he will receive financial aid and is permitted to travel and practice with the team, he is not eligible for competition in the 2024-25 season.