Villanova University

06/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/15/2026 12:19

Nova Knicks Win the 2026 NBA Championship

The 2026 NBA Finals had a trio of familar faces to Nova Nation who once suited up in the Blue and White but are now clad in Blue and Orange. In both uniforms, they found championship success with 10 years separating two titles with all three players on the same roster: an NCAA Championship in 2016 and an NBA Championship in 2026.

Continue on throughout the page to learn more about the connection between Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges that took them from 800 East Lancaster Avenue to helping the New York Knicks win their first NBA title in 53 years.

Villanova University published this content on June 15, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on June 15, 2026 at 18:19 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]