Philadelphia fans are still upset after the Knicks‘unlikely 104-101 win over the 76ers in Game 2 of their first-round series. So much so that they are taking out their frustrations on Villanova University.
Following the Knicks’ victory, the official Villanova men’s basketball team Twitter/X account wrote“Our guys @jalenbrunson1 and @Divincenzo with two HUGE 3s to seal the win in Game 2.”
The responses became a focus for 76ers fans to vent. Every variation of “Delete this tweet,” “You’re not a Philadelphia school,” and more were written in response. This led to Jalen Brunson being asked about the comments on social media after training on Wednesday.
The guard who helped lead the Wildcats to two national championships in 2016 and 2018 was left searching for words before finally saying, “In their eyes, we are not a Philadelphia school. But when we win, apparently, we will be a Philadelphia school.”
Villanova is about 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia.
Josh Hartwho was on the 2016 team, was perplexed by the reactions and the always honest striker had a more blunt response.
“That’s stupid. We have Villanova in our blood. That’s a bond that goes deeper than where you come from or who you root for,” he explained. “We have a bond that goes beyond basketball and anything like that. To For Philadelphia fans to be mad about these things is stupid. That’s who we are, we play for those who came before us.
“I do not mind about it. I think it’s stupid that Philly fans are mad about this…Whether they like it or not, Villanova is in our blood.”
Brunson, Hart and other Villanova alumni Donte DiVincenzo helped the Knicks lead the series 2-0. Game 3 will take place in Philadelphia on Friday night.
