Basketball fans, keep your eyes on Milan—because a towering prospect from Italy is making waves that could ripple all the way to Villanova. Luigi Suigo, the 7-foot-3 center with a game that's turning heads, is currently testing the waters of the 2026 NBA Draft. But here's the twist: he might just trade pro dreams for a college jersey if the draft doesn't go his way.

Suigo has made it clear: he's aiming for a first-round selection, ideally among the top 20 picks. If that doesn't materialize, he's open to a one-year stint in college hoops—and Villanova is firmly in the mix. Early projections had him as a second-rounder, but a recent mock draft from Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor shakes things up, slotting Suigo at No. 27 to the Boston Celtics. That first-round nod could be the deciding factor in his decision.

O'Connor's analysis paints a vivid picture of Suigo's potential: "Suigo has said he wants to be the Italian Wemby and, at 7-foot-3 with passing feel and shooting touch, you can see why a teenager might put that out into the universe." While he acknowledges Suigo lacks elite handle and self-creation, his strengths as a passer, shooter, and lob threat make him a seamless fit for modern NBA systems. O'Connor adds, "Becoming the Italian Marc Gasol is a more realistic goal, and would still be an excellent outcome. Sounds like a perfect fit for the Celtics system."

This past season, Suigo honed his craft with KK Mega Basket in Serbia's Adriatic League, averaging 8.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in just under 19 minutes per game. His mobility and length at that height are rare commodities, and he's already earned an invite to the NBA Combine this weekend. But with a June 13 deadline to withdraw from the draft, the clock is ticking on his college decision.

For Villanova fans, this is a storyline worth tracking. Suigo has the makings of a future NBA center, but a year in college could refine his game and elevate his draft stock. Whether he suits up in Wildcats blue or heads straight to the pros, one thing is certain: Luigi Suigo is a name you'll want to remember.