Villanova Guard Bryce Lindsay’s Upward Trajectory | Meet the Wildcats

This is one in a series of stories introducing the Villanova Wildcats’ 2025-26 roster.

Redshirt sophomore combo guard Bryce Lindsay transferred to Villanova in April 2025, marking his third program in as many academic years: he managed to preserve a redshirt year as a true freshman at Texas A&M despite playing eight games, then broke into the starting lineup at JMU last season, winning Sun Belt Freshman and Sixth Man of the Year honors after averaging 13.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.

An accomplished sniper from beyond the arc, Lindsay made 87 of 213 three-point attempts (40.8 percent) during the 2024-25 campaign. At 6-foot-3 and 194 pounds, Lindsay is an excellent playmaker with upside as a rebounder.

After excelling as the sixth man in the Sun Belt, Lindsay will likely take on a bigger workload to begin the season as Villanova deals with injuries to key players like Devin Askew and Zion Stanford. If he does come off the bench once the Wildcats are fully healthy, he could still see starting minutes: he averaged 29.6 minutes per night with the Dukes.

Rounding Out His Game

Last season Lindsay took more than two-thirds of his shots (213 of 314) from beyond the arc. That meant he only attempted 48 free throws. With three seasons of eligibility remaining, Lindsay possesses immediate upside, but he also has plenty of room to develop, making him one of the more intriguing players on Villanova’s roster. 

A strong dribbler with a silky shot, Lindsay has the ability to become a well-rounded offensive player. He’s also a talented passer, capable of running the point when Askew and Acaden Lewis are off the court or expanding the already-versatile Wildcats offense into another dimension in dedicated small-ball lineups.

Defense is another element of Lindsay’s game where Villanova fans could enjoy seeing him develop. During his time with the Dukes, Lindsay displayed excellent effort on the defensive end. The results weren’t always there — 0.6 steals in nearly 30 minutes per game don’t leap off the page — but it wasn’t for lack of effort. With the right coaching, his work ethic and athleticism could round out that aspect of his game.

Lindsay displays talent across the board and with three more years to realize it, he’s on a firm upward trajectory.