Justin Moore

A savvy two-way guard with size and a complete game … Has established himself as one of the top guards in the BIG EAST over his first three seasons and now tackles recovery from an Achilles tendon tear that ended his 2021-22 season.

2022-23 Overview

Returned from surgery to repair a tear in his right Achilles tendon on Jan. 29 ... Averaged 32.0 minutes per game over 13 games ... Averaged 13.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per contest.

2022-23 Postseason Highlights

Scored 13 points in both BIG EAST Tournament games Villanova played at Madison Square Garden ... Also added seven assists in an 80-48 victory over Georgetown on March 8.

2022-23 BIG EAST Highlights

His 17 points helped VU down DePaul 81-65 on Feb. 8 ... Dropped in 13 points in a 66-61 loss at Creighton on Feb. 4 ... Added nine points in his second game of the season, a 73-64 loss at Marquette on Feb. 1 ... Made his return to game action on Jan. 29 vs. Providence, logging 31:01 after a 10-month absence as he recovered from April surgery for a torn right Achilles tendon.

2021-22 Overview

Named Second Team all-BIG EAST and First Team All-Philadelphia Big Five … Also selected to First Team All-NABC District 5 … Finished second on the Wildcats in scoring at 14.8 points per game and also contributed 4.8 rebounds per outing … Saw his season ended by a tear in his right achilles tendon suffered in the final minute of Villanova’s 50-44 victory over Houston in the NCAA South Regional Final … He underwent successful surgery on the injury on March 28 prior to Villanova’s trip to New Orleans for the NCAA Final Four.

2021-22 Postseason Highlights

Named to the All-South Region Team after helping lead the Wildcats past Michigan and Houston in San Antonio ... Added 15 points, four rebounds
and four assists to a 63-55 win over Michigan on March 24 ... Led the ‘Cats with 21 points and six assists in an 80-60 win over Delaware on March 18 in a First Round matchup in Pittsburgh … Named to the BIG EAST All-Tournament team after helping the Wildcats earn the title at Madison Square Garden … Provided a driving layup as part of a 16-point effort to help VU down Creighton 54-48 on March 12 for the BIG EAST Tournament crown.

2021-22 BIG EAST Regular Season Highlights

His 16 points helped lead VU past Butler 78-59 on March 5 ... Scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half to help lead VU past Georgetown 74-66 on Feb. 19 ... Registered his first double-double of the season with 19 points and 10 rebounds in an 89-84 win at Providence on Feb. 15 ... Supplied 14 of his 16 points in the second half as VU nipped Seton Hall 73-67 on Feb. 12 ... Returned from a one-game injury absence to contribute 16 points and five rebounds to a 75-69 win at St. John’s on Feb. 8 ... A left ankle injury sidelined him on Feb. 5 vs. UConn ... Scored his 1,000th career point on a free throw late in the first half of a 83-73 loss at Marquette on Feb. 3 ... Contributed 19 points to an 85-74 win at Georgetown on Jan. 22 ... Chipped in with 19 points and nine rebounds, including a go-ahead basket with 1:52 remaining to help lift VU past Xavier 64-60 on Jan. 12 ... Named BIG EAST Player of the Week after scoring 21 points in a 79-64 win at DePaul on Jan. 8 ... Led the Wildcats with 22 points and added a pair of assists in a 75-41 victory over Creighton on Jan. 5 ... Named to BIG EAST Honor Roll on Jan. 3 after adding 13 points and the go-ahead basket with 1:36 to play in a 73-67 win at Seton Hall ... His 17 points paced Nova in a 71-58 win over Xavier on Dec. 21.

2021-22 Non-Conference Highlights

Led the ‘Cats with 18 points and added six rebounds to
a 67-53 victory over Syracuse on Dec. 7 ... Scored 16 second half points to go with seven rebounds and four assists in an 81-52 win over Saint Joseph’s on Dec. 4 ... Named to the All-Tournament team at the Hall of Fame Tipoff Classic ... Scored 19 points and added three assists in an 80-74 loss to Purdue on Nov. 21 … Notched a new career high in points (27) on 9-of-15 shooting from the field in a 91-51 win over Mount St. Mary’s on Nov. 9.

2020-21 Overview

Started 24 of 25 games, serving as one of the Wildcats' primary play-makers ... Averaged 12.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game ... Significantly enhanced his assist-to-turnover ratio in his second season to just a shade under 2:1 (74 assists, 38 turnovers).

2020-21 Postseason Highlights

Scored 15 points to go with five rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes of action in a South Region semifinal loss to eventual NCAA Tournament champion Baylor at Hinkle Fieldhouse on March 27 ... Provided 15 points, five assists and zero turnovers as the Wildcats knocked off North Texas 84-61 ... Returned from a sprained left ankle to score 10 points before fouling out in a 72-71 loss to Georgetown on March 11

2020-21 BIG EAST Regular Season Highlights

Went to the floor on March 6 at Providence in the first half with a sprained left ankle and did not return ... Notched a season-high 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting to help the Wildcats down Creighton 72-60 on March 3 ... Led Villanova with 21 points on Feb. 13 in an 86-70 loss at Creighton ... Supplied 10 points, five rebounds and four assists in an 84-74 win over Georgetown on Feb. 7 ... Added 16 points and five rebounds to help the Wildcats knock off Seton Hall 80-72 in Newark, N.J. ... Helped pace the Wildcats with 15 points and five assists in a 71-56 victory over Providence on Jan. 23 ... Tied a career high of seven assists in a 76-74 victory over Seton Hall on Jan. 19 ... Added 13 points and five rebounds in an 85-66 victory over Butler on Dec. 16

2020-21 Non-Conference Highlights

Sparked an 88-68 victory over Saint Joseph’s on Dec. 19 with 18 points and a career-best seven assists ... Named Philadelphia Big Five Player of the Week on Dec. 7 ... Scored 19 points and collected three rebounds in 35:40 of action on Dec. 6 at Texas ... Led the Wildcats with 15 points and five assists in an 87-53 victory over Harfford on Dec. 2 ... Sank two free throws with 1.3 seconds left to help force overtime in an 81-73 loss to Virginia Tech on Nov. 28 … Named to the All-Tournament team at the 2K Empire Classic … Produced the first double-double of his career in a Nov. 26 victory over Arizona State, scoring 16 points to go with a career-best 12 rebounds.

2019-20 Overview

A unanimous selection to the BIG EAST All-Freshman Team ... Led all BIG EAST freshmen in scoring (11.3 ppg) in regular season action ... A four-time recipient of the BIG EAST Freshman of the Week Award.

2019-20 BIG EAST HIGHLIGHTS

Collected a season-high nine rebounds in a 70-69 win at Georgetown on March 7 ... Delivered 19 points, including five 3-pointers, to help the ‘Cats knock off Seton Hall 79-77 on March 4 ... Helped lead the Wildcats past St. John’s on Feb. 26, scoring 21 points and grabbing six rebounds ... Named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week on Feb. 24 ... Scored 17 points to go with three assists and three rebounds in a 91-71 win at DePaul on Feb. 19 ... Connected on 6-of-9 field goals, including 4-of-5 from distance, for 18 points on Feb. 1 vs. Creighton ... Stepped back into the starting lineup on Jan. 28 at St. John’s, scoring 11 points and adding three assists ... Contributed 10 points and three rebounds to a 64-60 win at Providence on Jan. 25 ... Chipped in with 14 points and three assists in a Jan. 21 76-61 victory over No. 13 Butler ... Named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week for the fourth time on Jan. 6 ... Added 14 points, six rebounds and two assists in a 71-60 loss at Marquette on Jan. 4 ... Supplied 13 points and an assist as part of a 68-62 Wildcat win over Xavier on Dec. 30.

2019-20 NON-CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Became the first player since 2009-10 to earn BIG EAST Freshman of the Week in three consecutive weeks on Dec. 16 ... Contributed 16 points and three assists to a 78-70 win over Delaware ... Selected as BIG EAST Freshman of the Week for the second time in as many weeks on Dec. 9 ... Scored 10 of his 14 points in the second half to help the Wildcats defeat Saint Joseph’s 78-66 on Dec. 7 ... Scored 11 of his 17 points after halftime to help the Wildcats hold off Penn 80-69 on Dec. 4 ... Named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week on Dec. 2 ... Exploded for a season high 25 points and five steals to help lead the Wildcats past La Salle 83-72 on Dec. 1 ... Added 15 points, three assists and zero turnovers to a 98-69 win over Middle Tennessee State in the opening round of the Myrtle Beach Invitational on Nov. 21 ... Delivered an 18-point effort in Villanova’s 78-54 victory over Ohio on Nov. 16 at Wells Fargo Center ... Earned the starting nod in Villanova’s season opener, a 97-54 victory over Army ... Finished with eight points, four assists and a +39 in 28:12 of action.

DEMATHA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Selected to the 2019 Nike Hoops Summit … Listed at No. 52 in the espn.com Top 100 Prospects of 2019 … Averaged 16.6 points per game as a junior in 2017-18 … Missed his sophomore season due to a torn ACL in his knee … Coached by Mike Jones.

PERSONAL
Parents are Keli Moore and Greg Moore … Born April 12, 2000 in Washington, D.C. … Has a brother Jason (18) … Played AAU Basketball for Team Takeover … Picked Villanova for its coaching staff and family environment .. Enjoys hanging out with friends and playing video games in his spare time.