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The Sun's Arizin: Villanova Wildcats news and links for February 23, 2015

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Happy Monday, 'Nova Nation! That was a hell of a weekend. Omari Spellman is now a Wildcat, which should make 2016 recruiting a bit less stressful (and perhaps less exciting this spring/summer when we're craving something), and then the 'Cats whooped up on Marquette.

A share of the Big East title is on the line for 'Nova tomorrow night at home vs. Providence. Try not to get in too much trouble today.

And now, the "news."

Smaller leagues playing full round robin might reap NCAA tourney rewards | USA TODAY
The 10-team Big 12 and Big East are poised to have big presences in the Big Dance.

Could making freshmen ineligible swing power away from major conferences? | Sporting News
Should UConn, Villanova and Georgetown be rooting for freshmen ineligibility?

Tough decisions ahead for PC's Kris Dunn | providencejournal.com
You’re Kris Dunn, and you’ve got a decision to make. You’re going to be a first-round draft choice. Quite possibly this year. So, come April, you’ll have to decide — do you stay at Providence College for one more season or do you go pro? It’s not an easy decision.

Syracuse honored Roosevelt *Bouie* with a jersey that said 'Bowie' | SBNation.com
From the chronicles of YOU ONLY HAD ONE JOB.

Nebraska head coach Tim Miles bans players from locker room following blowout loss to Iowa | CollegeBasketballTalk
Nebraska's now lost five straight, with Sunday's 74-46 loss being the most disappointing of the bunch.

UNC runs the Four Corners offense to honor Dean Smith -- and scores! | SBNation.com
A cool way of honoring the longtime great coach -- and it actually led to points!

Kansas team manager who had to quit hoops suits up for Saturday's game | ESPN
Nicknamed "Scarecrow," Chris Huey is a 6-7 team manager who had his dream come true for the Jayhawks.