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CBS & WFAN's Jon Rothstein is a favorite of Villanova and Jay Wright's. Today, Coach Wright gave the early alert that Rothstein was at practice like he was last summer (and 2013)...
Big Morning in the Davis Center: @JonRothstein, Modi Maor of Hapoel Holon in Isreal, & Rick Brunson all Stopped by the Workout #NovaNation
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) July 2, 2015
From there, Rothstein launched a series of tweets about what he saw from the Davis Center.
Enjoy!
Greetings from the Main Line! Here for Villanova practice. Cats will again be heavy favorites in the Big East. pic.twitter.com/8Q2gXZ1wYQ
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) July 2, 2015
Villanova's transition from year-to-year is as seamless as any program in CBB. Players leave, but production level stays the same.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) July 2, 2015
Two players likely to take on bigger roles in 15-16 for Villanova: Phil Booth and Kris Jenkins. May be Cats' two best outside shooters.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) July 2, 2015
Jay Wright told @CBSSports that Jalen Brunson will come to Villanova with "Scottie Reynolds" like expectations. Palpable buzz.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) July 2, 2015
Early prediction on Villanova's starting five --- Ryan Arcidiacono, Phil Booth, Josh Hart, Kris Jenkins, Daniel Ochefu.....
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) July 2, 2015
Would expect the combination of Phil Booth and Jalen Brunson should allow Ryan Arcidiacono to slide off the ball more next season.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) July 2, 2015
Villanova's top six is good enough to trade blows with anyone. Beyond that though is a question. Cats need mileage out of Bridges/Reynolds.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) July 2, 2015
Impressed with what Mikal Bridges showed today. 6-7 RS F is long, active, and lanky. Should benefit from playing with capable penetrators.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) July 2, 2015
Seniors always have a way of shining for Villanova and Daniel Ochefu is next in line. Should have chance to have a first-team All-BE season.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) July 2, 2015
Two other reserves to monitor for Villanova: Daryl Reynolds and Donte Divincenzo. Both should get an opportunity to play off the bench.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) July 2, 2015
What do you think? Expectations are high for Jalen Brunson with the Scottie-like aspirations, yet not pegged to start. Or excited for Mikal Bridges to hit the floor? Or just excited for hardwood season?