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IT'S GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMEEEEEEEDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY! Cannot believe it took this long to get here, but we made it you guys!
I encourage you to read the lead story from Josh over at CoBL on the legacies that will be left by Ryan Arcidiacono and Daniel Ochefu. Really good stuff and take from media day from our good friend. And I tend to agree that while I already am grateful for what these two have done for the program's resurgence, they can really cement that status among the Villanova greats with one last run.
Let's get it!
And now, the "news."
NCAAs a legacy-defining moment for Nova's Ochefu, Arcidiacono | City of Basketball Love
They’ve led the Wildcats to 111 wins since arriving on campus, the most by any four-year class in the program’s 95-year history. During that span, they’ve won three Big East regular-season championships, one Big East tournament and made four consecutive NCAA Tournaments.
Will Villanova go big against UNCA? | Philly.com
NEW YORK - As Villanova counted down this week to its first game in the NCAA South Regional, its concern was getting senior center Daniel Ochefu healthy and back in the lineup full-time following a sprained right ankle that hampered him in last weekend's Big East tournament. - Joe Juliano, Philadelphia Inquirer
Villanova's Ochefu (ankle) to start Friday | Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia
While he's been hobbled by an ankle injury, Villanova big man Daniel Ochefu will start for the Wildcats in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Villanova's reserves give defense its bite | Philly.com
The scoring statistics of Villanova's three regular bench players this season may not be that impressive, but the numbers don't really reflect what coach Jay Wright demands of his reserves. - Joe Juliano, Philadelphia Inquirer
NCAA Tournament First Round Preview: UNC Asheville looks to shock Villanova | Mid-Major Madness
UNC Asheville has historically been a tough out in the NCAA Tournament. Will Villanova have their hands full Friday afternoon?
3-Point Shot: Villanova's happy to play in South Region | ESPN Video
ESPN college basketball reporter Andy Katz discusses Villanova being placed in the South region, championship Sunday games prior to teams being selected, and St. Bonaventure missing the NCAA tournament.
Can Villanova finally exorcise early-round NCAA tournament demons? | USA TODAY
USA TODAY is here to let you know that since 2009 the Wildcats haven't made it past the Round of 32.
Football’s Power Lurks Behind the Men’s Basketball Tournament | NYTimes.com
In a talk at the University of South Carolina last month, the president of the N.C.A.A., Mark Emmert, discussed how colleges outside the so-called Power 5 conferences were adjusting to a new competitive landscape.
US Soccer unveils new kit from Nike | Stars and Stripes FC
US Soccer has finally revealed the new national team kits after weeks of speculation and leaked images.
Why Kansas, UNC, Villanova, West Virginia fans are more likely to be spotted at a Taylor Swift concert | For The Win
Seton Hall fans are into Springsteen . . . shocker.