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Villanova Basketball finally has a deep frontcourt

2 games in, and it is still fascinating to watch.

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TGIF, ‘Nova Nation! The Villanova Wildcats have a frontcourt. And no, not just one reliable player like in years past. There’s real depth. So much so that it apperas Jay Wright can afford to redshirt Dylan Painter.

Honestly, I never thought I’d see the day.

And now, the “news.”

Adding big men gives Villanova plenty of options | Burlington County Times
Having more size allows coach Jay Wright to match up better with opponents that try to pound the Wildcats inside

Omari Spellman already making a difference for Villanova | montgomerynews.com
It did not take Omari Spellman long to showcase his vast skill set in Villanova’s 113-77 demolition of Nicholls Tuesday night at the Wells Fargo Center.

No. 5 Villanova squares off with winless Lafayette | FOX Sports
Villanova has played two teams with contrasting styles and won by a combined total of 51 points against Columbia and Nicholls State.

Sick of singing the blues: Delaware determined to end drought against rival Villanova | Delaware Online
Villanova has won five straight, 10 of 11 in Battle of the Blue rivalry.