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Happy Monday Nova Nation! The Draft is over, the new players have been welcomed onto their new teams, and now we get to see them make their professional debuts. The NBA doesn’t waste much time showcasing its new talent, and Summer League kicks off next Friday in Las Vegas.
Naturally, Villanova is going to have a lot of former Champions in attendance. While rosters have yet to be announced, it’s likely that all the recently drafted players. Also in attendance could be NBA “vets” Josh Hart and Ryan Arcidiacono. After looking through the roster, here are some of the potential matchups of Wildcat greats we can look forward to.
Villanova Players in 2018 NBA Summer League
| Date | Game | Villanova Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| Date | Game | Villanova Matchup |
| Friday, July 6th | Mavericks vs. Suns | Jalen Brunson vs Mikal Bridges |
| Sunday, July 8th | Mavericks vs. Bucs | Jalen Brunson vs Donte DiVincenzo |
| Sunday, July 8th | Lakers vs. Bulls | Josh Hart vs Ryan Arcidiacono |
| Tuesday, July 10th | Hawks vs. Bulls | Omari Spellman vs Ryan Arcidiacono |
Other former Wildcats that could make an appearance with a team in the coming weeks include Austin Spurs standout Darrun Hilliard and member of last year’s summer league James Bell. We’ll have more details as they come out over the next 11 days, but the question this morning is which matchup of former Nova players are you most excited to see?
In other “news”, NBA Draft fallout, the recruiting trail, and preparing next year’s Final Four. Enjoy!
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