Wednesday’s Arizin: Let’s see some of that 2020 foresight!

A day after five-star, class of 2020 guard Jaden Springer announced that the Villanova Wildcats aren’t in his final five schools, it looks like Villanova has been left out of the picture for another highly-coveted recruit.

Jabri Abdur-Rahim fielded over 20 Division I scholarship offers, including the Wildcats and half of the Big East. Villanova offered the Atlanta native back in late April. On Wednesday, Abdur-Rahim will be making his college decision, and he’s narrowed it down to just Virginia and Michigan.

With Villanova losing out on another 2020 recruit, that leaves now just two active offers on the table for the class of 2020: five-star guard Jalen Green and four-star big man Elijah Hutchins-Everett.

While Villanova does have a crowded five-man freshman class coming in, and transfer Caleb Daniels will be eligible to play next season, the Wildcats have yet to nab a single 2020 recruit. With the possibility of five-star guys like Bryan Antoine and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl being one-and-done, some Wildcats would like to see some recruits to gear up for it. So let’s ask the ‘Nova Nation:

Even if it’s not Green or Hutchins-Everett, how many do you think Jay Wright will be bringing in during the fall of 2020? Once you’re done voting in our poll, come check out the “news!” Eric Paschall is officially signed, some way too early Big East predictions, California is looking to make some moves in college athletics, and more!

NBA ‘Cats

Warriors news: Dubs sign 2019 2nd-round pick Eric Paschall to 3-year, fully guaranteed deal | Clutch Points
The Warriors have agreed to sign second-round 2019 NBA Draft pick and former Villanova Wildcats forward Eric Paschall to three-year, fully guaranteed deal.

Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart Q&A with Mike Trudell | New Orleans Pelicans
In a widely-discussed and reported trade that finally became official Saturday, New Orleans in part acquired a trio of players from the Los Angeles Lakers, including forward Brandon Ingram and guards Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart. Lakers TV sideline reporter Mike Trudell has been there for each of the three players’ entire NBA careers, making him the perfect candidate to discuss

Warriors’ Omari Spellman on weight: ‘Far from where I want to be’ | The Mercury News
Spellman reportedly weighed as much as 293 pounds last year, but he says he is learning from his rookie season with the Hawks.

Why Omari Spellman believes he has something to prove with Warriors | NBCS Bay Area
New Warrior Omari Spellman spoke with reporters in Las Vegas after being traded from the Hawks on Monday.

Warriors reportedly give Eric Paschall near-record deal | Golden State Of Mind
Golden State is giving one of their rookies a near-record deal.

Big East

Big East Offseason Reset: Will Villanova’s supremacy be challenged again? | Yahoo! Sports
The Hauser brothers’ departure throws the league’s hierarchy into flux.

Big East basketball power rankings 2019-20: Seton Hall on top | SI.com
Can Seton Hall and Villanova lead the way as the Big East looks to rebound from a disappointing 2018-19 season?

Chasing Ghosts: John Thompson’s roots still run deep at Georgetown | ESPN
It’s been 20 years since John Thompson’s resignation at Georgetown. The Hoyas have not fully rebounded in the two decades since.

NCAA

Director of Athletics Mark Jackson Begins Four-Year Term on Division I Council | Villanova University Athletics
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—Villanova University Director of Athletics Mark Jackson was recently named by the NCAA to its Division I Council, a four-year term which began

Bill to allow athletes to profit from name advances | ESPN
California's Fair Pay to Play Act, which would make it possible for a college athlete to profit from the use of their name, images and likeness, passed another subcommittee hurdle in the legislative process Tuesday.

High School/Recruiting

Michigan Basketball: Any hope for 2020 wing Jabri Abdur-Rahim? | GBM Wolverine
One of Michigan basketball's top targets for the 2020 recruiting class announced he will make his decision Wednesday. Here's why it's bad news for UM.

Superlatives for the stars of 2021's basketball class | 247 Sports
It’s time for a reintroduction to the class of 2021.

Everything Else

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