The Sun’s Arizin: Villanova News & Links for June 12th

TGIF and ...

Happy Birthday Kerry Kittles!!!

Former Cub Matt Szczur creates Sosa, McGwire, Jordan-inspired artwork | NBC Sports Chicago
Former Cub Matt Szczur has found inspiration amid the coronavirus pandemic through painting, with his latest work having past and present ties.

#BIGEASThoops Summer Notebook | BIG EAST Conference
A 2020-21 Butler forecast from LaVall Jordan, a look at Xavier heading into next season, breaking down Villanova star Saddiq Bey’s NBA Draft stock and more...

Villanova's Jay Wright Believes Saddiq Bey is a Solid Fit for Sixers | SI.com
Villanova head coach Jay Wright recently explained how he believes his NBA Draft prospect Saddiq Bay is a good fit for the Sixers.

Men’s basketball: Top 60 NCAA teams 2020-21 - 2.0 | The Only Colors
A second version of pre-season rankings... The Michigan State Blog's update of their top-60 teams ranking based on the many roster movements...

Villanova’s Reid Completes Historic 1500-5K Double | USTFCCCA
Here is the full list of NCAA DI athletes who won national titles in the 1500 and 5000 at the outdoor championships in the same year... Sheila Reid... That’s it. That’s the list.

Other College News...

Pac-12 supports any form of peaceful protest by its athletes | SI.com
In a statement made on Tuesday, Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott said the conference will support any form of peaceful protest made by its athletes.