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It’s a tale that’s been retold many times before, but like other classics in Villanova Basketball lore like the 1985 Cinderella ‘Cats upsetting the big bad Georgetown Hoyas or Kris Jenkins’ 2016 buzzer-beating heroics, it’s intriguing every single time.
On a holiday dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr., it’s only fitting to revisit that time when former Villanova basketball player and 1960 graduate George Raveling was a last-minute security guard hire and was next to Dr. King, as he gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
Afterwards, Raveling asked him for the speech, and he actually obtained the original copy. Here’s more on that...
And here’s the rest of the “news”:
The unusual, unexpected numbers from the college basketball season | NCAA.com
The 2020-21 men's college basketball season has produced some unexpected stats and storylines. No Villanova shoutouts here, but interesting stuff nonetheless.
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Things are slowly coming around for the Suns, who are led by Devin Booker, Chris Paul,-- and Mikal Bridges, whose card is starting to increase in value.
Phoenix Suns Forward Mikal Bridges Eats Free at Chipotle Every Day | Sportscasting
Forward Mikal Bridges of the NBA's Phoenix Suns eats free at Chipotle every day after discovering the fast-food chain in high school.
2021 NCAA Tournament bracket will use new seeding rules and an 'S-curve' relying on overall seed list - CBSSports.com
There is no need for geographic consideration in the assembly of this year's bracket.
How Eric Paschall was molded in Draymond Green's image at Villanova | Yahoo
Jay Wright sought to mold Eric Paschall into a different player upon his arrival at Villanova.
Villanova Basketball: Siblings Cole and Kylie Swider making history | 6abc Philadelphia
Villanova forward junior Cole Swider is joined on campus this year by his little sister Kylie
Tracking 9 leading contenders for the men's college basketball National Player of the Year | NCAA.com
Here is a breakdown of who could take home the hardware in 2021, including three National Player of the Year candidates on Gonzaga's roster.
WAC adds Southern Utah and four other schools; will revive football at the FCS level in 2022 | Salt Lake Tribune
Southern Utah makes move to Western Athletic Conference official as WAC adds five new members.
(Subscription Required) Pistons rookie Saddiq Bey and life beyond the 3-point arc – The Athletic
Saddiq Bey is on pace to do something only one rookie in NBA history has done before.