The Sun’s Arizin: Villanova News & Links for October 7th

October 7th... Five Star forward, Cam Whitmore is set to make his college decision. His final three include North Carolina, Illinois, and Villanova

5-star forward, Illinois basketball target sets commitment date | Saturday Tradition
Basketball fans will have an answer on Cam Whitmore soon.

SeanDon’s 2021 Villanova Highlight Reel has been released:

Villanova men’s soccer reaping the benefits of its multi-cultural roster both on and off the field | Inquirer (sub req'd)
With players from Switzerland, Iceland, Germany, Ghana and Canada, the Union aren’t the only soccer team in town with a significant international presence.

Villanova, Jay Wright trying to get back to normal | Courier Times
After helping U.S. win Olympic gold and being inducted to Basketball Hall of Fame, Jay Wright is thrilled to be back coaching at Villanova

NCAA accuses Louisville, Chris Mack of additional allegations | NBC Sports
The NCAA has amended its Notice of Allegations against Louisville, adding additional violations committed by the men’s basketball program that include impermissible activities and accusations coach Chris Mack did not promote an atmosphere for compliance.

What could the rejection of the NCAA’s “student-athlete” label mean for US workers everywhere? | Vox
A key government official declared that players are actually employees, but the league is still avoiding worker protections – just like gig economy companies around the nation.

Big East Basketball: 5 key questions and storylines heading into 2021-22 | Busting Brackets
Outside of perennial favorite Villanova, there are a lot of questions for Big East Basketball this upcoming season. Here are five topics to keep watch.

Villanova Receives $13 Million Gift to Enhance the Law School’s Efforts in Preparing Future Leaders in the Legal Profession and Beyond | Villanova University
Villanova announced a $13 million gift from Charles Widger, Esq., ’73 JD and Barbara Widger that will propel the Charles Widger School of Law to the forefront of professional development and leadership programming in legal education.

Physical runner Latrele Palmer continues to emerge for JMU, ahead of another big game against Villanova | College Sports | richmond.com
The third-ranked Dukes will host the 11th-ranked Wildcats on Saturday at 2 p.m.