The Sun’s Arizin: Villanova news and links for November 3rd

It’s Friday, so time for another weekly roundup of Villanova and College Basketball News...

Legendary basketball coach Bob Knight dies at 83 | ESPN
Bob Knight, whose Hall of Fame career was highlighted by three national titles at Indiana, has died at 83.

Duke basketball: Details emerge from secret scrimmage against Villanova
The Duke basketball program battled the Villanova Wildcats in a secret scrimmage as details begin to emerge from the game.

68 reasons to look forward to the 2023-24 college basketball season | College Hoops Today
Check out our list for 68 reasons to be excited about what lies ahead over the next few months.

Looks Like Duke And Villanova Can Keep A Secret | Duke Basketball Report
No one really seems to know much except that Kyle Filipowski played well.

Lucy Olsen ready to step up for Villanova Wildcats | Inquirer
While the junior is in line to be the Wildcats' centerpiece, she emphasized that any success this season will be a team effort.

Students React to Hoops Mania 2023 –|The Villanovan
Students had mixed reactions to this year’s Hoops Mania performer: rapper and producer Rick Ross. Ross performed at Hoops Mania, colloquially known on campus as “Hoops,” which historically kicks off the Villanova Basketball season.

20 under-the-radar breakout players for the 2023-24 college basketball season | College Hoops Today
It’s never too early to start looking ahead! Check below for our list of 20 under-the-radar breakout players for the 2023-24 college basketball season. *A breakout player cannot average double figure points in the previous season.

Villanova’s Lucy Olsen delivers, contributions from young talent in preseason debut | Inquirer
Without former star Maddy Siegrist, it took a few minutes for the Wildcats to find a rhythm on offense against Jefferson Wednesday night in an exhibition game.

College basketball fantasy draft: Three GMs, eight rounds, the 24 best players | ESPN
ESPN's experts are back to create their ideal rosters for 2023-24 -- this time after watching a few exhibition games for research. Which team will be superior? See where Justin Moore was selected.

Duke basketball: Details emerge from secret scrimmage against Villanova
The Duke basketball program battled the Villanova Wildcats in a secret scrimmage as details begin to emerge from the game.

68 reasons to look forward to the 2023-24 college basketball season | College Hoops Today
Check out our list for 68 reasons to be excited about what lies ahead over the next few months.

Looks Like Duke And Villanova Can Keep A Secret | Duke Basketball Report
No one really seems to know much except that Kyle Filipowski played well.

Lucy Olsen ready to step up for Villanova Wildcats | Inquirer
While the junior is in line to be the Wildcats' centerpiece, she emphasized that any success this season will be a team effort.

Students React to Hoops Mania 2023 –|The Villanovan
Students had mixed reactions to this year’s Hoops Mania performer: rapper and producer Rick Ross. Ross performed at Hoops Mania, colloquially known on campus as “Hoops,” which historically kicks off the Villanova Basketball season.

20 under-the-radar breakout players for the 2023-24 college basketball season | College Hoops Today
It’s never too early to start looking ahead! Check below for our list of 20 under-the-radar breakout players for the 2023-24 college basketball season. *A breakout player cannot average double figure points in the previous season.

Villanova’s Lucy Olsen delivers, contributions from young talent in preseason debut | Inquirer
Without former star Maddy Siegrist, it took a few minutes for the Wildcats to find a rhythm on offense against Jefferson Wednesday night in an exhibition game.

College basketball fantasy draft: Three GMs, eight rounds, the 24 best players | ESPN
ESPN's experts are back to create their ideal rosters for 2023-24 -- this time after watching a few exhibition games for research. Which team will be superior? See where Justin Moore was selected.