Monday’s Arizin: Daily links for Sept. 18

Happy Monday! Over the weekend, Ryan Arcidiacono rejoined the New York Knicks. He previously was on the Knicks’ roster for the end of the 2021-22 season, and the early parts of the 2022-23 season, until he was involved in the trade to the Portland Trail Blazers, which brought Josh Hart to New York.

Now, the band is getting back together. The Knicks now have four Villanova alumni and former teammates in Arcidiacono, Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo. They’re already working on the recruiting front.

Here are your links to begin the week:

Details on Ryan Arcidiacono’s Knicks Deal | Heavy.com
The Villanova bond got stronger in New York as the Knicks brought back Ryan Arcidiacono.

How Jalen Brunson Remains a Rising Star | The Knicks Wall
Jalen Brunson is an ascending star — one who has room to grow and could lead the Knicks to true greatness.

No, Josh Hart! Nets, Villanova Star Mikal Bridges Rejects Another New York Knicks Offer - Sports Illustrated New York Knicks News, Analysis and More
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu responded to quotes about the New York Knicks being the best team in New York.

Knicks add another Villanova star in signing Ryan Arcidiacono | NY Post
On Friday, the team announced the signing of former Villanova guard Ryan Arcidiacono to a contract. Arcidiacono, 29, spent parts of two seasons with the Knicks in 2021-22 and 2022-23.

UCF dominates Villanova in final tuneup before Big 12 debut | AP News
Timmy McClain and the Knights got to work early and dominated Villanova 48-14 to close their non-conference schedule as they look ahead to their first conference game as members of the Big 12 next week at Kansas State.

Big 12, Big Ten, Big East in talks to participate in new postseason event for teams not in NCAA Tournament - CBSSports.com
The proposed 16-team tournament in Las Vegas would be for teams who missed the Big Dance and didn't play in the NIT

Xavier Basketball: Impact of losing both Zach Freemantle,Jerome Hunter | Busting Brackets
Xavier Basketball suffered a couple of major losses with Zach Freemantle and Jerome Hunter, but how can they pick up the pieces and still compete?

St. John's Big East schedule fulfills Rick Pitino's MSG promise | NY Post
The Big East announced its men's basketball conference schedule Friday and it features no less than six St. John's games at Madison Square Garden.

Women's XC: Sadie Sigfstead Is Individual Champion as Wildcats Sweep Top Four Spots at Main Line Invitational - Villanova University
Villanova swept the first four spots and had seven of the top 11 finishers overall in a three-mile run at the Main Line Invitational on Friday afternoon.

Volleyball: Wildcats Sweep Sacred Heart to Kick Off Villanova Classic - Villanova University
Villanova volleyball picked up a quick win on Friday night, sweeping the Sacred Heart Pioneers in straight sets (25-10, 25-17, 25-20) to open the Villanova Classic.

Volleyball: Villanova Goes 2-0 at Villanova Classic with a Second Straight Sweep - Villanova University
Villanova volleyball closed out its non-conference slate with a second sweep in a row, taking down Saint Francis in straight sets (25-23, 25-20, 25-14).

Football: Watkins and Ayo-Durojaiye Score Touchdowns in 48-14 Loss at UCF on Saturday Night - Villanova University
ORLANDO, Fla.—In its annual game against an FBS opponent and its first contest against a Big 12 team, Villanova (2-1) was defeated by UCF (3-0) at FBC Mortgage Stadium

Field Hockey: Villanova Takes Down Saint Francis - Villanova University
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa—Villanova improved to 4-3 on the season by defeating Saint Francis 2-1 on Sunday afternoon.

Women's Soccer: Stadler's Header Levels Wildcats with Cornell in 1-1 Draw - Villanova University
For the first time this season, Villanova found itself having to battle back from a deficit.

Golf Finishes in Eighth Place at the Ryan T. Lee Memorial - Villanova University
The Villanova men's golf team finishes the Ryan T. Lee Memorial in eighth place.